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Do parent-adolescent relationship factors and substance use onset vary by ethnicity?

A new study finds parent-adolescent relationships have a larger influence on the age of alcohol and marijuana use onset for Hispanics than Caucasians. read more...

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Does physician communication style affect patient health outcomes?

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How can we reduce disparities in disease prevention in RVA?

The Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention aims to strengthen the capacity of community organizations and the university to provide HIV and substance abuse prevention programs and services to the Richmond area. read more...

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Barbara Myers, Ph.D.

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Emeritus Associate Professor
Developmental Psychology
bmyers@vcu.edu

Emeritus Associate Professor
Developmental Psychology


Ph.D. (1981), Temple University


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  • Professor, Chair, and Director of Graduate Studies: Michael Southam-Gerow, Ph.D.
  • Director of Undergraduate Studies: Linda Zyzniewski, Ph.D.
  • Director of the Center for Psychological Services and Development: Mary Beth Heller, Ph.D.
  • Director of Academic Operations: Dorothy Fillmore
  • Service Center Director of Operations: Stephanie Hart

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