University of Toledo Psychology
@utoledopsych.bsky.social
Welcome to the official University of Toledo Department of Psychology. Stay up to date on news around the department, upcoming events, and much more!
https://www.utoledo.edu/jhc/psychology/
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Congrats to grad student Riley Grady (& co-authors Quincy Miller, Kamala London, & Elizabeth Loftus) for her recently accepted paper in Memory! Findings highlight that U.S. adults endorse believing in traumatic unconscious repressed memories at high rates (94%), especially women with lower education
November 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Congrats to grad student Riley Grady (& co-authors Quincy Miller, Kamala London, & Elizabeth Loftus) for her recently accepted paper in Memory! Findings highlight that U.S. adults endorse believing in traumatic unconscious repressed memories at high rates (94%), especially women with lower education
📣 We’re hiring! Tenure-track position open in the Department of Psychology to support our Clinical and/or Experimental Psychology PhD programs. Apply today! 🧠 #AcademicJobs #PsychScience
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Assistant Professor, Psychology
The Department of Psychology at the University of Toledo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical or Experimental Psychology. We welcome applicants whose scholarship add...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
📣 We’re hiring! Tenure-track position open in the Department of Psychology to support our Clinical and/or Experimental Psychology PhD programs. Apply today! 🧠 #AcademicJobs #PsychScience
Please share widely!
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Please share widely!
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No tricks—just treats for a great cause! 🎃 Give to the Psychology Progress Fund during the Spooktacular Giving Challenge and help support general and priority needs of the University of Toledo's Psychology Department!
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Spooktacular Giving Challenge
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October 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
No tricks—just treats for a great cause! 🎃 Give to the Psychology Progress Fund during the Spooktacular Giving Challenge and help support general and priority needs of the University of Toledo's Psychology Department!
www.givecampus.com/schools/TheU...
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"She’s not like a regular department chair, she’s a cool department chair." 😎
Psychology Chair, @kamala-london.bsky.social, surprised our graduate students by rolling up (literally) to the psych graduate student homecoming tailgate this past weekend. 🛼
Psychology Chair, @kamala-london.bsky.social, surprised our graduate students by rolling up (literally) to the psych graduate student homecoming tailgate this past weekend. 🛼
October 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"She’s not like a regular department chair, she’s a cool department chair." 😎
Psychology Chair, @kamala-london.bsky.social, surprised our graduate students by rolling up (literally) to the psych graduate student homecoming tailgate this past weekend. 🛼
Psychology Chair, @kamala-london.bsky.social, surprised our graduate students by rolling up (literally) to the psych graduate student homecoming tailgate this past weekend. 🛼
🍂Kicking off the fall semester with great company! Psychology faculty and graduate students came together to welcome a new year of learning, research, and community.
October 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
🍂Kicking off the fall semester with great company! Psychology faculty and graduate students came together to welcome a new year of learning, research, and community.
More amazing news from the University of Toledo's Social Health Lab! 🎉
Dr. Geers and Emily Spotts were awarded a grant for $2,500 from the Center for Open Science (COS) as part of the “Replicability Project: Health Behavior,” which is a large-scale, multi-team effort to replicate published quantitative health research studies.
Congratulation!
Congratulation!
September 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
More amazing news from the University of Toledo's Social Health Lab! 🎉
👏 Big shoutout to Clinical Psychology graduate students, Caleb Hallauer & Elyse Hutcheson, and Psychology faculty, Dr. Jon Elhai for their recent publication in the Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace! Check out their latest work!
Congrats to my collaborator Nisha Yao for leading this project, now in print.
Full text access is below.
Fear of missing out mediates the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and problematic smartphone use severity.
cyberpsychology.eu/article/view...
Full text access is below.
Fear of missing out mediates the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and problematic smartphone use severity.
cyberpsychology.eu/article/view...
