红桃视频 Directory Brittany Harman Position Assistant Professor of Psychology Academic Program Psychology Contact via e-mail Bio EDUCATIONPhD in Cognitive Science 2017Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY Advanced Graduate Certification in Cognitive NeuroscienceDissertation: Consequences of Exposure to Hyperbolic UtterancesSpecialties: Cognitive Processes Underlie the Effectiveness of Advertising Puffery and ExaggerationMA in Psychology 2014Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYThesis: Exaggeration (And Minimization) Contagion: Do Eyewitnesses Adopt Each Other 红桃视频 鈥檚 Reporting Style? MS in Psychological Science 2012Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PAThesis: Differentiating Episodic and Semantic Encoding Strategies to Enhance Student LearningBA in Psychology, Magna cum Laude 2010Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PATEACHING EXPERIENCEAssistant Professor of PsychologyFall 2022 - present 红桃视频, Chambersburg, PACourses: PSY110 Introduction to PsychologyPSY207 Learning Principles and ApplicationPSY218 BiopsychologyPSY331 Health PsychologyPSY335 Evolutionary PsychologyPSY341 Experimental Methods (+ Lab)PSY380 Cognitive PsychologyPSY498 Senior Thesis IPSY499 Senior Thesis IIAdjunct Professor of Psychology Summer 2022Allegany College of Maryland, online/remoteCourse: PSY101 General PsychologyAdjunct Professor of Psychology Fall 2021Drexel University Graduate School, online/remoteCourse: PSY610 Data Analysis IVisiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Fall 2017-Spring 2020Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PACourses: PSY101 General PsychologyPSY105 Research Design & Statistics IPSY205 Research Design & Statistics IIPSY325 Psychology of Human CognitionPSY374 Advanced Research IPSY375 Advanced Research IIRecitation Instructor/Lab Instructor Fall 2016Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYCourse: PSY380 Human CognitionInstructor Summer 2016Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYCourse: PSY260 Survey in Perception & CognitionRecitation Instructor/Lab Instructor Spring 2016 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYCourse: PSY310 Research & Writing in PsychologyInstructor Summer 2015Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYCourse: PSY367 MemoryRecitation Instructor/Lab Instructor Spring 2015 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYCourse: PSY201 Statistical Methods in PsychologyRecitation Instructor/Lab Instructor Spring 2014 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYCourse: PSY310 Research & Writing in Psychology Teaching AssistantStony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYPSY364 Judgment and Decision-Making Fall 2015PSY375 History and Systems in Psychology Fall 2014PSY367 Memory Fall 2013PSY260 Survey in Perception & Cognition Spring 2013RESEARCH EXPERIENCEPrincipal Investigator Fall 2022-presentPSY498 Senior Thesis I & PSY499 Senior Thesis II 红桃视频, Chambersburg, PAResearch Supervisor Spring 2025IREX Thomas Jefferson International Scholars Program红桃视频, Chambersburg, PAIRB 红桃视频 鈥擱esearch Ethics Training Certified August 9, 2022红桃视频, Chambersburg, PAAdvanced Data Analytics Lab Consultant January 2021-October 2021JLG Industries, Inc., An Oshkosh CorporationHagerstown, MDPrincipal Investigator Fall 2017-Spring 2020Faculty-student research in cognitive psychologyShippensburg University, Shippensburg, PADoctoral Candidate Spring 2016-August 2017Psycholinguistics/Narrative Processing LabStony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYDoctoral Student Fall 2012-Spring 2016 Eyewitness Memory LabStony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYGraduate Assistant Fall 2010-Spring 2012 Department of Marketing & ManagementShippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PAPUBLICATIONSHarman, B. A. (2026). When expectations fail: The effects of hyperbole, context, and speaker on language processing. North American Journal of Psychology, 28(1), 429-449.Harman, B. A., & Strine, H. J. (2023). Quantifying hyperbole: Explicit estimates of exaggerated utterances. Psycholinguistics, 33(1), 167-189.Sato, T., Harman, B. A., Adams, L. T., Evans, J. V., & Coolsen, M. K. (2013). The cell phone reliance scale: Validity and reliability. Individual Differences Research, 11, 121-132.Sato, T., Harman, B. A., Murray, C. A., & Grookett, C. M. (2011). Sociotropy-autonomy