Karen Walker

Professor of Psychology

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Teaching Interests

> Social Psychology

> Political Psychology

> Cognitive Psychology

> Experimental Psychology

> Psychology of Gender

> Industrial Organization Psychology

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Contact Information

Department of Sociology, Psychology, & Criminal Justice
Connell Hall 202, Wayne State College
1111 Main St , Wayne, NE 68787
Tel: +1(402)375-7457, Fax: +1(402)375-7458
Email: kawalke1@wsc.edu

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Education

> Ph.D., St. Louis University, MO, 1996

> M.S., St. Louis University, 1992

> B.A., Grinnell College, IA, 1989

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Professional Activities/ Awards

> WSC Habitat for Humanity, Faculty Sponsor

> Greater Wayne Habitat for Humanity, Member

> WSC Institutional Review Board, Chair

> Psychology/Sociology Club, Faculty Co-Sponsor

> Southwestern Social Science Association, Member

Research Interests

> Social Psychology: How weight schemas and stigmatization

affect cognitive abilities and influence self-objectification.

> Political Psychology: How college students understand

rights and responsibilities regarding civil liberties.