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Barry Trunk, PhD

Core Faculty

“I enjoy seeing students learn, understand, and use advanced concepts and procedures in ways that are meaningful to them and their research interests.”

Dr. Trunk came to Capella in 2003 as an adjunct faculty member, and is now a core faculty member in the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. He has written 2 textbooks and collaborated with his friend, B.F. Skinner, even teaching in one of his classes. Dr. Trunk has taught at both online and traditional universities.

Educational Background
  • Master of Science, California State University, Long Beach
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University
Career Highlights
  • Collaborated with noted American behaviorist B. F. Skinner
  • Awarded Faculty of the Year twice at Buena Vista University
Teaching Philosophy

“I am a very involved instructor; I understand and appreciate the unique needs and requirements of adult students.”


Areas of Expertise
  • Quantitative analysis and research methods
  • Developmental psychology
  • Psychology history and systems
Research Interests
  • Statistical anxiety
  • Integration of philosophy and psychology

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Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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