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Richard B. Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on understanding how individuals make decisions based on acquired data, particularly when such decisions limit future data collection. He actively sponsors undergraduate research and maintains a lab titled "Complex Cognition."
Anderson holds a B.A. in Pre-law and a Ph.D. in Psychology, both from Pennsylvania State University. He teaches courses such as PSYC 1010 General Psychology, PSYC 2900 Laboratory Methods, PSYC 6680 Analysis of Variance, and PSYC 7120 Cognitive Psychology, bridging foundational and advanced topics in psychology and statistics.
His research interests emphasize decision-making mechanisms, Bayesian rationality, and experimental methods. Publications consistently address themes like belief bias, sample size adequacy, and heuristics in judgment, reflecting a deep engagement with cognitive processes and their empirical assessment. Anderson’s contributions highlight the interplay between human cognition and statistical reasoning in real-world decision contexts.
He serves in academic roles at BGSU, including advising undergraduate research and participating in departmental committees. His lab, "Complex Cognition," likely explores advanced topics in cognitive psychology, though specific projects are not detailed here. Contact information includes his office in Room 251 of the Psychology Building and phone number (419) 372-9908.
