معرفی
Rachael Reavis is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness at Earlham College. Her research focuses on developmental psychopathology, bullying/peer victimization, friendship dynamics, and growth mindset. She emphasizes collaborative student research through her Peer Lab, involving undergraduates in projects like eye-tracking studies and Wikipedia contributions highlighting women in psychology. Reavis holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and teaches in a liberal arts environment aligned with Earlham’s values. She is a member of several professional societies, including the Society for Research in Child Development and the Association for Psychological Science.
Education:
- Ph.D., Psychology, University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNC-G)
- M.A., Psychology, University of North Carolina Greensboro
- B.A., Psychology, Connecticut College
Research Interests: Her work explores how social cognition, executive function, and peer relationships influence child and adolescent development. Recent projects include examining ambiguous provocation interpretation, vaccine safety messaging, and sibling influences on self-control.
Lab & Projects: The Peer Lab engages students in diverse projects, including Wikipedia contributions for women psychologists (e.g., Marion Underwood) and evaluating programs like Parents as Teachers. Published works span journals like Journal of Genetic Psychology and Merrill-Palmer Quarterly.
Teaching & Mentorship: Reavis designs courses reflecting her research passion and develops new curricula. She emphasizes student collaboration, with over 50+ co-authored papers involving undergraduates. Her teaching philosophy intertwines lifelong learning with cutting-edge scholarship.
