News from the Texas Tech University Department of Psychological Sciences. https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php en-us Read more about the conference here.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-05-25 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-05-25 5 March 2025 12:00:00 CST Read more about the conference here.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#12-07-23 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#12-07-23 7 December 2023 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#3-23-23 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#3-23-23 23 March 2023 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#3-14-23 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#3-14-23 14 March 2023 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#3-10-23 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#3-10-23 10 March 2023 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#2-20-23 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#2-20-23 20 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2022 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#3-30-22 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#3-30-22 30 March 2022 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#3-08-22 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#3-08-22 08 March 2022 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#1-17-23 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#1-17-23 17 January 2023 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#12-06-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#12-06-21 06 December 2021 12:00:00 CST Read the full TTU news release here.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-27-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-27-21 27 October 2021 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-26-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-26-21 26 August 2021 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-23-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-23-21 23 August 2021 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-16-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-16-21 23 August 2021 12:00:00 CST “Canine Aggression Ratings Predict Processing of Human Approach-Avoidance Decisions.” Anthony Foster(pictured) earned second place for his poster titled, “Contents, Contexts, and Confidants: Uncovering the Interpersonal Dynamics of Concealable Stigma Disclosure.” Click the titles to view the full posters.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-01-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-01-21 1 April 2021 12:00:00 CST Read the full article on USA Today.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-24-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-24-21 24 March 2021 12:00:00 CST Read more about it on Texas Tech Today.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-22-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-22-21 22 March 2021 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-05-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-05-21 05 March 2021 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-03-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-03-21 03 March 2021 12:00:00 CST Click here to see a video created by the Office of Planning and Assessment to congratualate recipients of this award within and beyond the Department of Psychological Sciences.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-01-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-01-21 01 March 2021 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-01-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-01-21 01 February 2021 12:00:00 CST Read the full article on Texas Tech Today.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-19-21 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-19-21 19 January 2021 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-15-20 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-15-20 15 November 2020 12:00:00 CST #WhyNotMe: STEM Diversity Drivers, a conference to increase the number of women and people of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The main goal of the conference is to learn more about why some individuals go into and stay in STEM fields and others do not. The conference brings together community members and researchers from many different fields. Conference activities focus on combining research on human development, relationships, and societal messages with the actual life stories of a diverse group of everyday people. Ultimately, this conference promises to assist STEM fields in recruiting, training, hiring, and maintaining a more diverse workforce. The conference brings together a strong, multidisciplinary team with a variety of substantive expertise and methodological skillsets who will: (a) highlight the role that broad-scale impacts, including interpersonal relationships, familial support, developmental trajectories, and larger societal messages (e.g., meta-narratives, policies, history) play in supporting and discouraging underrepresented individuals from pursuing STEM, (b) engage with stakeholders to develop innovative methodological approaches to better capture the complex, fluid landscape of diverse representation in STEM; and (c) develop specific research themes and facilitate methodological innovations to expand ideas in #WhyNotMe. The #Why Not Me Conference advances the long-term goal of encouraging STEM fields to become more innovative, inclusive, and proactive, in terms of identifying and executing actionable steps to increase the hiring and retention of women and members of other underrepresented groups in STEM.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-09-20 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-09-20 09 November 2020 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-28-20 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-28-20 28 October 2020 12:00:00 CST Read the full article on Texas Tech Today.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-12-20 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-12-20 12 October 2020 12:00:00 CST Read the full article on Texas Tech Today.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#07-24-20 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#07-24-20 24 July 2020 12:00:00 CST Read the full article on Texas Tech Today.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#07-11-20 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#07-11-20 11 July 2020 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-21-20 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-21-20 21 April 2020 12:00:00 CST https://tinyurl.com/TTUPsyClinicCOVID. For questions about the program, please contact Dr. Sarah Victor, program lead, at sarah.victor@ttu.edu. For general inquiries regarding services in the TTU Psychology Clinic, please contact the Clinic Office Manager, Denae Jackson, at denae.jackson@ttu.edu or 806-834-3302. Please note that this program is appropriate for individuals seeking support and skills training focused on coping with the circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic; individuals seeking longer-term psychotherapy services for mental health conditions should contact our Clinic Office Manager about intake procedures (see above).]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-20-20 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-20-20 20 April 2020 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-26-20 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-26-20 26 Feb 2020 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-06-20 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-06-20 06 Jan 2020 12:00:00 CST A story in Texas Tech Today highlights research by Dr. Joe Currin and Kassidy Cox, a doctoral candidate in the Counseling program. Their research explores motivations behind sexting, with results from a recent study suggesting most sexts have non-sexual motivations, such as relating to reassurance or transactions within the relationship.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#12-09-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#12-09-19 09 Dec 2019 12:00:00 CST Dr. Brandy Piña-Watson was recognized as the 2019 Hispana Inspiradora.

