People
Dale J. Cohen
PhD: Cognitive Psychology, University of Virginia
BFA: Painting and Glass Blowing, Alfred University
Professor
University of North Carolina Wilmington
cohend@uncw.edu
Scientists have no direct access to truth. Therefore, we infer our level of understanding from our ability to predict future events. The most successful sciences predict future events by building precise, quantified models of the systems under study. Most sciences that successfully deploy the building and testing of quantitative models (e.g., physics, astronomy, chemistry, etc.), have a select few specialists who build their models.
I build quantified models of the cognitive systems that produce human behavior. When building models, I ask the question, “How does perception influence choice?” This question is the common theme that links all my research, from my model of value-based choice (Psychological Value Theory) to my translational research addressing literacy and clinical disorders.
Current Lab Members
Emily Ineson
PhD Candidate
Research Topic: Predicting environmental decisions using Psychological Value.
Alumni
Amanda Cromley
PhD Psychology
Research Topic: Modeling value and response bias in delayed discounting using Psychological Value Theory
Amanda is a Personnel Research Psychologist working for the Air Force Civilian Service in San Antonio, TX. She serves as an in-house research methods expert.
Gianluca Marzola
University of Bologna in Italy, PhD Candidate
Research Topic: Numerical Cognition.
As part of his PhD requirements, Gianluca spent 6 months working on his dissertation experiments with Dr. Cohen.
Holly Earls
University of Colorado Boulder, Postdoc Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Virginia, PhD, Cognitive Psychology
UNCW, MA Psychology
Holly currently works as a Senior Data Scientist at Spring Health
Minwoo Ahn
University of Southern California, PhD
UNCW, MA Psychology
Currently, Minwoo is a UX researcher for Amazon.
Shelby Hicks
MA Psychology
Research Topic: Pandemic-related mental health effects; PTSD models.
Shelby currently works as a Research Analyst for Professional Research Consultants (PRC).
Courtney Sturtz
BA Psychology
In addition to helping conduct research in the lab, Courtney built this website!
Sophie Meyers
BA Psychology
Cohen Cognition Lab 