Donna F. Thompson

Dr. Donna F. Thompson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Niagara University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she has served since 1984. Her teaching portfolio includes Introductory Psychology, Animal Behavior, and Developmental Psychology courses.

• Educational Background
  • B.A. in Psychology and Human Development/Family Life, University of Kansas (1978)
  • Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology (Developmental emphasis), University of Missouri-Columbia (1984)

Research focuses on infant learning mechanisms, specifically examining behavioral changes during goal-directed tasks (e.g., mobile activation) and attention to novel visual stimuli. She directs Niagara's Infant Learning Lab, which investigates developmental patterns in visual attention and memory formation through observational studies.

Contact: dfthompson@niagara.edu | Phone: 716.286.8522