Psychology
Faculty Photo Jean Pretz, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Ph.D. Yale University, 2004

Biography

Area of Study
Cognitive Psychology

Education
B.A.- Wittenberg University
M.S./Ph.D.-Yale University, 2004

Academic and Research Interests
Creativity in problem solving
Intuition, incubation, and insight
Expertise and mental flexibility
Problem solving and personality
Intuition vs. analysis in practical problem solving

Classes Taught at IWU
Psyc 212 - Perception and Cognition
Psyc 300 - Research Methods
Psyc 312 - Experimental Research in Cognitive Psychology
Special topic - Psychology of Creativity

Department Roles
Psi Chi Honor Society advisor
Creative Cognition Group

Personal Web Page

jpretz@iwu.edu (309)556-3867 CNS C010B
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL. 61701
Office Hours
Spring Term 2008
Monday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Tuesday 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00am-11:00 am
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A