Amanda B. Breen, M.A.
E-mail: abreen@temple.edu
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
Bio: Amanda Breen is currently a third year grad student in the Social Area and works with Dr. Andy Karpinski. Her interests include implicit attitudes, attitudes toward feminists, gay and lesbian issues, and social justice.
Representative presentations and/or publications:
Breen, A. B., & Karpinski, A. (2006). How do people evaluate feminists? A social-cognitive approach. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Alison Clabaugh, MA
E-mail: clabaugh@temple.edu
Bio: Alison is currently in her third year of graduate studies at Temple. She received her MA in Social Psychology from Temple University and her BA from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. Alison’s current research interests include investigation of the relationship between self-esteem, appearance, and body image from a Contingencies of Self-Worth perspective (Crocker & Wolfe, 2001). Additionally, Alison is involved in a research project investigating the effects of technology on people’s perception and appreciation of art works. Alison currently works with Dr. Karpinski and Dr. Hantula.
Representative presentations and/or publications:
Clabaugh, A.A., Karpinksi, A., & Griffin, K. The body image contingency of self-worth (manuscript under review).
Clabaugh, A.A., & Morling, B. (2004). Stereotype accuracy of modern and ballet dancers. Journal of Social Psychology, 44, 31-48.
Van Zelst, L., Clabaugh, A.A., & Morling, B. (2004). Dancers body esteem, fitness esteem, and self-esteem in three contexts. Journal of Dance Education, 4, 48-57.
Michael A. Cohen, BA
E-mail: Cohen96@temple.edu
Bio: Michael graduated Stockton College of New Jersey in 2006. Michael’s interests are homophobia in self-identified straight men, as well as internalized homophobia in self-identified gay men. He is currently working with Dr. Kareem Johnson.
Abby Harvey, BA
E-mail: aharv93@temple.edu
Bio: Abby is currently in her first year of graduate studies. She received her BA from Muhlenberg College. Abby’s current research interest is decision making with a specific focus on how autonomous choice versus controlled choice affects performance on subsequent tasks. In addition, Abby is interested in researching how the decision making process between patients and physicians can affect the treatment regimen and health outcomes for patients. Abby works with Dr. Chris Anderson.
Alexandrea Hunt, B.A.
E-mail: ahunt@temple.edu
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
Bio: Alex received her B.A. from the University of Connecticut in 2001. She is currently affiliated with Dr. Karpinski, and her current research is an investigation into the relationship between self-esteem and expressions of linguistic abstraction. She is also interested in a variety of other research topics, such as belief in conspiracy theories, accusations of media bias, and the relationship between implicit attitudes toward food and eating behaviors.
Jonathan Lytle, MA
E-mail: lytle@temple.edu
Bio: Jonathan is currently in his fourth year of graduate studies. He received his BA in Psychology from The University of Oklahoma in 2003 and his MA in Psychology from Temple University in 2005. His research is focused on implicit attitudes, racial biases, and legal psychology. Jonathan currently works with Dr. Karpinski.
Nicole E. Noll, M.A.
E-mail: nnoll@temple.edu
Bio: Nicole earned an M.A. in Psychological Science from James Madison University and a B.S. from Wilson College. Her research interests center on nonverbal behavior, particularly as it relates to stereotypes of gender and sexuality. She is also interested in (gender) system justification, the physical performance of gender, and the gendering of performance in the arts, especially dance. Currently, Nicole is researching behavioral correlates of gender system justification and developing a line of research to study beliefs and attitudes pertaining to women's colleges. She is working with Dr. Karpinski.
Stephen Poteau, MA
E-mail: spoteau@temple.edu
Bio: Stephen is currently in his third year in the Social Psychology program at Temple University. He received his M.A. from West Chester University in Social Psychology. Stephen's research interests include terror management theory and implicit attitudes. Stephen is currently working with Dr. Karpinski.
Bess Puvathingal Milde, M.A., BCBA
E-mail: bpuvathingal@temple.edu
Bio: Bess is currently in her second year of graduate studies in the Social Area. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Bess received her M.A. in Behavior Analysis from the University of Nevada, Reno, and her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. Bess' prior experience is in behavioral consultation for individuals with autism, in both the school and home settings.
Her research interests center on decision-making in political contexts. Currently, Bess is researching a theoretical model for escalation of commitment to unsuccessful decisions, particularly in the context of war-time decisions. Bess is working with Dr. Johnson and Dr. Hantula.
Representative presentations and/or publications:
Puvathingal, B. J. & Hantula, D. A., (March 2007). Escalating Commitment to a Failing Decision: A Review of the Behavioral Literature and Implications for National Policy Decisions. Paper presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Conference , Philadelphia, PA.
Puvathingal, B. J. & Hantula, D. A., (May 2007). Behavioral Analysis of Sunk Costs: Sinking in Quicksand or Caught in the Fog of War? Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention , San Diego, CA.
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