Doctor of Philosophy, 1996 Major: Communication; Minor: Family Studies University of Arizona, Department of Communication Dissertation: Examination of Relational Responsiveness and Empathy During Conflict in Dating Relationships (Advisor: Judee K. Burgoon) Master of Arts, 1991 Major: Speech University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Speech Thesis: Verbal and Nonverbal Behaviors as a Function of Deception Type Bachelor of Business Administration, 1989 Major: Marketing University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Business Administration, Marketing Department