15 faculty and 40 courses in Psychology at Middlebury College.
- Barbara Hofer, Professor Emerita of Psychology h-index 30
Focus on learning and psychosocial development, particularly in adolescence and the college years, and on the psychological aspects of the public understanding of science. This work includes: 1) the development of epistemic cognition (belie
Notable: “The Development of Epistemological Theories: Beliefs About Knowledge and Knowing and Their Relation to Learning” (1997) · 2,958 citations
- Martin Seehuus, Associate Professor of Psychology h-index 24
Notable: “Loneliness as a mediator for college students' social skills and experiences of depression and anxiety” (2019) · 247 citations
- Matthew Kimble, Professor of Psychology; Director of PSYC Thesis Program h-index 23
Focus on attentional processes in survivors of psychological trauma, particularly military veterans. He uses eye tracking and event related potentials to better understand difficulties with expectancy and hypervigilance in traum
Notable: “Exposure-based cognitive-behavioral treatment of PTSD in adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder: A pilot study” (2009) · 159 citations
- Robert Moeller, Associate Professor of Psychology; Director, MiddCORE h-index 22
Notable: “Methamphetamine abuse and impairment of social functioning: A review of the underlying neurophysiological causes and behavioral implications.” (2008) · 300 citations
- Jason Arndt, Professor of Psychology h-index 21
Notable: “Models of recognition: A review of arguments in favor of a dual-process account” (2006) · 263 citations
- Marcia Collaer, A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience h-index 16
Notable: “Human behavioral sex differences: A role for gonadal hormones during early development?” (1995) · 758 citations
- Suzanne Gurland, Sidney B. and Irene F. Luria Professor of Psychology h-index 12
Notable: “Antecedents and consequences of mothers' autonomy support: An experimental investigation.” (2002) · 247 citations
- Michelle McCauley, Executive Vice President and Provost; Professor of Psychology h-index 11
Es on applying cognitive, social, and developmental theory to problems across multiple domains with a focus on applying psychological theory to today’s most pressing social issues. Over the last few years her scholarly efforts hav
Notable: “Facilitating children's eyewitness recall with the revised cognitive interview.” (1995) · 121 citations
- Kim Cronise, Associate Professor of Psychology; Department Chair h-index 10
Ed on how neuroplasticity could lead to adverse outcomes, her current research explores the opposite: Kim investigates how contemplative practices and neuroplasticity promote well-being. Practicing mindfulness positively affects clinical ou
Notable: “Extended Visual Fixation in the Early Preschool Years: Look Duration, Heart Rate Changes, and Attentional Inertia” (2000) · 94 citations
- Virginia Thomas, Assistant Professor of Psychology h-index 10
Notable: “Motivation matters: Development and validation of the Motivation for Solitude Scale – Short Form (MSS‐SF)” (2018) · 129 citations
- Laura MacMullin, Assistant Professor of Psychology h-index 7
Es on improving the well-being of trans and gender-diverse youth. In particular, Laura’s research has examined experiences of risk and resilience for BIPOC trans youth. Her research has also explored how gender-affirming healthcare can be m
Notable: “Examining the Relation Between Gender Nonconformity and Psychological Well-Being in Children: The Roles of Peers and Parents” (2020) · 62 citations
- Olga Parshina, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology h-index 7
Es on exploring online language processing in unique populations, such as bilingual and monolingual adults and children, including those with learning difficulties (dyslexia). Particularly, Olga investigates the questions concerning reading
Notable: “The Role of Engagement in the Development of Critical Thinking in Undergraduates” (2019) · 41 citations
- Carlos Velez-Blasini, Dean of International Programs; Professor of Psychology h-index 4
Es primarily on risk-taking behaviors by college students. In particular he is interested in alcohol consumption, its causes and consequences, as well as sexual risk-taking, including casual sex and protective behaviors. Recent work has exa
Notable: “Descriptive and Injunctive Social Norm Overestimation in Hooking Up and Their Role as Predictors of Hook-Up Activity in a College Student Sample” (2011) · 91 citations
- Clarissa Parker, Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
. Students will also practice the stylistic and technical aspects of scientific writing needed to write their thesis. (BIOL 0500, CHEM 0400, MBBC 0500, MBBC 0700) (Approval required). Terms Taught Winter 2023, Spring 2023, Winter 2024, Spri
- Mike Dash, Associate Professor of Psychology
Es on elucidating the physiological, behavioral, and cognitive consequences of spontaneous brain activity. The vast majority of brain activity appears to occur independently of a specific cognitive or behavioral task. Although i
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