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Lester W. Wright, Jr., Ph.D. Curriculum Vita
PERSONAL
Business Address: Department of Psychology Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5439 (269) 387-4472 E-mail address: lester.wright@wmich.edu			Home Address: 2691 Orange Meadow Lane Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (269) 373-1168

EDUCATION
Postdoc 1995- 1996		University of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University, Department of Psychiatry, Sex Offender/Child Abuse Treatment Program Supervisor: Jane Timmons-Mitchell, Ph.D.

Ph.D. 1995		University of Georgia, Clinical Psychology Program Specialization in Behavioral Medicine Major Professor: Henry E. Adams, Ph.D.

Residency 1994		University of Mississippi Medical School/Jackson Veterans Affairs Medical Center Consortium, Department of Psychiatry/Division of Psychology

M.S. 1993		University of Georgia, Clinical Psychology Program Major Professor: Henry E. Adams, Ph.D.

B.S. 1989		Florida International University, Psychology Department Honors Thesis Supervisor: Paul Foos, Ph.D.

A.A. 1987		Broward Community College, Department of Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies

EDUCATIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from FIU Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, FIU Certificate for presentation of original research, FIU Dean’s List, FIU Certificate of Merit, National Dean’s List The Student Honors Mentor Program, FIU Graduated with Highest Honors from Broward Community College The President’s List, Broward Community College


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research
1996-Present	Associate Professor Director of Clinical Studies Laboratory Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
	Current projects/interests include: Studies that assess - usage of Internet pornography and the effect it has on relationships; hypermasculinity and courtship disorders; examining psychopathic characteristics and language usage in a nonclinical population; masturbatory behavior as a primary reinforcer during depressive episodes; sexual satisfaction and feminine gender role characteristics; physiological (penile plethysmography) and sexual interest assessments on accused and convicted sex offenders; assessment of false allegation of accused sex offenders; the role of empathy and alexithymia in sex offenders; assessment of homophobia, biphobia, and sexual preference (behavior and fantasy); and measuring differences between heterosexual and homosexual men and women with regards to attitude, sex drive, body satisfaction, and knowledge.

1995-1996	Collaborator, Dr. Jane Timmons-Mitchell UHC/CWRU, Cleveland, OH Projects included: Assessment of type, prevalence, and severity of psychopathology in juveniles who commit homicide. Cross-systems research to assess service delivery to adolescent sex offenders. Conducted assessments of sexual offenders who had been victims of sexual abuse to determine predictors of future offending behavior. Comparing different types and formats of therapy for treatment of sexual offenders.

1994-1995	Dissertation Research, Dr. Henry Adams University of Georgia, Athens, GA Investigated the role of sexual motivation and incidental learning in the assessment of sexual preference using a choice reaction time task.

1993-1994	Collaborator, Dr. Patrick O. Smith Psychology Service, VAMC, Jackson, MS Conducted assessment of sexual dysfunction in an inpatient PTSD population.

1993-Present	Collaborator, Dr. James Fitterling Psychology Service, VAMC, Jackson, MS Assessed stage of change for AIDS risk behaviors in an inpatient heterosexual chemically dependent minority population. Qualitative research methods were used to develop a motivational enhancement and behavior skill training treatment program. Results from this component are being compared against the standard HIV educational component.

1992	Research Assistant, Dr. Patricia Sutker Psychology Service, VAMC, New Orleans, LA This study was a five-year follow-up to an on-going longitudinal project measuring the long-term adjustment of Former Prisoners of War from World War II and the Korean Conflict. Administered cognitive, intellectual, and neuropsychological tests.

1991-1993	Thesis Research, Dr. Henry E. Adams Department of Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA This study measured the distractibility of preferred sex stimuli and incidental learning that occurred during the completion of a choice reaction time task.

1990-1993	Research Assistant, Dr. Henry E. Adams, Department of Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens and Dr. Richard D. McAnulty, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Examined MMPI profiles of subgroups of alleged child molesters. Administered clinical interview, MMPI, DSFI, and penile plethysmography.

1988-1989	Research Assistant, Dr. Paul Foos Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, FL This study was designed to determine if a deficiency in working memory resources for processing, storage, or allocation could be detected in young and old persons. Persons simultaneously performed storage and one of two processing tasks while instructed to allocate resources to processing, storage, or both tasks.

