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Mark Vosvick, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor of Health Psychology and Behavioral
Medicine and Director of the Center for Psychosocial Health. Dr. Vosvick’s research focuses on quality of life issues, coping
styles and complementary and alternative medicine usage in
HIV/AIDS populations. CV (PDF)
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Chwee Lye Chng, Ph.D.
- Dr. Chng is a Regents Professor in the Department of
Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation at UNT. He is also
the Chair of the Committee at the Office of AIDS Research in NIH-Research
on Ethnic Minorities and serves on the editorial boards of seven
health promotion journals. His research interests include:
social, cultural, behavioral and psychological constructs
vis-a-vis HIV transmission among college students and
gay/bisexual men. CV (PDF) |
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Doug Henry, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor of Anthropology. Dr. Henry’s research
interests include HIV-related health behaviors and cultures that
promote high-risk behaviors. His research examines the behavior
of men who have sex with men, high-risk heterosexuals and
injection drug users. Dr. Henry is new to UNT and comes from the
HIV/AIDS research center at UT Southwestern where he both
researched and published on HIV/AIDS topics.
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Ami Moore, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor of Sociology. Her areas of special
interest include: Population, Immigration-related issues,
Marriage, Gender, and HIV/AIDS. Additionally, Dr. Moore is
interested in HIV/AIDS in Togo, Africa and has published
research that examines the impact of the epidemic in this
population. CV (PDF) |
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Nathan Grant Smith, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor of Psychology at Texas Woman's University.
Dr. Smith's research focuses on stress and coping among LGBT
individuals and persons living with HIV/AIDS. In addition, Dr.
Smith has worked in health policy, and continues to be active in
policy issues regarding mental health and domestic HIV/AIDS.
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Denise Catalano, Ph.D. -
Assistant Professor in Rehabilitation, Social Work, and
Addictions. Dr. Catalano's research interests involve
quality of life issues among individuals with disabilities.
Her research includes exploring the development and process of
resilience and how resilience affects quality of life. She
is also interested in the relationship of positive emotions to
health and well-being.
CV (PDF) |
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Sharon Jenkins, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology. One of her
research interests involves stress and coping with HIV/AIDS in
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Kim Kelly, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor of Experimental Psychology with a
specialization in psychoneuroimmunology. Dr. Kelly specializes
in physiological measurements of stress (e.g., cortisol).
CV (PDF) |
| Student Researchers |
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Xander Falsetta- Senior at
UNT pursuing a B.A. in psychology with a minor in Spanish and
Gerontology. Rebecca plans on attending graduate school to
pursue a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational
psychology. CV (PDF) |
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Megan Haynes- Senior
at UNT pursuing a B.S. in psychology. Megan plans to
attend graduate school to pursue a Masters degree in school
psychology. CV (PDF)
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Will Hua, B.S.- Third
year doctoral student in the Behavioral Medicine & Clinical
Health Psychology program at UNT. He is a graduate of
Oklahoma State University where he received a B.S. in psychology
and a minor in biological sciences. His research interests
include primary prevention, pain management, and improving the
quality of life in chronic illness populations. Will is
also interested in perceptions of stigmatization in the HIV
community and how being stigmatized might affect health-related
behaviors such as nutrition and exercise.
CV (PDF)
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Mandy Logan - Mandy is a
junior at UNT majoring in Psychology. She plans to pursue
a Ph.D. in clinical psychology after graduation. Mandy's
research interests include mood disorders, addictions, coping
behaviors, cognitive behavioral therapy, and primary prevention
of chronic illnesses. CV (PDF) |
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Adam Lewis -
Adam is a junior at UNT majoring in psychology and pursuing a
B.S. Adam plans to graduate in the fall of 2009 and to
become a doctoral student in a Clinical Health Psychology and
Behavioral Medicine program. His research interests
include depression, anxiety, quality of life and coping
mechanisms among individuals living with a chronic illness.
