My current research interests are focused on the study of basic principles in learning and motivation with emphasis on conditioning and extinction of human and animal fears, development of an animal model of alcoholism based on stress and relaxation, and the physiological motivational variables involved in anxiety and other maladaptive behaviors.
Biographical Profile
College
University of SC Aiken
Department
AK Psychology
Tenure Status
Tenured
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
Learning and Motivation with emphasis on conditioning and extinction of human and animal fears, and development of an animal models of anorexia and alcoholism based on stress and relaxation, physiological motivational variables involved in anxiety
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
1986
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
Ph.D.
Experimental Psychology
1982
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
M.A.
Experimental Psychology
1979
Loyola University
Chicago, Illinois
B.S.
Biology, Psychology
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
1986 - Present
Membership
Member
Southeastern Psychological Association
1994 - Present
Membership
Member
Association of Heads of Departments of Psychology
1994 - Present
Membership
Member
Council of Undergraduate Psychology Programs
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
08/1992 - Present
Chair, Psychology Department
University of South Carolina Aiken
10/1997 - Present
Professor of Psychology
University of South Carolina Aiken
07/2008 - Present
Thurmond Chair in Behavioral Sciences
University of South Carolina Aiken
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2011
Award
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
University of South Carolina
2013
Award
University Service Award
University of South Carolina Aiken
2012
Honor
South Carolina Governorâs Distinguished Professor
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
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