Blaine Browne, PhD
Associate Professor, Psychology at Valdosta State University
From Valdosta, GA
From Valdosta, GA
Dr. Blaine Browne joined the Valdosta State University faculty in August 2002. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science, both in experimental psychology from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Arts in experimental psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Florida State University. He holds membership in the Association for Psychological Science, Southeastern Psychological Association, and the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience. He previously taught at Oklahoma State University.
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Associate Professor at Valdosta State University
During this time period, I earned the following awards and recognitions:
* 2017 Valdosta State University Faculty Development Research Grant (2017). $2000. Paper presentations at the Southeastern Psychological Society annual conference in Buckhead, GA. March 7-10, 2017.
* 2013 Valdosta State University Faculty Development Research Grant (2013). $750. Paper presentations at the Southeastern Psychological Society annual conference in Atlanta, GA. March 14-16, 2013.
* 2012 Valdosta State University Faculty Development Research Grant (2012). $750. Paper presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Society annual conference in New Orleans, LA. February 14-18, 2012.
* 2011 Valdosta State University Faculty Development Research Grant (2011). $750. Paper presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Society annual conference in Jacksonville, Fl. March 2-5, 2011.
* 2009 Valdosta State University Faculty Development Research Grant (2009). $750. Paper presentation at the Gerontological Society of America conference in Atlanta, GA.
* 2008 Valdosta State University Faculty Development Research Grant (2008). $750. Paper presentation at the Gerontological Society of America conference in Washington, DC.
* Valdosta State University Faculty Research Grant. $900. Age and Depth of Processing on False Recall.
* Valdosta State University Faculty Research Grant from Center for Faculty Development. $500. Paper presentation at the Teaching Research methods conference in Atlanta, GA.
January 2007 - Present
Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University
August 2002 - August 2006
Researcher: Lexical decision aspects in memory, evolutionary psychology, general memory, technology usage and media at Valdosta State University
August 2002 - Present
Researcher: Behavioral Biology at Oklahoma State University
June 1999 - June 2002
Graduate Instructor at Oklahoma State University
August 1997 - May 2002
Researcher: Internet addiction research, depression and memory, implanted memory, and basic cognitive research. at Oklahoma State University
August 1997 - May 1999
Are Celebrities Really Admired for their Morality?
Browne, B. L., McCutcheon, L. E., Aruguette, M. S., Jurs, B. S., & Curtis, D. (Submitted 5.2019). Psychological Reports, XX, xx-xxx.
May 2019 -
Articles
Examining Digit Ratio and Musical Training on Math Anxiety
Carter, A., Cooper, T., & Browne, B, L. (2019, March). Poster presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Jacksonville, FL.
March 2019 -
Presentations
Effects of stimulus type on earthworm responding
Norris, J. & Browne, B. L. (2018, April). Paper presented at the Georgia Psychological Society conference, Thomasville, GA.
April 2018 -
Presentations
The effects of gross motor and cardiovascular exercise on cognition and memory
Baum, C. & Browne, B. L. (2017, March). Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Buckhead, GA.
March 2017 -
Presentations
Hemispheric Encoding/Retrieval Asymmetry (HERA) and emotional words on memory
Browne, B. L. (2017, March). Poster presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Buckhead, GA.
March 2017 -
Presentations
Examining variables related to math anxiety in female students
Browne, B, L., Denson, A., & Browne, A. M. (2017, March). Poster presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Buckhead, GA.
March 2017 -
Presentations
How word type and presentation influences memory
Browne, B. L., Gooch, M., & Dottery, K. (2014, April). Poster session at the Georgia Psychological Society annual conference, Brunswick, GA.
April 2014 -
Presentations
Examining cyberbullying among college students
Browne, B. L., Dowling, R., & Gooch, M. (2013, March). Poster session at the Georgia Psychological Society annual conference, Morrow, GA.
March 2013 -
Presentations
The effect of tweeting and texting on memory
Browne, B. L., & Bradley, R. (2013, March). Poster session at the Southeastern Psychological Society annual conference, Atlanta, GA.
