Danielle Burchett

Dr. Danielle Burchett is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS). She teaches courses on experimental psychology and psychopathology, emphasizing career exploration and empathy in mental health practice. Her research focuses on validating psychological assessment instruments, particularly the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) series, in forensic and clinical settings. She leads the Clinical and Forensic Evaluation (CAFE) Lab, collaborating with Patton State Hospital to examine test validity in maximum-security inpatients. Her work addresses issues like detecting invalid responding, malingering, and overreporting across forensic populations.

Dr. Burchett has served on numerous CSUMB committees, including the Executive Council Public Health Advisory Group and the Academic Senate’s Student Affairs Committee. She is also a past Secretary of the APA Division 12 Section IX (Assessment Psychology). Her contributions include editorial roles at journals like Psychological Assessment and collaborations with the U.S. Air Force on mental health screening programs. She actively mentors undergraduates through research opportunities in the CAFE Lab, emphasizing grant-funded projects and conference presentations.

Key research interests include forensic assessment validity, military psychology, and dimensional approaches to psychopathology. Her lab’s work has explored topics such as MMPI-2-RF validity scales, cultural mistrust in forensic testing, and risk assessment models like the HCR-20V3. She also volunteers with community programs like Restorative Justice Works to support children visiting incarcerated family members.

Though no formal awards are listed, her extensive publications and grant-funded research demonstrate significant scholarly impact. Her advising and lab activities highlight a commitment to training future psychologists through hands-on research experiences.