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Dr. Diana M. Falkenbach is a tenured Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY), and Director of the M.A. program in Forensic Psychology. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Florida, an MS in Counseling from Georgia State University, and a BA in Psychology from Emory University. Her research focuses on psychopathy, aggression, and assessment methodologies, with special attention to diverse populations including women, juveniles, and noncriminal groups. Current projects explore psychopathic traits in police, FBI, and corporate settings. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and authored chapters in forensic psychology and criminology.
Education:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of South Florida (2004)
- MS in Counseling, Georgia State University (1996)
- BA in Psychology, Emory University (1994)
Research Interests: Dr. Falkenbach’s work examines the etiology of psychopathy, aggression, and the development of assessment tools. She investigates psychopathic traits in understudied groups, including women and juveniles, and explores the overlap between criminal psychopathy and “successful” adaptations in professions like policing and corporate roles. Her recent studies address cross-cultural variations in psychopathy and the validity of aggression assessment instruments.
Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2001, focusing on psychopathy subtypes, forensic assessment, and aggression. Key themes include psychopathy’s relationship with professional success, emotional intelligence, and malingering in criminal defendants.
Labs/Teams: Directs the M.A. program in Forensic Psychology at John Jay, fostering graduate training in forensic research and clinical practice.
