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Text Box:    Chantal M. Gagnon, M.S. (working on Ph.D.) Chantal’s primary research interest concerns the development of empathy, disorders associated with empathy deficits , dysregulated affect, and their implications for social functioning.  Specifically, she is currently investigating the cardiovascular and neurological components of empathic versus anti-social behavior.  Additionally, Chantal is examining the impact of factors such as parental depression, breastfeeding, disciplinary practices, and infant temperament on the development of emotion regulation in children.  Her other areas of expertise include psychopathology, mental health counseling, and women’s issues.  For Chantal's complete C.V. click here.         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Text Box: Laboratory Supervisor: Jennifer A. Becker (Working on Masters) Jennifer is a first-year masters student.  The focus of her thesis is empathy development in pre-schoolers.  Additionally, she is interested in school psychology issues.   Text Box: Krystal D. Mize (working on Ph.D.)  Krystal is completing her MA degree this semester. The focus of her thesis is intimate partner homicide methods in heterosexual and homosexual intimate relationships.  Jealousy is frequently reported to underlie domestic violence and homicide. As an extension of this research interest, Krystal’s dissertation will focus on the bidirectional interaction of parents and offspring and the development of childhood jealousy as it relates to perceptions of parental investment and favoritism. Her other research interests include mentoring relationships, the cognitive and emotional development of humans and chimpanzees, the evolved psychology behind the formation of environmental values, and the evolved brain structures underlying religious belief and the development of those beliefs.    

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Text Box: Tiffany Rideaux, B.A. Tiffany graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Italian Studies and is currently awaiting acceptance to graduate school.  Her interests are in Industrial Organizational psychology and clinical counseling.   Risa Saylor Risa is an upper division student in FAU's pre-med program, with an emphasis on psychobiology.  She plans to attend medical school and is interested in mental health issues. Mary Jane Swanson Valerie Urbina Jessica Wassung Jessica received her AA from Indian River Community College, and is currently a senior at the Honors College at FAU.  She is interested in the clinical, child, and school areas of psychology, and plans to pursue her doctorate after getting her BA.   Charles Watford Charles expects to receive a BA in psychology in 2006, and will continue on to pursue a 2nd bachelors in Biology at FAU.  His future goals include attending graduate school in Experimental Psychology, specializing in Psychobiology Research.     Text Box: Paul Alleva Crystal Batignani Crystal is a Psychology senior at FAU and plans to attend graduate school in Environmental Science.  Her interests include cognitive psychology, wildlife management, and environmental conservation. Pooja Derodra Virginia Periss Kara Quinn Ayinde Reid Ayinde "Indi" is a psychology senior at FAU.  His future plans include pursuing a Masters in Industrial/Organization Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.  His interests include neuropsychology and family therapy.     Text Box: Research Assistants: