Mara Wood

Mara Wood is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, affiliated with the College of Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Psychology. Her research focuses on behavioral and cognitive processes in clinical pediatric populations.

Her research interests span Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Forensic Psychology, with a particular emphasis on:

• Temporal Discounting in decision-making
• Criminal Thinking patterns in vulnerable groups
• Impulsive Behavior mechanisms

Mara Wood's 2014 publication in Psychology Services explores intersections between behavioral economics and criminal psychology. The study analyzes how cognitive biases in temporal discounting correlate with criminal thinking patterns, offering frameworks to improve intervention strategies.

Collaborations

• Collaborated with Fred Varghese, Sharon Charlton, and Elizabeth Trower
• Networked with experts in Behavioral Neuroscience and Forensic Psychiatry