Research Interests
- Emotion and emotion dysregulation
- Patterns of and problems associated with cannabis use and alcohol use
- The interplay between emotion and substance use
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri, 2014
B.A., Psychology & English, Colgate University, 2007
Selected Publications
Prince, M. A., Jenzer, T., Brown, W. C., Hetelekides, E. M., Mumm, R. A., & Collins, R. L. (2019). Examining cannabis protective behavioral strategy use using multiple methods. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 19, 295-305.
Testa, M., Derrick, J.L., Wang, W., Brown, W. C., & Collins, R. L., (2019). Does morning affect contribute to daily cannabis use? Addictive Behaviors, 95, 64-69.
Brown, W. C., Wang, W., & Testa, M. (2018). Alcohol and marijuana use in undergraduate males: Between-and within-person associations with interpersonal conflict. Cannabis, 1, 48-59.
Bradizza, C., Brown, W.C., Ruszczyk, M., Dermen, K., & Stasiewicz, P.R. (2017). Difficulties in emotion regulation in treatment-seeking alcoholics with and without co-occurring mood and anxiety disorders. Addictive Behaviors, 80, 6 -13.
Classes
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PSYC 191: Orientation to Psyc at Geneseo
An introductory course for students who are considering a career in Psychology. Weekly meetings will focus on career opportunities in psychology, pertinent academic information, campus and department resources and opportunities, and effective strategies to be a successful student in the major and beyond. This course also intends to facilitate a close working relationship between students and faculty in psychology.
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PSYC 260: Intro to Psychopathology
This course offers a framework for understanding maladaptive behavior focused on the symptoms, causes, and treatment of a range of psychopathology, including anxiety, personality, mood, psychophysiologic, schizophrenic, and substance abuse disorders. Each disorder is considered through a comparison of biological, psychological, and sociocultural viewpoints on the causes and treatment of abnormal behavior. Current research issues as well as legal and ethical issues related to the assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior are discussed.
- PSYC 288: Exp: Securing an Internship
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PSYC 381: Top:AlcoholUse,Misuse,Disorder
An advanced course examining issues in the application of psychological concepts, with emphases on contemporary research and practice. Typical offerings may include topics such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, The Psychology of Grief, Forensic Psychology, and Behavioral Medicine.