University of Iowa · PsychologyThe Cognition and Consumption Lab
Bruce D Bartholow · Iowa City, Iowa
Research Focus
Dr. Bruce D. Bartholow's lab at the University of Iowa focuses on understanding the psychological processes behind problematic alcohol use, especially among young adults. The research investigates how different cognitive systems, such as motivation for alcohol and cognitive control, interact to influence drinking behaviors and the development of alcohol use disorders. By studying these factors, the lab aims to identify effective prevention and intervention strategies for reducing alcohol-related problems.
alcohol use disordercognitive controlmotivation for alcoholadolescent developmentself-report measuresdual process modelalcohol consumptionheavy drinkingproblematic alcohol involvementpsychological processes
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate the interaction between cognitive motivation and control in predicting problematic alcohol use.
AIM 02Characterize how individual differences in cognitive traits relate to alcohol consumption and related problems.
AIM 03Explore the role of environmental context in influencing drinking behaviors during the transition to legal drinking age.
AIM 04Develop a richer understanding of the etiology of alcohol use disorders in young adults.
Skills the Lab Values
data collectionneuropsychological assessmentcognitive testingstatistical analysisresearch designlongitudinal studiesself-report surveysexperimental methodologyparticipant recruitmentdata interpretation
Output against the department
Publications234top 26% of dept.77th of 296
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Citations9.8ktop 28% of dept.83rd of 296
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