Research, Write, Teach, Repeat.
Welcome to My Site.
I am pursuing my Ph.D. in Psychology after over 20 years of experience working with children. I am curious about the cognitive processes involved in emotion regulation (ER) and how emotions impact our cognition and decision-making. I am also interested in the neurological processes underlying the development of ER (inhibition, Theory of Mind, cognitive flexibility) in healthy and at-risk populations, particularly during childhood and adolescence, as well as the conditions that underlie pathological risk (socioeconomic conditions, safe access to green spaces, familial risk, etc.). I enjoy researching and learning about the socialization of children within their families, diverse communities, and cultures. Finally, I am very interested in the development of language processing and expression.
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My clinical practice and research have focused on the family unit, including the socialization and culture of ER practices. I've enjoyed my career as a behavior analyst, working with neurodiverse populations, but I am ready for the next step: obtaining my PhD. I want to focus on research, teaching, and writing (which I've developed a passion for throughout my clinical and research experiences).
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About Me
My name is Marcia Questel, and I am a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). As a BCBA, I've collected thousands of pieces of data, conducted data analysis, and created individualized, data-driven, evidence-based treatment plans for neurodiverse children and adults. I focus on the whole family unit and uphold the best that science has to offer, with culturally sensitive and compassionate care. Using visual and statistical analyses, I have supported the learning potential, speech, behavior, and emotion regulation of dozens of clients between the ages of 18 months and 24 years old. Now, I want to take what I've learned and begin a new path in academia. My research experiences can be found below.
