Dr. Apriceno earned her PhD in social and health psychology from Stony Brook University. She also holds an MA in psychology and a BA in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Dr. Apriceno's research examines how social roles and stereotypes impact how people think and feel about themselves, and how those thoughts and feelings impact behavior, health, aging, and longevity. She is the co-advisor to Psi Chi and Psychology Club.
Courses Taught
PSY 234, PSY 237, PSY 240, PSY 348Education
- PhD, Psychology (Social and Health Psychology), Stony Brook University, 2022 – Summa cum Laude
- MA, Psychology (Social and Health Psychology), Stony Brook University, 2018 – Summa cum Laude
- BA, Psychology (Forensic Psychology), John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2012 – Summa cum Laude
Certificates & Licensures
- Quantitative Methods, Advanced Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Methods, Stony Brook University, 05/05/2022
Publications
- MaryBeth Apriceno and Sheri R. Levy, Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Effective Programs for Reducing Ageism Toward Older Adults, Journal of Applied Gerontology, 42(6,6) 2023, 1356-1375.
Presentations
- Olivia S. Butler, David A. Brocker and Marybeth Apriceno, “What Was I Thinking? An Exploration of the Ick Phenomena.” Poster presented at the IGNITE Symposium, Farmingdale State College on March 29, 2024.
- Martin J. Jensen and MaryBeth Apriceno, “Aging Anxiety: Fear of the Older Self.” Poster presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA on March 1, 2024.
- Gianna Marano and MaryBeth Apriceno, “The Impact of Incarceration on Fathers' Depression Rates Following Childbirth.” Poster presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA on March 1, 2024.
- Marybeth Apriceno, When I'm old: How beliefs about older adults impact aging, Colloquium presented to the Columbia University, on August 9, 2023.
- Ashley Lytle and MaryBeth Apriceno, “Understanding International Tension during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Ambivalent Ageism.” Presentation to the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA on March 4, 2023.
- MaryBeth Apriceno, “Perceptions of Vigilantes and Vigilantic Behavior.” Poster presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA on March 4, 2023.
- MaryBeth Apriceno, A Meta-Analytic Review of the Effective Program for Reducing Ageism Toward Older Adults, Paper presented to the Farmingdale State College, on December 9, 2022.
Awards & Honors
- RAM Program Faculty Mentor of the Year Award 2024, 2024.
- Phenomenal Womyn Award, April 3, 2024 - April 4, 2024.