Cyberpsychology
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September 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
👏 Big shoutout to Clinical Psychology graduate students, Caleb Hallauer & Elyse Hutcheson, and Psychology faculty, Dr. Jon Elhai for their recent publication in the Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace! Check out their latest work!
Congratulations to Emily Spotts (Experimental Psychology PhD student), Legend Coleman (undergraduate Psychology alum), and Dr. Andrew Geers (Psychology faculty member) on their recent publication!
We're proud to see their collaborative research representing our department. 🎉
We're proud to see their collaborative research representing our department. 🎉
New brief report in Annals of Behavioral Medicine from our lab team: academic.oup.com/abm/article-...
We examined the independent and combined contributions of nocebo education and attribute framing on psychological health-related outcomes. #ABM
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We examined the independent and combined contributions of nocebo education and attribute framing on psychological health-related outcomes. #ABM
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Comparing the effects of message framing and nocebo education on psychological outcomes
This study examines the independent contributions of nocebo education and attribute framing in changing psychological measures related to health behaviors,
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September 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations to Emily Spotts (Experimental Psychology PhD student), Legend Coleman (undergraduate Psychology alum), and Dr. Andrew Geers (Psychology faculty member) on their recent publication!
We're proud to see their collaborative research representing our department. 🎉
We're proud to see their collaborative research representing our department. 🎉
Undergraduate student researcher Sydney Mockensturm and faculty member Dr. Andrew Geers recently attended the 5th International Conference of the Society for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies in Poland. Sydney and Dr. Geers both presented on the mechanisms of the placebo and nocebo effects.
June 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Undergraduate student researcher Sydney Mockensturm and faculty member Dr. Andrew Geers recently attended the 5th International Conference of the Society for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies in Poland. Sydney and Dr. Geers both presented on the mechanisms of the placebo and nocebo effects.
Congrats to Dr. Elhai and his team on their recent publication!
Our new paper is out. Full-text is available for free via open access.
FOMO’s apprehension of missing out and constant connection desire dimensions differentially correlate with problematic smartphone and social media use, but not with depression or generalized anxiety
doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
FOMO’s apprehension of missing out and constant connection desire dimensions differentially correlate with problematic smartphone and social media use, but not with depression or generalized anxiety
doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
Redirecting
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June 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Congrats to Dr. Elhai and his team on their recent publication!
Major congratulations to the 2025 graduates of UToledo's Clinical Psychology PhD program: Rachel Bond, Bailey Crittenden, Raegan Cupp, Elyse Hutcheson, Christopher Jurgens, Adam Mann, Mackenzie Tanner, and Noelle Morgan!
We are so proud of you!🙌
We are so proud of you!🙌
May 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Major congratulations to the 2025 graduates of UToledo's Clinical Psychology PhD program: Rachel Bond, Bailey Crittenden, Raegan Cupp, Elyse Hutcheson, Christopher Jurgens, Adam Mann, Mackenzie Tanner, and Noelle Morgan!
We are so proud of you!🙌
We are so proud of you!🙌
Congratulations to our doctoral student in Experimental Psychology, Grace! 🎉
Congratulations to my doctoral student Grace Kim for being the recipient of the 2025 Diversity in Child Maltreatment Student Research Award!
April 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Congratulations to our doctoral student in Experimental Psychology, Grace! 🎉
Well deserved! Congratulations, Legend! 👏
Undergraduate student Legend Coleman is the recipient of the 2025 Dean's Leadership and Engagement Award at the University of Toledo. This is a great achievement!
Congrats, Legend!
Congrats, Legend!
April 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Well deserved! Congratulations, Legend! 👏
Congratulations to the current and former doctoral students in the Forensic Developmental Psychology Lab led by @kamala-london.bsky.social, who presented at the American Psych-Law Society Conference earlier this month!
April 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Congratulations to the current and former doctoral students in the Forensic Developmental Psychology Lab led by @kamala-london.bsky.social, who presented at the American Psych-Law Society Conference earlier this month!
