Kelly M. Johnson
Associate Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of Psychology
Phone: (845) 848-4074
Email: kelly.johnson@duny.edu
Dr. Johnson received her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from University of Delaware, an M.A. in General Experimental Psychology from California State University, Northridge, and a B.S. in International Finance from University of Southern California. Her research interests involve Intergroup Relations, particularly as anxiety and control are involved, and more recently, the effect of re-testing on students’ retention of course material. Among the courses Dr. Johnson teaches are Psychological Statistics, Quantitative Research Methods, Experimental Psychology and Social Psychology.
David Chun
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Phone: (845) 848-4070
Email: david.chun@duny.edu
Dr. Chun received his B.S. in 2001 at Rutgers University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in 2010 at the University of California at Davis. His research interest primarily focuses on emotion, cognition, and their applications in attachment theory. In particular, he is interested in the cognitive processes underlying avoidant defenses and their impact on health and overall well-being. Dr. Chun teaches General Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Cultural Psychology.
Blair Hoplight
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Phone: (845) 848-4071
Email: blair.hoplight@duny.edu
Blair Hoplight received his BS in Biology, and a BA in Psychology from the State University of New York at Potsdam. He received his Masters and Ph.D. in Bio Behavioral Sciences at the University of Connecticut at Storrs. Currently his research includes studies of witness identification in lineups and the efficacy of games as learning and memory tools. Among the courses Dr. Hoplight teaches are Quantitative Research Methods, Psychology of Gender, Criminal Psychology and Senior Seminar for the Social Sciences. In addition, Dr. Hoplight coordinates the Psychology Club.