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
Personal Information
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.
