Research

Current Projects

Child Hostile Attributions and Psychophysiology Study (CHAPS)

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This study aims to assess the psychophysiological correlates of impulsive and aggressive thoughts and behaviors in children and young adults. PIs: Drs. Baschnagel & Godleski

Study on Health and Regulating Emotions (SHARE)

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This study aims to assess the relationship between health behaviors and emotional experiences in parents and their biological offspring. This study is currently recruiting participants from the community. Participation is compensated. If you are interested in potentially being a participant in this study, please contact us at harc@rit.edu. PIs: Dr. Baschnagel, Dr. Houston, Dr. Godleski

Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Mobile App

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This project consists of the development of a mobile app to be used in studies studying heart rate variability biofeedback and its relationship to emotion regulation and addiction. The development includes collaboration with students in the RIT software engineering program. The goal is to also make the app available to the general public in the near future. PI: Dr. Baschnagel

Hostility and Impulsivity: Substance Use and Social Relationships

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Dr. Godleski is investigating group differences in the relationship between substance problems, hostility, impulsivity, and conflict in relationships. In particular, trying to determine the best way to measure these concepts in college students. PI: Dr. Godleski

Binge drinking, marijuana use, and impulsivity

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This study uses a multi-method assessment approach to better characterize differences in impulsivity and executive functioning in college students with a history of binge drinking and marijuana use. A second part of this project will involve the application of heart rate variability biofeedback to improve health outcomes including substance use, physical and mental health, and academic achievement. PI: Dr. Houston

Current graduate student thesis projects

Moet Aita - Modifying Attention Away from Food Cues: The Utility of Attentional Bias Modification Training among Emotional Eaters

Michael McTighe - Emotion Congruent and Broadened Positive Attentional Biases Moderated by Emotion Regulation