Dr. Deborah Harris O Brien
Associate Professor
Psychology
Trinity Washington University
United States of America
Biography
My primary goal in teaching is to generate excitement about Psychology! I think Psychology is awesome, and I share my enthusiasm with students. I use a variety of pedagogical techniques that can maximize students' understanding and retention. I use methods Psychology has found to maximize learning such as multi-sensory and active learning, in class exercises and homework assignments, field trips, and both large and small group class discussions. In teaching Psychology, I believe students should acquire tools and knowledge they can use in their personal and professional lives, whether or not they continue on in the Psychology field.
Research Interest
Child Development Adolescent Development Emerging Adulthood Childhood Psychopathology Institutional Review Board (research ethics)
Publications
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Adolescent behavior contracting for mental health professionals workshop presented at the Prince George's Parent/Professsional Empowerment Conference, Largo, MD, October, 2011.
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Panelist, Cultivating Leadership Presentation by Psi Chi faculty at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, March 2012.
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McCormick, M.A., Rich, G. J., Harris O'Brien, D. & Chai, A. (2014), Co-curricular activities and student development: How positive nations encourage students to pursue careers in Psychology. In H. A. Marujo & L.M. Neto (Eds.) Positive nations and communities .Dordrecht: Springer.
