Justin Murphy
Does mindful attention impact processing of emotional stimuli?
Justin Murphy
PhD Student
School of Psychology
Profile
Justin completed an undergraduate degree in Religious studies and Philosophy, then went on to complete a MSc in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience in the CANLAB. His prior research has used experimental design and EEG (both wavelet analysis and ERPs) to examine the attentional processing of emotional stimuli. His doctoral research will examine whether mindfulness training alters the attentional processing of emotional stimuli and has an impact on the cognitive control of emotional distraction.
Qualifications
BA (Majors in Religious Studies and Philosophy),
GdipSc (Psychology)
MSc (Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience)
Research Interests
cognitive control, emotions, mindfulness
PhD topic
Does mindful attention impact processing of emotional stimuli?
Supervisor:
Reader
School of Psychology
Labs
Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab (CAN LAB) - Directed by A/Prof Gina Grimshaw
In our lab, we study the thought processes and the brain mechanisms that allow us to think, feel, and act. We pursue two lines of research that often intersect. The first concerns how we perceive, interpret, and respond to emotional signals in our environment, and the second concerns how we create meaning when we encounter novel situations.