CV (PDF) |
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Kim Lewis, M.S. -
Kimberly is a graduate student in Clinical Health Psychology and
Behavioral Medicine. She is a graduate of Louisiana State
University Shreveport where she earned a B.S. in Psychology and
an M.S. in Counseling Psychology. Her research interests
include LGBT health, resilience and positive psychology, and
chronic illness. CV (PDF) |
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Yen Nguyen- Senior at
the University of North Texas pursuing a B.A. in psychology with
a minor in English. Research interests include depression,
PTSD, anger management, mental health consequences of sexual
orientation victimization in youth populations and within the
military environment, and other mental health issues related to
war-time experiences among veterans.
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John Ridings - Senior
pursuing a B.A. in Psychology. He is interested in doing
research with elderly people and the complex dynamics that that
certain population experiences. He is also interested in
the benefits other professions such as anthropology, sociology,
spirituality, and religiosity can bring when combined with
psychology. He also wants to pursue research on constructs
like depression, fear, guilt, sexuality, morals, accountability,
empathy, and communication. CV (PDF) |
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Tara Steinberg, M.A. -
Second year doctoral student in the Behavioral Medicine and
Clinical Health Psychology Program at the University of North
Texas. Tara is a graduate of the University of Texas at
Austin, where she earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in
Jewish Studies, and a graduate of Southern Methodist University,
where she received an M.A. in Clinical/Counseling Psychology.
Her research interests are mostly focused on individuals with
chronic illnesses, and she is especially interested in analyzing
psychosocial predictors of HIV/AIDS and viral load.
CV (PDF) |
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Ashley Wray-
CV
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Toby Dawg Vosvick, B.S. - Toby has a degree in Animal Psychology with a minor in Pet/Owner
Behavior from Stanford University. He’s currently a 3rd year
doctoral student in the Animal Psychology Ph.D. program at the
University of North Texas. Current research includes: the
relationship between the barking response and canine social
systems, canine obsession with moving cars, pet allergies,
chiropractic care for abandoned animals, and the therapeutic
effect of rope tugging. CV
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Benjamin Howell - Baby
Benjamin has a B.S. in Walking and is a last semester doctoral
student in the Running Ph.D. program at the University of North
Texas. His current research includes learning new words,
doing soumersaults, growing in molars, mastering eating
utensils, and techniques to influence his mother to behave in
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Luci Martin, M.S. - Fourth year doctoral student in the Clinical Health Psychology
and Behavioral Medicine program at UNT. Luci graduated from
Texas Christian University in Fort Worth with a B.S. in
psychology and a minor in business. Her research interests
include primary prevention of chronic illnesses, specifically
psychological factors that predispose individuals for risk of
acquiring a chronic illness. Interests also include coping
mechanisms, depression, stress and quality of life in
individuals living with a chronic illness. CV (PDF) |
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Jonathan Hill, B.A.- Second year doctoral student in
the Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
program at UNT. Jonathan graduated from Murray State
University in Murray, Kentucky, with a B.A. in
psychology and a minor in biological sciences. His
research interests include primary prevention of
chronic illnesses, specifically HIV/AIDS. Other
interests include depression, anxiety, and overall
quality of life of individuals living with a chronic
illness. CV
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Sarah Thurgood - Sarah
is a senior at UNT and will graduate in fall 2009. Sarah
is a psychology major with a minor in addictions treatment.
She plans on completing her LCDC after graduating.
Research interests include working with marginalized
populations, specifically physically disabled individuals, and
the effectiveness of holistic treatment on the disabled and for
common mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. CV (PDF) |
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Marissa Perales- Senior
at the University of North Texas pursuing a B.A. in psychology
with a minor in social science. Her research interests include
primary prevention of chronic illnesses especially HIV/AIDS,
identifying and treating maladaptive coping behaviors to chronic
illnesses, and forgiveness as related to higher quality of life
in chronic and terminal illness populations. Future plans include a Ph.D. in
clinical health psychology. CV (PDF) |
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Anthony Renwick - Senior at the University of North Texas currently pursuing a
B.S. in Psychology with a minor in English. His research
interests include depression, HIV, coping, behavior, drug-related
illnesses, and neuropsychology. His future plans
include a Ph.D. in cinical psychology. CV (PDF) |
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Rebecca Acuna- Senior at
UNT pursuing a B.A. in psychology with a minor in Spanish and
Gerontology. Rebecca plans on attending graduate school to
pursue a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational
psychology. CV (PDF) |
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Jason Amos-
CV
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Julie Ballinger
– Currently working on an MS in Counselor Education at UNT.
