Faculty

Darren PierceyC. Darren Piercey

Name:  C. Darren Piercey

Title:   Associate Professor

Previous Degrees/Licensing/Training Obtained: Ph.D.  University of Alberta

Dr. Piercey is an interdisciplinary researcher with interests in psychology, computer science, neuroscience, philosophy, linguistics, and mathematics. He currently teaches courses in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, and psychology and the internet. His current research focuses on presence using virtual reality (VR) and the use of VR for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Personal website: http://csrc.psyc.unb.ca

Recent or Selected Publications:

Joordens, S., Piercey, C. D., & Azerbehi, R. (2009).  Modeling performance at the trial level within a diffusion framework:  A simple yet powerful method for increasing efficiency via error detection and correction.  Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology. 63(2), 81-93.

Piercey, C. D. (2008).  Emphasizing nonword decisions in word-decision performance. Psychological Reports. 103, 97-101.

Piercey, C. D. & Rioux, N. (2008).  Inconsistent mood congruent effects in lexical decision experiments. Journal of Articles in Support of the Null Hypothesis. 5, 2, 19-26.

Contact Information:

C. Darren Piercey

Office: Keirstead Hall, 210
Phone:  506-452-6135