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Department of Psychology, The University of Memphis

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Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Department of Psychology, The University of Memphis (Established 1985)
Memphis , Tennessee 38152 USA
Phone: 1 (901) 678-2375 Fax: 1 (901) 678-2579

Mission: Research is conducted in the context of graduate training (MS, PhD) in biopsychology. However, many undergraduates also become interested in the various research projects, and postdoctoral positions are available. A variety of types of behavior research with prosimian and simian primates is pursued with the current focus on our resident colony of small-eared bushbabies. Courses in psychology, biology and neurosciences are available.

Principal Research Programs: Research topics have included evolution of behavioral laterality sex ratio biases in prosimians, fishing in "Otolemur garnetti", dominant eye, headcocking in galagos, ontogenetic bases of laterality, individual differences in response to stress, and patterns of hand manipulation.

Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities available for: Undergraduate, Graduate; Field work opportunities available; Program emphasis: Behavior; Financial support usually available for graduate students, occasionally for undergraduates

Number of Staff: Total (1)

Key Personnel: Jeannette P. Ward; E-mail: jeannette-ward@mail.psyc.memphis.edu

Species Supported: "Otolemur garnetti" (75); "Galago moholi" (12)

Associated Field Sites: Field research is pursued at zoos and primate centers.

Entry created: 1998-03-30
Review requested: 2007-02-27
Entry last reviewed: 2000-08-01

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