1987-1988	Research Assistant, Dr. Patricia Lutwack-Bloom, Director, Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, Inc. Miami, FL Examined the effects of chronic stress, defined as the length of time in confinement, on long-term adjustment in Nazi Concentration Camp Survivors.
Clinical
1996-Present	Director, Sexual Behavior Evaluation Service, Western Michigan University Conduct psychosexual assessment for individuals accused of deviant sexual behavior Conduct assessments on false allegation of child sexual abuse cases Conduct risk for re-offense assessments for sex offenders for parole/probation, United States Department of Probation Provide individual psychotherapy for individuals with sexual deviations/dysfunctions Provide consultation to professionals (attorneys/therapists/agencies) working with sex offender cases Consult with the State of Michigan Attorney General for professional sexual misconduct

1995-1996	University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University, Sex Offender/Child Abuse Treatment Program Psychotherapist, Supervisor: Jane Timmons-Mitchell, Ph.D. Assessment and treatment of sexually and physically abused children Assessment and treatment of adolescent and adult sex offenders Individual and group therapy for sex offenders Family therapy for victim’s family Custody evaluations Aftercare group therapy for sex offenders

1994-1995	University of Georgia Psychology Clinic Post-Intern Supervisor, Supervisor: Henry E. Adams, Ph.D. Supervised and trained graduate students in psychotherapy report writing Conducted assessments and provided cognitive-behavioral based treatment Co-led weekly practicum team meetings Held weekly individual supervision sessions

1993-1994	University of Mississippi Medical School/Jackson Veterans Affairs Medical Center Consortium Clinical Psychology Resident Clinical Rotations:

	Trauma Recovery Program (Post-Traumatic Stress and Anxiety Disorders), Supervisors: J. A. Lyons, Ph.D.; P. O. Smith, Ph.D., & L. Veltum, Ph.D. Assessment and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress and Anxiety Disorders Evaluation for eligibility of Compensation and Pension Benefits Group leader for trauma processing and relaxation training groups Individual implosive therapy sessions Individual and marital psychotherapy

	Health Psychology (Combination of two rotations), Supervisors: T. J. Payne, Ph.D. & P. M. Dubbert, Ph.D. Conducted assessment and treatment (individual and group) of patients with cardiovascular disorders, nicotine dependence, chronic pain syndromes, chronic headache, obesity, and sexual deviations Assessment, HIS diagnosis, and treatment of chronic headache syndromes Utilization of computer based headache classification technology Smoking cessation using psychological and nicotine replacement therapy

	Chemical Dependency, Supervisors: J. M. Fitterling, Ph.D. & J. Parker, Ph.D. Assessment and treatment of chronic pain patients abusing prescription medication to manage pain syndromes In/outpatient assessment and treatment (individual and group) of chemically dependent patients Program development and implementation of sobriety skills treatment program (self-management, relapse prevention, anger control, assertiveness training) Early Intervention Program Program development for AIDS risk reduction treatment group Individual and group therapy for chemically dependent patients and family Provided aftercare and follow-up treatment

	In/outpatient Psychiatry/Sleep Disorders (Combination of two rotations), Supervisors: G. Alford, Ph.D., D. Mittal, M.D., J. Rains, Ph.D., & A. Chaula, M. D. Assessment and treatment of full range of adult psychiatric and psychological disorders Intellectual and personality testing, treatment plans, staffing Individual outpatient treatment of chemically dependent adolescents Evaluation and consultation services Developed and implemented a Care Plan Program to comply with new JCAHO guidelines Conducted Sleep Lab studies for a variety of sleep disorders Sleep Hygiene therapy

1993-1994	Psychological Associates/University of Mississippi Medical School Psychotherapist, Supervisor: G. Alford, Ph.D. Outpatient individual assessment and treatment of psychological disorders

1992-1993	University of Georgia Psychology Clinic Psychotherapist, Supervisors: Henry E. Adams, Ph.D. & A. Moore, Ph.D. Outpatient based assessment and treatment with an adult population Intelligence, psychological, and personality testing Didactic and discussion of ongoing therapy and assessment cases

1992	New Orleans Veterans Affairs Medical Center Clinical Extern, Supervisor: P. B. Sutker, Ph.D. Administered Structured Clinical Interviews for DSM-III-R to Vietnam Veterans as part of assessing eligibility for compensation and pension Conducted outpatient based psychological, intelligence, and neuropsychological testing on former Prisoners-of-War diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

