Faculty Profile
Marie Helweg-Larsen
Professor of Psychology; Glen E. & Mary Line Todd Chair in the Social Sciences (2002)
Contact Information
717-245-1040
http://blogs.dickinson.edu/helwegm/
Bio
Professor Helweg-Larsen’s research is in the areas of social psychology, health psychology and cross-cultural psychology – specifically why smart people do dumb thing and how to make them stop. She is currently examining how smokers react to being stigmatized.
Education
- B.A., California State University - Northridge, 1989
- M.A., University of California - Los Angeles, 1990
- Ph.D., 1994
Awards
- Dickinson Award for Distinguished Teaching, 2015-16
2024-2025 Academic Year
Fall 2024
PSYC 211 Design of Psychological Resrch
Completion of both PYSC 210 and PSYC 211 fulfills the WID requirement.
PSYC 440 Seminar in Social Psychology
In this advanced seminar, we read and discuss primary sources in theoretical or applied social psychology focusing on a specific topic. Topics have in the past included theories of stigmatization, perceived risk, or social influence and applications of social psychology principles in law, medicine, or mental health. Students will develop their understanding of the topic by reading and writing about primary sources, by participating in and leading class discussions, and by researching a specific topic which is presented in written papers and class presentations. Prerequisites: PSYC 210 & 211.