Dr Deanne Green
Lecturer
School of Psychology
College of Education, Behavioural and Social 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.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Program Director; Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced | University of Adelaide |
| 2021 - ongoing | Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2020 - 2021 | Supervisor | Monash University |
| 2019 - 2021 | Post doctoral researcher | Flinders University |
| 2017 - 2020 | Casual Lecturer | Flinders University |
| 2015 - 2017 | Casual Tutor | Flinders University |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Award | Executive Dean’s Award | University of Adelaide | Australia | $3000 |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| Italian | Can read and understand spoken |
| Sign Languages | Can speak and understand spoken |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - 2019 | Flinders University | Australia | PhD Psychology |
| 2010 - 2014 | Flinders University | Australia | Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Certificate in Auslan | Deaf Connect | Australia |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. Scopus416 WoS390 Europe PMC293 |
| 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. Scopus38 WoS36 Europe PMC11 |
| 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. Scopus8 WoS8 Europe PMC3 |
| 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. Scopus16 WoS15 |
| 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. Scopus14 WoS12 Europe PMC5 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Bridgland, V., Green, D., Oulton, J., & Takarangi, M. (2018). A meta-analysis of five experiments assessing the effects of trigger warnings on reactions to ambiguous photos. In AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST Vol. 53 (pp. 31). WILEY. |
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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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Date | Institution | Department | Organisation Type | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Eynesbury College | Chief Examiner – Psychology Foundation Studies Program | School or college | Australia |