Dr. Jane Berry

Associate Professor of Psychology
Chair, Psychology
G-14 Richmond Hall
Office: (804) 289-8130
Fax: (804) 287-1905

Teaching:
Aging and adult development
Memory across the Life Span
Positive Psychology

Research:
Memory self-efficacy in adulthood and old age
Perceptions and stereotypes of aging and Alzheimer's disease
Measurement issues

Education:
Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis
M.A., Washington University in St. Louis
B.A., Washington University in St. Louis

Selected Publications:

Berry, J.M., West, R.L., Hastings, E., Lee, C.L., & Cavanaugh, J.C. (in press).  Memory deficits, beliefs, and interventions. In J. Cavanaugh and C. Cavanaugh (Eds.), Aging in America, Vol. 1, Psychological Aspects of Aging, Praeger Publishing.

Simmons, C., Worrell, F., & Berry, J. (2008). Psychometric properties of scores on three black racial identity scales. Assessment, 15, 259-276.

Cervone, D., Artistico, D., & Berry, J. (2006). Self-efficacy and adult development.  In C. H. Hoare (Ed.), Handbook of adult development and learning. Oxford University Press.

Berry, J.M., & Street, B.M. (2004). Review of Personal control in social and life course contexts, (S. H. Zarit, L. I. Pearlin, & K. W. Schaie, Eds.), Contemporary Gerontology, New York, NY:  Springer Publishing Company, Inc.

Berry, J. M., & Jobe, J.B. (2002) At the intersection of personality and adult development. Journal of Research in Personality, v. 36, Issue 4, 283-286.

Berry, J.M. (1996) The developing structure of temperament and personality from infancy to adulthood. Contemporary Psychology, v. 41.

Berry, J.M. (1995) Memory and Cognitive - Abilities in University Professors - Evidence for successful aging. Psychological Science, v. 6.

Berry, J.M. (1993) Cognitive self efficacy in relation to personal mastery and goal setting across the life-span. International Journal of Behavioral Development, v. 16.