Corinne Zimmerman

Corinne Zimmerman is a Lecturer in Academic Skill Development at Hartpury University and holds the title of Professor Emerita at Illinois State University. She specializes in cognitive psychology, social learning, and issues related to language use and identity. Her research focuses on topics such as bilingualism, asexual identity, and autism advocacy. Zimmerman has a Ph.D. in Psychology (1999) and a B.A.(Hon) in Psychology (1992) from the University of Regina.

Research Interests: Her work addresses social learning mechanisms, mother-infant attachment dynamics, the impact of digital technology on relationships (technoference), and the development of person-first language in disability contexts. She also explores romantic orientations and sexual attitudes across different populations.

Publications Overview: Recent articles examine verbal repertoire in bilinguals, affectionate behaviors in asexual adults, and language preferences in autism advocacy. Her 2022 textbook Cognitive Psychology: Theory, Process, and Methodology provides foundational insights into cognitive processes and educational methodologies.

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