Principal Investigator: Dr. Allison Sonia
Dr. Sonia graduated from Keene State College in New Hampshire with a bachelors in Psychology. She earned a PhD from The University of New Hampshire under the guidance of Edward O'Brien and Laura Allen. Dr. Sonia's research interests include memory processes during reading comprehension, the impact of misinformation, validation of textual information including the impact of general world knowledge, and multiple document comprehension. After graduating from UNH she spent 3 years as an Assistant Professor at Lyon College in Arkansas teaching a variety of courses including Intro to Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Intermediate Research Methods, The Psychology of Fake News, and The Psychology of Reading. Dr. Sonia started as an Assistant Professor at Providence College in Rhode Island in the Fall of 2025. In her free time Dr. Sonia enjoys hanging out with her family, reading, and knitting.
Current Lab Members:
Hi! I'm a junior neuroscience major from Portland, Oregon. My research interests include the structural and functional effects of modern technology use on the brain, especially the future ramifications of AI and social media. I hope to study cognitive neuroscience in graduate school.
Fun fact: I play rugby!
My name is Kelly O'Reilly! I'm a senior Psychology major and I'm interested in learning behavior and how social media can affect attention and behavior.
Hi, I am a senior psychology major from Norwell, Massachusetts. I find psychology, particularly the way the brain works, the way people think, and what affects the way people think, very interesting!
Fun Fact: I don't like being behind slow walkers and I don't like people who walk fast being behind me.
My name is Griffin Middleton, and I am a junior psychology major here at PC. I am fascinated by the field with a keen interest in cognitive psychology and neuropsychology. Joining this lab will allow me to explore the cognitive side of things, specifically focusing on areas like memory and comprehension.
Hey! My name is Graham Ewers, and I’m from Hillsdale, New Jersey. I am a junior psychology major here at PC, and I’m interested in all things to do with Psychology, specifically how the new age of technology is affecting the brain and its processes.
My name is Madyson Daley, and I am a Sophomore at Providence College studying Psychology with a minor in Dance. I have a strong interest in understanding human behavior and how the brain influences how we think, learn and interact with others. I look forward to learning more about cognitive functioning as it relates to reading comprehension and the brain’s ability to focus when distractions are present. A fun fact about me is that both of my parents graduated from Providence College!
Lab Alumni: