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.
Advanced seminar in the study of developmental psychology. Students will study current research on a specific topic in developmental psychology and learn to think critically about the underlying theory and research in the field.
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.