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The UBC Department of Psychology is housed in the Kenny Building,
which stands near the corner of University Boulevard and West Mall, near
the Campus’s western boundary with the Pacific. The main feature of
the Kenny Building is its large core atrium, which promotes interaction
among faculty members and students. The front entrance is graced by an
original totem pole carved by the renowned West Coast carver, Art
Thompson.
The Kenny Building was completed
in 1984 and was named after Douglas T. Kenny, whose long career included
service as Head of the Department of Psychology, Dean of the Faculty of
Arts, and President of UBC. Read the Annual Report
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| Psychology is both a science and a profession. On the scientific side,
researchers try to measure, explain, and modify the behaviour of humans
and other species. Research in Psychology includes both behavioural and
physiological studies of many sorts. As a profession, Psychology includes
a number of different types of practitioners who apply psychological
principles to solve practical problems. This group includes clinical
specialists, who work in the areas of mental health, behavioural medicine,
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