Dr. Goldey is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience.
Dr. Goldey joined the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's University faculty in August 2015. She currently teaches Animal Behavior and Human Sexuality, and she has also taught Research Methods, Learning & Cognition, Research & Field Experience, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Hormones & Behavior. Dr. Goldey enjoys working with students as they learn processes fundamental to psychological research: developing questions, reading relevant literature, collecting and analyzing data, and sharing findings with others. Dr. Goldey's research interests include hormones and behavior, evolution, human sexuality, gender, LGBTQ+ populations, pair bonding/romantic relationships, and stress.
- Ph.D. University of Michigan, Biopsychology, 2015
- M.S. University of Michigan, Biopsychology, 2011
- B.A. Southwestern University, Animal Behavior, 2008
Articles
Goldey, K. L., & Espinosa, A.* (2020). Teaching of Psychology.
Gray, J.M.*, Montemayor, E.*, Drennan, M.*, Widmann, M.*, & Goldey, K.L. (2020). Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology
Evans, R.*, Widman, L., & Goldey, K.L. (2020). American Journal of Sexuality Education.
Goldey K.L., Crockett, E.E., & Boyette-Davis, J. (2019). Spit-tacular science: Collaborating with undergraduates on publishable research with salivary biomarkers. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 562. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00562
*indicates student co-author
Presentations
Olvera, J.*, & Goldey, K.L. (2019). Effects of cheerful versus somber classical music on emotional perception. Southwestern Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM.
Crochet, C.*, Archey, M.L.*, Goldey, K.L., & Deaton Haynes, R. (2018). Recognizing Ryan: The effects of name gender on social perceptions. Southwestern Psychological Association, Houston, TX.
Gray, J.*, Montemayor, E.*, Archey, M.*, & Goldey, K.L. (2018). Imagination is the name of the game: Competitive mental imagery changes mood but not testosterone levels in women. Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Atlanta, GA.
Raven, A.*, Zooper, S.*, Deaton Haynes, R., & Goldey, K.L. (2018). Age before beauty? Female preferences for male age, attractiveness, and masculinity. Southwestern Psychological Association, Houston, TX.
Crochet, C.*, & Goldey, K.L. (2018). Singlehood and relationship experiences: Jealousy and sexual desire across stages of relationships. Southwestern Psychological Association, Houston, TX.
Deaton Haynes, R., Archey, M.L.*, Moujaes, A.*, & Goldey, K.L. (2017). Call me Caroline: First names influence interpersonal judgment through mere-exposure effect. Southwestern Psychological Association, San Antonio, TX.
Archey, M.*, Gray, J.*, Dahlhausen, C.*, Mercado, A.N.*, Widmann, M.*, & Goldey, K.L. (2017). It’s not just what you get, but also what you give: Effects of competitive mental imagery on mood. Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Antonio, TX.
Evans, R.N.*, & Goldey, K.L. (2017). Associations between sex education and well-being in adult relationships. Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Antonio, TX.
Archey, M.L.*, Gardon, S.*, Crockett, E., Goldey, K.L., & Boyette-Davis, J.A. (2016). The influence of testosterone on pain perception differences between males and females exposed to the cold pressor test. Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA.
Goldey, K.L., Posh, A.R.*, Bell, S.N., & van Anders, S.M. (2014). Defining pleasure: A focus group study of dyadic sexual pleasure in queer and heterosexual women. International Academy of Sex Research, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Goldey, K.L., Conley, T.D., & van Anders, S.M. (2014). Dynamic associations between testosterone and partnering during the college transition. Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Why I Teach
I teach to spark students' desire to ask questions about the interactions between behavior, biology, and the social environment. I aim to provide students with concrete strategies for exploring the questions that most interest them.