Biography
Brandy Tiernan earned a BA in psychology from the University of North Texas, an MA
in experimental psychology from Western Kentucky University, and a PhD in cognitive
psychology (with a neuroscience focus and a minor in gerontology) from Iowa State
University of Science and Technology. Dr. Tiernan uses behavioral methods and time-locked
EEG activity to study cognitive control operations such as error detection, inhibition,
conflict monitoring, and emotion processing. As the director of the Emotion and Cognitive
Control Laboratory, she regularly trains students in the event-related brain potential
technique. Her recent work focuses on our ability to regulate our thoughts during
times of emotional strain.
Education
- Ph D, Iowa State University, Cognitive Psychology
Teaching Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience, Affective Neuroscience, Social Cognitive Neuroscience, The
History of Neuroscience, Research Methods, Psychopharmacology, Psychology of Race
and Bias, Motivation and Emotion
Research Interests
Self-Regulation, Cognitive Control, Event-Related Brain Potentials, Emotion Regulation,
Borderline Personality Disorder, Social Anxiety, Stigma, Aging<br><br>Email Dr. Tiernan
if you're interested in learning more about her scholarship and lab activities.