1991-1992	University of Georgia Psychology Clinic Psychotherapist, Supervisors: L. S. Miller, Ph.D. & C. Woodard, Ph.D. Outpatient based assessment and treatment with an adult population Didactic and discussion of ongoing therapy and assessment cases

1990-1991	University of Georgia Psychology Clinic Psychotherapist, Supervisors: C. Frame, Ph.D., C DiVincentis, Ph.D., & J. Lating, Ph.D. Outpatient based assessment and treatment with an adult, adolescent, and child populations Didactic and discussion of ongoing therapy and assessment cases Crisis intervention Involuntary commitment proceedings

1990-1995	Henry E. Adams, Inc. Psychological Assistant, Supervisor: Henry E. Adams, Ph.D. Conducted psychosexual assessments for individuals who had been accused of illegal sexual acts, i.e., pedophilia, statutory rape, frotteurism, voyeurism, exhibitionism, and stalking, as well as other types of forensic work, i.e., evaluations for competency to stand trial, sentencing recommendations, etc. Administered clinical interviews, Derogatis Sexual Functioning Inventory, MMPI, MCMI, and penile plethysmography
Other Clinically Relevant Experience
1992	Red Cross Shelter, La Place Louisiana Volunteer Counselor for Hurricane Andrew Conducted individual therapy with victims who had endured the hurricane and provided support to Red Cross volunteers who worked at the shelters

1990	Archways: Broward County Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center Psychology Technician Staff member in a residential group home for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, monitored self-administration of medication, psychotherapy, taught daily living skills, conducted group therapy, and supervised meal preparation

1987-1990	John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. Assistant Director of Social Services Conducted individual therapy, managed Resident Trust Fund, admissions, discharge planning, development of care plans, referrals to outside agencies, and arranged for guardianship Committees served: Associate member of the Board of Directors, member of the Fire and Safety Committee, and The Center for Excellence Committee

PUBLICATIONS
Tyner, E. A. & Wright, L.W., Jr. (in preparation). Examining psychopathic characteristics and language processing in a nonclinical population. Hatcher, A. P., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (in preparation). A Radical Behavior Analysis of Serial Sexual Homicide. Lutwack-Bloom, P. A., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (in preparation). Nazi concentration camp survivors: Duration of internment in relation to long-term adjustment. Journal of Traumatic Stress. Wright, L. W., Jr., & Hatcher, A. P. (2006). Treatment of sexual offenses and deviance. In R. D. McAnulty & M. M. Burnette (Eds.), Sex and Sexuality (Vol. 3), 251-270. Wesport, CT: Praeger. Wright, L. W., Jr., Hatcher, A. P., & Willerick, M. S. (2006). Sexual offenses and sex crimes. In R. D. McAnulty & M. M. Burnette (Eds.), Sex and Sexuality (Vol. 3), 159-178. Wesport, CT: Praeger. Wright, L. W., Jr., Mulick, P. S., & Kincaid, S. B. (in press, 2006). Fear and discrimination of sexual minorities and individuals with AIDS. Journal of Bisexuality. McAnulty, R. D., & Wright, L. W., Jr., (in press, 2006). Cognitive behavioral treatment of paraphilias. In V. Caballo (Ed.), Handbook of Sexual Disorders. Cullen, J. M., Wright, L. W., Jr., & Alessandri, M. (2002). The personality variable openness to experience as it relates to homophobia. Journal of Homosexuality, 42, 119-134. Mulick, P. S., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (2002). Examining the existence of biphobia in the heterosexual and homosexual populations. Journal of Bisexuality, 2, 47-64. Wright, L. W., Jr., & Cullen, J. M. (2001). Reducing college students’ homophobia, erotophobia, and sexual conservatism levels through a human sexuality course. Journal of Sex Education and Research, 26, 328-333. Adams, H. E., Wright, L. W., Jr., & Lohr, B. A. (2001). Is homophobia associated with homosexual arousal? In R. Baumeister (Ed.), Social Psychology and Human Sexuality: Essential Readings (pp. 213-220). Ann Arbor, MI: Sheridan Books. Wright, L. W., Jr., Adams, H. E., & Bernat, J. (1999). Development and validation of The Homophobia Scale. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 21, 337-347. Wright, L. W., Jr. & Adams, H. E. (1999). The effects of varying levels of erotic stimuli on cognitive processes. Journal of Sex Research, 36, 145-151. Harrell, J. & Wright, L. W., Jr. (1998). Development of a multicomponent scale assessing AIDS-phobia. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 20, 201-216. Woods, D. W., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (1998). Dismantling simplified regulated breathing: A case of a bilingual stutterer. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 29, 179-186. Woods, D. W., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (1998). Disfluent speech as a controlling variable for fluent speech in a person who stutters. The Behavior Therapist, 21, 23-25. Adams, H. E., Wright, L. W., Jr., & Lohr, B. A. (1996). Is homophobia associated with homosexual arousal? Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 105, 440-445. Timmons-Mitchell, J., Shapiro, J., Thomas, J. V., Wright, L. W., Jr. (1996). Child mental health system service delivery to adolescent sexual offenders and their families. In D. Roth (Ed.), New Research in Mental Health, 12, Columbus, OH; Ohio Department of Mental health. McAnulty, R. D., Adams, H. E., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (1994). Relationship between MMPI and penile plethysmograph in accused child molesters, The Journal of Sex Research, 31, 179-184. Wright, L. W., Jr., & Adams, H. E. (1994). Assessment of sexual preference using a choice reaction time task, Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 16, 221-231. Foos, P., & Wright, L. (1992). Adult age differences in the storage of information in working memory, Experimental Aging Research, 18, 51-57.

ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
Wright, L. W., Jr., Adams, H. E., & Bernat, J. (2000). Homophobia Scale, (CD-ROM). Abstracts from Ovid Technology, HaPI Item (number pending).
DIGITAL VIDEO DISK – Home Box Office Productions. Middle Sexes: Redefining he and she. Biology loves variation. Society hates it. Produced by Antony Thomas, Granada Productions, Inc., United Kingdom The production featured experts discussing current research with regard to gender, gender role, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Mr. Thomas interviewed me for the production and taped a reenactment of some research I conducted on homophobia. The show aired in December 2005 and January 2006.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION
Wright, L. W., Jr., Wright, T., Robbins, T. & Kreiger, M. Parents’ perceptions of treatment acceptability of techniques for treating childhood sexual abuse. Wright, L. W., Jr., Adams, H. E., & Mulick, P. Differences in sexual fantasies and attitudes towards sexuality in heterosexual and homosexual men and women.

RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Wright, L. W., Jr., Bell, K., Cornelius, T., & Cullen, J. Assessing facial EMG physiological responses to homosexual and heterosexual stimuli in homophobic and nonhomophobic heterosexual men and women. Kreiger, M., Wright, L. W., Jr., & Searcy, G. Alexithymia in victims of sexual abuse: Stroop interference effect of trauma-related words and physiological reactivity. Wright, L. W., Jr. Using subliminal perception as a means of assessing sexual arousal. Wright, L. W., Jr., & Nelson, D. Examining error rate in a secondary task in nude same-sex and opposite- sex stimuli in homophobic and nonhomophobic individuals. Wright, L. W., Jr., Willerick, M. S., & Bonita, A. Examining the sexual scripts of hypermasculine and nonhypermasculine men. Wright, L. W., Jr. & Willerick, M. S. Validation of a pictorial version of the Geer Scale for sexual behavior. Searcy, G. & Wright, L. W., Jr. Women’s perceptions of their partner’s Internet pornography use. Bonita, A. & Wright, L. W., Jr. Prevalence of Internet use for sexual purposes. Hatcher, A. P. & Wright, L. W., Jr. Alexithymia, empathy, and psychopathy in convicted sex offenders. Wright, L. W., Jr. & Carter-Visscher, R. Development of a sexual avoidance questionnaire. Hatcher, A. P. & Wright, L. W., Jr. An examination of the effects of mood on sexual behavior. Wright, L. W., Jr., Teague, W. J., & Fox R. Gender role and sexual satisfaction. Weaver, C. & Wright, L. W., Jr. An examination of the source of sexual pressure experienced by men when they engage in unwanted sexual intercourse.

