| Mark A. Whatley Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA 31698-0100 (229) 293-6320 |
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| I completed my
graduate training
in the social
psychology program at the University
of
Kentucky in 1998. This picture
of me and my committee was taken right after I defended my
dissertation.
My research interests include culture and social behavior, attribution,
social influence, and prevention research. More specific information
about
my research interests and professional experience can be found in my vita.
For Spring 2008, I am involved with several research projects: a) the influence of gender on self-reported procrastination, b) attitudes toward women, c) religiosity and academic misconduct, d) attitudes toward police deception, e) sexism and religion, and f) a cross-cultural investigation of beliefs in a just world and empathy. My training at the University of Kentucky included the "Rosenthal School" of data analysis. The Rosenthal school of data analysis consists of (a) an emphasis on effect size estimation (preferably r); (b) a dissatisfaction of the way significance testing is currently conducted. For example, does God love the p of .06 any less than the .05?; (c) using focused tests to investigate your data; and (d) a preference for simple designs (e.g., 2 x 2 factorials) with sufficient power. During the Fall 2002,
I earned promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. Valdosta State
University has a
social
function, hosted by the office of alumni relations, to honor those who
were granted promotion and/or tenure. During the reception, one is
given
an honorary gift and has their picture
taken with the President of Valdosta State University and the
President
of the alumni association. During Fall 2003, I earned tenure and
attended a similar social function. |
In Spring 2008, my promotion to
the
rank of full professor was