L. B. Forzano
LORI-ANN BONVINO FORZANO
Department of Psychology
The College at Brockport
State University of New York
350 New Campus Dr.
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 395-2759
lforzano@brockport.edu
Education
1988-1992
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology
1984-1988
State University of New York at Stony Brook
B.S. Cum Laude with Honors in Psychology, with minor in Biology
Positions Held
1998-present
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology,
The College at Brockport SUNY
1992-1998
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology,
The College at Brockport SUNY
1988-1992
Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology,
SUNY at Stony Brook
1984-1988
Research Assistant, Department of Psychology,
SUNY at Stony Brook
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Publications
Books published
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (in press). Research methods for the behavioral sciences (5th
ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (in press). Instructor’s manual with test bank for research
methods for the behavioral sciences (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2012). Research methods for the behavioral sciences (4th
ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2012). Instructor’s manual with test bank for research
methods for the behavioral sciences (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2009). Research methods for the behavioral sciences (3rd
ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2009). Instructor’s manual with test bank for research
methods for the behavioral sciences (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2006). Research methods for the behavioral sciences (2nd ed.).
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2006). Instructor’s manual with test bank for research
methods for the behavioral sciences (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2004). Lab manual for research methods for the behavioral
sciences. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2003). Research methods for the behavioral sciences.
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2003). Instructor’s manual with test bank for research
methods for the behavioral sciences. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2002). An introduction to research methods in psychology.
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Papers published (* indicates student)
Forzano, L. B., Michels*, J. L., Sorama, M., Etopio*, A. L., & English*, E. J. (in press). Selfcontrol and impulsiveness in adult humans: Comparison of qualitatively different
consumable reinforcers using a new methodology. The Psychological Record,
Manuscript accepted for publication.
Forzano, L. B., Michels*, J. L., Carapella*, R. K., Conway*, P., & Chelonis, J. J. (2011). Selfcontrol and impulsivity in children: Multiple behavioral measures. The Psychological
Record, 61, 425-448.
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Forzano, L. B., Chelonis, J. J., Casey*, C., Forward*, M., Stachowiak*, J. A., & Wood*, J.
(2010). Self-control and impulsiveness in nondieting adult human females: Effects of
visual food cues and food deprivation. The Psychological Record, 60, 587-608.
Forzano, L. B., Szuba*, M., & Bloom*, J. M. (2003). Self-control and impulsiveness in
preschool children: Effects of visual food cues. The Psychological Record, 53, 161-175.
Green, J. D., Sedikides, C., Saltzberg, J. A., Wood, J. V., & Forzano, L. B. (2003). Happy mood
decreases self-focused attention. British Journal of Social Psychology, 42, 147-157.
Forzano, L. B. (2000). Research methods for the experimental analysis of human operant
behavior [Review of the book Handbook of Research Methods in Human Operant
Behavior]. Contemporary Psychology, 45, 73-75.
Forzano, L. B. & Corry*, R. J. (1998). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult human females:
Effects of visual food cues. Learning and Motivation, 29, 184-199.
Forzano, L. B., Porter*, J., & Mitchell*, T. S., Jr. (1997). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult
human females: Effects of food preferences. Learning and Motivation, 28, 622-641.
Logue, A. W., Forzano, L. B., & Ackerman, K. T. (1996). Self-control in children: Age,
preference for reinforcer amount and delay, and language ability. Learning and
Motivation, 27, 26-277.
Forzano, L. B., & Logue, A. W. (1995). Self-control and impulsiveness in children and adults:
Effects of food preferences. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 64, 33-46.
Forzano, L. B., & Logue, A. W. (1994). Self-control in adult humans: Comparison of
qualitatively different reinforcers. Learning and Motivation, 25, 65-82.
Logue, A. W., Forzano, L. B., & Tobin, H. (1992). Independence of reinforcer amount and delay:
The generalized matching law and self-control in humans. Learning and Motivation, 23,
326-342.
Forzano, L. B., & Logue, A. W. (1992). Predictors of adult humans' self-control and
impulsiveness for food reinforcers. Appetite, 19, 33-47.
