Robin Arkerson
Associate Professor
Psychology
Contact
508-910-6955
508-999-9169
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Education
| 2005 | University of Wisconsin Madison | PhD |
| 1999 | University of Wisconsin Madison | MS |
| 1992 | Boston University | BA |
Teaching
- PSY250 Biological Bases in Behavior
- PSY393 Research Methods in Physiological Psychology
- PSY478 Emotion
Teaching
Programs
Programs
Teaching
Courses
Introduction to the biological basis of behavior. Topics will include basic neuronal functioning and brain specialization, as well as the relation of other biological systems (e.g. sleep/wake cycles, circadian rhythms) to brain function and behavior.
Introduction to the biological basis of behavior. Topics will include basic neuronal functioning and brain specialization, as well as the relation of other biological systems (e.g. sleep/wake cycles, circadian rhythms) to brain function and behavior.
Broad overview of emotion topics including affective neuroscience, emotion and cognition, disorders of emotion, and emotional development. Requirements include an oral presentation.
Broad overview of emotion topics including affective neuroscience, emotion and cognition, disorders of emotion, and emotional development. Requirements include an oral presentation.
Graduate seminar offered for one semester on a specific topic. Topics vary according to student needs and faculty expertise in particular areas of study. This course may be repeated with change of content.
Graduate seminar offered for one semester on a specific topic. Topics vary according to student needs and faculty expertise in particular areas of study. This course may be repeated with change of content.
Research
Research Interests
- Developmental psychopathology
- Emotional development
- Affective physiology
- Development of aggressive behavior
- Social relationships in childhood
Select publications
Locke, R. L., Davidson, R. J., Kalin, N. H., & Goldsmith, H. H. (2009).
Children’s context inappropriate anger and salivary cortisol.
Developmental Psychology, 45(5), 1284-1297.
Locke, R. L., Miller, A. L., Seifer, R., & Heinze, J. E. (2015).
Context-inappropriate anger, emotion knowledge deficits, and negative social experiences in preschool.
Developmental Psychology, 51(10), 1450-1463.
Locke, R. L., & Lang, N. J. (2016).
Emotion knowledge and attentional differences in preschoolers showing context-inappropriate anger.
Perceptual and Motor Skills, 123(1), 46-63.