Also pictured are two of Piña-Watson's students, Amber Lopez and Gabriela Manzo, who received scholarships at the reception.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-15-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-15-19 15 Oct 2019 12:00:00 CST Dr. Brandy Piña-Watson (back left) and students in her Latinx Mental Health & Resiliency Lab (middle and front rows) launched the Latinx Mental Health & Resiliency Youth Ambassador Program with ten Lubbock youth (back row).

The program was funded by a grant from the Center for Transformative Undergraduate Experiences, takes a Youth-led Participatory Action Research approach in which the participating youth conduct their own research projects.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-03-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-03-19 03 Oct 2019 12:00:00 CST Dr. Jason Van Allen; third from the right), the Human Science department's Couple, Marriage and Family Therapy program, and University Medical Center are working together in the Children's Behavioral Health Clinic.

The clinic helps children and families during and after medical treatment, and will begin offering teletherapy next year.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#09-28-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#09-28-19 28 Sep 2019 12:00:00 CST interviewed on Fox 34 about a recently published study, which was also highlighted in Texas Tech Today.

The study looked at the role of mentorship as a protective factor against later criminal justice involvement for children who have experienced trauma.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-26-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-26-19 26 Aug 2019 12:00:00 CST Dr. Sarah Victor, a new assistant professor in the Clinical area, will be serving as a consultant on two recent grants: "Feasibility and Utility of Passive Mobile Technologies for Monitoring Symptoms and Treatment Progress in Depressed and/or Suicidal Youth", funded by the ETUDES Center at the University of Pittsburgh, and an extension of "Approach motivation, effortful control, and internalizing and externalizing problems", funded by the National Institutes of Health at the UC Berkley.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-23-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-23-19 23 Aug 2019 12:00:00 CST Dr. Brandy Piña-Watson, an assistant professor in the counseling division, received this year's National Latinx Psychological Association, Distinguished Early Career Award. The award recognizes Dr. Piña-Watson contribution to psychological science as it might benefit Latinxs, and will be presented at the 2019 NLPA conference in Miami, FL.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-30-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-30-19 30 Jun 2019 12:00:00 CST A story about swingers in Lubbock on KLBK News interviewed Dr. Joe Currin, an assistant professor in the counseling division. In the story, Dr. Currin discusses the physical and mental health risks associated with stigma, the mystery and complexity of sexual desire formation, and the importance of communication in any relationship.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-22-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-22-19 22 Jun 2019 12:00:00 CST story on KLBK News about the use of police sketches, Dr. Adam Schmidt -- an assistant professor in the Clinical area -- discussed what is likely to be remembered after a traumatic event.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-18-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-18-19 18 May 2019 12:00:00 CST Dr. Brandy Piña-Watson, an assistant professor in the Counseling area, received this year's President's Excellence in Diversity & Equality Award for tenure-track faculty.

The award recognizes Dr. Piña-Watson's work to enhance inclusivity, and includes $2,500 for research.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-07-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-07-19 07 May 2019 12:00:00 CST Dr. Catherine Epkins, an associate professor in the Clinical area, received the Excellence in Teaching Award, and Dr. Jason Van Allen, an assistant professor in the Clinical area, received the Excellence in Research Award.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-06-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-06-19 06 May 2019 12:00:00 CST Drs. Yi-Yuan Tang, from the Experimental – Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience area, and Andrew Littlefield, from the Clinical area, received a grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Heath.

The grant will fund research into the brain mechanisms involved in polysubstance abuse, with a potential total funding of $3,005,223 over 5 years.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-21-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-21-19 21 Mar 2019 12:00:00 CST Dr. Eric Greenlee, an assistant professor in the Experimental - Human Factors area, was interviewed on KCBD NewsChannel 11 as part of a story about the safety of semi-automated vehicles.

