Deanne Green

Dr Deanne Green

Lecturer

School of Psychology

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

I am a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide. I am currently the director of the Graduate Diploma in Psychology Advanced. I also coordinate the first year Research Methods in Psychology undergraduate course, and teach into various courses on campus and online within Psychology. My current research work involves close collaboration with researchers in the Forensic and Clinical Cognition Lab at Flinders University, where I held a postdoctoral appointment from 2019-2021. My research involves investigating the circumstances that lead people to misperceive or misremember complex visual stimuli. Many factors can contribute to visual perception and memory errors, including attention, arousal, and emotional valence.

I undertook my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Neuroscience at Flinders University. I completed both my Honours (2015) and PhD (2019) in the Forensic and Clinical Cognition Lab. My PhD thesis work focussed on the Boundary Restriction effect, whereby people misremember the periphery of a scene as being less expansive than it actually was. This pattern means that people tend to recall being closer to the scene than they actually were. Understanding memory for proximity is important, particularly in the criminal justice system. If the emotion a person feels at the time of an event can vary their memory for proximity, then two witnesses to the same event may recall different proximities. This discrepancy would be reflected in their testimony, potentially affecting the outcome of trials.

My research interests focus on the effects of emotional stimuli on perception and memory. I am particularly interested in how individuals react to traumatic events, scenes, and images and how these reactions can influence memory. My main focus of research is on the boundary extension effect; a perceptual memory phenomenon that leads to consistently incorrect recollections of visual details. Additionally, i explore how emotional responses can distort memory and decision-making, and how arousal levels affect these cognitive processes. Some of my recent work has included investigating the impact of other factors, such as trigger warnings and implicit biases, on people's emotional reactions to ambiguous content. My work blends experimental psychology, cognitive science, and visual perception to better understand the mechanisms behind emotional and cognitive responses to various visual stimuli.

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2024 Ejova, A., Van Antwerpen, N. R., Semmler, C., Bean, C. G., & Green, D. M. (2024). Non‐negligible levels of implicit skin tone bias among Australian healthcare workers between 2007 and 2022: Analysis of subgroups and trends over time based on <i>Project Implicit</i> data. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 27(3), 360-375.
    DOI
    2024 Green, D. M., Moeck, E. K., & Takarangi, M. K. T. (2024). The effect of image category and incidental arousal on boundary restriction.. Consciousness and cognition, 122, 103695.
    DOI
    2021 Bridgland, V. M. E., Moeck, E. K., Green, D. M., Swain, T. L., Nayda, D. M., Matson, L. A., . . . Takarangi, M. K. T. (2021). Why the COVID-19 pandemic is a traumatic stressor. PLOS ONE, 16(1), 1-15.
    DOI Scopus375 Europe PMC259
    2019 Bridgland, V. M. E., Green, D. M., Oulton, J. M., & Takarangi, M. K. T. (2019). Expecting the worst: Investigating the effects of trigger warnings on reactions to ambiguously themed photos. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 25(4), 602-617.
    DOI Scopus34 Europe PMC7
    2019 Green, D. M., Wilcock, J. A., & Takarangi, M. K. T. (2019). The role of arousal in boundary judgement errors. Memory & Cognition, 47(5), 968-982.
    DOI Scopus6 Europe PMC2
    2016 Takarangi, M. K. T., Oulton, J. M., Green, D. M., & Strange, D. (2016). Boundary Restriction for Negative Emotional Images Is an Example of Memory Amplification. Clinical Psychological Science, 4(1), 82-95.
    DOI Scopus15
    2016 Green, D. M., Strange, D., Lindsay, D. S., & Takarangi, M. K. T. (2016). Trauma-related versus positive involuntary thoughts with and without meta-awareness. Consciousness and Cognition, 46, 163-172.
    DOI Scopus13 Europe PMC4

