John D Ruys Jr

Assistant Adjunct Professor of Psychology
NSB 149

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At Mills Since 2019

Biography

His broad research interests include substance abuse and psychopharmacology with a focus on individual differences, emotion and social cognition. He has investigated these issues in rhesus monkeys which provide a translational bridge to humans. To date his research has focused on the relationships between central neurochemistry and personality and the impact of adolescent alcohol consumption on emotional and social behavior.

Education

  • BS, University of California, Davis
  • MA, University of California, Davis
  • PhD, University of California, Davis

Faculty Office Hours, Spring 2019

Days Times Room
M 12:30 pm–1:30 pm NSB 149
  and by appointment NSB 149

Spring 2019 Schedule

Day Time Course Title Room
MW9:30 am-10:45 amDevelopmental PsychologyGSB 118
MW11:00 am-12:15 pmDevelopmental PsychologyGSB 117

Courses Taught

  • PSYC 040: Life-Span Developmental Psychology
  • PSYC 049: Fundamentals of Psychology