SYMPOSIA/COLLOQUIA
Wright, L. W., Jr. (May, 2003). Sex Offender Assessment and Treatment. United States Probation Office Task Force for Community Management of Sex Offenders. Grand Rapids, MI. Wright, L. W., Jr. (July 2002). Community management of sex offenders. Colloquium presented to the United States Department of Probation and invited guests. Wood Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Wright, L. W., Jr. (March, 2001). Using penile plethysmography to assess for deviant sexual arousal. Colloquium presented to United States Department of Defense, Battle Creek, MI. Wright, L. W. Jr. (February, 2001). Incorporating the Abel Assessment for Sexual Interest in your sex offender evaluation. Colloquium presented to the Michigan Departments of Forensic Medicine and Corrections, Ypsilanti, MI. Yeater, E., Naugle, A. & Wright, L. W., Jr. (November, 2000). Improving the assessment of sexual victimization and aggression. Symposia presented to the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA. Wright, L. W., Jr. (August, 1999). Assessment of sexual arousal in homophobic men. Colloquium presented to training session for Abel Assessment for Sexual Interest, Inc. Atlanta, GA. Wright, L. W., Jr. (May, 1998). Sex offender risk assessment. Colloquium presented to the University Counseling Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Wright, L. W., Jr. (September, 1997). Sex offender risk assessment. Colloquium presented to the Michigan Departments of Forensic Medicine and Corrections, Ypsilanti, MI. Wright, L. W., Jr. (August, 1997). Disputed erections: Homophobia, pornography, and reaction formation against sexual arousal. Symposia presented to the American Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

PRESENTATIONS
Wright, L. W., Jr., Willerick, M. S., & Balcer, K. A. (2006). Sexual scripts in men with varying attitudes and personality characteristics. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, IL. Lutwack-Bloom, P. A., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (2006). Nazi concentration camp survivors: Duration of internment in relation to long-term adjustment. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, IL. Tyner, E. A., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (November, 2002). Examining language usage in a nonclinical population of individuals with psychopathic characteristics. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV. Wright, L. W., Jr., Adams, H. E., & Mulick, P. S. (November, 2001). Sexual functioning and sexual satisfaction in heterosexual and homosexual individuals. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA. Wright, L. W., Jr., & Mulick, P. S. (November, 2001). Exploring the fear and discrimination of sexual minorities and individuals with AIDS. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA. Wright, L. W., Jr., & Cullen J. M. (November, 2000). Reducing homophobia, erotophobia, and conservatism. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA. Wright, L. W., Jr., Rahn, K. M., Cornelius, T. L., & Cullen, J. M. (November, 2000). Facial EMG responses to various sexual stimuli in homophobic and nonhomophobic individuals. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA. Kreiger, M. R. & Wright, L. W., Jr. (November, 2000). Alexithymia in victims of sexual abuse: Stroop interference effect of trauma-related words and physiological reactivity. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA. Smith, P. O., Wright, L. W., Jr., & Applegate, B. (Spring, 2000). The comorbidity of sexual dysfunction and PTSD in combat veterans. Society for Behavior Medicine, Nashville, TN. Wright, L. W., Jr., & Maieritsch, S. W. (November, 1999). Revising the Sexual Experiences Survey for the assessment of sexual aggression and victimization. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Wright, L. W., Jr., & Maieritsch, S. W. (November, 1999). Avoidance of erotic material and physiological arousal. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Maieritsch, S. W., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (November, 1999). How effective are men at recognizing date rape situations? Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Maieritsch, S. W., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (November, 1999). Can facial EMG differentiate between deviant and nondeviant sexual interest? Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Pagoto, S. L., Wright, L. W., Jr., & Kozak, M. A. (Spring, 1999). A case study of a traumatic phobia treated with imaginal desensitization. Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies Annual Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. Wright, L. W., Jr., Maieritsch, S. W., & Mulick, P. S. (November, 1998). Development of the Coming Out Scale. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, D. C. Wright, L. W., Jr., Maieritsch, S. W., Franceschina, R. L., Thrower, S. L. (November, 1998). An examination of prior forced sexual behaviors and current safe sex behaviors. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, D. C. Maieritsch, S. W., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (November, 1998). Cue recognition of female-initiated forced sexual behavior. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, D. C. Mulick, P. S., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (November, 1998). The Biphobia Scales: Development and validation. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, D. C. Wright, L. W., Jr., & Adams, H. E. (November, 1997). The effects of varying levels of sexually arousing stimuli on cognitive processes. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Miami Beach, FL. Wright, L. W., Jr., Lohr, B. A., & Adams, H. E. (November , 1997). The multicomponent attitude toward homosexuality scale: Development and validation. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Miami Beach, FL. Wright, L. W., Jr., & Woods, D. W. (November, 1997). Social acceptability of men exhibiting masculine and feminine characteristics. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Miami Beach, FL. Harrell, J., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (November, 1997). Development and validation of a multicomponent scale measuring AIDS phobia. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Miami Beach, FL. Woods, D. W., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (November, 1997). Further Dismantling of the regulated breathing treatment for stuttering: a case of a bilingual stutterer. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Miami Beach, FL. Timmons-Mitchell, J., Brown, C., Schulz, C., Wright, Jr., L. W., Webster, S. E., Semple, W., & Flamenbaum-Goldstein, D. (February 1996). Effects of mental health system changes on juvenile justice youth. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Research Conference on Children's Mental Health, Tampa, FL. Wright, L. W., Jr., Lohr, B. A., & Adams, H. E. (March, 1995). Homophobia: Repressed homosexual arousal to homosexual stimuli. Poster presented to the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA. Wright, L. W., Jr. Assessment of sexual preference using a choice reaction time task. Presented to the faculty and staff of the Department of Psychology, University of Mississippi Medical School/Jackson Veterans Affairs Medical Center Consortium, Jackson, MS. March, 1995. Adams, H. E., McAnulty, R. D., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (March, 1992). Alleged child molesters: MMPI subtypes. Poster presented to Southeastern Psychological Association, Knoxville, TN. Foos, P. W., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (March, 1990). Age Differences in working memory due to the allocation of limited resources. Paper presented to the Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta, GA. Lutwack-Bloom, P. A., & Wright, L. W., Jr. (May, 1989). Nazi concentration camp survivors: Duration of internment in relation to long-term adjustment. Poster presented to The First Annual Psychology Conference, Florida International University, Miami, FL.

