David Brocker

David Brocker is a Lecturer in Psychology at Farmingdale State College, teaching courses such as PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology, PSY 360: Research Methods, PSY 442: Senior Project I, and PSY 443: Senior Project II. He holds an MA in Psychology (Experimental Psychology) from Brooklyn College, CUNY (2019).

His research interests span cognitive psychology, social psychology, and experimental psychology, focusing on topics like autism research, creepiness perception, emotional processing, and memory mechanisms. His recent work explores intra-individual variability in autistic and non-autistic youth, emotional responses to stimuli, and the psychological implications of horror fandom.

Publications highlight his work on iconic memory for emotional scenes, flashbulb memories, feedback in task performance, and sensory influences on social judgment. His collaborations span institutions like Farmingdale State College, Brooklyn College, and Suffolk Community College.