Completed graduation requirements for B.S. in Psychology at UNT
in August 2005. Mrs. Ballinger's research interests include
positive perceptual frames and coping strategies related to
perceived stress. And complementary and alternative medicine use
in the HIV+ population. CV (PDF) |
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Donell Barnett, B.A. -
A master’s student in Counselor Education at UNT. Donell
graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Langston
University. His research interests include Intervention design,
acculturation, faith-based interventions, HIV prevention, and
public policy.
CV (PDF)
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Diana Brown - Senior at
UNT pursuing a B.S. in psychology with a minor in women’s
studies. Research interests include victims of trauma as a
result of violence, in addition to women and minority issues in
the area of psychology. Ms. Brown's educational goal is to
pursue a Ph.D. in counseling. CV (PDF) |
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AnaLuz Chiapa-Scifres,
B.S. - 2nd year Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine
Ph.D. Program. Ms. Chiapa-Scifres graduated from the University
of North Texas in 2002 with a B.S. in Psychology. Her research
interests are HIV/AIDS, sex and sexuality, health education,
acculturation, and minority health issues.
CV (PDF)
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Chris Collins- Sophomore
pursuing a B.A. in psychology. Chris is interested in
researching anger and behavioral differences in sub-cultures.
Future plans include a graduate and doctorate degree in
psychology. CV (PDF)
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Courtny Cubbage- Junior
at the University of North Texas pursuing a B.A. in psychology
with a minor in Spanish. Courtny's research interests
include various aspects of health psychology and behavioral
medicine, determinants of preventative health behavior and
interventions to increase health behavior, improving the quality
of life in HIV/AIDS populations specifically pertaining to
children, and the role of social influences in sexually active
adolescents. Future plans include a graduate degree in
counseling psychology. CV (PDF)
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Heather Doi - Senior
pursuing B.S. in psychology. Current research interests include
PTSD of veterans and rape victims, the study of predators,
adolescents, and marriage. Also interests in work environments
and the productivity of employees. She plans to go to graduate
school and pursue a Ph.D. in counseling psychology.
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Alexa Dominguez- Senior
pursuing a B.A in psychology with minor in business. She is
interested in studying how issues as; cultural differences,
stress, anxiety, and others, may affect the work environment and
how to cope with them. Alexa’s short term plan is to attend
Graduate school to pursue a Master’s degree in Industrial and
Organizational Psychology.
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Linder Dwyer, B.S.-
Recent graduate with a B.A. in psychology with a minor in women's studies.
Linder's research interests include emotional and psychological
abuse, marriage, eating disorders, gender, and coping with a
terminal illness. She plans to go to graduate school to
pursue a Ph.D. in counseling psychology.
CV (PDF)
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Rhonda Elerson - Senior
an UNT pursuing a B.S. in psychology. Rhonda’s research
interests are intervention and assessment of coping mechanisms
for depression, stress, anxiety, and general quality of life.
CV (PDF) |
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Akosua Firempong, B.A. -
Recent graduate of UNT with a B.A. in radio television and film.
Akosua's interests include HIV education and the stigmas
associated with having the virus. She wants to focus on cultural
biases and one day help find a cure for the disease! She plans
on going to graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical
psychology, behavioral medicine.
