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Drew A. Curtis, Ph.D.
Angelo State University
Department of Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work
ASU Station #10907, San Angelo, TX 76909-10907
(325)-486-6932
[email protected]
Education
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
August 2013
Denton, Texas
 Ph. D.
 Accredited by the American Psychological Association
 Area of Study: Counseling Psychology
 Dissertation: Therapists’ beliefs and attitudes towards client deception.
 Minor: Special Populations
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Huntsville, Texas
 M. A.
 Area of Study: Clinical Psychology
 Thesis: The dynamics of choice in social influence
May 2007
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Huntsville, Texas
 B. S.
 Area of Study: Psychology
 Minor: Philosophy
 Academic Distinction in Psychology
May 2005
Teaching Experience
Faculty Appointment:
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Angelo, TX,
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Assistant Professor, tenure-track
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Department of Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work
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Department Chair: James Forbes, Ph. D.
Teaching:
LONE STAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Conroe, TX
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Adjunct Faculty
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Department Chair: Michael Green, Ph.D.
August 2013-Current
July 2010-August 2013
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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE, Corinth, TX
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Adjunct Faculty
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Department Chair: Stacie Stoutmeyer, M.S.
January 2012-May 2012
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY, Denton, TX
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Department Chair: Dan Miller, Ph.D.
August 2008-May 2012
June 2007 – May 2008
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Huntsville, TX
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Adjunct Faculty
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Department Chair: Donna Desforges, Ph.D.
LONE STAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Conroe, TX
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Adjunct Faculty
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Department Chair: Kevin Sumrall, M.A..
August 2007 – July 2008
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Huntsville, TX
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Department Chair: Donna Desforges, Ph.D.
August 2005 – May 2007
Courses:
Undergraduate
Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Research Methods
Humanistic Psychology
Social Psychology
Learning
Abnormal Psychology
Behavior Therapy Lab
Independent Research
Contemporary Learning in Higher Ed.
Graduate
Psychopathology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychological Assessment
Independent Research
Professional Development:
Quality Matters Program
 Training in Quality Matters online course design (4/22/2014)
Certified Online Teacher
 Certified to teach in Angel for Lone Star College System (6/7/2010)
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Completed training and displayed proficiency with various course management tools
including Blackboard, Angel, and Classroom Performance System (CPS). I have also
initiated and led a workshop for graduate teaching.
Other Scholarly Teaching, Mentoring and Curricular Activities:
Honor Student Mentor:
Angelo State University; January 2014 - current
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Served as a mentor to for 1 honor student
Texas Woman’s University; January 2010 – May 2012
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Served as a mentor to for 10 honor students
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Mentored and co-authored a publication
Clinical Experience
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE, August 2012 – August 2013
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Clinical Internship
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Provided individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, crisis counseling,
intakes, and vocational assessments.
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Facilitated career exploration workshops
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Provided outreach to the student body
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Supervisors: Cindy Cook, Ph.D.; Alfred Kahn, Ph.D.; Gary Adams, Ph.D.
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Director: Alfred Kahn, Ph.D.
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SERVICES, August 2010 – May
2011
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Provided individual therapy and intakes
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Facilitated outreach workshops
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Supervisors: Peter Thomas, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Campbell, M.S.; Erin Hammond;
Psy.D.
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Director: Denise Lucero-Miller, Ph.D.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON, January 2010 – August 2010
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Provided individual therapy and vocational assessments.
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Facilitated outreach workshops
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Supervisors: Adria Villareal, Ph.D.; Vickie Goins, Ph.D.
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Director: Cynthia Bing, MA, LPC
THE BRIDGE COUNSELING CENTER, January 2006 – March 2007; November 2007March 2008
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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern and practica
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Provided individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy.
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Director: Bill Jack Davis, M.A., LPC, LMFT, LCDC
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Publications
Hart, C. L., Curtis, D. A., Williams, N. M., Hathaway, M. D., & Griffith, J. D. (2014).
Do as I say, not as I do: Benevolent deception in romantic relationships. Journal
of Relationships Research. Vol. 5, e8, p 1–6.
Behimehr, S. N., Curtis, D. A., Curtis, R. L., & Hart, C. L. (2014). Whose problem is it
anyway? Perceived healthcare providers' responsibility in postpartum depression.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine. Vol. 59, p 139-144.
Curtis, D. A. & Desforges, D. M. (2013). Less is more: Choice quantity affects
conformity. North American Journal of Psychology. Vol. 15, p 89-102.
Curtis, D. A., & Hart, C. L. (2012). Save the Best for Last? Social Psychology Taught in
Introductory Psychology Courses. American Journal of Psychological Research,
8:21-30 www.mcneese.edu/ajpr
In review:
Curtis, D. A. (in review). Patient deception: Nursing professionals’ beliefs and attitudes.
