Biography
Lora M. Cope, Ph.D., is a Research Assistant Professor in the Addiction Center within the Department of Psychiatry. She uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study addiction risk and consequences in youth, particularly regarding reward responsivity and inhibitory control.
Dr. Cope has interest in expanding this work to examine addiction risk in young adults from an incentive-sensitization perspective using both behavioral (Pavlovian conditioned approach) and neuroimaging (cue reactivity and delay discounting) measures.
Areas of Interest
- Functional neuroimaging in addiction
- Incentive sensitization theory
- Psychopathy and antisocial behavior
Featured News
April 18, 2024
New Study Reveals Surprising Links Between Psychopathy and Substance Use Among Male Inmates
A study co-authored by Dr. Lora Cope showed that among male inmates in two different studies, specific aspects of psychopathy may be protective against substance misuse.
Credentials
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Michigan
- Ph.D., Psychology, The University of New Mexico
- M.S., Psychology, The University of New Mexico
- B.S., Psychology, The Ohio State University