The story also features David Newton, a graduate student in the Experimental - Human Factors area, describing an experimental, simulated driving task.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-19-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-19-19 19 Mar 2019 12:00:00 CST Dr. Eric Greenlee, an assistant professor in the Experimental – Human Factors area, was featured on Texas Tech Today.

The study, entitled Driver Vigilance in Automated Vehicles: Effects of Demands on Hazard Detection Performance, tested participants' vigilance while driving in a simulated, semi-automated vehicle.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-01-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-01-19 01 Mar 2019 12:00:00 CST
The briefings covered learning and instruction related topics such as study habits, the effect of stress on learning, and instructional design.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-06-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-06-19 06 Feb 2019 12:00:00 CST An article in Texas Tech Today discusses cross-disciplinary projects that draw on both arts and sciences. One of the highlighted projects is a collaboration between Kathryn Kelley and Dr. Ireland's LUSI lab, which is applying text analysis to the writings of artists.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-12-19 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-12-19 12 Jan 2019 12:00:00 CST Dr. Andrew Littlefield, an assistant professor in the Clinical division, received the 2019 Chancellor's Council Distinguished Research Award, and was featured on Texas Tech Today. This award recognizes the positive influence of top teaching and research faculty on the university and its students with a $5,000 stipend, an engraved medallion, and an invitation to the Chancellor's Council Gala.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-12-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-12-18 12 Nov 2018 12:00:00 CST National Latina/o Psychological Association conference, held in San Diego, CA this month, had a strong departmental representation by Dr. Piña-Watson's Latinx Mental Health & Resiliency Lab, with nine attendants and seven poster presentations.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-25-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-25-18 25 Oct 2018 12:00:00 CST article on Texas Tech Today describes a large, cross disciplinary project looking at the effect of dog ownership on children's health.

As part of this project, Dr. Van Allen will be focusing on the physical activity of dog-owning versus non dog-owning children.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-20-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-20-18 20 Oct 2018 12:00:00 CST article in the Daily Toreador describes the Psychology of Red event held at the Texas Tech Museum as part of the Red That Colored the World exhibit.

At the event, Dr. Marshall spoke about aesthetics (The Color Red: Implications for Aesthetics, Cognition, and Social Interaction), and Dr. Scolari spoke about neuroscience (Neuroscience of the Color Red). Dr. Kristi Gaines, from the Department of Design, also spoke at the event about design (Red with Purpose: Designing for Inclusion).]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-15-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-15-18 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 CST
The Covenant Health and Social Services Graduate Fellowship is a competitive fellowship that was established in 1997 to assist graduate students pursuing fields including clinical psychology, counseling psychology, human development and family studies, sociology, health organization management, and marriage and family therapy.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-29-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-29-18 29 Aug 2018 12:00:00 CST
In the Clinical program: Tucker Short, James Barnett, Becca Bergquist, Gabi Lelakowska, and James A. Ward.

In the Counseling program: Nguyen Nguyen, Maria Sanchez, Kassidy Cox, Brittney Golden, Kymmalett Ross, and Paul Burns.

And in the experimental program: Katarina Swaringen, Bahar Javadi Khasraghi, Jessica Pittman, McKenna Tornblad, Winson Yang Fu Zun, Olivia Kuljian, and Lucas Hess.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-27-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-27-18 27 Aug 2018 12:00:00 CST Dr. Joe Currin, an assistant professor in the counseling division, was interviewed as part of an article on U.S. News about a recent survey of people in committed relationships about their sexting behavior.

The survey suggests that sexting is associated with ambivalence toward the relationship and porn consumption. Dr. Currin cautions that sexting is a complex and recent behavior, and like any other sexual activity, whether it's beneficial or harmful may come down to desire by all involved participants.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-22-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-22-18 22 Aug 2018 12:00:00 CST Dr. Philip Marshall, a professor in the Experimental – Cognitive area, was interviewed on Texas Tech Today about his research on human-animal interaction. In the interview, Dr. Marshall discusses a recent study that makes a connection between human love styles and attitudes toward pets.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-06-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-06-18 06 June 2018 12:00:00 CST Dr. Amelia Talley, in the Experimental - Social area, has recently received tenure status, and was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Congratulations Dr. Talley!]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-23-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-23-18 23 May 2018 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-21-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-21-18 21 May 2018 12:00:00 CST A recent study by Dr. Greenlee, Dr. DeLucia, and David Newton, faculty and a graduate student from our Human Factors area, was highlighted on Science Daily. The study is about the maintenance of vigilance when driving with an automated vehicle.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-20-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-20-18 20 May 2018 12:00:00 CST Dr. Adam Schmidt, Assistant Professor in the Clinical division, was interviewed on Fox34 about mental health services for children.

