Lines of Research
Relationship Research
Publications
Cohen, M. T. (2016). It’s not you, it’s me…No, actually it’s you: Perceptions of what makes a first date successful or not. Sexuality and Culture, 20(1), 173-191.
Cohen, M .T. (2016). An exploratory study of individuals in non-traditional, alternative relationships: How “open” are we? Sexuality and Culture, 20(2), 295-315.
Cohen, M. T. (2016). The perceived satisfaction derived from various relationship configurations. Journal of Relationships Research, 7,e10, 1-7.
Cohen, M. T. (2017). The perils of hookup culture: A problem arising from the college environment. [Review of the book American hookup: The new culture of sex on campus, by L. Wade]. PsycCRITIQUES, 62(34).
Cohen, M. T. (2017). The perils of hookup culture: A problem arising from the college environment. [Review of the book American hookup: The new culture of sex on campus, by L. Wade]. PsycCRITIQUES, 62(34).
Cohen, M. T. (2018). Relationship efficacy and relationship-related attitudes. Journal of Relationships Research, 9,e4, 1-6.
Cohen, M. T. (2021, February). Affirmation or validation? Why validation may be the key to communication. Psychology Today, 54(1), p. 50.
Cohen, M. T., & Fevrier, S. S. (2017). Historical, biological, social, cultural, and psychological aspects of non-traditional arrangements: Understanding consensual non-monogamy. In N. Silton (Ed.), Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships in a Changing Society (pp. 28-46). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Cohen, M. T., & Wilson, K. (2017). Development of the consensual non-monogamy attitudes scale (CNAS). Sexuality and Culture, 21(1), 1-14.
Wilson, K., & Cohen, M. T. (2016). Negotiating jealousy: A lesson from polyamorists. [Review of the book Love's refraction: Jealousy and compersion in queer women's polyamorous relationships, by J. Deri]. PsycCRITIQUES, 61(4).
Cohen, M .T. (2016). An exploratory study of individuals in non-traditional, alternative relationships: How “open” are we? Sexuality and Culture, 20(2), 295-315.
Cohen, M. T. (2016). The perceived satisfaction derived from various relationship configurations. Journal of Relationships Research, 7,e10, 1-7.
Cohen, M. T. (2017). The perils of hookup culture: A problem arising from the college environment. [Review of the book American hookup: The new culture of sex on campus, by L. Wade]. PsycCRITIQUES, 62(34).
Cohen, M. T. (2017). The perils of hookup culture: A problem arising from the college environment. [Review of the book American hookup: The new culture of sex on campus, by L. Wade]. PsycCRITIQUES, 62(34).
Cohen, M. T. (2018). Relationship efficacy and relationship-related attitudes. Journal of Relationships Research, 9,e4, 1-6.
Cohen, M. T. (2021, February). Affirmation or validation? Why validation may be the key to communication. Psychology Today, 54(1), p. 50.
Cohen, M. T., & Fevrier, S. S. (2017). Historical, biological, social, cultural, and psychological aspects of non-traditional arrangements: Understanding consensual non-monogamy. In N. Silton (Ed.), Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships in a Changing Society (pp. 28-46). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Cohen, M. T., & Wilson, K. (2017). Development of the consensual non-monogamy attitudes scale (CNAS). Sexuality and Culture, 21(1), 1-14.
Wilson, K., & Cohen, M. T. (2016). Negotiating jealousy: A lesson from polyamorists. [Review of the book Love's refraction: Jealousy and compersion in queer women's polyamorous relationships, by J. Deri]. PsycCRITIQUES, 61(4).
The CNM book chapter can be found in Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships in a Changing Society.
Presentations
Cohen, M. T. (2016, March). An exploratory study of individuals in non-traditional relationships: How “open” are we? Poster presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2016, March). Perceptions of what makes a first date successful or not. Paper presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2017, March). Is it in the kiss? Attitudes toward kissing and kissing behaviors. Poster presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Cohen, M. T. (2017, June). Perceptions of first date success. Paper presented at the 2017 International Association of Relationship Research Conference on Interdependence, Interactions and Relationships, Syracuse, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2019, March). Relationship-efficacy and relationship-related attitudes. Poster presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2021, May 1). Consensual non-monogamy: What we can learn from the research. Presentation at the Contemporary Relationships 2021 Virtual Conference, Austin, TX.
Cohen, M. T., & Wilson, K. (2015, March). The relationship between mate selection preferences and academic motivation. Poster presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Cohen, M. T., & Wilson, K. (2015, June). The relationship between mate selection preferences and academic motivation. Poster presented at the 2015 International Association of Relationship Research Conference on Relationships, Health, and Wellness, New Brunswick, NJ.
