Marianne Lloyd

Dr. Marianne Lloyd is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Seton Hall University since 2006. She holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Binghamton University. Her research focuses on memory illusions, developmental memory processes, and the application of cognitive principles to education and faith contexts. She has collaborated with theologians on projects linking memory and spirituality. Dr. Lloyd actively serves on multiple academic boards, including the Psychonomic Society and SPARK Society, and co-hosts the AskPsychSessions podcast.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, Binghamton University
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at Temple University (2005–2006)

Research Interests:

• Memory errors and their cognitive underpinnings
• Developmental psychology of memory attribution
• Integration of memory science into pedagogy and faith practices

Teaching and Service:

• Teaches statistics, research methods, and the CORE 1101 Journey of Transformation course
• Supervised master’s theses in Experimental Psychology
• Active contributor to diversity initiatives in psychology education

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on applied memory research and educational outreach.