Journal of Nursing Education.
Curtis, D. A., Kahn, A. J., & Cook, C. A. (in review). The more the merrier? Evaluation of
a co-supervision format. Clinical Supervisor.
In preparation:
Curtis, D. A., Fitch, J. C., & Hart, C. L. (in preparation). Does Pinocchio’s nose grow in
therapy? Therapists’ attitudes and beliefs towards client deception.
Curtis, D. A. (in preparation). Lying in Psychotherapy: Patient deception.
Hart, C. L., Curtis, D. A., & Cowan, L. C. (in preparation). Women's suspicion of men
during mate evaluation: An evolutionary perspective.
Presentations
Conference Presentations:
Curtis, D. A., Fitch, J. C., & Hart, C. H. (2014, May). Does Pinocchio’s nose grow in
therapy? Therapists' Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Deception. Poster presented at
the 26th APS Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA
Sosa, S. L., Gonzales, H. C., Curtis, D. A., & Hart, C. L. (2014, May). Deception in
Therapy: Frequencies, Types, and Therapist Relationship. Poster presented at the
26th APS Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA
Hart, C. H. & Curtis, D. A. (2014, May). Benevolent Deception in Romantic
Relationships. Poster presented at the 26th APS Annual Convention, San Francisco,
CA
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Curtis, D. A., Eades, A., & Gonzales, H. C. (2014, April). A dose of Dr. House? First day
teaching demonstration for psychopathology. Poster presented at the 10th Annual
Southwest Teachers of Psychology, San Antonio, TX
Curtis, D. A. (2014, April). The more the merrier? Evaluation of a co-supervision model.
Poster presented at the 60th Annual Southwestern Psychological Association
Conference, San Antonio, TX
Curtis, D. A. & Hart, C. H. (2014, April). Lying in psychotherapy: Therapist deception.
Poster presented at the 60th Annual Southwestern Psychological Association
Conference, San Antonio, TX
Curtis, D. A. (2013, April). The value of honesty in therapy: Therapists’ perceptions.
Honor Showcase Poster accepted at the 59th Annual Southwestern Psychological
Association Conference, Fort Worth, TX ($50 Award)
Curtis, D. A. & Hart, C. L. (2013, April). Using psychology to teach psychology: Analysis
of a first impression teaching demonstration. Paper accepted at the 9th Annual
Conference of the Southwest Teachers of Psychology, Fort Worth, TX
Curtis, D.A. (2012, April). Does Pinocchio’s nose grow in therapy? An investigation of
deception in therapy. Poster presented at the 3rd Annual Federation Research
Symposium, Denton, TX
Curtis, D. A., Gray, A. (2012, April). Using psychology to teach psychology: First
impressions on the first day. Talk presented at the 58th Annual Conference of the
Southwestern Psychological Association, Oklahoma City, OK
Stabb, S. D., Belsky, L., Curtis, D.A., & Smith, S. (2012, April). Hetero White guys in a
feminist, multicultural program. Symposium presented at the 58th Annual
Conference of the Southwestern Psychological Association, Oklahoma City, OK
Curtis, D.A. (2012, April). Schadenfreude: An evolutionary perspective of mate
competition. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Conference of the Southwestern
Psychological Association, Oklahoma City, OK
Behimehr, S. N., Curtis, D.A., Curtis, R. L., & Hart, C. L. (2011, April). Whose Problem
is it Anyway?Perceived Healthcare Providers' Responsibility in Postpartum
Depression. Poster presented at the 57th Annual Conference of the Southwestern
Psychological Association, San Antonio, TX
Curtis, D.A. (2011, January). Save the Best for Last? Investigating Social Psychology
Taught in Introductory Psychology Courses. Poster presented at the 12th Annual
Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, San Antonio, TX
Curtis, D.A., Cowan, L. K., & Hart, C. L. (2010, June). Women’s Intuition: Wariness in
Mate Selection. Poster presented at the 22nd Annual Human Behavior and
Evolution Society Conference, Eugene, OR
Cowan, L. K., Curtis, D.A., & Hart, C. L. (2010, June). Too Good To Be True: Women’s
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Suspicion of Desirable Men. Poster presented at the 22 Annual Human Behavior
and Evolution Society Conference, Eugene, OR
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Curtis, D.A., Cowan, L. K., & Hart, C. L. (2010, April). Looking Good and Honest:
Perception of Believability of Males in Dating Videos. Poster presented at the 56th
Annual Conference of the Southwestern Psychological Association, Dallas, TX
Cowan, L. K., Curtis, D.A., & Hart, C. L. (2010, April). Female Suspicion as an
Adaptive Process in Mate Evaluation. Poster presented at the 56th Annual
Conference of the Southwestern Psychological Association, Dallas, TX
Curtis, D.A., Cowan, L. K., & Hart, C. L. (2010, February). Mate Selection: Female
Evaluations of Believability and Trustworthiness. Poster presented at the
Federation of North Texas Area Universities Inaugural Graduate Student
Research Symposium, Denton, TX
Thompson, S. R., Curtis, D.A., & Desforges, D.M. (2009, April). The Impact of Choice
Quantity on Social Influence with Unambiguous Stimuli. Poster presented at the
55th Annual Conference of the Southwestern Psychological Association, San
Antonio, TX
Curtis, D.A. & Desforges, D.M. (2008, February). Keep Your Options Open: The Effects
of Stimulus Choice on Social Influence. Poster presented at the 9th Annual
Conference of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, Albuquerque,
NM
Buffaloe, A.K., Boccaccini, M.T., Curtis, D.A., & Randall, J.L. (2007, August).
