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About
Jonathan Banks, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at NSU's College of Psychology. His research focuses on working memory, mind wandering, and attentional control. Specifically, he is interested in the role of working memory to control mind wandering and the impact of mind wandering on current task performance.
Dr. Banks’ research also examines the impact of acute and chronic stress on cognitive function and is examining mechanisms responsible for stress related working memory and executive functioning impairments. In this line of research Dr. Banks is interested in interventions that may alter the impact of stress and impact cognitive functioning, including expressive writing and mindfulness meditation.
Dr. Banks’ research also examines the impact of acute and chronic stress on cognitive function and is examining mechanisms responsible for stress related working memory and executive functioning impairments. In this line of research Dr. Banks is interested in interventions that may alter the impact of stress and impact cognitive functioning, including expressive writing and mindfulness meditation.
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. Experimental Psychology, University of North Texas
Aug 2007 → Aug 2011
M.S. Psychology, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Aug 2001 → Dec 2004
B.A. Psychology, North Carolina State University
Aug 1998 → May 2001
External positions
Project Coordinator, National Research Center on Rural Education Support, Center for Developmental Science, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Jan 2005 → Aug 2007
Disciplines
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology
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Bilingualism and the Executive Function Trade-Off: A Latent Variable Examination of Behavioral and Event-Related Brain Potentials
Fernandez, M., Banks, J. B., Gestido, S. & Morales, M., Oct 6 2022, In: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning Memory and Cognition. 49, 7, p. 1119-1144 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Combination of Caffeine, TeaCrine® (Theacrine), and Dynamine® (Methylliberine) Increases Cognitive Performance and Reaction Time Without Interfering With Mood in Adult Male Egamers
Tartar, J. L., Banks, J. B., Marang, M., Pizzo, F. & Antonio, J., Dec 20 2021, In: Cureus. 13, 12Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Functional Adenosine Deaminase Polymorphism Associates with Evening Melatonin Levels and Sleep Quality
Tartar, J. L., Hiffernan, F. S., Freitas, K. E., Fins, A. I. & Banks, J. B., Apr 28 2021, In: Journal of Circadian Rhythms. 19, 1, p. 5 5.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Creatine and Cognitive Functioning: What is the role of Exercise Frequency?
Banks, J. B., Antonio, J., Holtzman, A. S., Marang, M., Weber, C., Alvarez-Beaton, A., Patel, A. & Tartar, J., Mar 18 2021, In: Journal of the Society for Sports Neuroscience. 1, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Focus Your Attention: The Role of Mindfulness and Stress in Athletic Performance
Banks, J. B., Mar 27 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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NSU Graduate Curriculum Committee (External organization)
Banks, J. (Member)
Jan 1 2011 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Prizes
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Outstanding Graduate Student, Psychology Department
Banks, J. (Recipient), 2011
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Outstanding Teaching Fellow, Psychology Department
Banks, J. (Recipient), 2011
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Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Mentor Recognition
Banks, J. (Recipient), 2010
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Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Mentor Recognition
Banks, J. (Recipient), 2009
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