March 2013 -
Presentations
Narcissism in social networking
Demello, A., McCoy T., & Browne, B. L. (2013, March). Poster session at the Southeastern Psychological Society annual conference, Atlanta, GA.
March 2013 -
Presentations
Technology usage and narcissism among young and older adults
Browne, B. L., Bradley, R., Kohn, S. J., & Browne, A. M. (2013, March). Poster session at the Southeastern Psychological Society annual conference, Atlanta, GA.
March 2013 -
Presentations
What factors motivate college student’s leisure and recreation choices?
Spivey, S., Kohn, S. J., & Browne, B. L. (2012, March). Paper presented at the Georgia Psychological Society conference, Valdosta, GA.
March 2012 -
Presentations
Examining the 2D:4D digit ratio on cognition and behavior
Nash, S. A., & Browne, B. L. (2012, February). Poster session at the Southeastern Psychological Society annual conference, New Orleans, LA.
February 2012 -
Presentations
Imageability of words and memory
Browne, B. L., & Byne, M. (2011, April). Paper presented at the Georgia Psychological Society conference, Statesboro, GA.
April 2011 -
Presentations
Examining the use of technology among college students
Browne, B. L., Griggs, M., & Browne, A. M. (2011, March). Paper session at the Southeastern Psychological Society annual conference, Jacksonville, Fl.
March 2011 -
Presentations
Pain and the creation of false memories
Johnson, K., Browne, B. L., Kohn, S. J. (2010, March). Poster session at the Georgia Psychological Society conference, Macon, GA.
March 2010 -
Presentations
Examination of Kryptolebius marmoratus (Killifish) behavior
Jacoby, R., Browne, B. L., & Bechler, D. L. (2010, March). Poster session at the Georgia Psychological Society conference, Macon, GA.
March 2010 -
Presentations
Examining the use of online health and social resources in adulthood
Browne, B. L., Kohn, S. J., & Pratarelli, M. E. (2009, November). Poster session at the Gerontological Society of America conference, Atlanta, GA.
November 2009 -
Presentations
Young adult perceptions of how older people view the younger generation
Browne, B. L., Kohn, S. J., & Talor, C. R. (2008, November). Poster session at the Gerontological Society of America conference, Washington, DC.
November 2008 -
Presentations
The effect of highlighting on recall
Edenfield, J. & Browne, B. L. (2008, April). Valdosta State University. Poster session at the Georgia Psychological Society conference, Macon, GA.
April 2008 -
Presentations
2D:4D Digit Ratio Predicts Significant Differences in Emotional but not Sexual Jealousy
Browne, B. L. & Monk, J. (2007, May). Paper presented at the Association for Psychological Science Conference, Washington, DC.
May 2007 -
Presentations
Using technology and teaching in 2017: A discussion regarding the impact of technology on education
Browne, B. L., Brovey, A., & Brasell, H.(2007, April). Paper session at the Georgia Psychological Association conference, Macon, GA.
April 2007 -
Presentations
Stimulus duration, visual field and imageability on lexical decision
Browne, B. L., Walls, E, Pinera, G., & Steedman, S. (2006, May). Paper presented at the Association for Psychological Science Conference, New York City, NY.
May 2006 -
Presentations
Computer and internet use among young and older adults
Browne, B. L., Walls, E, Pinera, G., & Steedman, S. (2006, March).Paper presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.
March 2006 -
Presentations
The effect of word length and imageability on memory
Walls, E, & Browne, B. L. (2006, March). Paper presented at the Georgia Psychological Society conference, Valdosta, GA.
March 2006 -
Presentations
False memory in children with learning disabilities
Branch, D., Hilgert, L., & Browne, B. (2005, March). Paper presented at National Association of School Psychologists convention, Atlanta, GA.
March 2005 -
Presentations
Effect of depth of processing on critical lures
Pernas, S., & Browne, B. (2005, March). Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Nashville, TN.
