Susann Doyle-Portillo, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Social psychology and Personality/Individual differences
Overview
Susann M. Doyle–Portillo earned her Ph.D. in Social Cognition from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to studying psychology, she earned an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering. She has co-authored a psychology textbook entitled, What is Psychology?, that is now in its fifth edition and is used by college students across the country.
In addition to teaching, Susann is a strong believer in undergraduate research. She is currently conducting research with students on the effects of various online media on communication. She is hoping to bring even more undergraduate research projects online in the near future. Her areas of research interest include the self-concept, perception of reality, and the relationship between the self and use of online media and technology.
Courses Taught
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Quantitative Methods
Research/Special Interests
The self-concept, perception of reality, the relationship between the self and use of online media and technology, and the cognitive content and structure of the self and its relationship to behavior.
Education
- Ph.D., Social Cognition, The University of Oklahoma, 1994
- M.S., Social/Personality Psychology, The University of Oklahoma, 1991
- B.A, Psychology, The University of Oklahoma, 1989
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, The University of Tulsa, 1984
Scholarship
Pastorino, E. & Doyle-Portillo, S. (2022). What is Psychology? Foundations, Applications, and Integration, 5e. Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.
Verhaeghen, P., Aikman, S. N., Doyle-Portillo, S., Bell, C. R., & Simmons, N.* (2018). Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 30(4), 438-452.
Cook, D. B., McDaniel, M. G., & Doyle-Portillo, S. M. (2018). Journal of Beliefs and Values, 3, 304-316.
Aikman, S. N., Doyle-Portillo, S., Verhaeghen, P., & Simmons, N.* (2017). The effect of instruction point of view on self-efficacy for performing breast self-exams. American Journal of Health Education, 48(1), 1-10.
Ladanyi, J.*, & Doyle-Portillo, S. (2017). Personality and Individual Differences, 114, 125-133.
Ryan, M. P., & Doyle-Portillo, S. M. (2014). Do student responses parallel theory? Evidence from an oligopoly experiment. International Review of Economics Education, 17, 66-73. doi: 10.1016/j.iree.2014.08.001
Doyle, S. M. & Reardon, R. (1998). Implicit achievement motives, self-attributed achievement motives, and test anxiety among college students. Contemporary Social Psychology, 18, 10-15.
Reardon, R., & Doyle, S. M. (1995). The self-concept and reality judgments: Memory, memory monitoring and internal-external correspondence. Social Cognition, 13, 1-24.
Work Experience
2013-Present, Professor of Psychological Science, University of North Georgia, Gainesville, GA
2011-2012, B. S. in Psychology Program Coordinator, Gainesville State College, Gainesville, GA.
2009-June 2012, Coordinator of General Education Assessment, Gainesville State College, Gainesville, GA.
2004– 2012, Professor of Psychology, Gainesville State College, Gainesville, GA.
1999-2004, Associate Professor of Psychology, Gainesville State College, Gainesville, GA.
1994-1999, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Gainesville State College, Gainesville, GA.
1992-1994, Adjunct Faculty, Rose State College, Midwest City, OK.
1990-1994, Private Tutor/Consultant for Graduate Statistics Courses, Norman, OK.
1989-1994, Teaching/Research Assistant, The University of Oklahoma.
Personal Information
Professional Affiliations
- Association for Psychological Science
- Council on Undergraduate Research
- Society for Personality & Social Psychology
- Society for Teaching of Psychology
- Southeastern Psychological Association