overview
My research focuses on the development of human sex differences in social and cognitive behavior; Hormonal influences on typical and atypical behavior across the lifespan; Reproductive endocrinology and behavior.
education and training
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, McGill University - (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) 1991
- B.A. in Psychology, St. Francis Xavier University - (Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada) 1984
- B.M. in Music, St. Francis Xavier University - (Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada) 1981
selected publications
Academic Articles63
- Alexander, G. M., John, K., Hammond, T., & Lahey, J. (2020). Living Up to a Name: Gender Role Behavior Varies With Forename Gender Typicality.. Frontiers in Psychology. 11, 604848.
- Alexander, G. M. (2017). Sex Differences in Visual Pathways: A Comment on Handa and McGivern (2015).. Current Eye Research. 42(4), 653-654.
- Alexander, G. M., Hawkins, L. B., Wilcox, T., & Hirshkowitz, A. (2016). Infants Prefer Female Body Phenotypes; Infant Girls Prefer They Have an Hourglass Shape.. Frontiers in Psychology. 7(JUN), 804.
- Saenz, J., Yaugher, A., & Alexander, G. M. (2015). Sleep in infancy predicts gender specific social-emotional problems in toddlers.. Frontiers in Pediatrics. 3, 42.
- Yaugher, A. C., & Alexander, G. M. (2015). Internalizing and externalizing traits predict changes in sleep efficiency in emerging adulthood: an actigraphy study.. Frontiers in Psychology. 6(OCT), 1495.
Chapters2
- Alexander, G. M. (1999). Androgens and Behavior in Men. Wang, C. (Eds.), Male Reproductive Function. 191-205. Springer Nature.
- Alexander, G. M. (1996). Androgens and cognitive function. Bhasin, S., Gabelnick, H. L., Spieler, J. M., Swerdloff, R. S., Wang, C., & Kelly, C. (Eds.), Pharmacology, Biology, and Clinical Applications of Androgens Current Status and Future Prospects. 169-178. JOhn Wiley & Sons.
Conference Papers2
- Evardone, M., & Alexander, G. M (2005). Testing a prenatal androgen hypothesis of anxiety vulnerability.. Hormones and Behavior. 48(1), 99-99.
- Evardone, M., Alexander, G. M., & Morey, L. C. (2005). Testing a sex steroid hypothesis for borderline personality disorder.. Hormones and Behavior. 48(1), 99-99.
open teaching materials
- Hammond, T., Watson, K., Brumbelow, K., Fields, S., Shryock, K., Chamberland, J., ... Herbert, B. (2020). A Survey to Measure the Effects of Forced Transition to 100% Online Learning on Community Sharing, Feelings of Social Isolation, Equity, Resilience, and Learning Content During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Principal Investigator1
recent teaching activities
- PBSI484 Field Experiences Instructor
- PBSI485 Directed Studies Instructor
- PBSI491 Hnr-research Instructor
- PBSI491 Research Instructor
- PBSI684 Profess Internship: In-ab Instructor
chaired theses and dissertations
- Yaugher, Ashley Christine (2017-07). Risk-Taking Behaviors and Impulsivity in Emerging Adults Born Prematurely. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Saenz, Janet (2014-10). Postnatal Testosterone and Autistic Traits in 4- to 7-Year-Old Children. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Hawkins, Laura Bess (2014-04). Head, Shoulders...Waist-to-Hips? A Study on Body Shape Preference in Infancy.. (Master's Thesis)
- Yaugher, Ashley Christine (2013-12). Ambulatory Monitoring and Psychopathy: The Sleep Study. (Master's Thesis)
- Harmon-Jones, Cindy Kay (2012-10). Does Musical Behavior Promote Affiliation?. (Doctoral Dissertation)
Email
galexander@tamu.edu
First Name
Gerianne
Last Name
Alexander
mailing address
Texas A&M University; Psychology; 4235 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4235
USA
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