Amazing news! Congratulations to graduate student, Emily Spotts (@emily-k-spotts.bsky.social)! 🎉
Doctoral candidate Emily Spotts was recognized as one of the University of Toledo's Outstanding Graduate Students of the Year for her recent scholarly contributions. Congratulations, Emily!
April 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Amazing news! Congratulations to graduate student, Emily Spotts (@emily-k-spotts.bsky.social)! 🎉
Undergraduate students - Abigail Brighton, Julianne Holtsberry, and Danielle Oldfield - and graduate students - Frances Lauten and Adelyn Sherrard - of the Family & Child Development Lab recently presented research at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference. Congratulations!
April 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Undergraduate students - Abigail Brighton, Julianne Holtsberry, and Danielle Oldfield - and graduate students - Frances Lauten and Adelyn Sherrard - of the Family & Child Development Lab recently presented research at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our amazing faculty members for their years of service!
👏 Dr. Cin Cin Tan– 5 years
👏 Drs. Sarah Francis & Peter Mezo– 10 years
👏 Drs. Jon Elhai & Jason Rose– 15 years
Your commitment makes a lasting impact on our department!
📷: Drs. Francis & London at the Milestone Celebration
👏 Dr. Cin Cin Tan– 5 years
👏 Drs. Sarah Francis & Peter Mezo– 10 years
👏 Drs. Jon Elhai & Jason Rose– 15 years
Your commitment makes a lasting impact on our department!
📷: Drs. Francis & London at the Milestone Celebration
April 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Congratulations to our amazing faculty members for their years of service!
👏 Dr. Cin Cin Tan– 5 years
👏 Drs. Sarah Francis & Peter Mezo– 10 years
👏 Drs. Jon Elhai & Jason Rose– 15 years
Your commitment makes a lasting impact on our department!
📷: Drs. Francis & London at the Milestone Celebration
👏 Dr. Cin Cin Tan– 5 years
👏 Drs. Sarah Francis & Peter Mezo– 10 years
👏 Drs. Jon Elhai & Jason Rose– 15 years
Your commitment makes a lasting impact on our department!
📷: Drs. Francis & London at the Milestone Celebration
Big shoutout to Elizabeth Champlin (elizabethchamplin.bsky.social) and Liz O'Donoghue (liz-od.bsky.social) for presenting posters at the Midwest Graduate Research Symposium. Major thanks to Grace Kim for volunteering and moderating a session. We’re so proud of your hard work and leadership!
April 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Big shoutout to Elizabeth Champlin (elizabethchamplin.bsky.social) and Liz O'Donoghue (liz-od.bsky.social) for presenting posters at the Midwest Graduate Research Symposium. Major thanks to Grace Kim for volunteering and moderating a session. We’re so proud of your hard work and leadership!
We're thrilled to share that UToledo's Clinical and Experimental Psychology PhD programs are once again featured in the U.S. News & World Report rankings!
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks UToledo Graduate Programs Among Nation’s Best | UToledo News
Several UToledo programs are ranked in U.S. News' 2025 Best Graduate Schools, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine and pharmacy.
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April 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We're thrilled to share that UToledo's Clinical and Experimental Psychology PhD programs are once again featured in the U.S. News & World Report rankings!
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Last week, the University of Toledo celebrated its new R1 classification. Dr. Shannon O'Connor (@soconnorphd.bsky.social) and doctoral student, Emily Spotts (@emily-k-spotts.bsky.social) shared their research at the event, showcasing some of the great work happening here in the Psychology Department
April 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Last week, the University of Toledo celebrated its new R1 classification. Dr. Shannon O'Connor (@soconnorphd.bsky.social) and doctoral student, Emily Spotts (@emily-k-spotts.bsky.social) shared their research at the event, showcasing some of the great work happening here in the Psychology Department
Sydney Mockensturm, an undergraduate Psychology major, received internal funding for her independent reach project titled "Testing Cognitive Dissonance, Control, and Confidence as Mediators for Treatment Choice on Placebo Eye Fatigue Outcomes" (PI: Dr. Andrew Geers, @socialhealthlab.bsky.social).
