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J. Corey Butler

J. Corey Butler

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I received my BA in psychology at Knox College and my PhD from the University of Maine in 1994. I'm a social psychologist, but I've also got interests in personality and in the history of psychology. My published research has been in the areas of right-wing authoritarianism, physique stereotypes, social rejection, and attitudes toward competition. I have been a long time advocate of the five-factor model of personality, and that has been a running theme in much of my research. Because I am an avid player of Euro games and chess, I have also become interested in the psychology of games. I believe that a game is not only interesting in its own terms, it can serve as a simulation or microcosm of real life social interaction. If you are interested in this topic, be sure to check out my blog at Boardgamegeek.com, The Psychology of Board Games.

Mostly, I am a teacher. I have taught psychology at Southwest Minnesota State University for over 20 years, and have also done short stints at the University of Maine, St. Catherine University, and Oregon State University. My favorite class is General Psychology because I love introducing new students to the field.

Primary Interests:

  • Interpersonal Processes
  • Personality, Individual Differences
  • Political Psychology
  • Prejudice and Stereotyping

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Journal Articles:

  • Butler, J. C. (2013). Authoritarianism and fear responses to pictures: The role of social differences. International Journal of Psychology, 48, 18-24.
  • Butler, J. C. (2009). Authoritarianism and fear of deviance. North American Journal of Psychology, 11, 49-62.
  • Butler, J. C. (2000). Personality and emotional correlates of right-wing authoritarianism. Social Behavior and Personality, 28, 1-14.
  • Butler, J. C. (1997). Factor analysis of physique-stereotyped traits. Journal of Social Psychology, 137, 392-394.
  • Butler, J. C., Doherty, M. S., & Potter, R. M. (2007). Social antecedents and consequences of interpersonal rejection sensitivity. Personality and Individual Differences, 43, 1376-1385.
  • Butler, J. C., & Ryckman, R. M. (1993). Perceived and ideal physiques in male and female university students. Journal of Social Psychology, 133, 751-752.
  • Butler, J. C., Ryckman, R. M., Thornton, B., & Bouchard, R. L. (1993). Assessment of the full content of physique stereotypes with a free-response format. Journal of Social Psychology, 133, 147-162.
  • Ryckman, R. M., Butler, J. C., Thornton, B., & Lindner, M. A. (1997). Assessment of physique subtype stereotypes. Genetic, Social, and General Psychology Monographs, 123, 101-128.
  • Ryckman, R. M., Thornton, B., & Butler, J. C. (1994). Personality correlates of the Hypercompetitive Attitude Scale: Validity tests of Horney's theory of neurosis. Journal of Personality Assessment, 62, 84-94.
  • Wookey, M. L., Graves, N. A., & Butler, J. C. (2009). Effects of a sexy appearance on perceived competence of women. Journal of Social Psychology, 149, 116-118.

Courses Taught:

  • Attitudes and Persuasion
  • General Psychology
  • Group Dynamics
  • History and Systems of Psychology
  • Research Methods
  • Social Psychology

J. Corey Butler
Department of Social Science
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota 56258
United States of America

  • Phone: (507) 537-6081

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