Cynthia Dulaney

Dr. Cynthia Dulaney is a Professor at Xavier University's School of Psychology, where she teaches courses in cognitive psychology, research methods, and learning behavior. She earned her doctorate from the University of Alabama and specializes in cognitive processes.

Research Focus

Her research investigates:

• Learning, memory, and attention mechanisms
• Cognitive profiles in intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Age-related cognitive changes
• Anxiety-related cognitive processes

Publications Overview

Her collaborative work (2014-2023) explores educational psychology, health decision-making in aging, learning methodologies, and social cognition. Key themes include academic performance optimization, memory retention techniques, and risk perception in student populations.

Student Mentoring

She actively advises graduate and undergraduate researchers, resulting in published work and conference presentations. Notably, mentee V. Pezzino received the 2019 Midwestern Psychological Association Psi Chi Research Award for autism stigma research.