Lori Furbush, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Social psychology and Developmental psychology/Gerontology
Overview
Dr. Furbush graduated from North Georgia College, as it was known then, with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in English. She got her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from UGA. She also has a Certificate in Gerontology from UGA and a Certificate in Clinical Research from Gwinnett Tech. After graduate school, Dr. Furbush worked at the VAMC Rehab R&D Center and at Emory University as a research scientist specializing in Health & Gerontological Research. She was a statistician and project manager for various studies being conducted at Emory and at the VAMC. After her first son was born, she started teaching at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. She has two sons and lives in Cumming.
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Psychology
- Skills and Careers in Psychology
- Human Growth & Development
Education
- Ph.D., Social Psychology, University of Georgia, 1997
- Ph.D., Gerontology Certificate, University of Georgia, 1996
- M.S., Psychology, University of Georgia, 1994
- B.S., Psychology, minor in English, North Georgia College, 1991
Research/Special Interests
Temperament, Attachment, Emotional and Social Development, Family Relationships, Interpersonal Attraction, Romantic Relationships.