Fisher College Faculty
Dr. Shawn A. Collier
- Assistant Professor, Psychology
- B.A., Psychology, University of Southern Maine
- P.h.D., Psychology, University of Maine
- Office: 118 Beacon Street, 4th floor, Room 42
- Tel. 617-670-4506
- E-mail: scollier@fisher.edu
I served for eight years in the U.S. Navy and worked in several human services positions before earning a Ph.D. in psychology (cognitive/biological concentration) from the University of Maine. I have taught courses in Sensation and Perception, Research Methods, Introduction to Psychology, and Statistics in Psychology, and I have conducted research in the areas of perception, cognitive neuroscience, and personality. My present research focuses primarily on personality and individual differences as they relate to competitive attitudes, empathy, and perspective taking. I feel privileged to be able to share my enthusiasm for psychology and scientific inquiry with students, and I'm excited to be a new member of the Fisher College community.
Recent Publications:
Ryckman, R. M., Thornton, B., & Gold, J. A., & Collier, S. A. (2011). Considering competition avoidant individuals via the big five model. Current Research in Psychology, 2, 108-114.
Collier, S. A., Ryckman, R. M., Thornton, B., & Gold, J. A. (2010). Competitive personality attitudes and forgiveness of others. Journal of Psychology:Interdisciplinary and Applied, 144, 535-543.