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    Kelly Cate, Ph.D.

    Kelly Cate

    Asst Professor, Psychological Science

    Phone706-864-1443

    Office locationBarnes Hall, 208, Dahlonega

    Overview

    Dr. Cate has a Ph.D. in Social/Cognitive Psychology from Georgia State University. Her research/concentration areas are sex hormones, human sexuality, and women's issues. After completing her Ph.D. in 2003, she returned to her Alma Mater where she teaches courses for the Department of Psychological Science, the Gender Studies Program, and the Honors Program.

    Education

    • Doctorate of Philosophy, Social-Cognitive Psychology, Georgia State University
    • Master of Arts, Social-Cognitive Psychology, Georgia State University
    • Bachelor of Science, Psychology, North Georgia College & State University
      • First graduate of the NGCSU Honors Program

    Courses Taught

    • Introduction to Psychology
    • Social Psychology
    • Human Sexuality
    • The Psychology of Women
    • Social Psychology Lab
    • Psychoneuroendocrinology
    • Research Methods
    • Honors Introduction to Psychology
    • Honors Social Psychology
    • Internship in Psychology
    • Abnormal Psychology
    • Theories of Personality
    • International Principles of Psychology

    Research/Special Interests

    • Naturally occurring differences and fluctuations in sex hormones and sexual behavior, and supporting factors
    • The influence of sex hormones on general behavior, and the role of neurochemistry in this process
    • Factors involved in Mate Selection
      • Testosterone’s influence on mate choice and mating behavior
      • Fertility as a function of attraction (evolutionary influences in the modern dating arena)
      • Online dating profiles, factors increasing quantity and type of matches
    • Diversity, Equality, Inclusion
      • Factors impeding DEI in academia
      • The impact of social support on the coming out process

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    Affiliations

    • Southeastern Psychological Association, Executive Committee Member
    • Gamma Sigma Sigma (founding sister and faculty advisor for UNG chapter)
    • Students Against Destructive Decisions
    • Free Mom Hugs Atlanta (PFLAG)
    • Psi Chi
    • Pi Gamma Mu

    Personal Affiliations/Volunteerism

    • V-DAY
    • UNG Relay-For-Life
    • Women in STEM
    • D-FEM (Multi-Cultural Student Affairs)
    • Rahab’s Rope (anti-trafficking organization)
    Dr. Cate's hobbies include singing, playing the piano, and traveling.
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