Address: 455 W. Lindsey St. Work phone: (405) 325 - 4592 Dale Hall Tower, Room 727 Cell phone: (724) 255 - 7628 Norman, OK 73019 Email: [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT: 2010 - present
Assistant Professor of Developmental and Cognitive Psychology; Elements of Psychology Coordinator, The University of Oklahoma
EDUCATION & TRAINING: 2008 – 2010
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Carnegie Mellon University
Mentor: Robert S. Siegler 2005 – 2008
Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, The Ohio State University
Minor: Cognitive Psychology Advisor: John E. Opfer
Dissertation: The representational alignment hypothesis of transfer of numerical representations
2003 – 2005
M.A., Developmental Psychology, The Ohio State University
Advisor: John E. Opfer 1999 – 2002
B.A., Psychology, California University of Pennsylvania Honors Program
Minor: music Summa cum laude INTERNAL FUNDING:
2010
Faculty Enrichment Grant ($1,200), College of Arts & Sciences at OU
Funds from this grant were used to defray costs of attending the National
Institute of the Teaching of Psychology conference where I presented a poster on Introductory Psychology students’ study strategies. The data were collected in collaboration with my undergraduate Honors Thesis student, Lindsey Boer. Attendance at the conference allowed me to network with other Introductory Psychology coordinators to provide the best experience for OU students enrolled in the course.
2010
Travel Funding Support ($3,600), 1/3 1/3 1/3 Match Program at OU
Funds from the Psychology department, College of Arts & Sciences, and the Office of the VP for Research will be used to defray costs of attending the biennial conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Two papers I have coauthored will be presented at the conference. Attendance at the conference will
help me recruit future graduate students for my lab and provide valuable feedback prior to submitting the related manuscripts for publication. 2010
Online Programs ($3,000; proposal submitted), College of Arts & Sciences at OU
I am working with a graduate student, William Landon, to revamp the online offerings of the Elements of Psychology course. We will use lecture capture technology and provide students with interactive activities they can complete on the textbook’s website.
PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS:
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Ratcliff, R., Love, J., Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (in press). Children are not like older adults: A diffusion model analysis of developmental changes in speeded responses. Child Development.
Siegler, R. S., Thompson, C. A., & Schneider, M. (in press). An integrated theory of whole number and fractions development. Cognitive Psychology.
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (in press). The trouble with transfer: Insights from the study of learning. In N. M. Seel (Ed.), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. Springer Reference. Opfer, J. E., Thompson, C. A., & Furlong, E. (2010). Early development of spatial-numeric
associations: Evidence from spatial and quantitative performance of preschoolers. Developmental Science, 13, 761-771.
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2010). How 15 hundred is like 15 cherries: Effect of progressive alignment on representational changes in numerical cognition. Child Development, 81, 1768-1786.
Thompson, C. A., & Siegler, R. S. (2010). Linear numerical magnitude representations aid children’s memory for numbers. Psychological Science, 21, 1274-1281.
Siegler, R. S., Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2009). The logarithmic-to-linear shift: One learning sequence, many tasks, many time scales. Mind, Brain, & Education, 3, 143-150. Opfer, J. E., & Thompson, C. A. (2008). The trouble with transfer: Insights from microgenetic
changes in the representation of numerical magnitude. Child Development, 79, 790-806. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2008). Costs and benefits of representational change: Effects of
context on age and sex differences in magnitude estimation. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 101, 20-51.
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2008). Representational change and numerical estimation: Effect of progressive alignment on the breadth of transfer. In V. Sloutsky, B. Love, & K. McRae (Eds.), Proceedings of the 30th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 669- 674). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society.
Opfer, J. E., & Thompson, C. A. (2007). What is the trouble with transfer? In D. S. McNamara & J. G. Trafton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 545-550). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society.
Opfer, J. E., Thompson, C. A., & DeVries, J. M. (2007). Why children make "better" estimates of fractional magnitude than adults. In D. S. McNamara & J. G. Trafton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 1361-1366). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society.
Opfer, J. E., & Thompson, C. A. (2006). Even early representations of numerical magnitude are spatially organized: Evidence from a directional magnitude bias in pre-reading
preschoolers. In R. Sun & N. Miyake (Eds.), Proceedings of the 28th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 639-644). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J.E. (2005). Everyday constraints on learning: Children’s and adults’ development of the major/minor distinction. In B. G. Bara, L. W. Barsalou, & M.
Bucciarelli (Eds.), Proceedings of the 27th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 2184-2189). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Manuscript Under Review:
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (under review). Learning linear spatial-numeric associations improves memory for numbers.
Presentations at Professional Meetings:
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2011, April). Analogical bootstrapping boosts children’s memory for numbers. Paper presented for L. E. Richland (Symposium Chair)
symposium, Children’s Development of Analogical Reasoning. 2011 Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Montreal, Canada.
Siegler, R. S., Thompson, C. A., & Schneider, M. (2011, April). Magnitude representations are central to understanding of fractions. Paper presented for E. Kroesbergen & M. Kolkman (Symposium Chairs) symposium, Domain General and Domain Specific Processes in
Numerical Development. 2011 Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Montreal, Canada.
Thompson, C. A., & Boer, L. (2011, January). I had no idea there was a textbook website to help me study for the exam! A survey of student study strategies in a large introductory psychology course. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology. St. Pete Beach, FL.
Thompson, C. A., & Siegler, R. S. (2010, June). Linear numerical magnitude representations aid children’s memory for numbers. Poster presented at the 2010 IES Research Conference. Washington, D.C.
