James Greville

James Greville is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education. He serves as the course leader for the BSc Psychology with Counselling programme and coordinates undergraduate dissertations. His research focuses on causal, associative, and relational learning processes, particularly their implications in clinical psychology and mental health. He has published extensively on topics ranging from cross-cultural mental health studies to the cognitive mechanisms underlying phobias and anxiety disorders.

Key research interests include the intersection of learning theories with clinical applications, such as investigating phobias like coulrophobia and exploring coping strategies during global crises like the pandemic. His work also examines the role of shape and color in object memory, temporal predictability in causal reasoning, and educational methods in neuroanatomy.

Publications highlight trends in cross-cultural analysis, fear acquisition, and the application of virtual reality in behavioral studies. Greville’s contributions bridge cognitive psychology with clinical practice, emphasizing practical interventions and theoretical advancements in mental health research.