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Joey Dunsmoor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. He conducts research in cognitive neuroscience, primarily examining the mechanisms of learning and memory as they relate to emotional experiences and fear conditioning. His work integrates behavioral and neuroscience methods to understand how fear can be generalized or extinguished over time. Dunsmoor has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals uncovering the behavioral and neural underpinnings of how emotions influence memory processes. He is particularly interested in the role of emotional context in shaping memory retention and retrieval, and how these processes can impact mental health outcomes. His research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of anxiety disorders, PTSD, and related conditions. As a committed educator, he also emphasizes mentoring and developing students in the fields of psychology and neuroscience.
Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Researching cognitive neuroscience with a focus on emotion and memory.
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