Dr. Kaiser is a clinical psychologist who uses a combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), physiological measurement, behavioral testing, digital ambulatory assessment (e.g., with mobile applications), and clinical methods to understand neurocognitive dysfunction in mood and related disorders, including abnormalities in the structure, molecular signaling, and coordinated activity of brain networks involved in cognitive regulation and motivated behavior. Dr. Kaiser’s research group explores these topics from developmental and translational perspectives, with special interest in using brain-based markers to predict the onset and course of psychiatric illnesses and recovery over time and in the real world. Clinically, Dr. Kaiser and her team are exploring novel (pharmacological, psychosocial, or digital) scalable interventions that foster health, or that support delivery of evidence-based interventions, with the goal of translating basic science into more effective treatment and improved emotional wellness.
PSYC 3111 - Psychological Science 2: Research Methods in Psychology
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Spring 2019
Provides a foundation in research methodology to give students the ability to design, conduct, analyze, and present (both verbally and in writing) an empirical study in psychology. Allows students to be effective producers and consumers of research.
PSYC 3303 - Clinical Psychology: Psychological Disorders
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Examines etiological, theoretical, clinical,diagnostic, and experimental perspectives of major mental health disorders, with an emphasis on the main symptoms and diagnostic criteria associated with these disorders.
PSYC 4011 - Senior Thesis
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Spring 2022
Critically reviews some aspect of psychological literature, scholarly analysis of a major psychological issue, and/or empirical research project. See the psychology honors director for further information.
PSYC 7703 - Seminar: Clinical Psychology
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
Selected topics in the area of clinical psychology. May be repeated up to 21 total credit hours. Instructor consent required for students outside of the Clinical Psychology program.