March 2005 -
Presentations
Analysis of internet and internet messaging use among young adults
Land, K., Browne, B., & Pratarelli, M. (2004, November). Paper presented at the Applied Psychology Conference, Valdosta, GA.
November 2004 -
Presentations
Illustrating decision errors, power and effect size in statistics
Browne, B. L. (2004, October). Paper presented at the Finding Out: Best Practices in Teaching Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology, Atlanta, GA.
October 2004 -
Presentations
Spreading activation, priming and false memory
Browne, B. L. (2003, September). Paper presented at Applied Psychology Conference, Valdosta, GA.
September 2003 -
Presentations
Depth of processing on recall and recognition using the DRM paradigm
Browne, B.L., & Abramson, C. (2003, May). Poster presented at the American Psychological Society conference, Atlanta, GA.
May 2003 -
Presentations
Effect of exposure duration and word type on false recognition
Browne, B. L., Priegel, P., Lawson, A., & Abramson, C. (2002, May). Poster presented at American Psychological Society conference, New Orleans, LA.
May 2002 -
Presentations
Spectral indices of concealed information: Effects of cognitive vs. general arousal
Lawson, A. L., Browne, B. L., & Pratarelli, M. E. (2000, October). Paper presentation at Society for Psychophysiological Research Convention, San Diego, CA.
October 2000 -
Presentations
Misinformation and memory
Browne, B. L., Carter, K. C., & Pratarelli, M. E. (2000, April). Paper presentation at Southwest Psychological Association Annual Convention, Dallas, TX.
April 2000 -
Presentations
Meta analysis of the control question format in polygraph testing
Browne, B. L., Lawson, A. L., & Pratarelli, M. E. (1999, April). Paper presentation at Southwest Psychological Association Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM
April 1999 -
Presentations
Rotate this: Exploratory versus confirmatory factor analysis
Browne, B. L. (1999, March). Paper presentation at Great Plains Students’ Psychology Convention, Wichita, KS.
March 1999 -
Presentations
Depression and recall
Carona, F. C., Browne, B.L. & Pratarelli, M.E. (1998, April). Paper presentation at Southwest Psychological Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
April 1998 -
Presentations
Sub-threshold identity priming
Browne, B. L. (1998, March). Paper presented at the Oklahoma State University Graduate Research Symposium, Stillwater, OK.
March 1998 -
Presentations
False memory
Browne, B. L., Carona, F. C., & Pratarelli, M. E. (1998, March). Paper presentation at Great Plains Students’ Psychology Convention, Lincoln, NE.
March 1998 -
Presentations
Brain hemisphericity and word processing
Browne, B. L., Carona, F. C., & Pratarelli, M. E. (1997, October). Poster Presentation at Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience Symposium, Oklahoma City, OK.
October 1997 -
Presentations
Gender differences in communication, Evolutionary Psychology Symposium
Browne,B. L., Youll, L., & Knight, J. M.(1995, March). Paper presentation at Oklahoma Psychological Society conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
March 1995 -
Presentations
How serious is the “Carelessness” problem on Mechanical Turk?
Aruguete, M. S., Huynh, H., Browne, B. L., Jurs, B., Flint, E., McCutcheon, L. E. (2019). International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 22(5), 441-449.
Articles
Are measures of life satisfaction linked to admiration for celebrities?
Aruguete, M. S., Huynh, H., McCutcheon, L. E., Browne, B. L., Jurs, B., & Flint, E. (2019). Mind & Society:
Cognitive Studies in Economics and Social Sciences, 18, 1-11.
Articles
The effects of social media usage on attention, motivation and academic performance
Barton, B. A., Adams, K. S., Browne, B. L., & Arrastia-Chisholm, M. C. (2018). Active Learning in Higher Education, 19(2), 1-12.