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Jeff Harris - Second
year doctoral student in counseling psychology at Texas Woman's
University. His research interests include the process
by which gay men make the decision to become parents,
maladaptive coping in response to systemic oppression in LGBT
populations, body image in men, and the social construction of
gender. CV (PDF) |
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Beth Hayden - Beth is a
second year student in the TAMS program pursuing a B.A. in
psychology. She is interested in researching different
psychological and social constructs as they pertain to societal
changes. Beth plans to eventually pursue a Ph.D. in
psychology. CV (PDF) |
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Robert S. Hilborn, B.A. - 5th year doctoral student in the Clinical
Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine program at UNT.
Scott's current research interests include neuropsychology,
cross-culturalism, social support, pain management,
complementary and alternative medicine, and identifying/treating
maladaptive behaviors in individuals with terminal and chronic
illnesses. CV (PDF) |
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Yasmeen Iqbal, M.A.-
Masters graduate in psychology from Pace University New York
City. Yasmeen received her B.S. in Psychology with a pre-med
emphasis from Texas Woman's University in 2004. Research
interests include biofeedback as it relates to pain management,
coping and illness.
CV (PDF)
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Zunny Losoya - Freshman
at UNT. Zunny's research interests include the social stigmas of
physical and mental illnesses, and the psychological burdens of
living with HIV/AIDS. Other interests include mental issues
dealing with depression, self-esteem and the attitudes behind
unsafe sexual behaviors, and the effects of sexual abuse. She is
also concerned with the influence of spirituality, forgiveness,
education, and support groups on coping strategies and how these
influences can help one attain self-efficacy. Further research
interests involve how married couples and families cope with the
debilitating mental or physical illness of a loved one.
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Bob McGarvey - Senior at
UNT pursuing a B.S. in
psychology. Research interests include Parent-child
relationships, Family dynamics, Family influences on
young adult development, Couples and family conflict,
ADHD, Spirituality, Cognitive processes, perceptions,
and organization, Memory, and Psychophysics. He plans on
pursuing graduate school to obtain a Ph.D. in Counseling
Psychology. CV (PDF) |
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Maggie McGuire- Senior
pursuing a double B.A. in psychology and English. Her research
interests include most aspects of health psychology including
psychosomatic symptoms of chronic illness, depression and coping
with chronic illness by adolescents, or coping by parents of
children dealing
with chronic illness, and developmental disorders. She plans to
pursue a M.Ed. in Special Education with a focus on Autism.
CV (PDF) |
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Joshua McKelroy - Senior
at University of North Texas pursuing a B.A. in psychology. His
research interests include coping mechanisms for the process of
death and dying; particularly anxiety, stress, depression, and
the quality of life of individuals with a chronic illness.
Joshua plans on pursuing graduate school to obtain a Ph D. in
Counseling Psychology.
CV (PDF) |
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Chelsea Moss-
CV (PDF) |
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Miwa Murray-
Student through the TAMS program pursuing a B.S. in psychology
with a minor in computer science. Miwa is interested in
doing research with children and exploring subjects such as
sexuality and cultural behavior. Future plans include a
Ph.D. in psychology. CV (PDF) |
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Sikha Naik- Sikha Naik
is a senior at the University of North Texas pursuing a B.A. in
psychology and a minor in Studies of Sexualities. She is
interested in HIV prevention in Asian countries such as India
and in promoting safe sex programs for teens and young adults.
She plans to get her masters degree after a year of interning.
CV (PDF) |
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Megan O'Brien, B.A.-
Recent graduate with a B.A. in psychology with a minor in development,
family studies and early childhood education. Her research
interests include anxiety and depression in children,
adolescents and adults. Her main focus is on children with
mental and emotional disorders. She is also interested in
learning more about the affect of HIV/AIDS on adolescents and
adults. Megan plans to go to graduate school to pursue a Ph.D.
in Counseling Psychology.
