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| Barbara
Brumbach , Ph.D., Assistant Professor |
Ph.D. University
of Arizona, 2006 (Evolutionary Psychology and Research Methods/Statistics)
M.A. University of Arizona, 2003
B.A. Linfield College, 2000 |
Professional
Interests
Dr. Brumbach’s research interests
lie within the framework of evolutionary psychology where she uses
life history theory to examine the mechanisms by which biological
and social ecologies influence patterns relevant to human relationships,
health, and economic achievements. Her research is strengthened by
a strong dedication to and enthusiasm for research methods and statistics.
Specifically, she is interested in factor analytic techniques (e.g.,
EFA, SEM) and various aspects of measurement (e.g, scale construction,
quantifying qualitative data). |
| Recent
publications
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Brumbach,
B.H., Figueredo, A.J., & Ellis, B.J. (2006). Effects of
harsh and unpredictable environments in adolescence on development
of life history strategies: A longitudinal test of an evolutionary
model. (Manuscript under review). |
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Ellis,
B.J., Figueredo, A.J., Brumbach, B.H. & Schlomer, G. The
impact of harsh versus unpredictable environments on the evolution
and development of life history strategies. (Manuscript under
review). |
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Brumbach,
B.H., Figueredo, A.J., & Jacobs, W.J. The cross-cultural
generality of three evolutionary theories of religion. (Manuscript
under review). |
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Brumbach,
B.H., Walsh, M., and Figueredo, A.J. (2007). Sexual restrictedness
in adolescence. Acta Psychologica Sinica. (Manuscript accepted
for publication). |
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Figueredo,
A.J., Vásquez, G., Brumbach, B.H., & Schneider,
S.M.R. (2007). The K-factor, covitality, and personality:
A psychometric test of life history theory. Human Nature,
18(1), 47-73. |
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Figueredo,
A.J., Vásquez, G., Brumbach, B.H., Schneider, S., Sefcek,
J.A., Tal, I.R., Hill, D., Wenner, C.J., & Jacobs, W.J.
(2006). Consilience and life history theory: From genes to
brain to reproductive strategy. Developmental Review, 26,
243-275. |
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Figueredo,
A.J., Brumbach, B.H., Jones, D.N., Sefcek, J.A., Vasquez,
G., & Jacobs, W.J. (2007). Ecological constraints on mating
tactics. In Geher, G., & Miller, G.F., (Eds.), Mating
Intelligence: Sex, Relationships and the Minds Reproductive
System, pp. 335-361. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum |
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Figueredo,
A.J., Vásquez, G., Brumbach, B.H., Sefcek, J.A., Kirsner,
B.R., & Jacobs, W.J. (2005). The K-Factor: Individual
differences in life history strategy. Personality and Individual
Differences, 39(8), 1349-1360. |
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Figueredo,
A.J., Sefcek, J., Vasquez, G., Brumbach, B.H., King, J.E.
& Jacobs, W.J. (2005). Evolutionary theories of personality.
In Buss, D.M., (Ed.), Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology
(pp. 851-877). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. |
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Figueredo,
A.J., Vásquez, G., Brumbach, B.H., & Schneider,
S.M.R. (2004). The heritability of life history strategy:
The K-factor, covitality, and personality. Social Biology,
51, 121-143. |
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| Undergadaute/Graduate
Courses
Dr. Brumbach will be
teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and research
methods. |
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