GRANTS AND RESEARCH FUNDING
$20,000 awarded (2006). Collaborative project with Kalamazoo County officials to evaluate a new sex offender reentry program for newly released sex offenders. NIJ funded the grant. $7,500 awarded. (2004). The Faculty Research and Creative Activities Support Fund. P. I. - Wright, L. W. Jr., Ph.D. Co-P. I. Angela Lawrence. Title: Variables associated with sexually aggressive behavior. $5,000 (2003). The Faculty Research and Creative Activities Support Fund. P. I. - Wright, L. W. Jr., Ph.D. Co-P. I. Angela Lawrence. Title: Variables associated with sexually aggressive behavior. (Grant was denied funding). Communication Work, Inc., San Francisco, CA. (2001). Principal Investigator: Lester W. Wright, Jr., Ph.D. Title: Development and maintenance of a website for information pertaining to homophobia and hate crimes against gay and lesbian individuals. The proposed website will serve as an up to date source of information for individuals interested in this topic. I have received permission from our Webmaster to host this website on a server at WMU. The grant will hopefully be funded and renewed on a yearly basis and will provide funding for a graduate student to update and maintain the site. $88,135 Communication Work, Inc., San Francisco, CA. (2001). Principal Investigator: Lester W. Wright Jr., Ph.D. Title: Do homophobic men have arousal to homosexual stimuli?: A replication and expansion study. This foundation grant is pending review. We have proposed to replicate our prior work by collecting data in a large urban area. We have chosen Chicago, IL as the data collection site. Communication Works is very interested in this project. They have presented the grant to the Horizon Foundation, a funding source for the grant. $38,051 - $53,051 Communication Work, Inc., San Francisco, CA (2001). Principal Investigator: Lester W. Wright, Jr., Ph.D. Title: Review of the Literature Regarding Hate Crimes Against Gay and Lesbian Individuals. I had been contacted by Ms. Malec and asked to submit this proposal. The application has been submitted to the Horizon Foundation for funding consideration. $5,500 Western Michigan University, Proposal Development Program, Office of the Vice President for Research, Summer 2001, Team Application. P. I. – Lester W. Wright, Jr., Co-P. I. – Lisa Baker. Title: Behavioral and Physiological Effects of Alcohol in a Date Rape Analog Situation. Application was denied funding. $5,763 Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. (2001). Principal Investigator: Lester W. Wright, Jr. Title: Incorporating Web-Based Teaching Modules in PSY 524 and PSY 424, Human Sexuality. This grant is being revised and will be submitted for the next cycle. $8,500 Wright, L. W., Jr. - P.I. The Faculty Research and Creative Activities Support Fund. Psychophysiological assessment of emotional stimuli for alexithymic and non-alexithymic individuals. (Grant was denied funding). $250,000 U. S. Department of Justice (NIJ). (1999). Co-Principal Investigators: Spates, C. R., & Wright, L. W., Jr. Title: Evaluation of Policies, Procedures, and Programs Addressing Violence Against Women. (Grant was denied funding). $25,000 Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B-Start). (1998). Principal Investigator. Submitted to National Institute of Mental Health. The goal of this project is to show differential facial EMG patterns and cue recognition of date rape behaviors for perpetrators and victims of date rape. (Grant received a good priority score but was not funded; it is being revised for resubmission). $30,000 Placek Award. (1998). Principal Investigator. This grant has been submitted to the Placek Foundation. The purpose of this project is to empirically validate the processes of coming out and homosexual identity formation for gay and lesbian individuals. (Grant was denied but will be revised for resubmission when an appropriate mechanism is found). $5000 awarded. (1998). The Faculty Research and Creative Activities Support Fund. Principal Investigator. Assessment of sexual arousal to date rape encounters. $500 awarded. (1998). The College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Award. An examination of the relationship of gender role and sexual orientation to sexual fantasy and sexual behavior. Supervised Megan Utke, undergraduate awardee. $500 awarded. (1997). The College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Award. Attitudes towards sexuality. Supervised Shanais Pelka, undergraduate awardee. $5,000 application completed and submitted. (1996). The Faculty Research and Creative Activities Support Fund. Physiological indices of homophobia. Principal Investigator. $187,500 (application completed and submitted). Addressing the mental health needs of juvenile justice involved youth. Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. 1/96-6/97. Assisted in contract preparation. $25,000 (application completed and submitted). Assessment of types, prevalence, and severity of psychopathology in juveniles who commit homicide. Ohio Department of Mental Health, 1995-1996. Co-Principal Investigator. $13,500 awarded. Stage of Change for AIDS risk behaviors in an inpatient heterosexual chemically dependent minority population. Veterans Affairs Research Foundation Grant, 1994. Assisted in grant preparation.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1996-Present	Instructor, graduate and undergraduate courses: Human Sexuality for majors and non-majors, Forensic Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Intro to Clinical Psychology, Independent Practicum, Independent Study, Adult Behavior Therapy, Clinical Practicum, Treatment of Sexual Problems, and Assessment of Personality. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

