Angela Mackey

Dr. Angela Mackey
Assistant Professor of Psychology
amackey@kwc.edu
270-852-3218
Faculty Office Building #8

 

 

 


Education:

Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi

 M.A., Experimental Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi

 B.S., Biology with Emphasis in Zoology, San Diego State University

Courses taught:

Introduction to Psychology

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences

Human Development

Social Psychology

Learning Theories

Sensation and Perception

Animal Behavior

Cognitive Psychology

Animal Cognition

Advanced Data Analysis

Senior Seminar

Practicum in Psychology

Psychology Directed Student Research

Research Interests:

The focus of Dr. Mackey’s research is in the area of animal behavior and cognition. She is primarily interested in understanding factors that contribute to zoo animal welfare, as well as the interplay between welfare and cognitive function. She is also interested in the role of personality and animal welfare. Dr. Mackey currently conducts research each summer at the San Diego Zoo.