Utilization of Aggravating and Mitigating Evidence in Capital Case Transcripts.
Poster presented at the meeting of the American Psychology Association, San
Francisco, CA
Curtis, D.A. (2007, March). Dynamics of Choice in Social Influence. Paper presented at
the 10th Annual Graduate Research Exchange, Huntsville, TX.
Curtis, D.A. (2007, January). Undergraduate and Graduate Student Teaching Assistants:
Models of Use. Poster presented at the Society of Personality and Social
Psychology Teaching Pre-Conference, Memphis, TN
Curtis, D.A., Desforges, D.M., Thornton, L., & Attaway, J. (2006, January). The
Dynamics of Choice in Social Influence. Poster presented at the 7th Annual
Conference of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, Palm Springs,
CA
Invited Speaker Presentations:
Scharff, L., Bailey, S., Curtis, D. A., Henry, K., Young-Jones, A. (April, 2014).
APA/SWPA: Academic Careers Panel Discussion. Workshop presented at the 60th
Annual Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX
Curtis, D. A., Boothe, J., & Adams, G. L. (June, 2013). Time Management and Priority
Setting. Workshop presented at the University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston,
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TX
Curtis, D. A. (April, 2013). What does Pinocchio’s nose tell us? Beliefs and attitudes
towards deception. Workshop presented for Student Leadership, Involvement,
and Community Engagement (SLICE) at the University of Houston Clear Lake,
Houston, TX
Curtis, D. A. (March, 2013). What is your leadership style? (Myers-Briggs Type
Inventory). Workshop presented for Student Leadership, Involvement, and
Community Engagement (SLICE) at the University of Houston Clear Lake,
Houston, TX
Curtis, D. A. & Zuniga, D. M. (February, 2013). Work-Life balance. Workshop
presented for the Success Through Education Programs at the University of
Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Curtis, D. A. & Boothe, J. (February, 2013). Dealing with difficult people. Workshop
presented at the University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Curtis, D. A. & Boothe, J. (November, 2012). Dealing with difficult people. Workshop
presented at the University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Curtis, D. A., & Cook, C. A. (October, 2012). Test Anxiety. Workshop presented at the
University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Curtis, D. A. (September, 2012). Math success workshop. Workshop presented at the
University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Cook, C. A., Curtis, D. A., (August, 2012). Tutor Training: Learning styles and dealing
with distressed students. Presentation for University of Houston Clear Lake
Student Success Center, Houston, TX
Curtis, D. A., Schooley, J. (2012, April). SWPA: Student Caucus. Discussion presented
at the 58th Annual Conference of the Southwestern Psychological Association,
Oklahoma City, OK
Curtis, D. A. (December 9, 2011). Graduate Teaching and Materials Exchange
Workshop presented at Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Campbell, E.L. & Curtis, D. A. (March, 2011). Career fearfest 2011:Don’t fear your
career! Workshop presented for Texas Woman’s University students, Denton, TX
Campbell, E.L., Curtis, D. A., & Carrizales, S. (February, 2011). Stress Management
and assertiveness. Presentation for Texas Woman’s University Housing and
Residence Life staff, Denton, TX
Steele, C., Curtis, D. A., Carrizales, S., Bartlett, K., & Belsky, L. (February, 2011).
