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Dr. Helen Swanson
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Youngstown State University, 1980
Master of Science, Ohio University, 1982
Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio University, 1985
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Courses Taught
Child Psychology (479-251)
Children's Social Reasoning (479-351/551)
Experimental Psychology (479-390)
Children's Learning (479-451)
Adolescent Psychology (479-552)
Ethics in Applied Psychology (479-702)
Psychology of Development (479-850)
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Research Interests
My research interests include lifespan cognitive and social development. Examples of specific topics include: effective science education for young children; childhood magical thought and subsequent illusion of control in adulthood; conflict among friends in adolescence; and the influence of investment time on the longevity of dating and marital relationships. Recent examples of thesis topics researched by my student advisees include: evaluation of breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for new mothers; evaluation of a smoking prevention program for fifth graders; evaluation of parental involvement opportunities in regular, gifted, and special education programs; and effects of a health and wellness program on elementary school aged girls' self-esteem and lifestyle.
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Professional Organizations
Wisconsin Council on Children and Families
Midwestern Psychological Association (local representative)
Psychonomic Society associate member
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Recent Presentations
Swanson, H., Byrd, J., & Becker, C. Illusion of Control in a Hypothetical, Government-Regulated Lottery Game. Presented at the annual meeting of the Psychonomic Society, New Orleans, November, 2000.
Swanson, H., Becker, C., Winge, B., & Smith, T. Influence of Motivation for Marital Engagement on College Students' Marital Success Predictions. Presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, May, 2000.
Swanson, H., Becker, C., Winge, B., & Smith, T. College Students' Perceptions of Hillary Clinton's Marital Relationship. Presented at the annual meeting of the Psychonomic Society, November, 1999.
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Revised: 01/09/01
Department of Psychology