Fall 2026: Mondays 2:40-4:04 pm (PSYC-C1000-LS10, Sept. 21-Dec. 12), 4:05-5:29 pm (PSYC-C1000-LS09, Sept. 21-Dec. 12).

Welcome to Bernadette’s page. If you are a student, I can help you in many ways!

Who am I? Someone fascinated with learning and the beauties that lie therein.

Furthermore, I am an immigrant: I understand how immigration affects life!

My research specialty encompasses human learning (neuroscience and cognitive psychology), research methods, instructional technology, and machine learning (artificial intelligence). I am a Fulbrighter who holds a PhD from a cognitive science program at UC Berkeley. I teach/have taught the following psychology courses at Cabrillo College: Research Methods, Cognitive, Biological, and General Psychology. Welcome to my courses: I look forward to meeting you!

FALL 2026, INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY ONLINE, PSYC-C1000-LS09 and PSYC-C1000-LS10 ( September 21-December 12). Access to both courses on Canvas will begin on Monday, September 21.

Go to our Canvas site and Use your Student ID and your password to login.

Required textbook: Cacioppo, J.T. & Freberg, L.A. (2022, or earlier edition) Discovering Psychology: The Science of Mind. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. 2022 (Preferred) ISBN: 978-0-357-36323-2 (hardcover) or ISBN: 978-0-357-36330-0 (loose leaf); Or 2019: ISBN-13: 978-1337561815 (hardcover).

There is NO campus orientation. If you have any questions, send me an email. I will respond within 1-2 business days. :)