Megan E. Maxwell, Ph.D., CAAB
4951 Preston Forest Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone: (540) 818-8711
Email: MeganMaxwell@petbehaviorchange.com
Educational History ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1994 – 1998. Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Major: Psychology; Minor: Cognitive Neuroscience
Degree: B.A.
Honors Thesis: Effects of Dual-Task Presentation on Eyeblink Classical Conditioning Advisors: Diana S. Woodruff-Pak, Ph.D.
GPA: 3.98, Summa cum Laude
1999 – 2001. West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Major: Psychology
Program: Behavior Analysis
Degree: M.A.
Thesis: Effects of Reinforcement Delay on Procrastination in Pigeons Advisor: Kennon A. Lattal, Ph.D.
GPA: 3.94
2004 – 2008. West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Major: Psychology
Program: Behavior Analysis
Degree: Ph.D. (dissertation defended March 05, 2008), Graduation: May, 2008
Dissertation Research: Relative Effectiveness of Three Response Elimination Procedures with Pet Dogs
Advisor: Kennon A. Lattal, Ph.D. GPA: 3.97
Professional Experience ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 – 2003. Applied Behavior Analyst, Quinn Developmental Services, Ambler, PA
2002. Kennel Attendant, Montgomery County SPCA, Conshohocken, PA
2003. Adjunct Faculty Member, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2004 – 2008. Graduate Teaching Assistant/Instructor, West Virginia University, Psychology Department
2007 – 2010. Instructor. Puppy Preschool, Behavioral Foundations and Next Step Advanced Obedience,
2008 – 2010. Visiting Assistant Professor. West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
2010 – 2012. Lecturer. Psychology Department, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
2010 – 2012. Faculty Member. American College of Applied Science, www.amcollege.net.
2002 – Present. Consultant and Owner, Pet Behavior Change, LLC
Research Experience --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995-1996. Undergraduate Research Assistant, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Supervisor: Robert W. Weisberg, Ph.D.
1996 – 1998. Undergraduate Research Assistant, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Supervisor: Mark A. Wheeler, Ph.D. & Diana S. Woodruff-Pak, Ph.D.
1999 - 2001. Master’s Thesis Research, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Supervisor: Kennon A. Lattal, Ph.D.
Title: Effects of Reinforcement Delay on Procrastination in Pigeons
2004 – 2008. Dissertation Research, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Supervisor: Kennon A. Lattal, Ph.D.
Research topics: cross-species generalization of basic behavioral principles with canines in field settings, with emphasis on applications of research findings to canine behavior modification and training techniques.
2008 – 2010. Principal Investigator, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Research topics: reinforcer preference assessments with dogs, response acquisition by dogs with delayed reinforcement.
Publications--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mostofsky, S. H., Green, J. T., Meginley, M. E., Christenson, J. R., & Woodruff-Pak, D. S. (1999). Conditioning in identical twins with ataxia-telangiectasia. Neurocase, 5, 425-433.
Lieving, G. A., Doughty, A. H., Meginley, M., Horne, S. P., & Lattal, K. A. (2000, July). Response recurrence and behavioural history. Proceedings of the Fourth European Meeting for the Experimental Analysis of Behaviour (p.44), Amiens, France.
Doughty, A. H., Meginley, M. E., Doughty, S. S., & Lattal, K. A. (2004). Psychological distance to reward: Equating the number of stimulus and response segments. Behavioural Processes, 66, 73- 82.
da Silva, S. P., Maxwell, M. E., & Lattal, K. A. (2008). Concurrent resurgence and behavioral history. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 90, 313-331.
Popular Literature/Media--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Author, Centre Daily Times’ Pet Peeves pet behavior column, State College, PA, 2010-2012.
Author, PAWSitively Pets Magazine’s Animal Behaviorist, pet behavior column, State College, PA, 2011-2012.
Presentations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lieving, G.A., Doughty, A.H., Meginley, M.E., da Silva, S.P., & Lattal, K.A. (2000, July). Response recurrence and behavioral history. In K.A.Lattal & P.Reed (Co-Chairs), The experimental analysis of behavioral history.
Meginley, M.E., Lieving, G.A., & Lattal, K.A. (2000, October). Resurgence of responding: A response-rate effect. Poster presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis, Chattanooga, TN.
Meginley, M. E., & Lattal, K. A. (2006, October). Response acquisition by canines with delayed reinforcement. Poster presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis, Greenville, SC.
Meginley, M. E., & Lattal, K. A. (2007, May). Effects of briefly signaled and unsignaled reinforcement delays with pet dogs. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA.
Meginley, M. E., & Lattal, K. A. (2007, May). An examination of differential-reinforcement-of- other-behavior (DRO) schedules with pet dogs. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA.
Maxwell, M.E. (2011, May). A BCBA CAAB Perspective. Symposium, Professional Certification and Applied Animal Behavior Practice, presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
Maxwell, M. E. (2011, May). Panelist, Certification Issues for Behavior Analysts Working in Applied Animal Behavior. Panel discussion presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
Parenti, L. M., & Maxwell, M. E. (2012, May). Response acquisition by dogs using a 10-s signaled delay to reinforcement. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
Parenti, L. M., & Maxwell, M. E. (2012, May). Suckers for beef sticks: use of a paired stimulus preference assessment with dogs. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
Maxwell, M. E. (2013, May). Careers in applied animal behavior: companion animal private practice. Panel discussion presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Minneapolis, MN.
Weirtz, S., Morrison, D., Kapla, S. D., & Maxwell, M. E. (2013, May). Assessing the efficacy of the Anxiety Wrap in treating thunderstorm phobia and other anxious behaviors in dogs. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Minneapolis, MN.
