Deanne L. Westerman

Deanne L. Westerman is a Professor and Cognitive Area Coordinator in the Department of Psychology at Binghamton University. Her research focuses on human memory processes, particularly recognition memory, familiarity, and attributional factors influencing memory decisions. She holds a PhD and MA from Case Western Reserve University and a BS from John Carroll University.

Her work explores how perceptual and conceptual fluency impact memory judgments, with recent studies examining effects of photos/screenshots on memory impairment and emotional image processing. She has received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2002-2023). Currently accepting graduate students for Fall 2024.

• Key research areas: Recognition memory, metamemory, cognitive bias, and memory illusions.
• Methodological expertise includes experimental design, memory paradigms, and cognitive neuroscience techniques.