Cohen, M. T., & Wilson, K. (2016, October). The relationship between mate selection preferences and academic motivation. Poster presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Cohen, M. T., & Wilson, K. (2018, March). Examining the psychological and physical benefits of cuddle therapy. Poster presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Wilson, K., & Cohen, M. T. (2017, March). Development of the consensual non-monogamy attitude scale (CNAS). Poster presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Wilson, K., & Cohen, M. T. (2018, March). A qualitative study of first date experiences in same-sex couples. Paper presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Wilson, K., & Cohen, M. T. (2019, March). Correlates of attitudes toward consensual non- monogamy. Paper presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Wilson, K., & Cohen, M. T. (2020, March). The effects of relationship type, gender, and authoritarianism on attitudes toward consensual non-monogamy. Poster presented at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Cohen, M. T. (2016, March). Perceptions of what makes a first date successful or not. Paper presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2017, March). Is it in the kiss? Attitudes toward kissing and kissing behaviors. Poster presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Cohen, M. T. (2017, June). Perceptions of first date success. Paper presented at the 2017 International Association of Relationship Research Conference on Interdependence, Interactions and Relationships, Syracuse, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2019, March). Relationship-efficacy and relationship-related attitudes. Poster presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2021, May 1). Consensual non-monogamy: What we can learn from the research. Presentation at the Contemporary Relationships 2021 Virtual Conference, Austin, TX.
Cohen, M. T., & Wilson, K. (2015, March). The relationship between mate selection preferences and academic motivation. Poster presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Cohen, M. T., & Wilson, K. (2015, June). The relationship between mate selection preferences and academic motivation. Poster presented at the 2015 International Association of Relationship Research Conference on Relationships, Health, and Wellness, New Brunswick, NJ.
Cohen, M. T., & Wilson, K. (2016, October). The relationship between mate selection preferences and academic motivation. Poster presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Cohen, M. T., & Wilson, K. (2018, March). Examining the psychological and physical benefits of cuddle therapy. Poster presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Wilson, K., & Cohen, M. T. (2017, March). Development of the consensual non-monogamy attitude scale (CNAS). Poster presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Wilson, K., & Cohen, M. T. (2018, March). A qualitative study of first date experiences in same-sex couples. Paper presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Wilson, K., & Cohen, M. T. (2019, March). Correlates of attitudes toward consensual non- monogamy. Paper presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Wilson, K., & Cohen, M. T. (2020, March). The effects of relationship type, gender, and authoritarianism on attitudes toward consensual non-monogamy. Poster presented at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Education Research
Publications
Cohen, M. (2010, November). From classroom to lecture hall: Adapting your teaching style to changing contexts. ProPointers E-Bulletin,
1-2. http://www.kdp.org/publications/pdf/propointers.pdf
Cohen, M. T. (2012, April-June). The importance of vocabulary for science learning. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 48(2), 72-77.
Cohen, M. T. (2012). Transitioning from college to the great beyond. Eye on Psi Chi, 17(1), 14-15.
Cohen, M. T. (2012). The importance of self-regulation for college student learning. College Student Journal, 46(4), 892-902.
Cohen, M. T. (2012). Strengthening science vocabulary through the use of imagery interventions with college students. Creative Education, 3(7), 1251-1258.
Cohen, M. T. (2012). A commentary on community living: Finding and creating a sense of community. Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry, 4(2),
51-55.
Cohen, M. T. (2013, January). Exam preparation: Helping students absorb material. ProPointers E-Bulletin, 1-2. http://www.kdp.org/publicat ions/pdf/propointers.pdf
Cohen, M. T. (2013, October). The importance of self-regulation. ProPointers E-Bulletin, 1-2. http://www.kdp.org/publications/pdf/propointers.pdf
Cohen, M. T. (2014, Winter). Feedback as a means of formative assessment. New Teacher Advocate. http://www.kdp.org/publications/nta/
Cohen, M. T. (2016). Students as research assistants: Learning from the research process. In H. Takooshian & R. Annunziato (Eds.),
Moving from student to teacher: Creating an effective TA program.http://www.socialpsychology.org/upload/view/111037/teaching-psychology-2016.pdf
Cohen, M. T., & Johnson, H. L. (2011). Improving the acquisition of novel vocabulary through the use of imagery interventions. Early Childhood Education, 38(5), 357-366.
Cohen M. T., & Johnson, H. L. (2012). Improving the acquisition and retention of science material by fifth grade students through the use of imagery interventions. Instructional Science, 40(6), 925-955.
1-2. http://www.kdp.org/publications/pdf/propointers.pdf
Cohen, M. T. (2012, April-June). The importance of vocabulary for science learning. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 48(2), 72-77.
Cohen, M. T. (2012). Transitioning from college to the great beyond. Eye on Psi Chi, 17(1), 14-15.
Cohen, M. T. (2012). The importance of self-regulation for college student learning. College Student Journal, 46(4), 892-902.
Cohen, M. T. (2012). Strengthening science vocabulary through the use of imagery interventions with college students. Creative Education, 3(7), 1251-1258.
Cohen, M. T. (2012). A commentary on community living: Finding and creating a sense of community. Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry, 4(2),
51-55.
