Dr. Mattingly earned his B.A. (2001) in Psychology from the University of Louisville, and his M.S. (2005) and Ph.D. (2008) in Social Psychology with a minor in Research Methodology from Saint Louis University. He was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at Saint Louis University during the 2008-2009 year. His research focuses on the “dark side” of romantic relationships, including how individuals’ selfish motivations can inhibit their tendencies to: (a) behave pro-socially, and (b) develop a more complex sense of self.