Alyssa Wilson

Alyssa Wilson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Fresno. She holds affiliations with the College of Science and Mathematics and teaches graduate courses in Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Intervention, and Philosophy of Behavior Analysis.

• B.A. in Psychology (University of Nevada Reno)
• M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale)
• Ph.D. in Rehabilitation with emphasis in Behavior Analysis and Therapy (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale)

Her research focuses on translational and clinically-oriented programs addressing substance use disorders, problem gambling, neurodivergence, and caregiver training. She employs evidence-based methods such as nonconcurrent multiple-baseline designs and functional behavioral assessments. Her work intersects behavioral economics, decision-making processes, and school-based interventions.

Dr. Wilson has published in journals like Behavior Analysis in Practice and The Psychological Record, with a focus on ACT applications, risky betting mechanisms, and problem behavior resurgence. She collaborates with students on translational research projects.

Teaching responsibilities include advanced ABA coursework and behavioral consultation methodologies. Her program emphasizes practical applications of behavior analysis principles in clinical and educational settings.