Michael Perone

Michael Perone is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at West Virginia University, where he also serves as the Coordinator of the Behavior Analysis Program. He has been a faculty member since 1984, advancing through the ranks to full professor in 1993, and remains an active contributor to research and teaching in behavior analysis.

Dr. Perone's research centers on the experimental analysis of operant behavior, with a strong emphasis on bridging findings from animal studies to human behavior. His work addresses theoretical and methodological challenges in this translation, particularly in areas such as conditioned reinforcement, decision-making under time pressure in older adults, self-awareness and verbal reports, quantitative models of choice, and the disruptive effects of incentive shifts. He also investigates the integration of computer technology into behavioral research and advocates for rigorous research methodology.

His teaching portfolio includes Psychology 615: Software Design in Psychology, as well as courses in learning and conditioning, behavior principles, human behavior, and single-subject research methods. These courses reflect his interdisciplinary approach, combining psychological theory with technical and analytical skills.

Dr. Perone received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1981. He began his academic career at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (1982–1984) before joining West Virginia University, where he has spent the majority of his professional life.

• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1981)

Although no specific scientific awards or publications are listed in the provided text, his sustained research activity over more than three decades and leadership in the Behavior Analysis Program suggest significant scholarly impact. He has contributed to theoretical reviews and methodological papers that clarify contradictions in applying animal-based behavioral principles to humans.

Dr. Perone has not been described as advising specific students in the text, nor are any grants mentioned. However, his role as a program coordinator and long-term faculty member implies mentorship and potential grant-supported research, particularly in applied behavior analysis and experimental psychology.

He is associated with the Life Sciences Building at WVU, where his office is located (Room 2116), suggesting a laboratory or research presence within the psychology department’s facilities. His integration of computer technology into behavioral research may involve a lab or team focused on computational modeling or software development for behavioral experiments.