Craig Leth-Steensen

Craig Leth-Steensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from McGill University. His research focuses on cognitive psychology, particularly the application of quantitative methods and computational models (e.g., neural networks, random walks) to analyze human cognitive performance, reaction time distributions, and symbolic comparative judgments. Recent interests include early childhood cognitive development and interventions through programs like PlayWisely.

His work spans experimental psychology and psychometrics, with key contributions to reaction time analysis, spatial-numerical associations (SNARC effect), and task-switching dynamics. He has published widely in journals like Psychological Review, Journal of Experimental Psychology, and Frontiers in Psychology.

Dr. Leth-Steensen has no listed awards but has collaborated with institutions globally. His research emphasizes methodological rigor, integrating statistical techniques with experimental designs to explore information processing and decision-making mechanisms.