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| Department of Psychology Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 Phone: 828.262.2713 Email: canuwh@appstate.edu |
| Education |
| Ph.D., 2004, The University of Texas at Austin, Clinical Psychology |
| M.A., 2001, The University of Texas at Austin, Clinical Psychology |
| B.A., 1994, Davidson College, Psychology |
| Research Interests |
| Dr. Canu’s research program focuses primarily on Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a specific emphasis on examining the adjustment of adults who have been diagnosed with this psychological disorder. Prior studies have investigated the quality and timing of romantic relationships of undergraduate men with the Inattentive and Combined types of ADHD, as well as the social stigma attached to ADHD by peers. Ongoing research in Dr. Canu’s lab examines the personality and personal preferences of the romantic partners of those with ADHD, as well as dyadic variables such as problem solving and conflict resolution. Other lines of inquiry include investigating the validity of a proposed set of adult ADHD symptoms, health and physical activity outcomes associated with adult-persistent ADHD, the impact of this psychological disorder on work safety, and the implementation of behavioral training and coaching for parents of children with ADHD in community-based settings. |
| Representative Publications |
| Canu, W. H. (2008). An experiential learning activity demonstrating normal and phobic anxiety. Teaching of Psychology, 35, 22-25. |
| Canu, W. H., Newman, M. L., Morrow, T. L., & Pope, D. L. W. (2008). Social appraisal of adults with ADHD: Stigma and Influences of the Beholder’s Big Five Personality Traits. Journal of Attention Disorders, 11, 700-710. |
| Canu, W. H. (2007). Vocational safety preference of college males with and without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An exploratory study. Journal of College Counseling, 10, 54-63. |
| Canu, W. H., & Carlson, C. L. (2007). Rejection sensitivity and social outcomes of young adult men with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 10, 261-275. |
| Canu, W. H. & Carlson, C. L. (2003). Differences in heterosocial behavior and outcomes of ADHD-symptomatic subtypes in a college sample. Journal of Attention Disorders, 6, 123-133. |
| Carlson, C. L., Booth, J., Shin, M., & Canu, W. (2002). Parent-, teacher-, and self-rated motivational styles in the ADHD subtypes. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35, 104-113. |
Phone: (828) 262-2272 Fax: (828) 262-2974
Department Chair: James C. Denniston dennistonjc@appstate.edu
Administrative Assistant: Carol M. Anderson andersncm@appstate.edu
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