Dr. Lisa Apikos

Social Sciences Adjunct Instructor

Email: ApikosL@lssc.edu

Education

PhD in Psychology, Grand Canyon University 2020

Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification, 2019

Sociology Graduate certification, 2017

MBA in Organizational Psychology, 2008

BS in Psychology with minor in Adult Education, 2007

BA in Business Management, 2004

Research Background

For the last 5 years I have researched how to incorporate technology into curriculum design and delivery for adult education and training programs, in order to increase the motivation of learners to complete these programs. I have researched different learning and motivation theories and different instructional designs in order to learn more about how to help learners stay motivation to achieve their academic and educational goals. My doctoral dissertation sought to better understand how to motivation parents of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder to complete training for their child's Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment, in order to help them become an integral member of their child's treatment and to bring about higher levels of success with that treatment.

College Course Offerings

PSY2012 Introduction to Psychology (Hybrid and Online)

An introduction to the scientific study of human behavior with
emphasis on the history of psychology, physiology, perception, learning,
intelligence/testing, emotions/motivations, personality formation, mental disorders,
therapy, and social interaction.

DEP 2004 Psychology of Human Development (Hybrid and Online)

An introduction to the study of the changes taking place in human behavior over the life span—from conception to death. Areas to be emphasized are personality and cognitive, physical, social, and moral development.

SYG 2010 Social Problems (Online)

An exploration of American contemporary social problems with
emphasis upon the involvement of the individual, family, and community. Topics such
as crime and delinquency, racial problems, dependency and poverty, religious conflicts,
and urban and rural communities are analyzed in the light of factual data.

SYG 2430 Marriage and the Family (Online)

A descriptive and statistical analysis of the American marriage process, including mate selection, family formation, modern marital problems, divorce, and remarriage.