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2009, April). Costs and benefits of possessing a linear representation of number. Paper presented for B. J. Morris & A. M. Masnick
(Symposium Chairs) symposium, Counting and Beyond: Number Representation and the Development of Mathematical Processing. 2009 Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Denver, CO.
Thompson, C. A., & Siegler, R. S. (2009, April). A number sense for fractions. Poster presented at the 2009 Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Denver, CO.
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2008, July). Representational change and numerical estimation: Effect of progressive alignment on the breadth of transfer. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Washington, D.C.
Opfer, J. E., Furlong, E., Thompson, C. A., & Bulloch, M. J. (2007, October). Why are kids so smart? Paper presented at the 5th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Development Society. Santa Fe, NM.
Opfer, J. E., & Thompson, C. A. (2007, August). What is the trouble with transfer? Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Nashville, TN.
Opfer, J. E., Thompson, C. A., & DeVries, J. M. (2007, August). Why children make "better" estimates of fractional magnitude than adults. Poster presented at the 29th Annual
Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Nashville, TN.
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2007, May). The trouble with transfer: Insights from microgenetic changes in the representation of numerical magnitude. Poster presented at The Ohio State University’s CogFest2007. Columbus, OH.
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2007, March). The trouble with transfer: Insights from microgenetic changes in the representation of numerical magnitude. Poster presented at the 2007 Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Boston, MA.
Opfer, J. E., & Thompson, C. A. (2006, July). Even early representations of numerical magnitude are spatially organized: Evidence from a directional magnitude bias in pre-reading preschoolers. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Vancouver, BC.
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2005, July). Everyday constraints on learning: Children’s and adults’ development of the major/minor distinction. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Stresa, Italy.
Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2005, May). Everyday constraints on learning: Children’s and adults’ development of the major/minor distinction. Poster presented at the 17th Annual
Conference of the American Psychological Society. Los Angeles, CA.
Thompson, C. A. (2003, March). Turn off that racket: The effects of aggressive classical and popular music on mood. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association. Baltimore, MD.
Thompson, C. A. (2003, March). Road Rage: Excessive aggression on U.S. road ways or a part of functioning personalities? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association. Baltimore, MD.
Thompson, C. A. (2002, April). September 11, 2001 events: Media coverage influences anxiety and contentment. Poster presented at the Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference at Washington and Jefferson College. Washington, PA.
Thompson, C. A. (2002, March). September 11, 2001 events: Media coverage influences anxiety and contentment. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association. Boston, MA.
Thompson, C. A. (2001, April). It’s a puzzlement: The Mozart effect and spatial-temporal reasoning. Poster presented at California University’s Psychology Research Convention. California, PA.
Invited Talks:
Emmanuel College (2010, February) University of Oklahoma (2010, February) James Madison University (2010, February) Texas A&M University (2009, December) Hartwick College (2009, December)
Stephen F. Austin State University (2009, November) The Ohio State University (2009, September)
California University of Pennsylvania (2008, January) Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center (2007, December) UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2011
PSY1113 Elements of Psychology; PSY4613 Seminar in Cognitive Development; University College Action Center
2010
PSY1113 Elements of Psychology; Linked Gateway Instructor
2009
Guest Lecturer, Carnegie Mellon University, Cognitive Development
2008
Guest Lecturer, Carnegie Mellon University, Freshman Seminar: How Children Learn Mathematics
2008
Lecturer, The Ohio State University, Teaching of Psychology
2007 – 2008
Senior Coordinator, The Ohio State University, Introductory Psychology Program
2007 – 2008
Preparing Future Faculty Program Participant, The Ohio State University
2007
Teaching Associate Facilitator, The Ohio State University, University-Wide Teaching & Learning Conference
2006 – 2007
Junior Coordinator, The Ohio State University, Introductory Psychology Program
2005 – 2008
Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA), The Ohio State University, Introductory Psychology Program
COMMUNITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 2007 – 2008
ColumbusReads Program Tutor, The Ohio State University
2003
Teacher’s Aide, Southwood Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Facility
TEACHING AWARDS: 2008
Introductory Psychology Leadership Award, The Ohio State University
26 eligible Graduate Teaching Associates; 1 winner chosen 2007
Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA), The Ohio State University
2,500 eligible Graduate Teaching Associates university-wide; 224 nominated; 10 winners chosen
2007
Introductory Psychology Teaching Excellence Award, The Ohio State University
26 eligible Graduate Teaching Associates; 1 winner chosen 2006
Introductory Psychology First Year Teaching Award, The Ohio State University
12 eligible Graduate Teaching Associates; 1 winner chosen OTHER AWARDS & HONORS:
2002
Hambacher Memorial Scholarship
Department of Psychology, California University of Pennsylvania 2000
State System of Higher Education scholarship to study abroad in Scotland
Honors Program, California University of Pennsylvania 1999 – 2002
Board of Governor’s Full Tuition Talent Scholarship
Department of Music, California University of Pennsylvania 1999
Valedictorian
Bentworth Senior High School PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
2007 - present
Ad hoc Reviewer
American Educational Research Association British Journal of Developmental Psychology Child Development
Cognition and Instruction Cognitive Development Cognitive Science Society Infant and Child Development McGraw-Hill Publishers Psychological Science
Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology 2011
McGraw-Hill Board of Advisors for Psychology
2011
McGraw-Hill Introductory Psychology Symposium
2011
2011
Aspire 2020 Action Team on Graduate Research
2010
Linked Gateway Instructor for PSY1113 Elements of Psychology
2010
Undergraduate Studies Committee
2007 – 2008
Graduate Student Representative to the SBS Curriculum Committee, The Ohio State University
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: 2004 – present
American Psychological Society (APS) Cognitive Development Society (CDS) Cognitive Science Society (CSS)
Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP)
