Alexander Blandina, M.A.

Ph.D. Student
University of New Hampshire
Office: (603) 862-7197 Email: ab11@wildcats.unh.edu
Department of Psychology, McConnell Hall
15 Academic Way, Durham, NH, 03824

Education
Ph.D.

University of New Hampshire

Psychology

May 2018
(Expected)

M.A.

University of North Florida, General Psychology

Thesis: Its Personal and Not Just Business: The Effects of
Admitting Transgressions on the Perception of
Transgressors

April 2013

B.S.

University of Florida, Psychology

Summa Cum Laude
Honors Thesis: To Click or Not to Click: The Impact of
Positive Reinforcement Methods on the Acquisition of
Behavior
Minored in Mass Communication

May 2010

Manuscripts
Blandina, A., Leibowitz, A., Clarkson, J., Peterson, J., Cohn, E.S., van Gundy, K.T., & Rebellon,
C.J. (2016) New Hampshire Youth Study: Substance Abuse. University of New
Hampshire.
Blandina, A., Leibowitz, A., Peterson, J., Cohn, E.S., van Gundy, K.T., & Rebellon, C.J. (2016)
New Hampshire Youth Study: Peer pressure. University of New Hampshire.
Blandina, A., Cohn, E.S., van Gundy, K.T., & Rebellon, C.J. (under review). Related and
separate: A comparison of approval and wrongfulness attitudes between middle school
and high school students
Blandina, A. & Dorey, N., & Udell, M. (under review) Clicker training does not enhance
learning in mixed-breed shelter puppies (Canis familiaris).

Peer-Reviewed Professional Presentations

Blandina, A. & Cohn, E.S. (2016, April). Business with Friends: Interacting influences of
injustice and relationships on negative consumer behavior. Oral presentation at the
Judgement and Decision-Making Day at Boston College, Boston, MA.
Blandina, A. & Cohn, E.S. (2016, January). Positive effects of quid-pro-quo: Interacting
influences on negative consumer behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Society for Social Psychology and Personality, San Diego, CA.
Blandina, A. & Cohn, E.S. (2015, March). Thats wrong, but not when I do it: Longitudinal
evidence of the role of perceived wrongfulness in the performance of deviant behaviors.
Paper presentation given at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society,
San Diego, CA.

Blandina, A., & Cohn, E.S. (2014, March). Thats wrong, but not when I do it: The role of
perceived wrongfulness in the integrated legal socialization model. Poster presented at
the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society, New Orleans, LA.
Blandina, A., & Zitek, E. (2013, January). Regaining respect: The effect of admitting
transgressions. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Social
Psychology and Personality, New Orleans, LA.
Blandina, A., & Zitek, E. (2012, June). Regaining respect: The effect of admitting
transgressions. Poster presented at the biannual meeting of the Society for the
Psychological Study of Social Issues, Charlotte, NC.
Blandina, A., & Zitek, E. (2011, November) Regaining respect. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, Johnson City, TN.
Blandina, A., Dorey, N., & Wynne, C.D.L. (2010, March) To click or not to click: The impact of
positive reinforcement methods on the acquisition of behavior. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the International Conference on Comparative Cognition, Melbourne,
FL.

Professional Development Opportunities

APA Advanced Training Institute
May 2014
Structural Equation Modeling in Longitudinal Research
University of California, Davis
Attended advanced statistical training highlighting recent methodological advances in the
analysis of longitudinal psychological data using structural equation modeling (SEM)

Research Experience
Longitudinal Research Grant Manager
August 2013 - Present
NSF-Funded New Hampshire Youth Study
Assist in survey design; administer survey in person and online
Manage participant compensation
Gather and clean data from survey disbursement
Write presentations and publications based upon longitudinal analyses
Mentor student presentations utilizing gathered data
Graduate Research Fellow
August 2013 - Present
University of New Hampshire
Advisor: Ellen S. Cohn
Examining multiple predictors for rule-violating behavior using data from NSF
funded project
Examine procedural and distributive justice effects on consumer satisfaction and
brand loyalty
Currently gathering qualitative data from focus groups assessing the relationship
between brands and student consumers
Scoring data per Criteria-Based Content Analysis; data analysis and interpretation
for presentations at national conventions (co-authored)
Supervising and train undergraduate research assistants