Articles
The effects of gross motor and cardiovascular exercise on cognition: Implications for neurodevelopmental therapy
Baum, C. R., Browne, B. L., & Kelley, H. M. (2018). Omnino, 7, X-X. ISSN: 2472-3223 (Print), 2472-3231 (Online)
Articles
The interpersonal beginnings of fandom: The relation between attachment style, trust, and the admiration of celebrities
Collisson, B., Browne, B. L., McCutcheon, L. E., Britt, R., & Browne, A. M. (2018). Interpersona: An International Journal on Personal Relationships 12(1), 23-33.
Articles
Social and emotional correlates of the Fear of Missing Out
Browne, B. L., McCutcheon, L. E., Aruguette, M., & Medina, A. M. (2018). North American Journal of Psychology, 20(2), 341-354.
Articles
Examining the influence of self-efficacy and self- regulation in online learning
Bradley, R. L., Browne, B. L., & Kelley, H. M. (2017). College Student Journal, 51(4), 518-530.
Articles
Cultural Differences between Indian & US College Students on Attitudes toward Celebrities & the Love Attitudes Scale
McCutcheon, L. E., Browne, B. L., Rich, G., & Britt, R. (2017) Journal of Studies in Social Sciences, 16(1), 24-44.
Articles
The relationship between attitudes toward celebrities and the Five Factor Personality Inventory at an elite Indian university
McCutcheon, L. E., Rich, G., Browne, B. L., & Britt, R. (2016). North American Journal of Psychology, 18(3), 525-532.
Articles
Additional psychometric data for the mate value scale
Gillen, M. M., Collisson, B. Murtagh, M. P., Browne, B. L., & McCutcheon, L. E. (2016). Journal of Relationships Research, 7(7e), 1–7.
Articles
Intimate relationships and attitudes toward celebrities
McCutcheon, L. E., Gillen, M. M., Browne, B. L., Murtagh, M. P., & Collisson, B. (2016). Interpersona: An International Journal on Personal Relationships 10(1), 77-89.
Articles
The effect of imagery instruction on memory
Morrison, K. M., Browne, B. L., & Breneiser, J. E. (2012). North American Journal of Psychology, 14(2), 355-364.
Articles
Impact of military deployment on family relationships
Lowe, K., Adams, K. S., Browne, B. L., & Hinkle, K. T. (2012). The Journal of Family Studies, 18(1), 17-27.
Articles
Dissecting the environmentalist attitude: What kind of people call themselves environmentalist?
Mize, K. D., Pratarelli, M. E., & Browne, B. L. (2007) Global Bioethics, 20, 9-23.
Articles
False recall of critical lures in students with diagnosed learning disabilities
Branch, D. L., Hilgert, L., Browne, B., & Monetti, D. (2007). Psychological Reports, 100, 713-720.
Articles
Development of an ethanol model using social insects: II
Abramson, C., Fellows, G., Browne, B., & Lawson, A.(2003). Effect of antabuse on consummatory responses and learned behavior of the honey bee (Apis Mellifera). Psychological Reports, 92, 365-378.
Articles
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Internet Use and Addiction
Pratarelli, M. E. & Browne, B. L. (2002). Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 5, 53-64.
Articles
Bioelectrical Potentials of Philodendron Cordatum: A new method for investigation of behavior in plants
Abramson, C. A., Garrido, D., Lawson, A. L., & Browne, B. L. (2002). Psychological reports, 91, 173-185.
Articles
The bits and bytes of computer/internet addiction: A factor analytic approach
Pratarelli, M. E., Browne, B. L., & Johnson, K. (1999). Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers, 31(2), 305-314.
Articles
Young adult perceptions of how older people view the younger generation
Browne, B. L., Kohn, S. J., & Talor, C. R. (2008). The Gerontologist, 48(S1)
Conferences
Testing the factor structure of a new measure of reverse ageism
Kohn, S. J., Browne, B. L., & Talor, C. R. (2008). The Gerontologist, 48(S1).
Conferences
Dissecting the environmentalist attitude: What kind of people call themselves environmentalist?
Mize, K. D., Pratarelli, M. E., & Browne, B. L. (2005, June) Paper presented at Human Behavior and Evolution Conference, Austin, TX.
Presentations