Erica E. Fortune, Ph.D.
Curriculum Vitae – March 2015
Contact Information:
Department of Psychology
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA 19038
E-mail: fortunee@arcadia.edu
(215) 517-2429
Education
Ph.D., Psychology
Advisor: Adam S. Goodie, Ph.D.
University of Georgia, 2013
M.S., Psychology
Advisor: Adam S. Goodie, Ph.D.
University of Georgia, 2009
B.S. (summa cum laude), Psychology
Kennesaw State University, 2006
Research Honors and Awards
Herbert Zimmer Scholar Award
2013
Awarded to 1 graduate student in the Behavioral and Brain sciences
Psychology program every year for outstanding research
accomplishments
National Center for Responsible Gaming Conference
Poster competition honorable mentions (top 5 posters recognized)
National Center for Responsible Gaming Conference Scholarship
Gives financial assistance, including a registration waiver and partial
reimbursement of travel expenses, for a maximum of 30 recipients
Travel grants, University of Georgia Graduate School
Best Paper Presentation, awarded at the 32nd Annual Convention of the
Behavioral Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
2012
2012
2010-2013
2009
Publications and Presentations
Published Manuscripts
MacKillop, J., Miller, J.D., Fortune, E., Maples, J., Lance, C.E., Campbell, W.K., & Goodie, A.S.
(2014). Multidimensional examination of impulsivity in relation to disordered
gambling. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 22, 176-185.
Maples, J. L., Miller, J. D., Fortune, E. E., MacKillop, J., Campbell, W.K, Lynam, D. R., Lance, C. E.,
& Goodie, A. S. (2014). An examination of the correlates of fearless dominance and self-centered
impulsivity among high frequency gamblers. Journal of Personality Disorders, 28(3), 379-93.
doi: 10.1521/pedi_2013_27_125
Goodie, A. S., & Fortune, E. E. (2013). Measuring cognitive distortions in pathological gambling: A
review and meta-analysis. Psychology of Addictive Behavior, 27(3), 730-743.doi:
10.1037/a0031892
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Goodie, A.S., MacKillop, J., Miller, J.D., Fortune, E.E., Maples, J., Lance, C.E., & Campbell, W.K.
(2013). Evaluating the South Oaks Gambling Screen with DSM-IV and DSM-5 criteria: Results
from a diverse community sample of gamblers. Assessment, 20(5), 523-531. doi:
10.1177/1073191113500522
Fortune, E.E., MacKillop, J., Miller, J.D., Campbell, W.K., Clifton, A.D., & Goodie, A.S. (2013). Social
density of gambling and its association with gambling problems: An initial investigation. Journal
of Gambling Studies, 29, 329-342. doi 10.1007/s10899-012-9303-3
Miller, J. D., MacKillop, J., Fortune, E. E., Maples, J., Lance, C. E., Campbell, W. K., & Goodie, A. S.
(2013). Personality and pathological gambling: A test of the Big Three and Big Five models.
Psychiatry Research, 206, 50-55. doi 10.1016/j.psychres.2012.09.042
Fortune, E. E., & Goodie, A. S. (2012). Cognitive distortions as a component and treatment focus
of pathological gambling: A review. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 26, 298-310.
Sabatinelli, D., Fortune, E. E., Qingyang, L., Siddiqui, A., Krafft, C., Oliver, W. T., Beck, S., & Jeffries,
J. (2011). Emotional perception: Meta-analyses of face and natural scene processing.
Neuroimage, 54, 2524-2533.
Fortune, E. E., & Goodie, A. S. (2010a). Comparing the utility of a modified Diagnostic Interview for
Gambling Severity (DIGS) with the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) as a research screen in
college students. Journal of Gambling Studies, 26, 639-644.
Fortune, E. E., & Goodie, A. S. (2010b). The relationship between pathological gambling and sensation
seeking: The role of subscale scores. Journal of Gambling Studies, 26, 331-346. [lead article in
issue]
Manuscripts Under Review and In Preparation
Fortune, E. E., Buccellato, K., Moran, E., & Shotwell, J. Risk taking and gambling behavior: Predictors
of autonomy in medical decision making beyond demographic influences. Manuscript submitted
for publication.
Eby, L. T., Mitchell, M., Gray, C., Provolt, L., Lorys, A., Fortune, E., & Goodie, A. S. Gambling-related
problems across life domains: An exploratory study of non-treatment seeking weekly gamblers.
Manuscript under Review (Community, Work, and Family).
Fortune, E. E. Integrating Gambling into Theories of Risky Behaviors: A Timeline Approach.
Manuscript in preparation.
Goodie, A.S., Campbell, W.K., MacKillop, J., & Fortune, E.E. Gene-by-environment interactions in the
impact of mindfulness on gambling pathology. Manuscript in preparation.
Research Posters and Presentations
Buccellato, K., Shotwell, J., & Fortune, E. E. (2015, March). Evaluating treatment threshold and medical
decision making in gambling and non-Gambling populations. Poster presented at the Eastern
Psychological Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
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Fortune, E. E., Buccellato, K., Moran, E., & Shotwell, J. (2014, September). Risk taking and gambling
behavior: Predictors of autonomy in medical decision making beyond demographic influences.
Poster presented at the NCRG Annual Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, NV.
Fortune, E. E. (2013, September). The Progression of Problem Behaviors: Where Does Gambling
Appear on the Timeline? Poster presented at the NCRG Annual Conference on Gambling and
Addiction, Las Vegas, NV.
