BRIAN ROSS RICHES

GRADUATE STUDENT IN POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Phone: (208) 409-4782 9200 Monte Vista Ave. #71 brian.riches@cgu.edu Montclair, CA 91763 http://heroposterippa2013.weebly.com/ EDUCATION PhD Positive Developmental Psychology Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA Expected May 2017

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Positive Developmental Psychology Expected May 2015 Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA Thesis: Using Q Methodology to Determine What Heroes are Made Of Advisors: Dr. Allen Omoto & Dr. Laura Wray-Lake Psychology Brigham Young University Idaho, Rexburg, ID Minored in Sociology and Photography July 2011

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Adolescent Moral Development Lab Spring 2014 to Present Claremont Graduate University http://sites.cgu.edu/bronkk/ Research Assistant, Supervisor: Dr. Kendall Cotton Bronk Participated in study of Purpose and Prospection Developed and validated scales of Prospection Prevalence and Prospection Clarity Conducted survey studies online using Qualtrics and Mturk Wrote paper proposals for Association for Moral Education conference Wrote literature reviews and collaborative portions of paper projects Positive Youth Development Lab Fall 2012 to Fall 2013 Claremont Graduate University Research Assistant, Supervisor: Dr. Laura Wray-Lake Conducted face-to-face interviews with children and adolescents Analyzed Q-sort data using PQ Method and writing up results Conducted cognitive-interviews with elementary school aged youth Distributed and collected survey data with children and adolescents Wrote literature reviews and collaborative portions of paper projects Learned Nvivo qualitative interview program

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE Brigham Young University Idaho, Rexburg ID Winter 2013 to Present Online Instructor General Psychology (Psych 111) Online Education: Psychology Department Supervisor: Elisabeth Larsen Interacted entirely online with students through synchronous and asynchronous methods including; individual and group video conferencing, online chat, and email Developed and graded assignments, reports, tests, and final exams Facilitated online discussions Recorded video and screen-cast lectures Compiled resources for students and modification of General Psychology syllabus Brigham Young University Idaho, Rexburg ID Fall 2010 to 2011 Teaching Assistant, Psychology Department Supervisor: Professor Kynda Roberts Assisted in development and teaching of General Psychology, Lifespan Development and Adult Development courses Development and grading of assignments and tests Preparation of special projects on perception, development, and 7 up documentary Developed class plans and taught sessions of General Psychology to 200+ students TEACHING INTERESTS General Psychology, Lifespan Developmental Psychology, Research Methods, Positive Psychology, Child Development, Adolescent Development, Adult Development, Social Psychology, Behavioral Learning, Career Development in Psychology

RESEARCH Journal Papers in Preparation Riches, B.R., Thomson, A.L., Historical Trends in Charitable Donation Intentions and Prosocial Attitudes: An Alarming Trend among US High School Seniors Riches, B.R., Wray-Lake, L., Shubert, J., Metzger, A., Syvertsen, A.K., Character of a Common Hero: Insights from Children and Adolescents Conference Poster Presentations Inspiring the Heroic Imagination & Character of a Common Hero: Insights from Children and Adolescents Hero Round Table Conference November 8, 2013

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Character of a Common Hero: Insights from Children and Adolescents, IPPA Third World Congress, June 2013 Inspiring the Heroic Imagination: A simple method to increase heroic action in college students BYU Idaho Undergraduate Research Conference, summer 2011 Conference Paper Presentations RESEARCH INTERESTS Heroism, Moral Development, Positive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Altruism, Prosocial Behavior, Positive Youth Development, Civic Engagement, Research Methods, Social Psychology CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Access Point Family Services, Idaho Falls, ID August 2011 to 2012 Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, Supervisor: April McKenzie Cognitive behavioral therapy for children 18 and under Read pertinent research to stay up to date Behavioral interventions for at risk populations Worked with clients as a psychosocial rehabilitation aid in Middle and High schools Mentored new employees Grand Teton Service Group, Idaho Falls, ID January 2010 to May 2010 Mental Health Direct Support Professional Daily household care of clients with mental/developmental disorders Support during community activities with clients Ran treatment programs developed by clinician Juvenile Corrections Center, St. Anthony, ID August 2009 to Jan 2010 Clinical/Counseling Intern Assist staff in treating groups of juvenile delinquents Sat in on, and participated in group and individual therapy sessions Trained for and used personality assessments Read juveniles files to assist in treatment HONORS AND AWARDS 1st Place Poster in Social Sciences 2011 Award for research methods at Brigham Young University Idaho Undergraduate Research Conference Summer 2011 on poster presentation Inspiring the Heroic Imagination: A Simple Method to Increase Heroic Action in College Students

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS International Positive Psychology Association Member COMPUTER SKILLS SPSS, PQ Method, StatWISE, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Blackboard, Brain Honey REFERENCES Dr. Kendall Cotton Bronk, Associate Professor Devision of Behavioral and Social Sciences Claremont Graduate University Phone: 909-607-7813 Email: kcbronk@cgu.edu Dr. Laura Wray-Lake, Assistant Professor Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology University of Rochester Phone: 585-276-6864 Email: laura.wray-lake@rochester.edu Elisabeth Larsen, Online Instructor/ Teaching Group Supervisor Online Education: Psychology Department Brigham Young University Idaho Phone: 408-390-2100 Email: larsene@byui.edu Kynda Roberts, Professor Psychology Department Brigham Young University Idaho Phone: 208-496-4083 Email: robertsk@byui.edu April McKenzie, PSR Manager Access Point Family Services Idaho Falls, Idaho Phone: 801-420-8516 March 2013- Present

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