Maria R. Lopez, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor

LIB 132
(305) 899-3276
mrlopez@mail.barry.edu

Dr. Lopez is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Barry University. She received her B.A. in psychology from Pine Manor College. At Nova Southeastern University, she earned both a M.S. and a Ph.D. (2003) in Clinical Psychology. Her areas of special interest include assessment, child maltreatment, and cross-cultural psychology.

Research Interests

• Child Maltreatment
• Parental Stress
• Culture and Assessment

Selected Publications/Presentations

• Bedregal, L., Lopez, M., & Dumas, V. (2000). Cross-Cultural Reactions to the Elian Controversy. Poster presented at the Latino Psychology 2000; Bridging our Diversity, San Antonio, TX.
• Ramirez, M., & Lopez, M. (1997, May). Effectiveness of cooperative learning regardless of cognitive style. Poster session presented at the 9th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society in Washington, D.C.
• Lopez, M., Adamson, S., DuBois, K., & Larach, A. (1997). Influences on false confessions: False evidence and difficulty of task. Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Greater Boston Undergraduate Psychological Research Paper Conference, Chestnut Hill, MA.

Professional Memberships

• American Psychological Association

Undergraduate Courses

• Introduction to Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology

Graduate Courses

• Clinical Assessment I
• Clinical Assessment II