Eby, L. T., Mitchell, M., Gray, C., Provolt, L., Fortune, E. E., Goodie, A. S., & MacKillop, J. (2013,
July). How Gambling Affects Work and Nonwork Life: An Exploratory Study. Poster to be
presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Fortune, E. E., & Goodie, A. S. (2012, November). Decision variables in pathological gambling:
Issues of measurement and treatment. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society
for Judgment and Decision Making, Minneapolis, MN.
Goodie, A.S., Doshi, P., Hall, D.B., Meisel, M.K., Ceren, R., & Fortune, E.E. (2012, November).
Strategic state estimation in uncertain and mixed multiagent environments. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Society for Judgment and Decision Making, Minneapolis, MN.
Fortune, E. E., & Goodie, A. S. (2012, September). The relationship between pathological gambling and
sexual risk taking. Poster presented at the NCRG Annual Conference on Gambling and
Addiction, Las Vegas, NV. [poster competition honorable mention]
Goodie, A.S., MacKillop, J., Miller, J.D., Fortune, E.E., Maples, J., Lance, C.E., & Campbell, W.K.
(2012, September). Evaluating the South Oaks Gambling Screen as a categorical and dimensional
instrument in a diverse community sample. Poster presented at the NCRG Annual Conference on
Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, NV. [poster competition honorable mention]
Fortune, E. E., & Young, D. (2011, November). Time is of the essence: Altruistic decision making under
time pressure. Poster presented at the Society for Judgment and Decision Making conference,
Seattle, WA.
Goodie, A.S., Fortune, E.E., MacKillop, J., Miller, J.D., Campbell, W.K., Lance, C.E., Maples, J., &
Meisel, M.K. (2011, October). Motivational and personality pathways to pathological gambling.
Poster presented at the National Center for Responsible Gaming annual conference on gambling
and addiction, Las Vegas, NV.
Fortune, E. E., Goodie, A. S., MacKillop, J., Miller, J. D., Campbell, W. K., Lance, C. E., Maples, J., &
Meisel, M. K. (November 2010). Motivational pathways to pathological gambling. Poster
presented at the National Center for Responsible Gaming annual conference on gambling and
addiction, Las Vegas, NV.
Fortune, E. E., & Goodie, A. S. (November, 2009). For the love of the game: Motivation for
pathological gambling in college students. Poster presented at the Society for Judgment and
Decision Making conference, Boston, MA.
Fortune, E. E., & Goodie, A. S. (March, 2009). Sensation seeking in pathological and nonpathological
gamblers: Distinguishing between thought and action. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual
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Convention of the Behavioral Sciences, Athens, GA. [winner, Best Graduate Student
Presentation award]
Fortune, E. E., & Goodie, A. S. (February, 2009). Pathological gambling and sensation seeking: A closer
look at the SSS-V subscales. Poster presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association
conference, Athens, GA.
Fortune, E. E., & Goodie, A. S. (November, 2008). Pathological gambling and sensation seeking: A
closer look at the SSS-V subscales. Poster presented at the Society for Judgment and Decision
Making conference, Chicago, IL.
Teaching Related Experience
Courses Taught
Introductory Psychology (PY111)
Instructor of Record, Arcadia University
Spring 2013, Fall 2014
Cognitive Psychology (PY201)
Instructor of Record, Arcadia University
Spring 2013
Health Psychology (PY203)
Instructor of Record, Arcadia University
Spring 2013
Judgment and Decision Making (PY227)
Instructor of Record, Arcadia University
Fall 2013, Fall 2014
Research Methods (PY142)
Instructor of Record, Arcadia University
Fall 2013, Fall 2014
Research Design (PSYC 3980)
Instructor of Record, University of Georgia
Fall 2012 & Spring 2013
Cognitive Psychology (PSYC 4100)
Instructor of Record, University of Georgia
Spring 2012
Psychology of Adjustment (PSYC 2101)
Instructor of Record, University of Georgia
Fall 2011 & Spring 2012
Human Sexuality (PSYC 3260)
Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia
Summer 2009 & Summer 2010
Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 1101)
Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia
Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
Teaching Presentations
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Bovier, E. R., Stone, B., W., Fortune, E. E., & Wong, J. C. (February, 2011). Using concept maps as an
exam review strategy to promote active learning. Poster presented at the Southeastern Conference
on the Teaching of Psychology, Atlanta, GA.
Teaching Honors and Awards
Future Faculty Program: This program, which accepts only 15 students
campus wide, is dedicated to preparing graduate students for a teaching-focused
career in academia.
2012
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award: Recognizes the top 10% of teaching
assistants campus wide based upon student evaluations.
2012
Professional Membership and Service
Peer-Reviewer for
Addiction
Journal of Gambling Studies
Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health
Journal of Behavioral Decision Making
Personality and Individual Differences
Cognitive Neuropsychiatry
Professional Memberships
Society for the Teaching of Psychology
2011 – Current
Society for Judgment and Decision Making
2008 – Current
Professional Service and Mentoring
Mentor for undergraduate students interested in pursuing psychology degrees
2012 – 2013
Mentor to undergraduate research assistants in the Georgia Decision Lab
2008 – 2013
UGA Psi Chi Conference Judge
2010-2012
UGA Graduate Psi Chi Secretary
2008-2009
Assistant to manuscript editor for the Teaching of Psychology
2005-2006
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