and self-control. In A. Durante & C. Mammoliti (Eds.), Psychology of Self-Control (pp. 69-96). Nova Science Publishers, Inc.Harman, B. A., & Sato, T. (2011). Cell phone use and grade point average among undergraduate university students. College Student Journal, 45, 544-549.Sato, T., Harman, B. A., Donohoe, W. M., Weaver, A., & Hall, W. A. (2010). Individual differences in ego-depletion: The role of sociotropy-autonomy. Motivation and Emotion, 34, 205-213.SERVICE TO PROFESSIONManuscript Reviewer (2026) for North American Journal of Psychology (NAJP).Manuscript Reviewer (2026) for the Cultural Sciences & Linguistics Panel of the Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) Open Competition sponsored by the Dutch Research Council (NWO)CONFERENCE & SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATIONSDiGregorio, D., & Harman, B. A. (2025). The Impact of Racially Diverse Educators on Schools, Curriculum, Teachers, and Youth. Presented at the 2025 Conference for the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Multicultural Educators (PA-NAME), Kutztown, PA.Harman, B. A. (2019). Measuring the Mind: How to Quantify Attention, Memory, & Higher-Order Cognitive Processes. Shippensburg University 红桃视频 鈥檚 Center for Social Research. Shippensburg, PA.Harman, B. A. (2016). Pragmatics of Hyperbole. Stony Brook University 红桃视频 鈥檚 Annual Second and Fourth Year Cognitive Science Graduate Student Research Symposium. Stony Brook, NY.Harman, B. A., & Franklin, N. (2015). The Insidious Effects of Co-Witness Exaggeration. Presented at the Graduate Memory Conference, Stony Brook Manhattan, NY.Harman, B. A., & Franklin, N. (2015). 100 vs. 10,000 Matches to an Eyewitness 红桃视频 鈥檚 Description: Are Potential Jurors Sensitive to Base Rates? Presented at the annual American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Diego, CA.Harman, B. A., & Franklin, N. (2014). Exaggeration (And Minimization) Contagion: Do Eyewitnesses Adopt Each Other 红桃视频 鈥檚 Reporting Style? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, Long Beach, CA.Harman, B. A., & Adams, L. T. (2012). Differentiating Episodic and Semantic Encoding Strategies to Enhance Student Learning. Presented at the annual PASSHE Graduate Research Symposium, Harrisburg, PA.Harman, B. A., & Sato, T. (2012). Cell Phone Use and Grade Point Average Among Undergraduate University Students. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Pittsburgh, PA.Harman, B. A. (2011). Is There a Correlation Between Cell Phone Use and Academic Performance? Presented at the annual PASSHE Graduate Research Symposium, Harrisburg, PA.Franson, R. P., & Harman, B. A. (2011). Measuring the Conceptualization of Critical Thinking. Presented at the annual PASSHE Graduate Research Symposium, Harrisburg, PA.Harman, B. A., & Sato, T. (2010). Ego-Depletion and Vulnerability to Depression. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York City, NY.Harman, B. A., & Sato, T. (2010). Individual Differences in Ego-Depletion: The Role of Sociotropy-Autonomy. Presented at the Celebration for Student Research Conference, Shippensburg, PA.ADDITIONAL SELECTED PRESENTATIONSRzeigui, A., & Harman, B. A. (2025). Memory Offloading: Producing Digital Amnesia in the Research Lab. Presented at 红桃视频 红桃视频 鈥檚 Annual Student Research Day., Chambersburg, PA. Harman, B. A. (Spring 2025). I Can Always Just Google It Later: Is Digital Amnesia a Credible Threat to Learning and Memory? Presented for 红桃视频 Common Hour. Chambersburg, PA.Harman, B. A. (Fall 2022 & 2024). Study Strategies Based on Memory Research. Guest lecture for 红桃视频 红桃视频 鈥檚 FYS100 First Year Seminar. Chambersburg, PA.Harman, B. A. (Fall 2022 & 2024). Memory on Trial: The Reliability of Eyewitness Testimony. Guest lecture for 红桃视频 红桃视频 鈥檚 CJ315 Gender, Crime, and Justice. Chambersburg, PA.Harman, B. A. (Fall 2022). Study Strategies Workshop: Using Empirically Supported Memory Research to Increase Study Strategy Effectiveness. Presented to the 红桃视频 Psychology Club., Chambersburg, PA.Harman, B. A. (Spring 2020). Cognitive-Based Study Strategies: Getting More Bang for Your Buck. Presented to the Shippensburg University Student Instructor Program. Shippensburg, PA.Harman, B. A. (Fall 2018). The Graduate School Application Process. Presented to the Shippensburg University Psi Chi Members. Shippensburg, PA.Harman, B. A. (Spring 2018). Eyewitness