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Dr. Pamela B. Trotter

Associate Professor
Office: Hunter McDaniel, Rm 30Ne
Phone: (804) 524-5523
Fax: (804) 524-5460
Email: ptrotter@vsu.edu

Education

  • Ph.D. in Experimental Social Psychology, Kent State University, Kent, OH
  • M.A. in Experimental Social Psychology, Kent State University, Kent, OH
  • B.A. in Psychology, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO

Research Interests

  • Social influences on relationship beliefs and behaviors
  • Co-parenting among unmarried parents
  • Psychological consequences of racism
  • Motivation and achievement of African Americans

Courses Taught

  • Undergraduate: Introduction to Psychology, Motivation, Social Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Experimental Psychology Lab, Psychology of Racism, Psychology of Relationships, Senior Seminar
  • Graduate: Research and Thesis

 Selected Publications and Presentations