College success. Presentation for Texas Woman’s University students, Denton,
TX
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Hammond, E.S. & Curtis, D. A. (October 2010). Stress management. Presentation for
Texas Woman’s University students, Denton, TX
Cioffi, P., Curtis, D. A., Sevadjian, C. (December, 2009). Differential reinforcement: An
alternative to punishment. Workshop presented at Texas Woman’s University,
Denton, TX
Stand-Alone Outreach Presentations:
Curtis, D. A. (October, 2012). Healthy Relationships. Stand-Alone outreach presented at
the University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Research Interests and Experience
Deception
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In professional relationships
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Interfaced with counseling and clinical psychology
Teaching of Psychology
Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology
Social Influence
Research Assistant, January 2009 – January 2010
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Texas Woman’s University; Denton, TX
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Research: Evolutionary psychology: Suspicion in Mate Selection
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Supervisor: Christian Hart, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, June 2007 – August 2007
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Sam Houston State University; Huntsville, TX
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Research: The Effects of Unambiguous Stimulus Choice on Social Influence
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Supervisor: Donna Desforges, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, August 2006 - December 2006
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Sam Houston State University; Huntsville, TX
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Research: Mitigating and Aggravating Evidence in Capital Cases
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Supervisor: Aleha Buffaloe, M.A.
Research Assistant, August 2004 - May 2006
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Sam Houston State University; Huntsville, TX
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Research: Cognitive Training for Children with ADHD
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Supervisor: Michaela Merrill, Ph.D.
Awards and Recognitions
2013
Honor Showcase Poster accepted at the 59th Annual Southwestern
Psychological Association Conference, Fort Worth, TX ($50 Award)
2013
Outstanding Graduate Student Award-Former Student Association (Texas
Woman’s University)
Outstanding Campus Leader Redbud Award-Nominee (Texas Woman’s
University)
2013
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2012-2013
Wilbert J. McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award-Nominee
2012
Federation of North Texas Area Universities 3rd Annual Federation
Research Symposium: 2nd Place Research Award ($50)
2011-2012
Wilbert J. McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award-Nominee
2011-2012
Texas Woman’s University: Student Employee of the Year Nominee
2011-2012
Favorite Faculty: Texas Woman’s University Excellence in Teaching Award
2006-2007
Sam Houston State University Department of Psychology Excellence in
Research Award
2007
Sam Houston State University 10th Annual Graduate Research Exchange:
Outstanding Research Paper Award ($50)
2005-2006
Sam Houston State University Department of Psychology Excellence in
Research Award
2005
Distinguished Academic Achievement (Sam Houston State University)
2004
Distinguished Academic Achievement (Sam Houston State University)
Professional Memberships
Association for Psychological Science
Southwestern Psychological Association
Society of Personality and Social Psychology
Society for the Teaching of Psychology
Psi Chi National Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Service
Southwestern Psychological Association
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Reviewer for 60th Annual Conference, December 2013
Southwestern Psychological Association
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Undergraduate Presentation Awards Committee, April 2013
University of Houston-Clear Lake
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Search Committee Member for Coordinator, Student Success Center-Tutoring and
Supplemental Instruction position. March 2013-May 2013
University of Houston-Clear Lake
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Training Committee Member, January 2013-May 2013
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Clinical Services Committee Member, August 2012-December 2012
Southwestern Psychological Association
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Graduate Student Representative, April 2011 – April 2012
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Undergraduate Presentation Awards Committee
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Reviewer:
Journal of Relationships Research
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Ray, W. J. (2014). Abnormal Psychology: Neuroscience Perspectives on Human
Behavior and Experience. Sage Publications, Inc.
Schacter, D., Gilbert, D., & Wegner, D. (2013). Introducing Psychology, 2nd Ed.
Consciousness, Chapter 5). New York, NY: Worth Publishers
Rathus, S. A. (2013). Discovery Series Introduction to Life Span. Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth.
Myers, D. G. (in press). Exploring Psychology, 9th Ed. (Social Psychology,
Chapter 13). New York, NY: Worth Publishers
Funding
Angelo State University, 2014-2015
• $7467 Faculty Research Enhancement Program-Research Grant
Angelo State University, 2014-2015
• $500 Faculty Mentored Grant ($750 for student)
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2013
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$57 Student Travel to attend the Multicultural Summit
Texas Woman’s University; 2012
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$300 Student Travel to present research at the Southwestern Psychological
Association Annual Conference
Texas Woman’s University; 2010
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$600 Student Travel to present research at the Southwestern Psychological
Association Annual Conference
Sam Houston State University; 2007
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$900 Student Travel to present research at the Society of Personality and Social
Psychology Teaching Pre-conference
Sam Houston State University; 2006
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$1000 Student Travel to present research at the Society of Personality and Social
Psychology Annual Conference
References
Christian L. Hart, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology and Philosophy
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX 76204
940.898.2319
[email protected]
Jenelle Fitch, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology and Philosophy
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX 76204
940.898.2312
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[email protected]
Daniel Miller, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology and Philosophy
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX 76201
940.898.2303
[email protected]