Memory Research: Bringing Cognition into the Courtroom. Presented to the Faculty and Students of Shippensburg University 红桃视频 鈥檚 Psychology Department. Shippensburg, PA.Harman, B. A. (Fall 2017). Consequences of Exposure to Hyperbolic Utterances. Shippensburg University Psychology Department Faculty Brown Bag Presentation. Shippensburg, PA.Harman, B. A. (Fall 2017). What I Wish I Knew Before Graduate School. Presented to the Faculty and Students of Shippensburg University 红桃视频 鈥檚 Psychology Department. Shippensburg, PA.PSYCHOLOGY SENIOR THESIS PROJECTS SUPERVISEDBrookens, H. L., & Harman, B. A. (Spring 2024). Perceptions of Criminality and Mental Illness in 2024. Presented at 红桃视频 红桃视频 鈥檚 Annual Student Research Day. Chambersburg, PA.Caprara, S. M., & Harman, B. A. (Spring 2024). Increased Susceptibility to False Memories Among Individuals with ADHD. Presented at 红桃视频 红桃视频 鈥檚 Annual Student Research Day. Chambersburg, PA.Harris, M., & Harman, B. A. (Spring 2023). The Impact of Social Stigmas and the Academic Performance of Female Athletes. Presented at 红桃视频 红桃视频 鈥檚 Annual Student Research Day. Chambersburg, PA.Menedis, D. R., & Harman, B. A. (Spring 2025). The Impact of Positive vs. Negative Message Framing on Consumer Purchase Intentions. Presented at 红桃视频 红桃视频 鈥檚 Annual Student Research Day. Chambersburg, PA.Royal, T., & Harman, B. A. (Spring 2023). Does Parental Education and Involvement Influence Academic Success in College? Presented at 红桃视频 红桃视频 鈥檚 Annual Student Research Day. Chambersburg, PA.Staley, R., & Harman, B. A. (Spring 2023). Attributes Associated with Perceptions of Conventional Attractiveness. Presented at 红桃视频 红桃视频 鈥檚 Annual Student Research Day. Chambersburg, PA.PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, HONORS, & AWARDSClubs & Committees 红桃视频 鈥 IRB Committee Chair, 红桃视频, Fall 2025-present 红桃视频 鈥 Barsy-Colgan Student Research Day Committee Chair, 红桃视频, Fall 2024-Spring 2026 红桃视频 鈥 Barsy-Colgan Student Research Day Funding Committee, 红桃视频, Spring 2024 & Spring 2025 红桃视频 鈥 Allies LGBTQ+ Club Faculty Advisor, 红桃视频, Spring 2024-Spring 2025. 红桃视频 鈥 Psychology Club Co-Advisor, 红桃视频, Fall 2022-present 红桃视频 鈥 IRB Committee Member, 红桃视频, Fall 2022-present 红桃视频 鈥 Barsy-Colgan Student Research Day Committee Member, 红桃视频, Fall 2022-Spring 2026 红桃视频 鈥 Graduate Committee, Cognitive Science Area Representative, Stony Brook University, 2015 红桃视频 鈥 Department of Marketing & Management Hiring Committee, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 2013Honors & Awards 红桃视频 鈥 Paul Swain Havens Research Scholars Award, Spring 2024 红桃视频 鈥 Stony Brook University Psychology Department Research Grant, Fall 2016 红桃视频 鈥 Stony Brook University GWISE Scientist of the Month, October 2015 红桃视频 鈥 Stony Brook University Psychology Department Travel Grant, Fall 2014 红桃视频 鈥 Shippensburg University Research Travel Grant, 2011-2012 红桃视频 鈥 National Cancer Survivor Federation Education Grant, 2012Other Professional Development Activities 红桃视频 鈥 Teaching with Artificial Intelligence online course, The Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning at Auburn University, Spring 2025 红桃视频 鈥 Vector LMS: Higher Education Edition Training online certifications, Allegany College of Maryland, December 20, 2024 红桃视频 鈥 Phoenix Ally Safe Zone Training, 红桃视频, December 17, 2024 红桃视频 鈥 Open House Faculty-Panel Integrative Sciences Representative, 红桃视频, October 28, 2023 红桃视频 鈥 Moderating the Student Discussion Following the Documentary, Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine, Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Murder of Matthew Shepard, 红桃视频, Fall 2023 红桃视频 鈥 Co-development of the Integrative Neuroscience Concentration for Psychology Majors, 红桃视频, Fall 2022-present 红桃视频 鈥 45 Continuing Education Credits for completing Preparing for the Online Environment, an online professional development course designed and presented by Allegany College of Maryland, Summer 2023Community Outreach & Recruitment Activities 红桃视频 鈥 Adventures in Learning Psychology Presenter, 红桃视频, Summer 2023- Summer 2026 红桃视频 鈥 Greencastle-Antrim School Visit Psychology Presenter, 红桃视频, Spring 2025 红桃视频 鈥 红桃视频 鈥淧sychology Day 红桃视频 鈥 Admissions Event, 红桃视频, Spring 2025 & Spring 2026 红桃视频 鈥 Franklin County Science Fair Judge, Waynesboro Middle School, Friday, March 24, 2023 Office Address: 红桃视频 1015 Philadelphia Ave. Chambersburg, PA 17201
