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Leonard Green is a Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences and Economics at Washington University in St. Louis, serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies in Psychological & Brain Sciences. He holds a PhD from the State University of New York and a BA from City College. His research focuses on decision-making processes in humans and animals, particularly self-control, behavioral economics, and the mathematical modeling of delayed/probabilistic outcomes. His work bridges experimental psychology and economic theory.
Green’s research emphasizes how individuals evaluate rewards over time and uncertainty, including studies on delay discounting and impulsivity. He co-authored Economic Choice Theory: An Experimental Analysis of Animal Behavior and has contributed to volumes like The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Operant and Classical Conditioning. His findings have been featured in media outlets such as ABC and USA Today.
In 2022, he received the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for innovative pedagogy, recognized for courses like the Psychology of Learning and practicums in applied behavior analysis. His teaching emphasizes student engagement and interdisciplinary approaches.
Green’s grants include funding from the NIH, NIA, and the McDonnell Center for Higher Brain Function. He has served leadership roles in professional societies, including the Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior and Division 25 of the APA. He is a Fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis International and the Association for Psychological Science.