Manuscripts under review (* indicates student)
Manuscripts in preparation (* indicates student)
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Convention Presentations (* indicates student)
Forzano, L. B., & Michels*, J. (2012, May). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult human
females: Comparison of qualitatively different consumable reinforcers. Poster presented
at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Seattle, WA.
Weaver*, H., & Forzano, L. B. (2012, April). Executive function in external, emotional, and
restrained eaters. Paper presented at Scholars Day, Brockport, NY.
Casilio*, K., & Forzano, L. B. (2012, April). Effects of watching television while exercising.
Paper presented at Scholars Day, Brockport, NY.
LaPorta*, K., Forzano, L. B. (2012, April). Eating disorders and their influence on
interpersonal difficulties. Paper presented at Scholars Day, Brockport, NY.
Michels*, J. L., Forzano, L. B. & Abwender, D. A. (2010, April). Personality in the domestic
cat: Relationship to rotational preference. Paper presented at Scholars Day, Brockport,
NY.
Michels*, J., Conway*, P., & Forzano, L. B. (2008, April). Self-control and impulsiveness in
adult human females: Effects of food cues and deprivation. Paper presented at Scholars
Day, Brockport, NY.
Janda*, J. L., Chelonis, J. J., Howarth*, M. L., Bamonti*, P. M., Forzano, L. B. (2008, March).
Relationship between motivation, impulsivity, procrastination, saving, and delay
discounting. Poster presented at Eastern Psychological Association Annual Convention,
Boston, MA.
Johnson*, E. B., Chelonis, J. J., Freas*, S. L., Forzano, L. B., Paule, M. G., (2008, March).
Effects of reinforcer type and preference on performance of psychological tasks. Poster
presented at Eastern Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.
Dotzler*, H. M., Chelonis, J. J., Bastilla*, J., Jayne*, K., Brown, M. M., & Forzano, L. B. (2007,
March). An exploration of factors related to delay discounting. Poster presented at
Eastern Psychological Association Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Carapella*, R., & Forzano, L. B (2006, April). How the development of self-control in children
is related to parenting styles. Paper presented at Scholars Day, Brockport, NY.
Forzano, L. B (2004, May). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult human females: Effects of
deprivation and visual food cues. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for
Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA.
Wood*, J., & Stachowiak*, J., & Forzano, L. B (2003, April). Self-control and impulsiveness in
adult females: Effects of deprivation and visual food cues. Paper presented at Scholars
Day, Brockport, NY.
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Forzano, L. B. (2001, May). Self-control and impulsiveness in adults and children: Effects of
visual food cues. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior
Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
Forzano, L. B. (2000, May). Self-control and impulsiveness in preschool children: Effects of
visual food cues. In A. W. Logue (Chair), Studying Self-Control Outside of the Box.
Symposium presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis,
Washington DC.
Szuba*, M., Figurilli*, J. M., & Forzano, L. B. (2000, April). Self-control and impulsiveness in
preschool children: Effects of visual food cues. Paper presented at SUNY Brockport's
Scholars Day, Brockport, NY.
Burm*, C., & Forzano, L. B. (2000, April). A correlational study of creative writing and alcohol
use. Paper presented at SUNY Brockport's Scholars Day, Brockport, NY.
Winter*, M., & Forzano, L. B. (1998, February). Explanatory style and self-control in adult
males and females. Poster presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Boston, MA.
Forzano, L. B. (1997, May). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult human females: Effects of
visual food cues. In D. Bernstein (Chair), Determinants of Self-Control at Different LifeSpan Points. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior
Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Forzano, L. B. (1997, May). Self-control in adult human females: Effects of food preferences.
Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Forzano, L. B. (1996, May). Choice in a self-control paradigm: Effects of reinforcer quality. In
J. McComas (Chair), Integrating Basic and Applied Research. Symposium conducted at
the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Bartkowiak*, K., & Forzano, L. B. (1996, March). Pictures of thin and full-figured body types
and female body dissatisfaction. Poster presented at the meeting of the Eastern
Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Forzano, L. B. (1996, March). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult human females: Effects of
food preferences. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Mitchell*, T., Porter*, J., & Forzano, L. B. (1996, March). Choice behavior in adult humans:
Effects of food preference. Paper presented at SUNY Brockport's Scholars Day,
Brockport, NY.
