Splash Biography

BRIAN TINSLEY, UPENN PhD Student/ UChicago Research Asst.

Major: HD

College/Employer: UChicago

Year of Graduation: G

Brief Biographical Sketch:

A 2005 graduate of Howard University, Brian received his Bachelors of Science in the field of psychology. Currently he is a sixth-year doctoral student in the Applied Psychology and Human Development division at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (PennGSE) and a research assistant at the University of Chicago.

Brian conducts research on phenotypic (e.g., skin tone) biases, academic aspirations, perceptions of social class status and academic/ vocational opportunities.

Past Classes

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C683: The Psychology of Race, Ethnicity and Human Development in Splash! Fall 2010 (Oct. 02, 2010)

In the twenty-first century, policies and practices concerning education, social supports, health and human services, and public policy need to be informed by valid perspectives regarding human development processes. These perspectives should acknowledge the experiences of diverse members of society. In this class, we will discuss a range of factors including: 1) contextual influences (social, neighborhood, family, peers); 2) skin color differences; 3) race awareness schooling experiences and achievement 4)white privilege; and 4) resiliency.

S684: The Psychology of Perception, Perspectives, and Social Interactions in Splash! Fall 2010 (Oct. 02, 2010)

This class will look at the different ways in which people perceive the same stimuli. We will look at a series of pictures and photographs and video clips and discuss how our perspectives relate to the ways in which we communicate with one another.

S685: Abnormal Psychology (Psychological Disorders) in Splash! Fall 2010 (Oct. 02, 2010)

The purpose of this course is to examine maladaptive (i.e. negative, unproductive) behavior and diverse perspectives on psychological disorders. We will look at the clinical picture and treatment of psychological disorders. Ecological and socio-demographic variables (e.g., race, gender, social class, etc.) will be discussed in terms of their influence on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.