Blaine Tomkins, Ph.D
Academic Degrees:
- B.S., Grand Valley State University, 2011
- M.A., DePaul University, 2017
- Ph.D., DePaul University, 2019
Areas of Interest:
Attention, perception, language, decision-making
Areas of Research:
My research examines various aspects of attention, perception, language, and decision-making. One major area of interest is understanding how individuals process written words or text. A second area of interest is examining how perceptual features of stimuli influence speeded choice decisions. Lastly, I am interested in examining individual differences in cognitive processes. Some of my research is strictly behavioral and some of my research includes EEG/ERP (event-related potential) analysis.
Courses Taught:
- PSYC 221 – Applied Behavioral Statistics
- PSYC 235 – Research Methods
- PSYC 331 – Cognitive Processes
- PSYC 340 – Physiological Psychology
Blaine Tomkins, Ph.D., assistant professor
CSB Main 364
320-363-5410
[email protected]
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Dr. Robert Kachelski
Chair, Psychology Department
CSB Main 368
320-363-5573