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Justin J. Couchman, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at Albright College. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy (with a Mathematics minor) from SUNY Fredonia, an M.A. in Psychology from the University at Buffalo, and a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University at Buffalo.
His research focuses on cognitive psychology, including metacognition in education, self-agency, human-animal interaction, and comparative metacognition. He has published extensively in journals such as Metacognition & Learning and Animal Cognition, exploring topics like metacognitive performance during exams and self-awareness in primates.
Couchman teaches courses including General Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Cross-cultural Psychology, and Metacognition senior seminars. His work emphasizes student-led research, with projects investigating metacognition in educational settings and the effects of therapy dogs on cognitive processes.
Recent presentations include studies on self-efficacy in simulated seizures and the physiological effects of virtual reality experiences. He collaborates with students and researchers at institutions like Georgia State University and the International Society for Anthrozoology.