In a poll by the National Children's Hospital, 87% of respondents agreed with a need for more mental health support for children. Dr. Schmidt suggests this may be due to an increased awareness of such issues, and points to the services our clinic offers.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-05-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-05-18 05 May 2018 12:00:00 CST Dr. DeLucia giving the keynote address, and two students winning awards: David Newton won the Best Student Presentation award, and Theresa Nguyen won the Best Student Poster award.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-23-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-23-18 23 April 2018 12:00:00 CST interviewed on Rewire about a recently published study conducted by a department research team. The study looked into the relationship between peoples' love styles and their attitudes toward pets.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-27-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-27-18 27 February 2018 12:00:00 CST Dr. Robert Morgan, Chairperson and Professor of Counseling Psychology, was featured on The Vindicator for a recent invited lecture as part of the Mahoning Valley Mental Health Speaker Series at Youngstown State University.

The lecture discussed the financial cost associated with treating victims of crimes.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-29-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-29-18 29 January 2018 12:00:00 CST bestcounselingdegrees.net.

This ranking was based on EPPP pass rate, licensure percentage, and mean degree completion time.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-16-18 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-16-18 16 January 2018 12:00:00 CST Dr. Lindsay Greenlee and picked up one of our cool Psychological Sciences pins!]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-19-17 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-19-17 19 October 2017 12:00:00 CST interviewed by the Daily Toreador.

In the interview, Skilling discusses her time at Texas Tech and how it lead to her joining the Dallas Mavericks Dance Squad.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-18-17 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-18-17 18 October 2017 12:00:00 CST
In this video, Writt talks about her goals for the future, and how Texas Tech, and the Department of Psychological Sciences has helped along the way.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-17-17 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-17-17 17 October 2017 12:00:00 CST Dr. Christine Robitschek, an associate professor in the Counseling division, was interviewed on Fox34, about coping with stress motivated by the Las Vegas shooting, or other recent unsettling events.

Dr. Robitschek's research focuses largely on the role of Personal Growth Initiatives in dealing with traumatic events.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-06-17 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-06-17 06 October 2017 12:00:00 CST Dr. Michael Serra, an associate professor in the Experimental – Cognitive area, was interviewed as part of an article by The Hub@TTU.

The article discusses studying behaviors – specifically cramming and staying up all night. Dr. Serra's work focuses on the metacognitive aspects of learning and studying.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-04-17 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-04-17 04 October 2017 12:00:00 CST Dr. Keith Jones, associate professor in the Experimental – Human Factors area, is part of a research team working to create warning sounds for visually impaired computer users. The team's efforts were recently featured on Texas Tech Today.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#09-21-17 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#09-21-17 21 September 2017 12:00:00 CST Texas Tech Today.

Neilson's current line of research is focused on the restorative effects of nature, and the potential use of such effects within operational environments.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#09-20-17 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#09-20-17 20 September 2017 12:00:00 CST Dr. Kelly Cukrowicz, an associate professor in the Clinical division, recieved the Nancy J. Bell Graduate Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award, and was featured in Texas Tech Today!

During her years as an undergraduate, graduate and doctoral student, Cukrowicz had numerous mentors who left a lasting impression on her, steering her in the right direction during her academic pursuits to help her become a well-rounded educator.

Cukrowicz tries to take that same approach with the students she now mentors, helping them grow in their knowledge, independence and confidence. She earns high marks from her students while also gaining satisfaction from watching them become well-rounded and limitless as they earn their degrees.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-17-17 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-17-17 17 May 2017 12:00:00 CST
The winning poster presents Price’s research on the relationship between working memory and how quickly people recognize their goals after seeing temptations.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-02-17 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-02-17 02 February 2017 12:00:00 CST Dr. Adam Schmidt, an Assistant Professor in the Clinical division, has been appointed to the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) Minority Affairs Committee.

