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David Strohmetz is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of West Florida's Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. His teaching focuses on research methods and social psychology, with a notable emphasis on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). He has co-authored a research methods textbook and served as a Councilor for the Psychology Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research.
- Education: B.A. in Psychology (Dickinson College), M.A. and Ph.D. in Social/Organizational Psychology (Temple University)
Strohmetz's research explores social determinants of generosity, particularly restaurant tipping behaviors, and methodological issues in psychological experiments. His publications span topics from experimental artifacts to pedagogical innovations in psychology education. Key subfields include behavioral economics, participant expectancy effects, curriculum development, and research replicability.
Scientific contributions include:
- Analysis of placebo effects in behavioral research
- Development of student skill self-efficacy assessments
- Advocacy for modernized research methods pedagogy
- Studies on experimental artifacts and biases
He has created numerous instructional resources and maintains a focus on improving undergraduate psychology education through practical skill development and innovative teaching techniques.
