Brenda L McDaniel

Brenda L McDaniel is an Instructor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas, housed within the College of Arts & Sciences. She is actively engaged in teaching, research, and mentoring undergraduate researchers.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Oklahoma State University, 2007
• M.S. in Psychology, Oklahoma State University, 2004
• B.A. in Psychology, University of Arkansas, 2000

Her research focuses on the developmental effects of stress, trauma, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) during adolescence and emerging adulthood. She leads the A.C.E.s – D.E.A.L.T. research lab, which investigates long-term trauma outcomes. She is currently accepting undergraduate honors thesis students and research assistants.

Dr. McDaniel teaches a range of psychology courses, including PSYC 4283 (Advanced Seminar on Adverse Childhood Experiences), PSYC 4183 (Behavioral Neuroscience), PSYC 3173 (Biopsychology), PSYC 3093 (Developmental Psychology), PSYC 3023 (Psychopathology), and PSYC 2003 (General Psychology), reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise in developmental, clinical, and biological psychology.

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She mentors undergraduate students in research and thesis work, contributing to academic training and early career development in psychological science. While no grants are mentioned, her active lab and teaching responsibilities suggest ongoing scholarly engagement.

Dr. McDaniel leads the A.C.E.s – D.E.A.L.T. (Adverse Childhood Experiences: Developmental Effects for Adolescent Long-lasting Trauma) research laboratory, which focuses on understanding how early adversity shapes psychological and neurobiological development across the lifespan.