Robin Arkerson

faculty

Robin Arkerson, PhD

Associate Professor

Psychology

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Education

2005University of Wisconsin MadisonPhD
1999University of Wisconsin MadisonMS
1992Boston UniversityBA

Teaching

  • PSY250 Biological Bases in Behavior
  • PSY393 Research Methods in Physiological Psychology
  • PSY478 Emotion

Teaching

Programs

Teaching

Courses

A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.

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.

Students independently pursue an individual research project, under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

Students independently pursue an individual research project, under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

Student develops and executes an independent research thesis under the direction of a faculty advisor. Graded A-F.

Student develops and executes an independent research thesis under the direction of a faculty advisor. Graded A-F.

Student develops and executes an independent research thesis under the direction of a faculty advisor. Graded A-F.

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.