Psychology Department
Cay Anderson-Hanley
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Professor of Psychology
Butterfield Hall 304
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Research interests
My research interests lie primarily in the realm of clinical neuropsychology and health psychology. In particular, I am interested in the neuropsychological effects of exercise for older adults, especially as it might relate to the maintenance of cognitive and emotional functioning, and the prevention of dementia. Recent studies completed in my lab indicate the executive function benefits of both strengthening exercise as well as virtual reality- enhanced exercise (cybercycling or pedaling & playing the iPad-based iPACES neuro-exergame) for older adults. Other recent research out of my lab has examined the effects of therapy groups for older adults, expressive writing for the emotional and physical well-being of dementia caregivers, and the benefits of exercise in schizophrenia and autism.
Teaching interests
Professor Anderson-Hanley teaches courses in Abnormal Psychology, Psychotherapy, Health Psychology, and seminars in Clinical Neuropsychology.
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Areas of interest
Clinical psychology with interests in health psychology, gerontology, and clinical neuropsychology.Academic credentials
B.S. Gordon College; M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany
Bailey Hall, 3rd Floor
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