The AP-LS Minority Affairs Committee aims to broaden opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse students and faculty in the areas of psychology and law, and to foster a culture which embraces, respects, and values diversity.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-16-16 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-16-16 16 November 2016 12:00:00 CST Matthew Cribbet, Jenny Cundiff, and Adam Schmidt in the Clinical division. Shin Ye Kim in the Counseling devision. Miranda Scolari in the Cognitive area of the Experimental division. Eric Greenlee in the Human Factors area of the Experimental division. And two research assistant professors, Pamela Dubyak and Lindsay Greenlee (who is our new Director of Undergraduate and Online Studies).]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#09-08-16 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#09-08-16 08 September 2016 12:00:00 CST Human Factors and Ergonomic Society Student Chapter is slated to receive its 10th consecutive GOLD level award from the HFES awards committee, which will be presented officially at the 2016 HFES Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

The HFES Student Chapter works to develop professional skills and opportunities of students interested in Human Factors and Ergonomics. The GOLD level award recognizes the many wonderful activities put on by the chapter throughout the year, as well as the time and effort put in by its dedicated members.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-01-16 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-01-16 01 August 2016 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-13-16 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-13-16 13 June 2016 12:00:00 CST "Robots to the Rescue: Tele-Operator Training for Urban Search and Rescue" detailed two experiments performed at Texas Tech that investigated the factors involved when tele-operators learn to make more accurate judgments about whether they are capable of driving a robot through tight spaces. Ms. Armstrong's advisor is Dr. Keith Jones.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-07-16 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-07-16 07 June 2016 12:00:00 CST
First prize went to Silvia Escobedo from the Law School, for their painting entitled Dancers.
Second prize went to Leila Forouhi from the Collage of Media & Communications, for their photograph entitled Tehran Apartment/Neighborhood.
Third prize went to Alex Hawkins from the Department of Psychological Sciences, for their mosaic entitled Collage/Mosaic of faces.
and forth prize went to Jackie Caston from the Department of Psychological Sciences, for their pencil drawing entitled Guitar player with hat.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-06-16 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#05-06-16 06 May 2016 12:00:00 CST
From left to right,
Top Row: John Leckie (Counseling), Bruce Lochner (Counseling), Phil Tate (Clinical), Greg Joiner (Counseling), and Brian Krylowicz (Counseling).
Bottom Row: Bea Chapa (Clinical), Laura Lochner (Counseling), Beverly Pair (Counseling), and Sherry Whatley (Clinical).]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-19-16 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-19-16 20 Apr 2016 12:00:00 CST
Keith Whitfield received his Ph.D. in lifespan developmental psychology from Texas Tech University in 1989. Since then, he has become an influential force, holding positions at Duke University Medical Center's Department of Geriatric Medicine, the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, the Center on Biobehavioral Health Disparities Research, and the journal of Ethnicity and Health, as well as participating in National Academies of Science and Medicine committees.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-11-16 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-11-16 11 Apr 2016 12:00:00 CST Dr. Patricia DeLucia, a professor in the Experimental – Human Factors area, received a grant from the National Science Foundation, as part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates program, for the new REU Site: Translational Research in Psychological Sciences: Human Factors at Texas Tech University.

The grant covers a 3 year project, in which Dr. DeLucia, along with Drs. Davis, Hohman, Jones, Klein, Serra, and Talley, will be working closely with 8 undergraduate students each year on behavior research with important applications such as surgery, occupational injuries, and human-robot interaction.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-20-16 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-20-16 20 Feb 2016 12:00:00 CST Society for Personality and Social Psychology 2016 Convention in San Diego.

The winning poster presents Hurst’s research on fertility status and mate guarding behavior. She found that women who were in the fertile phase of their ovulatory cycle were targets of other women's jealousy to a greater extent that women who were not in the fertile phase of their cycle.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-17-16 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-17-16 17 Feb 2016 12:00:00 CST 2015 Distinguished Staff, Matador Award!

As with the rest of our dedicated staff, without Mark, we would be floundering, so we are pleased to see him awarded for all that he contributes.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-25-15 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-25-15 25 Nov 2015 12:00:00 CST Lubbock Avalanche-Journal for her recent study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.