Forzano, L. B. (1995, May). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult human females: Effects of
food preferences. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior
Analysis, Washington, D.C.
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Kelly*, B. K., Gaze*, C., & Forzano, L. B. (1995, April). The effects of food preferences on
choice behavior in adult human females. Paper presented at SUNY Brockport's Scholars
Day, Brockport, NY.
Forzano, L. B. (1995, March). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult human females: Effects of
visual food cues and dieting status. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern
Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Forzano, L. B. (1994, May). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult human females: Effects of
visual food cues and dieting status. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for
Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
Forzano, L. B., & Marcario*, M. (1994, August). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult
females: Effects of visual food cues and dieting status. Paper presented at SUNY
Brockport's McNair/Summer Research Program Convention, Brockport, NY.
Forzano, L. B., & Logue, A. W. (1994, May). Self-control and impulsiveness in preschool age
children: Effects of food preferences. In J. L. Gewirtz (Chair), Children's Food Choice.
Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta,
GA.
Yehling*, K. A., & Forzano, L. B. (1994, April). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult human
females: Effects of visual food cues and dieting status. Paper presented at SUNY
Brockport's Scholars Day, Brockport, NY.
Forzano, L. B., & Logue, A. W. (1993, May). Self-control in preschool age children: Effects of
food preferences. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior
Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Forzano, L. B., & Logue, A. W. (1993, April). Self-control in adult humans: Effects of food
preferences. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association,
Arlington, VA.
Bonvino, L. J., & Logue, A. W. (1992, April). Self-control in adult humans: Effects of time of
reinforcement delivery. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Boston, MA.
Tobin, H., Chelonis, J. J., Forzano, L. B., & Logue, A. W. (1992, April). Cross-species
comparison of choice in self-control paradigms using fixed and adjusting delays. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Bonvino, L. J., Ackerman, K., & Logue, A. W. (1991, May). Variables related to self-control in
children: Age, language ability, and sensitivity to reinforcer amount and delay. Poster
presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
Bonvino, L. J., Tobin, H., & Logue, A. W. (1991, May). Adult humans' choice behavior in a
self-control paradigm: Independence of the amount and delay ratios in the generalized
matching law. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis,
Atlanta, GA.
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Bonvino, L. J., & Logue, A. W. (1991, April). Self-control in adult humans: A comparison of
sensitivity to reinforcement variation using qualitatively different reinforcers. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Saltzberg, J. A., Wood, J. V., & Bonvino, L. J. (1990, November). Sad mood induces selffocused attention: A within-subjects investigation. Poster presented at the meeting of the
Association for the Advancement of Behavioral Therapy, San Francisco, CA.
Bonvino, L. J., & Logue, A. W. (1990, March). Predictors of adult humans' choice behavior in a
self-control paradigm using food as the reinforcer. Paper presented at the meeting of the
Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Bonvino, L. J., King, G. R., & Logue, A. W. (1989, May). Choice in a self-control paradigm
with humans: Individual differences when food is the reinforcer. Poster presented at the
meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Milwaukee, WI.
King, G. R., Bonvino, L. J., & Logue, A. W. (1988, May). Choice in a self-control paradigm
with human subjects: Effects of alcohol consumption. Poster presented at the meeting of
the Association for Behavior Analysis, Philadelphia, PA.
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Research Support
New York State/UUP Professional Development Award, 2004-2005
SUNY Brockport Scholarly Incentive Award, 2004-2005
SUNY Brockport Summer Faculty/Student Research Grant, 1999
SUNY Brockport Scholarly Incentive Award, 1998-1999
New York State/UUP Professional Development Award, 1998-1999
SUNY Brockport Scholarly Incentive Award, 1995-1996
SUNY Brockport Summer Faculty/Student Research Grant, 1994
SUNY Brockport Summer Faculty/Student Research Grant, 1993
Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research, 1988
Editorial Positions
Editorial Board Member
The Behavior Analyst
Guest Reviewer
American Psychological Association Books (Publisher)
Appetite
Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
Learning and Motivation
Psychopharmacology
The Psychological Record
Memberships in Professional Organizations
Association for Behavior Analysis
ABA Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Special Interest Group
American Psychological Association
APA Division 2-Teaching of Psychology
APA Division 3-Experimental Psychology
APA Division 25-Experimental Analysis of Behavior
American Psychological Society
Eastern Psychological Association
Psi Chi
Sigma Xi
Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior
Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis
Society for the Quantitative Analysis of Behavior
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Post-Doctoral Supervision
Sorama, M. (2012). Self-control and delay discounting in elementary school children.
