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Amy Silvestri Hunter, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Seton Hall University since 2003. Her research focuses on sleep's role in emotional memory, memory errors, and concussion-related impairments. Collaborations include work with Marianne Lloyd (human memory errors) and Sona Patel (concussion studies). She also investigates pedagogical strategies, such as syllabus design and orientation programs for psychology majors.
Education: PhD and MA in Psychology from the University of Vermont; BA in Psychology & Biology from Salve Regina University. Prior roles include Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and Assistant Professor at Purdue University–Fort Wayne.
Research Interests:
- REM sleep deprivation's impact on fear extinction and PTSD-like symptoms
- Cognitive consequences of adolescent sleep restriction
- Sleep disturbances post-concussion
- Pedagogical innovations in psychology education
Recent work emphasizes translating basic sleep science into clinical applications for PTSD/concussion and optimizing syllabi for learner-centered education. Over 30 peer-reviewed publications span neuroscience, pedagogy, and sleep research.
Teaching highlights include Biological Psychology, Research Methods, and Neuropsychology of Religious Experience. Active in educational initiatives like the Project Syllabus framework and orientation-to-major programs.