The study examined the drinking behaviors and identity of sexual minority women across a 10 year period. Talley and her colleagues found that sexual orientation discordance may contribute to hazardous dinking within this population, this being particularly pronounces in older adulthood. These results point to the importance of cognitive-behavior consistency among those with diverse and fluid identities.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-01-15 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-01-15 06 Jun 2015 12:00:00 CST
Dabbakeh is an RA in Dr. Ireland’s Language and Social Interaction Lab, where he is currently working on a project involving Arabic monolinguals, and Arabic-English bilingual frame switching.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-16-15 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-16-15 04 Apr 2015 12:00:00 CST
As part of a demonstration to better assimilate important aspects of the course, such as learning, memory, and cognition, the parrots would perform tricks for different kinds of reinforcement. Students would then write reflective papers, applying the psychological concepts they had learned in class to the real world.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-24-15 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-24-15 03 Mar 2015 12:00:00 CST Cognitive Neurosciences Society’s Graduate Student Award for his abstract submission to do with selective attention and base-rate neglect.

Sean will be presenting his findings in a specially-recognized session at the 2015 CNS Annual meeting in San Francisco, CA.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-27-15 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#01-27-15 27 Jan 2015 12:00:00 CST
Eta Omicron Nu is a social and community service organization affiliated with the Texas Tech Honors College, emphasizing student involvement in the community.

Dr. Clopton has been teaching and practicing at Texas Tech as a part of the clinical division for 38 years. In that time he has also been an active part of the Lubbock community, working specifically with the homeless.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#12-05-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#12-05-14 12 Dec 2014 12:00:00 CST Dr. Andrew Littlefield will receive the Addictive Behaviors Special Interest Group’s Early Career Achievement Award. This award is given out every two years to newer doctors for their contribution to the field of addictive behaviors.

Dr. Littlefield received his Ph.D. in 2013, but first published in 2009, and continues to contribute to the understanding of drug and alcohol use. His work focuses on developmental change in alcohol involvement as it relates to personality, impulsivity, and motivation, from a variety of perspectives.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-24-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-24-14 24 Oct 2014 12:00:00 CST Texas Tech Today for his contributions to long-term memory research. By using fMRI, Dr. Davis has studied why some new experiences feel familiar. His work provides neurological evidence for global similarity models, which predicted that we judge familiarity by comparing a current experience to all of our storied memories, not just to those that are most recent or most relevant. As Dr. Davis told Texas Tech Today, "We often feel like we are just retrieving that previous trip to that one particular restaurant when we are asked whether we'd been there before, but there is a lot of behavioral evidence that we activate many other memories as well when we judge familiarity".

Dr. Davis' general research interests are in categorization. As well as working for the TTU psychology department, he is also the assistant director of the school's Neuroimaging Institute. Congratulations to Dr. Davis for his success!]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-16-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-16-14 16 Jun 2014 12:00:00 CST Congratulations to human factors graduate student Brittany Neilson, whose hard work and dedication to space research has earned her the Texas Space Grant Consortium Graduate Fellowship. This fellowship is funded through NASA and awarded to applicants who demonstrate excellence in academics as well as an interest in space. Brittany is currently on internship at NASA Langley Research Center. Great job representing TTU, Brittany! https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-09-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#06-09-14 09 Jun 2014 12:00:00 CST
Previously, he has received the 2003 Early Career Achievement Award in Division 18 and the 2006 Outstanding Contribution to Science Award from the Texas Psychological Association. Congratulations to Dr. Morgan on his many achievements!]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-24-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-24-14 24 Apr 2014 12:00:00 CST
Dr. Taraban’s research focuses on language processing, writing comprehension, and engineering problem solving. Previous scholarships and awards, such as a 2010 Fullbright Scholar grant and 2013 TTU President’s Excellence in Teaching Award, are testament to his long-held passion for teaching and learning. More information on Dr. Taraban’s accomplishments and an interview with him about being an integrated scholar can be found in this article. Our psychology department is lucky and proud to have him in our department! ]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-10-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-10-14 10 Apr 2014 12:00:00 CST
Dr. DeLucia’s research has spanned a large number of areas in human factors. For example, she studies perception and its relation to transportation, healthcare, the military, and sports. Because of her interest in healthcare and nursing, Dr. DeLucia is an adjunct professor in the TTU school of nursing in addition to being a full professor in the department of psychology. ]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-24-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-24-14 24 Apr 2014 12:00:00 CST
Congratulations, Dr. Cukrowicz, and best of luck in your promising career! ]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-07-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#04-07-14 07 Apr 2014 12:00:00 CST here.