April 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Sydney Mockensturm, an undergraduate Psychology major, received internal funding for her independent reach project titled "Testing Cognitive Dissonance, Control, and Confidence as Mediators for Treatment Choice on Placebo Eye Fatigue Outcomes" (PI: Dr. Andrew Geers, @socialhealthlab.bsky.social).
We are happy to share another publication co-authored by our wonderful doctoral student, Liz O'Donoghue!
Liz and colleagues developed an initial classifier Machine Learning (ML) model for predicting a history of abuse that demonstrates equivalent sensitivity compared to other screening measures.
Liz and colleagues developed an initial classifier Machine Learning (ML) model for predicting a history of abuse that demonstrates equivalent sensitivity compared to other screening measures.
Using machine learning modeling to identify childhood abuse victims on the basis of personality inventory responses
Trauma is very common and associated with significant co-morbidity world-wide, particularly PTSD and frequently other mental health disorders. However…
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March 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We are happy to share another publication co-authored by our wonderful doctoral student, Liz O'Donoghue!
Liz and colleagues developed an initial classifier Machine Learning (ML) model for predicting a history of abuse that demonstrates equivalent sensitivity compared to other screening measures.
Liz and colleagues developed an initial classifier Machine Learning (ML) model for predicting a history of abuse that demonstrates equivalent sensitivity compared to other screening measures.
Don't miss this important conversation about youth mental health, featuring Dr. Kamala London!
WHERE: Doermann Theatre, 2925 W. Bancroft St.
WHEN: 6 pm March 24, 2025
The event and parking are free!
@kamala-london.bsky.social
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WHERE: Doermann Theatre, 2925 W. Bancroft St.
WHEN: 6 pm March 24, 2025
The event and parking are free!
@kamala-london.bsky.social
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Perspectives panel to discuss youth mental health crisis
From anxiety and sadness to depression and suicide, today’s youths are experiencing a mental health crisis.
The community is invited to join the ...
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March 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Don't miss this important conversation about youth mental health, featuring Dr. Kamala London!
WHERE: Doermann Theatre, 2925 W. Bancroft St.
WHEN: 6 pm March 24, 2025
The event and parking are free!
@kamala-london.bsky.social
www.toledoblade.com/local/commun...
WHERE: Doermann Theatre, 2925 W. Bancroft St.
WHEN: 6 pm March 24, 2025
The event and parking are free!
@kamala-london.bsky.social
www.toledoblade.com/local/commun...
A recent publication from our very own Emily Spotts, a graduate student in our Experimental Psychology PhD program!
Congratulations, Emily and Dr. Geers! 👏
Congratulations, Emily and Dr. Geers! 👏
My newest open access article titled “The effect of attribute framing on beliefs and attitudes toward branded and generic medications” has been published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Read here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The effect of attribute framing on beliefs and attitudes toward branded and generic medications - Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Generic medications are developed to match brand-name medications in terms of active ingredients, quality, safety, and strength. Because generic medications cost less than their brand-name counterpart...
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March 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A recent publication from our very own Emily Spotts, a graduate student in our Experimental Psychology PhD program!
Congratulations, Emily and Dr. Geers! 👏
Congratulations, Emily and Dr. Geers! 👏
We're incredibly proud of our undergraduate students like Legend Coleman, who are making a meaningful impact in the community! The work being done at Bittersweet Farms is truly inspiring.
Undergraduate researcher Legend Coleman has been working as a Direct Support Professional at Bittersweet Farms, a farmstead-based in Whitehouse, Ohio that provides vocational, transitional, and recreational services to individuals with autism.
March 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
We're incredibly proud of our undergraduate students like Legend Coleman, who are making a meaningful impact in the community! The work being done at Bittersweet Farms is truly inspiring.