  • Book Chapters
    Year Citation
    2025 Van Antwerpen, N., Green, D., Baranoff, J., El-Kaissi, S., & Ejova, A. (2025). Using formative feedback to scaffold and manage student wellbeing in an accelerated online research course. In S. Elkington, & A. Irons (Eds.), Formative Assessment and Feedback in Post-Digital Learning Environments: Disciplinary Case Studies in Higher Education (pp. 50-58). Routledge.
    DOI
    2024 Van Antwerpen, N., Green, D., Baranoff, J., El-Kaissi, S., & Ejova, A. (2024). Not Just The End Product: Using Formative Feedback to Scaffold and Manage Student Wellbeing in an Accelerated Online Research Course. In S. Elkington, & A. Irons (Eds.), Formative Assessment and Feedback in Post-Digital Learning Environments: Disciplinary Case Studies in Higher Education.

Date

Project

Investigators

Funding Body

Amount (AUD)
2025 Barbara Kidman Women's Fellowship Dr Deanne Green University of Adelaide $34,989.25
2025 AEA Travel Grant Dr Natasha van Antwerpen; Dr Deanne Green; Dr John Baranoff Adelaide Education Academy $4,785
2024 Longitudinal GDPA wellbeing study small project grant Dr Natasha van Antwerpen; Dr Deanne Green; Dr John Baranoff; Dr Peta Callaghan; Dr Anastasia Ejova Adelaide Education Academy Learning and Teaching Advancement Grant $5,000
2023 Research Travel Award Dr Deanne Green UoA Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences $3,000
2023 Internal Strategic Research Support Scheme Early Grant Dr Deanne Green UoA Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences $3,622.45
2021 RIBG Early Career/Mid Career Small Grant Dr Deanne Green UoA School of Psychology $1,496
2019 Travel Grant Award Dr Deanne Green Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition $2,095.86
2016 PhD Research Support Grant Dr Deanne Green Flinders University School of Psychology $1,200
2015 HDR Conference Travel Support Grant Dr Deanne Green Flinders University School of Psychology $3,000

Teaching Awards and Recognition

Date Award Organisation Department
2023 Executive Dean's Teaching Award University of Adelaide Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Program Co-ordination

Date Program Organisation Level
2025 - Present Graduate Diploma in Psychology Advanced University of Adelaide, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Postgraduate

Course Co-ordination

Date Course Organisation Level
2023 - Present Research Methods in Psychology (PSYCHOL 1004, & PSYCHOL 1005) University of Adelaide Undergraduate (Level I)
2023 - Present Psychological Measurement and Assessment (PSYCHOL 6603OL) University of Adelaide Postgraduate
2023 - 2024 Research Project A (PSYCHOL 6606AOL) University of Adelaide Postgraduate
2023 - 2024 Research Project B (PSYCHOL 6606BOL) University of Adelaide Postgraduate
2022 - 2023 Cognition and Perception (PSYCHOL 6507OL) University of Adelaide Postgraduate
2021 - 2022 Research Methods Design and Analysis (PSYCHOL 6501OL) University of Adelaide Postgraduate
2021 - 2022 Foundations of Psychology (PSYCHOL 6500OL) University of Adelaide Postgraduate

Teaching

Date Course Organisation Level
2024 - Present Psychology 1B (PSYCHOL 1001) University of Adelaide Undergraduate (Level I)
2023 - Present Foundations of Perception and Cognition (PSYCHOL 2006) University of Adelaide Undergraduate (Level II)
2021 Advanced Psychological Inquiry (PSY4401) Monash University Postgraduate
2021 Psychology Manuscript: Project Pre-registration and Planning (PSY4412) Monash University Postgraduate
2021 Psychology Manuscript: Data Collection and Processing (PSY4413) Monash University Postgraduate
2019 UNIleap Academic Qualifying Program Flinders University Undergraduate
2018 - 2019 Introductory Academic Program Flinders University Postgraduate
2018 Forensic Psychology, Legal and Clinical Flinders University Undergraduate (Level III)
2017 - 2019 Flinders Foundation Studies Program Flinders University Undergraduate
2017 Lifespan Development in Cultural Perspective Flinders University Undergraduate (Level II)
2017 Research Methods 3 Flinders University Undergraduate (Level III)
2015 - 2016 Applied Cognitive Psychology Flinders University Undergraduate (Level III)