1994-1995	Teaching Assistant, graduate courses in Adult Psychopathology, Ethics, and Child Psychopathology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

1993	Instructor, second year medical students, Mental Status Examination, University of Mississippi Medical School/Jackson Veterans Affairs Medical Center Consortium, Jackson, Mississippi

1992-1993	Teaching Assistant, graduate courses in Adult Psychopathology, Ethics, and Child Psychopathology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

1991-1992	Teaching Assistant, undergraduate, Abnormal Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

1990-1991	Teaching Assistant, undergraduate, Abnormal Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
Editorial Board-Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment (1999-2001) Reviewer for Cognitive-Behavioral Practice on Diversity Issues Ad hoc Reviewer for Diabetes Ad hoc Reviewer for Journal of Post-Traumatic Stress Ad hoc Reviewer for Society of Traumatic Stress poster session
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Psychological Association (APA) Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA) Western Michigan Psychological Association (WMPA) SONAT Listserve

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Past President, Western Michigan Psychological Association Human Subject Institutional Review Board, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI (1996-2002) Executive Committee, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI (2000-2001) College of Arts & Sciences Space Advisory Committee – WMU (2005-present) Grade Appeals and Program Dismissal Committee – WMU (2005-present)


REFERENCES
(1)	Karen Calhoun, Ph.D. University of Georgia Department of Psychology Psychology Building Athens, GA 30602 Phone: (706) 542-1173

(2)	James Fitterling, Ph.D. Homeless Veterans Service 3001 C Street Anchorage, AK 99503 James.Fitterling2@med.va.gov

(3)	Judith A. Lyons, Ph.D. Psychology Service (116B) 1500 Woodrow Wilson Boulevard Jackson, MS 39216 Phone: (601) 362-4471

(4)	L. Stephen Miller, Ph.D. University of Georgia Department of Psychology Psychology Building Athens, GA 30602 Phone: (706) 542-1173