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faculty
Elizabeth Lozano '13, PhD
Assistant Teaching Professor
Psychology
Contact
508-910-6507
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Education
| 2021 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Ph in Social/Personality Psychology |
| 2018 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | MS in Psychology |
| 2015 | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | MA in Research Psychology |
| 2013 | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | BA in Psychology |
Teaching
Programs
Courses
Survey of the major topics and theories studied by social psychologists. Students will be introduced to ways in which social psychologists conduct research in the field. One of the major objectives of this course is to stimulate students to think about how social psychological research may provide answers to some of our everyday problems. Students will be required to read and critique original research studies. Some of the topics include research methods in social psychology, the self in a social world, social beliefs, behaviors and attitudes, genes, culture, and gender, conformity, persuasion, group influence, prejudice, aggression, attraction, altruism, conflict and peace making.
A history of cognitive science as a discipline. Topics such as human learning, memory, perception, language, and attention are reviewed. Theories and research on mental processes underlying these behaviors and biological underpinnings and real-life application of these topics are studied.
Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review, hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content areas of social and personality psychology.
Research
Research interests
- Attachment theory
- Donor-conception
- Inclusive pedagogy
- Active learning in higher education
Dr. Lozano received her PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, her alma mater, where she also serves as Director of the Aging & Health Sciences Minor. Prior to returning to UMass Dartmouth, she was an Assistant Professor of Psychology & Sociology at California Northstate University.
Dr. Lozano’s research lies at the intersection of basic and applied research, with a focus on attachment, close relationships, and the experiences of individuals born through assisted reproduction. She also conducts research on pedagogy and active learning in higher education, with an emphasis on developing evidence-based approaches to creating engaging and inclusive learning environments.