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Holly White

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Holly WhiteBehavioral Sciences Collegium
PhD, University of Memphis, 2005

Specialty: Cognitive Psychology
Phone: 727.864.8427
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Office: Continuing Education Center 237
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Holly White joined the faculty at Eckerd in 2008. After earning her Ph.D. in experimental psychology at the University of Memphis in 2005, she worked for three years as a research scientist at the Institute for Intelligent Systems and teaching at The University of Memphis. The courses she teaches include Introduction to Psychology, Human Learning and Cognition, and Statistics and Research Design. Holly's primary research interests include individual differences in creative thinking, divergent thinking in adults with ADHD, inhibitory control deficits and executive memory processes, cognitive training of executive control processes, and perception and assessment of acute pain. Holly enjoys mentoring student research and often involves undergraduates in her research projects. Other interests include wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, and spending time outdoors with her two Whippets.

B.A. or B.S.

Students majoring in psychology have the option of completing a Bachelor of Arts or Science. The B.A. program is intended for students who want a strong background in psychology as preparation for careers in such areas as law, public health, and medicine. The B.S. program is intended for students who plan to go on to graduate school in some area of psychology.

The Eckerd Difference

<strong>Rachel Feinberg</strong>---Atlanta, GA---Psychology

"Eckerd met every one of my expectations and more. Here I can be driven, focused, and able to explore any area I please thanks to the dedication of teachers, faculty, and friends. At the same time, I am able to take advantage of Eckerd's beautiful environment, calming atmosphere, and fun activities to make my education experience an enjoyable one." - Rachel Feinberg, Psychology major