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Andrew Scherbarth, B.S. -
4th year doctoral student in the Clinical Health Psychology and
Behavioral Medicine at UNT. Andrew has a degree in Family
Sciences, and would like to work with families and children to
facilitate healthy child functioning. His physiological research
interests include quality of life, and functional medical
disorders. His psychosocial interests include family relations,
forgiveness, and mindfulness. His areas of therapeutic specialty
will include Behaviorism, Applied Behavior Analysis, and
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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Candace Sibley - Senior
pursuing a bachelor of arts in anthropology with minors in
biology, chemistry and African American studies. She enjoys
working with people and telling their stories. She focuses on
the populations with a lot of stigma burdens. Her research
interests include spirituality, sexuality, ethnic studies, and
the affect of HIV and AIDS on Africans dispersed throughout the
Diaspora. She plans to pursue a dual public health/ applied
anthropology masters and a PhD in public health or African
American studies.
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Stacey Smith, B.S. -
Stacey has a degree in Education from Texas Tech University.
Stacey has since decided to pursue a doctorate in counseling
psychology at Texas Woman's University. His research interests
include marriage, family relations, spirituality, mindfulness,
hope, motivation, perception, synchronicity, optimism, and
cognitive-behavioral therapy.
CV (PDF) |
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Eric Swanholm, B.A.-
Eric has degrees in psychology and english with a minor in
philosophy from the University of North Texas. B.A. in
psychology and B.A. in english. Current research interests and
activities include the intersection of psychology and primary
care; etiology, diagnoses and treatment of mood disorders and
depression. Other interests include the etiology of depression
and primary prevention of chronic illness; quality of life in
individuals with chronic illness, attribution style,
relationship between pessimism, guilt, risky sexual behaviors
and depression. Eric will be pursuing graduate school next year
at UT Southwestern to obtain a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
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Christo Thomas - Senior
at UNT pursuing a B.S. in psychology. Current research interests
involve depression, self-efficacy, hope, motivation, and
spirituality. Christo would like to go into Industrial /
Organizational Psychology. CV
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Stephanie Trent -
Junior at the University of North Texas pursuing a B.S. in
psychology. Her current research interests include the
development of spirituality, religiosity, and coping strategies;
the intrapersonal interpretation of stigmas, self-efficacy, and
depression; and the relationship between
spirituality/religiosity, sexuality, guilt, and depression.
Additional interests include the efficacy of forgiveness,
acceptance, and support in overcoming stigma and illness.
Stephanie plans to obtain a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
CV (PDF)
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Cynthia Villacorta, B.A. -
Recent graduate with a B.A. in psychology. Current research interests
include relationship therapy, gender roles and strain, and the
study of sexualities. Other interests include cultural
differences in dealing with sexuality and disease such as HIV.
Cynthia plans on going on to graduate school to pursue a Ph.D.
in counseling psychology, dealing with relationships and
sexuality.
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Sabrina Volpone, B.S. -
First year doctoral student in the Industrial/Organizational
Psychology Doctoral Program at the University of Houston. Her
research interests include gender and cultural diversity in the
workplace, personnel selection, and training and development.
She is pursuing graduate school next year to obtain a Ph.D. in
Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
CV (PDF) |
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Laci Wallace, B.S.-
First year masters student at University of North Texas in the
Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation Department with an
emphasis in Sport Psychology. Her research interests include
fear of success & goal setting orientations, and stress
managemnet & biofeedback. Future plans include a Ph.D. in
psychology.
CV (PDF) |
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Susanna Wetherington, B.A.-
Susanna is a graduate from Southern Methodist University in
Dallas. At SMU she received her B.A. in psychology and
anthropology. She plans to go to graduate school to pursue
a masters and possibly her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Susanna's research interests include female adolescent
depression, family communication, and family competency.
CV
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Angelica Zapata- Senior
pursuing a B.S. in psychology. Her current research interests
include child and adolescent development, effects of HIV/AIDS
and other life threatening illnesses on development, maladaptive
coping mechanisms, importance of social support networks, as
well as mental health and overall quality of life. She plans on
attending graduate school in San Antonio and pursue a Ph.D. in
clinical psychology. CV (PDF) |
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