Master's Thesis Supervision
Thesis Chairperson
Weaver, H. (2012). Executive function in external, emotional, and restrained eaters.
Unpublished master's thesis in preparation, State University of New York College at
Brockport, Brockport.
Casilio, K. (2012). Effects of watching television while exercising. Unpublished master's thesis
in preparation, State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
D’Agostino, R. (2010). Impulsivity in subclinical borderline personality individuals using a
delay discounting task with social incentive. Unpublished master's thesis, The College at
Brockport, State University of New York, Brockport.
Michels, J. L. (2010). Rotational preference in the domestic cat: Relationship to behavior and
temperament. Unpublished master's thesis, The College at Brockport, State University of
New York, Brockport.
Munoz, R. (2004). Exercise dependency and eating disorders. Unpublished master's thesis,
State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Winter, M. A. (1997). Explanatory style and self-control in adult males and females.
Unpublished master's thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport,
Brockport.
Seymour, V. A. (1996). Development of self-control in children: Correlations of math and
language skill level with the self-control behaviors of 5- 8- and 11-year-olds. Master's
thesis proposal, State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Bartkowiak, K. M. (1995). Pictures of thin and full-figured body types and adult female body
satisfaction. Unpublished master's thesis, State University of New York College at
Brockport, Brockport.
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Thesis Committee Member
Barbiero, D. (2012). Operant conditioning and variant learning tasks and the study of shark
behavior. Unpublished master's thesis in preparation, State University of New York
College at Brockport, Brockport.
Speares, E. A. (2012). Evaluation of concurrent operant preference assessment for adolescents’
daily living skills in a residential setting. Unpublished master's thesis, State University of
New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Story, M. (2010). The effects of incentives on children’s overconfidence. Unpublished master's
thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Graceffo, R. (2010). Exploring differences in capacity to experience awe and elevation.
Unpublished master's thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport,
Brockport.
Woodward, M. E. (2009). Imaginary companions and parental gender. Unpublished master's
thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Scagliola, L. M. (2007). Exploring elevation and individual differences in personality, empathy,
and affect. Unpublished master's thesis, State University of New York College at
Brockport, Brockport.
Dotzler (2006). An Exploration of Factors Related to Delay Discounting. Unpublished master's
thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Leidenfrost, C. (2004). Positive psychology. Unpublished master's thesis, State University of
New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Breedlove, A. (2002). Effectance motivation and impact on the environment. Unpublished
master's thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Stewart, E. (2002). Effects of learning disabilities on psychological characteristics. Unpublished
master's thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Lash, L. (2001). Peer mentoring program: Can a peer mentor have a positive effect over an
adolescent with Type 1 diabetes that is currently in poor metabolic control? Unpublished
master's thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Isreal, S. (2001). Attachment and the dyadic construction of the self via reactions to feedback
from romantic partners. Unpublished master's thesis, State University of New York
College at Brockport, Brockport.
Symons, D. (1998). Repeated head injury and neuropsychological impairment in soccer
athletes. Unpublished master's thesis, State University of New York College at
Brockport, Brockport.
Valone, C. (1997). Construct validation of the activity-feeling states scale as a measure of
intrinsic motivation. Unpublished master's thesis, State University of New York College
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at Brockport, Brockport.
Mitchell-DePorter, K. (1997). Effects of expressive touch on anxiety, depression, and blood
pressure in the institutionalized elderly. Unpublished master's thesis, State University of
New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Cunico, L. (1996). Controllable versus uncontrollable stress: Differences in coping strategies
used by optimists and pessimists. Unpublished master's thesis, State University of New
York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Honors Thesis Supervision
LaPorta, K. (2012). Eating disorders and their influence on interpersonal difficulties.
