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Lee Markowitz, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at La Roche University since Fall 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Waterloo (2007), an M.A. from the same institution (2003), and a B.A. Cum Laude in Psychology with a minor in Government from Hamilton College (2001).
His research focuses on cognitive processes, particularly thought suppression, animal ethics, and health risk perception. Key areas include how suppression of negative thoughts impacts mood, the philosophical underpinnings of speciesism, and smokers' self-perceived immunity to health risks.
His publications span journals like Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy and Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, with a focus on psychological mechanisms and ethical considerations. Professional memberships include the American Psychological Association and the Animals and Society Institute.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his work reflects sustained engagement with clinical and social psychology topics. Advising roles and grant activities are not detailed in the provided text. His academic contributions emphasize empirical investigations into mental health and ethical frameworks in human-animal interactions.
