Department of Psychology - Faculty

- Professor
- qin.zhao@wku.edu
- GRH 3015
- 270-745-5023
Education
Ph. D., Educational Psychology
University of Florida, 2008
Courses
- Research Methods & lab (PSY 210 & PSY 211)
- Educational Psychology (PSY 310)
- Psychology of Learning (PSY 331)
- Behavior Modification (PSY 443)
- History of Psychology (PSY 481)
- Advanced Educational Psychology (PSY 510)
Research Interests
I am interested in the roles of metacognitive and motivational processes in performance and psychological well-being. In addition, I am interested in cultural differences in metacognitive and motivational processes.
Example research questions investigated in my lab: Why do people have little insight into how well they have performed on tasks? How to improve metacognitive accuracy (e.g., the accuracy of performance self-assessment)? Are students motivated or paralyzed in anticipation of rapid performance feedback? – Does it depend on metacognitive beliefs about ability? Do incremental beliefs about ability ameliorate the negative effects of self-doubt on affect and self-esteem? Are there cultural differences in perception and effects of self-doubt?
If you are interested in gaining research experience by working in the Metacognition Lab, feel free to drop by my office or contact me via email/phone. And, please fill out this form (Lab Application Form) and send it to me via email (qin.zhao@wku.edu).
Research Supervision
I am willing to serve as director or serve on a committee for any of these types of projects: Psy 290, Psy 490, Honors, MA theses, Ed.S. Specialist Projects, or Psy.D. Dissertations.
Links
- Metacognition Lab
- WKU Chinese Flagship Program (Dr. Zhao is an affiliated faculty)
- Resume
CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Gary A. Ransdell Hall, Office 3012
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
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