Maxwell, M. E. & Kapla, S. D. (August, 2014). Assessing factors that impact pet owner adherence to implementation of behavior plans. Poster presented at the meeting of the Animal Behavior Society, Princeton, NJ.
Appointments and Awards ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1997) Phi Beta Kappa, Temple University
(1997) President, Temple University Chapter of Psi Chi
(1998) Distinction in major, Psychology Department, Temple University
(1998) President’s Scholar, Temple University
(1998) Psychology Department Service Recognition Award, Temple University
(1998) Renard E. Dawson Alumni Service Award, Temple University
(1998) Summa cum laude graduating status, Temple University
(1999) West Virginia University Department of Psychology Graduate Assistantship
(1999) Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Endowed Supplementary Fellowship
(2000) West Virginia University Department of Psychology research reimbursement award for timely completion of academic milestone.
(2004) Certification as Associate Applied Animal Behaviorist, Animal Behavior Society (2005) Alumni Fund Research Award
(2006) Doctoral Dissertation Research Award from Eberly College of Arts and Sciences (2006) Alumni Fund Research Award
(2007) Don Hake Research Award in Behavior Analysis
(2007) William E. Vehse Endowment for Graduate Student Travel
(2009 - 2013) Board Certification in Behavior Analysis
Membership in Professional Organizations ----------------------------------------------------------------
(1997 – Present) Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
(1997 – Present) Psi Chi National Honor Society
(1998 – Present) Association for Behavior Analysis International
(1998 – Present) Applied Animal Behavior Special Interest Group of the Association for Behavior Analysis
(1999 – 2001) Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis
(2003 – 2004) Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis
(2003 – Present) Animal Behavior Society
(2003 – 2013) Association of Pet Dog Trainers
(2003 – 2006) Delaware Valley Association for Behavior Analysis
(2004 – 2006) Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis
(2007-2009) Core Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists group (2014 –Present) American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
Teaching/Supervisory Experience----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1999 – 2001. Lab Instructor, Department of Psychology, West Virginia University. Courses: Introduction to Behavior Principles
Experimental Analysis of Behavior (Graduate Course)
Research Methods in Psychology
2000 – 2001. Undergraduate Research Supervision, West Virginia University. 2003. Adjunct Faculty Member, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
Courses: Learning and Motivation
Direct Applications of Behavioral Principles
2004 – 2005. Instructor, Department of Psychology, West Virginia University.
Course: Social Psychology
2004 - 2010. Undergraduate and Graduate Research Supervision, West Virginia University. 2005 – 2007. Lab Instructor, Department of Psychology, West Virginia University.
Course: Behavior Principles
2007 – 2008. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, West Virginia University.
Course: Field Experience in Psychology
2007 Graduate Practicum Supervision, West Virginia University. 2007 – 2008. Instructor (Volunteer), West Virginia University.
Course: Applied Animal Behavior
2008-2010. Visiting Assistant Professor, West Virginia University, Psychology Department.
Courses: Behavior Principles Contemporary Issues in Behavior Analysis Biological Foundations of Behavior
2010-2011. Lecturer, The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Psychology. Course: Social Psychology
(Full teaching dossier available upon request.)
Professional Activities-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 – 1998. Undergraduate Student Advisor and Ombudsperson, Psychology Department, Temple University.
2000 – 2001. Full Faculty Committee Student Representative, Psychology Department, West Virginia University.
2005-2008. Newsletter Coordinator and Chairperson of Marion Breland-Bailey Award for Exemplary Research in the Area of Applied Animal Behavior. Applied Animal Behavior Special Interest Group, Association for Behavior Analysis.
2007-2008. Vice-President, Applied Animal Behavior Special Interest Group of the Association for
Behavior Analysis
2009 – 2010. President, Morgantown Dog Owners Group
2011-2012. Vice-President, Applied Animal Behavior Special Interest Group, Association for Behavior Analysis International.
2011-2015. Applied Animal Behavior Program Area Co-Coordinator, Association for Behavior Analysis International.
2011-2015. Board Member, Board of Professional Certification, Animal Behavior Society. 2012. Guest Reviewer, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
2012 – Present. Animal Behavior Consultant, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Healthy, Project ROVER: Returning Our Veterans to Employment and Reintegration.
Specialized Training and Continuing Education----------------------------------------------------------
2001. Shelter Dogs and Behavior: Seminar Presented by Sue Sternberg, Mebane, NC
2002. Certified Group Class Obedience Instructor, Animal Behavior and Training Associates, Inc. 2003. Certificate of Achievement: The Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Biomedical Research, presented by The Temple University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
2002 – Present. Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Animal Behavior Society.
2009 – 2013. Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analysis Certification Board.
References----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Philip N. Chase, Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry
E. K. Shriver Center
University of Massachusetts Medical School 200 Trapelo Rd.
Waltham, MA 02452
Phone: (978) 559-9536
Email: philip.chase@umassmed.edu
Kennon A. Lattal, Ph.D., Centennial Professor of Psychology Department of Psychology
1124 Life Sciences Building
53 Campus Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: (304) 293-2001 Ext. 31608 Email: Andy.Lattal@mail.wvu.edu
Michael Perone, Ph.D., Department Chair Department of Psychology
1124 Life Sciences Building
53 Campus Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: (304) 293-2001, Ext. 31604 Email: Michael.Perone@mail.wvu.edu
Steven Zucker, D.V.M. Animal Medical Center
460 Hartman Run Rd.
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: (304) 292-0126
Email: stevezucker@morgantownamc.com
