Biography
Specializations
Teaching specializations include Social Psychology, Empathy for Social Change, Prejudice, Human Sexuality, Substance Abuse & Dependency, Human Aggression, Positive Psychology, History of psychology, Social Cognition, Life Span Development, Motivation, Media Psychology, Sexuality & the Sacred, Impact of Art, & Ecotourism. Research specialization includes attitudes, implicit bias, pedagogy & social media
Publications and Presentations
- Sia, T. L. (2025). Facing life's crises as an educator: The blind leading the sighted. In A. Koford, C. Castro, and C. Bollinger (Eds.), Inclusive pedagogy in practice: Perspectives from equity-minded college educators. Elon University Center for Engaged Learning. (Forthcoming.)
- Sia, T. L., Dansereau, D. F. & Czuchry, M., (2000). Treatment Readiness Training and Probationers’ Evaluation of Substance Abuse Treatment in a Criminal Justice Setting, Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 19, 459-467.
- Sia, T. L., Czuchry, M., & Dansereau, D. F. (1999). Considering Personal Strengths: The Effect of Three Methods on Mood, Arousal, and Self-esteem. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 29, 1151-1171.
- Publication of Doctoral Dissertation
Sia, T. L., Lord, C. G., Blessum, K. A., Thomas, J. C., & Lepper, M. R. (1999). Activation of Exemplars in the Process of Assessing Social Category Attitude Change. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 76, 517-532. - Publication of Master’s Thesis
Sia, T. L., Lord, C. G., Blessum, K. A., Ratcliff, C. D., & Lepper, M. R. (1997). Is a RoseAlways a Rose? The Role of Social Category Exemplar Change in Attitude Stability and Attitude Behavior Consistency. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 72, 301-314.