Graduate Researcher
May 2012 August 2013
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Advisor: C. Dominik Gss
Examined the effects of social situations and cognitive capacity on loss aversion
Graduate Researcher
August 2011 August 2013
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Advisor: Emily Zitek
Masters thesis examined peoples view of liars and how a liar can regain lost
respect
Lab Coordinator
August 2011 June 2012
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Advisor: Emily Zitek
Organized lab-wide survey SONA time-slots
Coordinated schedules for each experimenter
Provided detailed instructions on how to use lab equipment and run experiments
Research Assistant
June 2008 May 2011
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Supervisors: Catherine Cottrell, John Chambers, Clive Wynne, Nicole Dorey, & Tim
Hackenberg
Investigated the multiple audience problem effect & sunk cost effect
Investigated the relationship between a persons political values and happiness
Honors thesis examined the effectiveness of clicker training in dogs

Teaching Experience
Instructor of Record
August 2015 - Present
PSYC 401 Introductory Psychology
University of New Hampshire
Responsibilities Include:
Teach undergraduate students wide range of topics within the study of Psychology
Assist in connecting and thinking critically of empirical findings within psychology
Write & grade quizzes, exams, and essays
o Fall 2015 Course Evaluations:
Mean = 4.71 (out of 5)
o Spring 2016 Course Evaluations
Mean = 4.59 (out of 5)
o Fall 2016 Course Evaluations
Mean = 4.78 (out of 5)
Teaching Assistant
August 2013 May 2015
Psychology of Crime and Justice; Psychology and Law; Computer Cluster
Attendant for Statistics; Health Psychology: Happiness Psychology
University of New Hampshire
Supervisor: Ellen S. Cohn
Responsibilities Include:
Assist students understanding of major concepts
Graded class work and provided examples of proper APA formatting

Graduate Lecturer
August 2012 June 2013
University of North Florida
Responsibilities Include:
Taught undergraduate students basic navigation and execution of statistical programs
Discussed interpretation and how to report common statistical analyses in APA
o Fall 2012 Course Evaluations:
Mean = 4.11 (out of 5)
o Spring 2013 Course Evaluations:
Mean = 4.75 (out of 5)
o Summer 2013 Course Evaluations:
Mean = 4.22 (out of 5)
Tutor Statistics & Research Methods in Psychology
January 2012 - Present
Academic Center of Excellence, University of North Florida
Responsibilities Included:
Assist students understanding of major concepts and professor lectures
Provide suggestions on correct APA format for research papers
Discuss proper writing techniques for research papers
Teaching Assistant, Research Methods in Psychology
August 2011 - May 2012
University of North Florida
Supervisor: Emily Zitek
Responsibilities Included:
Provided lecture for correct ethical behavior within psychology
Graded class work
Provided feedback to students for future assignments
Teaching Assistant, Research Methods in Psychology
Spring 2010
University of Florida
Supervisor: Nicole Dorey
Responsibilities Included:
Lectured
Wrote & graded exams
Provided feedback to students for future assignments

Mentoring
University of New Hampshire
Undergraduate Research Assistants: Abby Leibowitz (2015 present); Alyssa Kolbert (2016
present); Amy Oldenquist (2014); Casey Benner (2012 - 2015); Casey Dwyer (2016
Present); Ceara Tavares (2015 present); Chad Roberge (2014 - 2016); Hannah
Nordstrom (2016 present); Jenna Clarkson (2014 - present); Jessica Peterson (2016
present); Jillian Aslin (2014 2015); Karlyn Greene (2016); Katie Parent (2013 - 2016);
Leah Burke (2014 - present); Marykate Mulcahy (2015 2016); Nadine Maliakkal (2013
- 2015); Shannon Flynn (2016 Present); Shannon Zimmerman (2012 - 2016); Stefanie
Allen (2014 - 2015); Stephanie Yee (2015 2016); Susana Arciniegas (2014 - 2015);
Tessa Smith (2014 2015); Tom Reese (2013 - 2016)
Supervised undergraduate research projects:

Allen, S. & Clarkson, J. (April 2015). Negative life events and their effect on RVB. Poster
presented at the annual University of New Hampshire Undergraduate Research
Conference, Durham, NH.
Arciniegas, S., Aslin, J., & Burke, L. (April, 2015). The role of demographics, popularity, and
peer legitimacy on bullying behavior. Poster presented at the annual University of New
Hampshire Undergraduate Research Conference, Durham, NH.
Burke, L. (April, 2016). Selfishness and self-mattering: Do I fit in? Poster presentation presented
at the annual University of New Hampshire Undergraduate Research Conference,
Durham, NH.
Clarkson, J. (April, 2016). Guys and dolls and all of their falls: The effects of gender on life
stressors and rule violating behavior. Oral presentation given at the annual University of
New Hampshire Undergraduate Research Conference, Durham, NH.
Davignon, C., & Ayer, D. (April, 2014). Whos Legit: Parents or Peers? Poster presented at the
annual New Hampshire Psychological Association, Durham, NH.
Flynn, S., Greene, K., & Leibowitz, A. (April, 2016). What makes a bully? Poster presented at
the annual University of New Hampshire Undergraduate Research Conference, Durham,
NH.
Mulcahy, M. (April, 2016). Predictions of opioid abuse in a national sample of adolescents and
emerging adults. Oral presentation given at the annual University of New Hampshire
George M. Haselrud Undergraduate Research Conference, Durham, NH.
Reese, T. (April, 2016). Confidant interactions affecting adolescent views of authority and rule
violating behaviors. Oral presentation given at the annual University of New Hampshire
Undergraduate Research Conference, Durham, NH.
Reese, T. (April, 2015). Do you raise the criminal? The effects of parenting styles on adolescent
legal attitudes. Oral presentation given at the annual University of New Hampshire
Undergraduate Research Conference, Durham, NH.
Reese, T., & Parent, K. (April, 2014). Who can I tell? The role of confidants in rule-violating
behavior. Poster presented at the annual University of New Hampshire Undergraduate
Research Conference.
Roberge, C. & Smith, T. (April, 2015). General strain theory, perceptions of police legitimacy,
and juvenile rule violating behavior. Poster presented at the annual University of New
Hampshire Undergraduate Research Conference, Durham, NH.
Roberge, C. (April, 2016). Police perceptions and rule rejections. Poster presentation presented
at the annual University of New Hampshire Undergraduate Research Conference,
Durham, NH.
Tavares, C. (April, 2016). An emotional tightrope: How self-conscious and unconscious
emotional influence male and female adolescences everyday morality. Oral presentation
given at the annual University of New Hampshire George M. Haselrud Undergraduate
Research Conference, Durham, NH.
Yee, S. (April, 2016). Considering racial bias and police legitimacy in mock trials with race
manipulations. Oral presentation given at the annual University of New Hampshire
Undergraduate Research Conference, Durham, NH.
Zimmerman, S. (April, 2014). Don't tell my parents: The relation between being caught and
emotions on delinquency. Poster presented at the annual University of New Hampshire
Undergraduate Research Conference, Durham, NH.

Statistical Work Experience

Data Analyst The Jacksonville Commitment

November 2012 - Present
University of North Florida
Responsibilities Include:
Input data from various surveys
Analyze data to track program effectiveness
Predict future progress for various programs
Psychometrician
July 2010 July 2011
Clinical Psychological Associates of North Central Florida
Responsibilities Included:
Providing personality and intelligence testing
Completing statistical analyses of psychological testing
Writing patient history reports

Awards and Honors

Summer Teaching Assistant Fellowship - $3150
2015
American Psychology Law and Society Student Travel Award - $500
2015
APA ATI Travel Grant
2014
Graduate Fellowship at the University of New Hampshire - $13,500
2013 - 2015
UNH Graduate School Travel Award $200
2013 - 2015
Most Outstanding Graduate Student University of North Florida
2012 - 2013
Delores A. Auzenne Fellowship for Graduate Study - $25,000
2012 2013
Highest Honors Student (Summa Cum Laude) in Psychology at University of Florida
2010
Eagle Scout
Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholar

Organizations
Member of the Society for Social Psychology and Personality
Member of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Psi Chi Member, the National Honor Society in Psychology
Psychology Club Exemplary Member, University of Florida

Statistical Software Proficiency

SPSS 22; R; AMOS 21; STATA; Qualtrics; Medialab; ParScore; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft
PowerPoint