We are proud of Dr. DeLucia for bringing this great visibility to our department and representing us so well! ]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-20-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#03-20-14 20 Mar 2014 12:00:00 CST an article about Dr. Molly Ireland's research and how it pertains to romantic attraction. Dr. Ireland, a visiting assistant professor in the social psychology department, has found that when a couple begins dating, the success of their relationship correlates with whether or not they use similar function words.

When speed dating, pairs that used highly similar personal pronouns (e.g. he, she, it, they), articles (a, an, the, some), and conjunctions (because, but, nor, yet) were more likely to go on a second date or be together three months later. Language similarity better predicted a relationship's success than the daters' perceived similarity with each other or with their relationship quality.

Dr. Ireland's research focuses on language, including its effects on social behaviors like conversations. She has written on function word similarity in this speed dating context as an example of language style matching: when people engaged in conversation begin to speak alike. Our department is proud of Dr. Ireland and glad for the attention her work is receiving!

Ireland, M. E., Slatcher, R. B., Eastwick, P. W., Scissors, L. E., Finkel, E. J., & Pennebaker, J. W. (2011). Language style matching predicts relationship initiation and stability. Psychological Science, 22, 39-44.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-14-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-14-14 02 Feb 2014 12:00:00 CST
Department Chair Dr. Lee Cohen accepted this award on Dr. Borrego’s behalf at this past year’s Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies annual meeting.

Dr. Borrego was a founding member of the HIBT SIG and served as co-chair for 11 years. More information on Dr. Borrego's Lifetime Achievement Award and the HIBT SIG can be found at sites.google.com/site/abcthibt/awards. ]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-05-14 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#02-05-14 05 Feb 2014 12:00:00 CST
Blakely has been working with the TTU Athletic Department to conduct her research. The abstract for her grant-winning proposal, “The Impact of Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Approach on Psychological Functioning in Student-Athletes,” is on the NCAA Website. At the end of this year, Blakely will have the opportunity to present her research to the NCAA Research Committee at the end of this year. More information about this award can be found here. Congratulations again for this remarkable achievement! ]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#12-13-13 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#12-13-13 13 Dec 2013 12:00:00 CST
You can read more about this ranking here: http://today.ttu.edu/2013/11/clinical-psychology-program-ranks-high-among-peer-institutions/

Reference:
Callahan, J. L., Ruggero, C. J., & Parent, M. C. (2013). Hidden gems among clinical psychology training programs. Training and Education in Professional Psychology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1037/a0034233]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-08-13 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-08-13 08 Nov 2013 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-07-13 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#11-07-13 07 Nov 2013 12:00:00 CST
The project was funded for $157,783 through the Division of Computer and Network Systems' Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace program. The project is a collaboration between various departments at Texas Tech University. The Principal Investigator is Akbar Siami Namin (Department of Computer Science), and the Co-PIs are Drs. Keith Jones (Department of Psychology - Human Factors), Fethi Inan (Department of Education), Yuanlin Zhang (Department of Computer Science), and Rattikorn Hewett (Department of Computer Science).

We are excited to hear about the findings of this project and see where this line of research will lead Dr. Jones and his future research questions!]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-23-13 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-23-13 23 Oct 2013 12:00:00 CST
To read the official press release about Dr. DeLucia's newest appointment, click this link.]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-18-13 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#10-18-13 18 Oct 2013 12:00:00 CST
Please visit the TTU HFES Student Chapter website for more information about the activities they participate in and how to get involved: http://www.orgs.ttu.edu/humanfactorssociety/]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-08-13 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#08-08-13 08 Sep 2013 12:00:00 CST
Graduate Research Award: Curtis Craig (Experimental), Noreen Watson (Clinical), BNrendan McDonald (Counseling);
Best Introduction to Psychology (1300) Instructor: Kyle Schindler;
Best Advanced Course Instructor: Cortnely Mauer, Erin Poindexter;
Diversity in Psychological Sciences Award: Leah Power.

Congradualtions!]]> https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#07-31-13 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#07-31-13 31 Jul 2013 12:00:00 CST https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#07-01-13 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/media/index.php#07-01-13 01 Jul 2013 12:00:00 CST