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Amy Bacon is an Associate Professor in the Neuroscience department at Bradley University, where she has been employed since 2011. She teaches courses such as Principles of Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Psychology of Learning.
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arkansas
- Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship at the Medical University of South Carolina
- B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Bacon’s research focuses on the interplay between anxiety, stress, and substance use, particularly investigating alcohol use as a mechanism for managing social stress and the heightened vulnerability of individuals with social anxiety to develop alcohol dependence. Her work employs diverse methodologies, including surveys, cognitive tasks, and in-vivo experiments with alcohol and stress induction.
Recent publications highlight trends in alcohol consumption patterns, stress-induced drinking, and the role of social anxiety in hazardous drinking behaviors. Her studies often integrate clinical psychology frameworks with behavioral medicine approaches.
