Expertise

Social Psychology, Human Sexuality, Relationships, Cyberpsychology, Research Methods

Biography

Dr. Baren earned a Ph.D. in Psychology at The Graduate Center in New York City. She specializes in teaching the science of psychology, social psychology, and courses focused on human relationships. She is also an Affiliated Faculty member in the Honors program. 

In addition to teaching, Dr. Baren is the Course Coordinator for Human Sexuality and serves on the Undergraduate Psychology and Neuroscience Committee.

Selected Publications

• Brumbaugh, C.C., & Baren, A. (2016). Luring hypothesis. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science. New York, NY: Springer.
• Brumbaugh, C. C., Baren, A., & Agishtein, P. (2014). Attraction to attachment insecurity: Flattery, appearance, and status’ role in mate preferences. Personal Relationships, 21, 288-308.

Talks

• Baren, A. (2024, June). Incorporating AI into teaching: Embracing chatbots in higher education. Talk presented at Off the Tenure Track: Building an Education-Forward Academic Career Regional Philadelphia Retreat: Camden, NJ.
• Baren, A. (2017, January). Teaching resourcefulness: Learning to find the answers in psychology class. Participant Idea Exchange, 39th Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.

Courses Taught

• Human Sexuality (Honors)
• Social Psychology (Honors)
• Perspectives on Parenting
• Cyberpsychology
• Critical Thinking in Psychology
• Statistics for Psychology
• Social Cognition
• Conducting Research in Psychology