I am a social psychologist with an interest in the field of Human Sexuality and Interpersonal Relationships. Specifically, I am interested in how differences in desire, identity, and arousal impact relationship dynamics. I have been teaching in the Psychology department at DePaul since 2012 and regularly teach Human Sexuality, Theories of Personality, Interpersonal Relationships, and Research Methods. I have a passion for teaching and getting students involved in their education. With each class I teach, I strive to help students realize their potential as a critical thinker and academic.
I am also the chair of the Undergrad sense of community and belonging committee, which serves to foster connections and build a sense of community between undergrads and the psychology department.
Education
PhD Experimental Social Psychology, DePaul University
MS General Experimental Psychology, Western Illinois University
BS Psychology, Western Illinois University
Major Areas of Interest
- Interpersonal relationships
- Reactions to social ostracism
- Regulation of belonging needs
- Career / Graduate school advising
Representative Sample of Publications
Erber, R., & Markunas, S. (2006). Managing affective states. In J.P.
Forgas (Ed.), Affective influences on social cognition and behavior
(pp. 253-266). New York: Psychology Press.