The Center for Applied Psychology (CAP) is an interdisciplinary organization housed within the TCU Psychology Department that promotes psychologically healthy individuals, families, and work groups by providing tools and assessments via programs in research, consulting, and training. The Center serves as an organizational structure for three independently developed programs. The Child Development Institute has a growing community presence and received VIA funding in 2005. The Cognitive Engineering Group is recognized nationally and internationally for its achievements in drug abuse treatment through its association with the Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR). This group has diversified by developing local and regional connections. The newly created Psychology of Leadership Program and associated minor intends to expand the use of psychological tools for values-based interaction and decision making in academic and training programs.
Timothy M. Barth
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ethical decision making, leadership
David R. Cross
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quantitative methods, parenting and attachment, creativity and leadership
Donald F. Dansereau
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applied cognition, analysis of instructional strategies and counseling problems
Patrick M. Flynn
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substance abuse, co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, treatment costs, benefits, and outcomes, technology transfer
Dianna Newbern
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leadership development, applied psychology
Karyn B. Purvis
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treatment of at-risk children, special needs adoption, foster care, parenting
D. Dwayne Simpson
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drug abuse, treatment process, outcome evaluation, information systems, technology transfer, longitudinal research