Unpublished honors thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport,
Brockport.
Carapella, R. (2006). Parenting style and self-control in children. Unpublished honors thesis,
State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Stachowiack, J. A. (2003). Self-control and impulsiveness in adult human females: Effects of
visual food cues and food deprivation. Unpublished honors thesis, State University of
New York College at Brockport, Brockport.
Mitchell, T. S. (1996). Food preference and choice behavior in adult human females.
Unpublished honors thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport,
Brockport.
National Committee Experience
Excelsior College Examination Development Committee in Research Methods in Psychology
(Excelsior College Albany, New York) 2008-2012.
Serving on the committee of educators to develop the Excelsior College Examination in
Research Methods in Psychology. Committee tasks included: review of examination questions
for content considerations, clarity, difficulty level, etc.
Regents College Examination Development Committee in Research Methods in Psychology
(Regents College Albany, New York) 1996-1998.
Served on the committee of educators who developed the ACT PEP: Regents College
Examination in Research Methods in Psychology. Committee tasks included: development of
content specification, reference list, and guide to question writers; review of examination
questions for content considerations; review of validity of information for individual questions;
classification of the question pool against the test plan; selection of final examination forms
considering content specifications; and preparation of study guide to assist students.
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SUNY Brockport Administrative and Committee Experience
Departmental Service
Member, Psychology Department Graduate Advisory Committee, 2008-2010
Psychology Department Participant Pool Coordinator, 2007-2013
Member, Psychology Department Biopsychology Search Committee, 2004-2005
Member, Psychology Department Long Range Planning Committee, 2001-2003
Member, Psychology Department Chairperson Search Committee, 2000-2001
Chairperson/Member, Psychology Department Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee,
1998-present
Chairperson/Member, Psychology Department Discretionary Salary Increase Committee,
1998-2010
Member, Psychology Department Graduate Committee, 1997-2001
Member, Psychology Department Faculty Search Committee, 1998-1999
Psychology Department Animal Care Supervisor, 1993-2009
Chairperson/Member, Psychology Department Budget and Space Committee, 1993-1994
Member, Psychology Department Undergraduate Advisory Committee, 1992 1998, 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
College Service
Mentor, Green Leadership Development Program, 2013-present
Faculty Learning Community, 2012-2013
Member, Campus-Wide APT Review Committee, 2012
Member, Dean of Science and Mathematics Search Committee, 2011-2012
Member, Scholars Day Journal, 2011-2012
Member, Institutional Review Board, 2008-present
Member, Faculty Senate 2005-2007
Member, Student Travel Award Committee, 2002-present
Member, Dean of Letters and Sciences Search Committee, 1998-1999
Member, Lennon Renovation, Animal Space Move Subcommittee, 1998-1999
Member, Grade Appeal Committee for Students, 1993, 2001
Member, Summer Faculty/Student Research Grant Review Committee, 1993
Psychology Department Representative to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee,
1993-present
SUNY Brockport Academic Advisement Experience
Academic advisor for 50-60 assigned undergraduate psychology major students each semester,
1992-present
Advise undergraduate transfer students during Summer Orientation Advisement Registration,
1993-present
Advise prospective undergraduate students and parents during Open Houses, 1993-present
Advise prospective undergraduate students and parents during Saturday Information Sessions,
1993-present
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Teaching Experience
Statistics
Research Methods in Psychology with Lab (undergraduate)
Research Methods in Psychology (undergraduate)
Experimental Psychology (undergraduate)
Research Methods and Evaluation (graduate)
Research Topics in Learning and Motivation (undergraduate)
Psychology of Eating and Drinking (undergraduate and graduate)
Animal Behavior
Learning
Adolescence (undergraduate and graduate)
Motivation
Independent Studies: Child Research, Choice Behavior Research, Computers and Psychology,
Human Choice Research, Impulsivity Research, Physiological Mechanisms of Self-Control, and
Self-Control Research