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Karen Griffee is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Concord University, affiliated with the College of Science, Mathematics, and Health and the Department of Social Sciences, Safe Zone. She holds a Ph.D., MS, and BS in Clinical Psychology from the University of New Mexico. Her career spans academia and clinical practice: she transitioned from clinical psychologist roles (1994–2010) to focus on teaching and university work. She maintains part-time clinical engagement through 2010 but prioritizes her academic role.
Dr. Griffee’s research focuses on behavior analysis, clinical psychology, and human sexuality, particularly critical period learning in sexual development and familial incest dynamics. Her travel-based Cultural Psychology courses integrate experiential learning in New Mexico, Colorado, and the UK, emphasizing transformative educational experiences. She has published extensively on topics like sexual imprinting, incest risk factors, and developmental psychology.
Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Abnormal Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, and Human Sexuality. She has led interdisciplinary research teams addressing sexual health, addiction, and family dynamics. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her prolific publication record reflects academic recognition. She advises no listed students but has mentored through course projects and research collaborations.
Her professional journey combines clinical expertise with academic rigor, bridging theoretical psychology with real-world applications in education and therapeutic practice.
