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Professor Daniel R. Stalder is affiliated with the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin—Whitewater, where he has served since 2004. Holding a Ph.D. in Personality and Social Psychology from the University of Iowa (1998) and an M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, his academic roles include teaching courses such as Social Psychology, Basic Statistical Methods, and Introductory Psychology.
- Ph.D., Personality and Social Psychology, University of Iowa (1998)
- M.S., Mathematics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Stalder’s research focuses on social-cognitive biases, cognitive dissonance theory, and individual differences like the need for closure. His work extends to political psychology and close-relationship contexts, examining topics such as political tribalism, bias reduction, and marital dynamics. He has also explored teaching innovation, including the use of humor, mnemonics, and popular culture in statistics education.
His recent articles highlight trends in bias reduction, dissonance theory, and social dynamics, with keywords spanning cognitive psychology, personality research, and educational methods. Stalder has received multiple scientific awards, including the 2019 UW-Whitewater Outstanding Research Award and the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award. He has conducted over 45 academic or community presentations and authored the book The Power of Context (2018).
- 2019 UW-Whitewater Outstanding Research Award
- 2020 Action Teaching Award (Honorable Mention)
- 2021 UW-Whitewater College of Letters & Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award
