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Amanda Valdegas

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Research AssistantAmanda graduated from the University of New Haven this past spring with a BA in Psychology, (a concentration in Forensic psychology) and a minor in Criminal Justice. She has worked on a capstone project during her senior year where she was a co-researcher, and under the supervision of her professor, she conducted research on evaluating the effect of positive and negatively sound COVID-19 related media on anxiety rates. Her research interests revolve around abnormal psychology, emotion regulation and the development of personality in adolescents. She plans on attending graduate school to pursue a Master's degree. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.