Jody A. Thompson

Jody A. Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Newberry College. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology from Central Michigan University (2017), an M.S. in Experimental Psychology from Jacksonville State University (2010), and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Alabama (2008). His research focuses on cognitive dissonance, kin selection theory, and mindfulness, with prior work exploring brand priming, mindfulness meditation effects, cooperative behavior, relational aggression in media, and risky decision-making.

Before joining Newberry, Thompson taught at the University of South Carolina at Beaufort, Ferris State University, and the University of North Alabama. His academic background includes studies in applied behavior analysis and a doctoral dissertation examining the impact of mindfulness meditation on brand priming. No specific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text.