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2023 Co-Supervisor The Cost of Keeping Gruesome Images from the World: Content Moderation and Psychological Harm Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Ishi Jamdagni

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 - 2024 Principal Supervisor Exploring the Influence of Trauma on Boundary Judgments: How Trauma History Alters Memory for Negative Scenes The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Honours Full Time Annabelle Black
    2024 - 2024 Principal Supervisor Investigating the Effect of global fear on boundary judgement error The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Honours Full Time Nandini Bhattacharjee
    2024 - 2024 Principal Supervisor Boundary Restriction and Trait Anxiety: Investigating the Effect of Individual Differences on Memory for Proximity The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Honours Full Time Emilie Rainbird
    2023 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Analgesic Effects of Guided Imagery. An exploratory Study. The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Honours Full Time Carlos Genaro Maya Koch
    2023 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Investigating the Effect of Sensory Experiences on Visual Attention The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Honours Full Time Nicola Brooks
    2022 - 2022 Co-Supervisor The Effect of Faces, Facial Expressions and Trait Anxiety on Boundary Judgement Errors The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Honours Full Time Karina Brand
    2022 - 2022 Co-Supervisor Boundary Errors Elicited by Trait First Impressions: How the Traits of Facial Aggression and Facial Trustworthiness Influence Memory for Scenes Across Individuals The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Honours Full Time Eleni Kasimidou
    2022 - 2022 Co-Supervisor The effect of face familiarity on boundary errors The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Honours Full Time Rachel Min
    2020 - 2021 Principal Supervisor Investigating the role of everyday stress on Boundary Restriction Monash University Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) Honours Part Time Tara Stoman
    2020 - 2021 Principal Supervisor Investigating the role of disgust on Boundary Restriction Monash University Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) Honours Part Time Robert Segaan
    2020 - 2021 Principal Supervisor Investigating the role of previous trauma experiences on Boundary Restriction Monash University Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) Honours Part Time Tara Spencer
    2020 - 2021 Principal Supervisor Investigating the role of Positive and Negative mood on Boundary Restriction Monash University Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) Honours Part Time Corinne Turner
    2020 - 2021 Principal Supervisor Investigating the role of fear on Boundary Restriction Monash University Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) Honours Part Time Emma Stewart
    2017 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Boundary restriction: Disentangling the effects of arousal from valence Flinders University Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Honours Full Time Jessica Wilcock

  • Mentoring
    Date Topic Location Name
    2018 - 2021 Prospective memory and PTSD Flinders University Taylor Swain
    2017 - 2021 Is forewarned forearmed? An investigation into the emotional and behavioral effects of trigger warnings Flinders University Victoria Bridgland
    2015 - 2025 Mind wandering and well-being Flinders University Diane Nayda
    2014 - 2016 The use of Tetris in preventing the development of PTSD Flinders University Elsbeth Treacy

  • Committee Memberships
    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2025 - ongoing Director Alliance Community of Practice Organising Committee University of Adelaide Boundless Alliance Australia
    2023 - ongoing Member Alliance Community of Practice Organising Committee University of Adelaide Boundless Alliance Australia
    2022 - ongoing Member Proposal Evaluation Committee University of Adelaide Boundless Alliance Australia
    2022 - ongoing Member Ethics Research Project subcommittee University of Adelaide Boundless Alliance Australia

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2024 - ongoing Member Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Australia
    2015 - ongoing Member Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition United States
    2015 - ongoing Member Friends of Science in Medicine Australia
    2014 - ongoing Member Australian Psychological Association Australia

  • Consulting/Advisories
    Date Institution Department Organisation Type Country
    2024 - ongoing Eynesbury College Chief Examiner – Psychology Foundation Studies Program School or college Australia
  • Position: Lecturer
  • Phone: 83133182
  • Email: deanne.green@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Hughes, floor 5
  • Org Unit: Psychology
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