Diane Cook, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychological Science
Psychological Science
Office locationStrickland Academic, 103,
Gainesville
Area(s) of Expertise: Developmental psychology/Gerontology
Overview
Dr. Cook specializes in developmental psychology and aging studies. Her teaching spans human growth and development, research methods, and psychology of aging, complemented by interests in personality and religiosity. She has published on topics such as marital adjustment in later life and the role of personality in religious orientation. Dr. Cook is active in professional organizations and brings extensive experience in academic leadership and curriculum development.
Courses Taught
- Human Growth & Development
- Quantitative Methods
- Research Methods
- Psychology of Aging
- Child Development
- Personality and Individual Differences
Education
- Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1994
- M.S., Developmental Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1992
- Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies, Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1992
- B.S., Psychology, Old Dominion University, 1988
Research/Special Interests
Life-Span Development
Late-Life Marriage and Family Relations
Personality and Religiosity