Brooke Hansen

I indicated Psychology as my study of interest as an incoming freshman. At the time, I was interested in becoming a high school guidance counselor, and was still a bit unsure if I would change my major to education ... I knew I was in the right place during [my] General Psychology course. I really enjoyed the information, found myself bringing up concepts during casual interactions with friends, and I did well in the courses for the major.

I find it most fulfilling when students share that something we have discussed in class has given them insight into a situation in their own lives. It is gratifying to observe that very applied marker of growth.

Courses

• PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology 
• PSYCH 131 Psychology of Adjustment and Well-being 
• PSYCH 235 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 
• PSYCH 335 Psychological Disorders 
• PSYC 390 Applied Topics in Psychology - Careers in Psychology
• PSYC 390 Applied Topics in Psychology - The Mental Game of Sports
• PSYC 406 Senior Seminar in Psychology - Building Character: Beliefs, Goals, and Grit
• PSYC 441 Theory and Practice of Academic Psychology
• PSYC 493 Independent Study

Brooke Hansen is an alumna of Bloomsburg University. She earned her M.S. in General/Experimental Psychology from Bucknell University where her research explores situational factors associated with the experience of sexual assault. She earned her Ph.D. in Human Development from Marywood University, with a specialization in college and university teaching. She is interested in human motivation for personal growth and well-being, and her current research explores character attributes that promote resilience and goal-achievement.

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