Cohen, M. T. (2013, January). Exam preparation: Helping students absorb material. ProPointers E-Bulletin, 1-2. http://www.kdp.org/publicat ions/pdf/propointers.pdf
Cohen, M. T. (2013, October). The importance of self-regulation. ProPointers E-Bulletin, 1-2. http://www.kdp.org/publications/pdf/propointers.pdf
Cohen, M. T. (2014, Winter). Feedback as a means of formative assessment. New Teacher Advocate. http://www.kdp.org/publications/nta/
Cohen, M. T. (2016). Students as research assistants: Learning from the research process. In H. Takooshian & R. Annunziato (Eds.),
Moving from student to teacher: Creating an effective TA program.http://www.socialpsychology.org/upload/view/111037/teaching-psychology-2016.pdf
Cohen, M. T., & Johnson, H. L. (2011). Improving the acquisition of novel vocabulary through the use of imagery interventions. Early Childhood Education, 38(5), 357-366.
Cohen M. T., & Johnson, H. L. (2012). Improving the acquisition and retention of science material by fifth grade students through the use of imagery interventions. Instructional Science, 40(6), 925-955.
Presentations
Cohen, M. (2008, October). The effect of direct instruction versus discovery learning on the understanding of science lessons by second grade students. Paper presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Cohen, M. (2009, October). The effectiveness of imagery interventions on the vocabulary learning of second grade students. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Cohen, M. T. (2011, April). Improving the acquisition and retention of science material by fifth grade students through the use of
imagery interventions. Paper presented at the Mid-Hudson Psychology Research Conference, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2011, May). Improving vocabulary learning through the use of imagery. Paper presented at the 2011 CUNY Education Conference-Urban Education: Challenges and Opportunities, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2011, July). Improving the acquisition and retention of science material by fifth grade students through the use of imagery interventions. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, Boston, MA.
Cohen, M. T. (2011, October). Improving the acquisition and retention of vocabulary through imagery interventions. Paper presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Cohen, M. T. (2012, March). Improving the acquisition and retention of science material by fifth grade students through the use of imagery interventions. Poster presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cohen, M. T. (2012, August). Literacy in the science domain. Presentation for Young Education Professionals-NYC, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2012, September). Stand out as a teacher-leader. Small group discussion led at the Kappa Delta Pi iLead Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Cohen, M. T. (2012, October). Strengthening science vocabulary through the use of imagery interventions with college students. Paper presented at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Cohen, M. T. (2012, November). College admissions 101: From application to acceptance letter. Presentation for Big Brothers Big Sisters, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2014, April). Improving the acquisition and retention of science vocabulary through the use of imagery. Poster presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Cohen, M. T. (2015, May). College students’ skill in predicting assignment grades. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2016, March). Using a regional conference to encourage student research. In H. Takooshian (Discussant), Moving from student to teacher: Creating an effective TA program. Symposium conducted at the at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Feinman, S., & Cohen, M. (2007, October). Teacher efficacy and motivational attribution change from pre-service to in-service teacher preparation. Paper presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Feinman, S., & Cohen, M. (2008, October). Teacher efficacy and motivational attribution change from pre-service to in-service teacher preparation: Concluding comments. Paper presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Ramdass, J. V., & Cohen, M. T. (2013, March). Improving the reading comprehension ability of college students through imagery. Poster
presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. (2009, October). The effectiveness of imagery interventions on the vocabulary learning of second grade students. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Cohen, M. T. (2011, April). Improving the acquisition and retention of science material by fifth grade students through the use of
imagery interventions. Paper presented at the Mid-Hudson Psychology Research Conference, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2011, May). Improving vocabulary learning through the use of imagery. Paper presented at the 2011 CUNY Education Conference-Urban Education: Challenges and Opportunities, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2011, July). Improving the acquisition and retention of science material by fifth grade students through the use of imagery interventions. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, Boston, MA.
Cohen, M. T. (2011, October). Improving the acquisition and retention of vocabulary through imagery interventions. Paper presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Cohen, M. T. (2012, March). Improving the acquisition and retention of science material by fifth grade students through the use of imagery interventions. Poster presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cohen, M. T. (2012, August). Literacy in the science domain. Presentation for Young Education Professionals-NYC, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2012, September). Stand out as a teacher-leader. Small group discussion led at the Kappa Delta Pi iLead Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Cohen, M. T. (2012, October). Strengthening science vocabulary through the use of imagery interventions with college students. Paper presented at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Cohen, M. T. (2012, November). College admissions 101: From application to acceptance letter. Presentation for Big Brothers Big Sisters, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2014, April). Improving the acquisition and retention of science vocabulary through the use of imagery. Poster presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Cohen, M. T. (2015, May). College students’ skill in predicting assignment grades. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, New York, NY.
Cohen, M. T. (2016, March). Using a regional conference to encourage student research. In H. Takooshian (Discussant), Moving from student to teacher: Creating an effective TA program. Symposium conducted at the at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Feinman, S., & Cohen, M. (2007, October). Teacher efficacy and motivational attribution change from pre-service to in-service teacher preparation. Paper presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Feinman, S., & Cohen, M. (2008, October). Teacher efficacy and motivational attribution change from pre-service to in-service teacher preparation: Concluding comments. Paper presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Ramdass, J. V., & Cohen, M. T. (2013, March). Improving the reading comprehension ability of college students through imagery. Poster
presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.