Christine Hovanitz

Christine A Hovanitz

Professor Emeritus

Professional Summary

Christine Hovanitz’ research interests are the psychological mechanisms underlying regulation and dysregulation of physiological states; the theological and philosophical origins of the mind/body dualism; and the psychophysiological, affective, and motivational mediators of psychological and physical disorders. Her teaching interests lie in Health Psychology, Personality, and personality assessment.

Education

BA: UCLA 1976 (Psychology)

MS: Auburn University Auburn, AL, 1979 (Clinical Psychology)

PhD: Auburn University Auburn, AL, 1983 (Clinical Psychology)

MA : Xavier University Cincinnati, 2011 (Theology)

Research and Practice Interests

Psychological mechanisms underlying regulation and dysregulation of physiological state; theological and philosophical origins of mind/body dualism; psychophysiological, affective, and motivational mediators of psychological and physical disorders; mechanisms through which stress results in dysfunction.

Positions and Work Experience

2007 - AAPB Board of Directors, Treasurer,

2005 -2008 AAPB Foundation Board Member,

2003 -2007 Institutional Review Board - Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Cincinnati,

2002 -To Present Associate Journal Editor, APB,

2000 -2003 AAPB Board of Directors,

1994 -1998 Consultant, Procter and Gamble Company,

1984 -2000 Consultant, Psychology Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

1982 -1983 Harvard University Clinical Fellow, Harvard University Medical Center,

1981 -1982 Predoctoral Internship in Clnical Psychology , Four rotations within Ohio State University Hospitals , Ohio State University Hospitals , Columbus, Ohio

Research Support

1997 -1999 University Research Council Research Support Grant Role:PI 4000.00 Type:Grant

1995 -1996 Procter & Gamble Company Role:Co-PI 129,243.00 Type:Grant

1994 -1995 Procter & Gamble Company Role:Co-PI 61,665.00 Type:Grant

1993 -1994 University Research Council Research Support Grant Role:PI 3875.00 Type:Grant

1992 -1994 University Research Council Role:PI 21,000 Type:Grant

1990 -1991 National Institute of Mental Health Role:Co-PI 20,920.00 Type:Grant

1989 -1991 Alcohol, Drug Abuse & Mental Health Administration Small Grant Program Role:PI 38,488.00 Type:Grant

1989 -1990 University Research Council Research Support Grant Role:PI 6,354,00 Type:Grant

1986 -1987 University Research Council Summer Faculty Research Grant Role:PI 3,500.00 Type:Grant

1984 -1985 University Research Council Research Support Grant Role:PI 6,871.00 Type:Grant

Grant: # submitted Investigators:Hovanitz, C. A. 2012 -2014 NIH - R03 Models of transition from acute to chronic headache Role:PI Denied Type:Grant Level:National

Grant: #pending Investigators:Hovanitz, C. A. 2012 -2014 Fear avoidance, pain endurance, and repression models of frequent headache Role:PI 100,000 Planned/In Preparation Type:Grant Level:National

Abbreviated Publications

Peer Reviewed Publications

Hovanitz, Christine A, Hursh, Adrienne N, & Hudepohl, Adam D (2011). Dimensions of affect modulated by perceived mood regulation ability. Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, 36(2), 113-9.

Hovanitz, Christine A, & Thatcher, Dawn Lindsay (2011). Academic Aptitude as a Predictor of Headache Proneness During College: Could Headache be an Outcome of Low Test Scores?. International journal of behavioral medicine.  DOI;10.1007/S12529-010-9137-2

Ramierez, M. J., Schefft, B. K., Howe, S. R., Hovanitz, C., Yeh, H., & Privitera, M. D. (2010). Comparing Interictal Language Functioning in Mesial Temporal Lobe and Frontal Lobe. Epilepsy and Behavior, 18, 64-73.

Roush, L., Rademacher, J., & Hovanitz, C. (2007). Cardiovascular reactivity and perceived stress of women in chemotherapy. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychphysiology and Biofeedback, 32, 62-63. 

Roush, L. E., Rademaker, J., & Hovanitz, C. A. (2006). Cardiovascular reactivity and perceived stress of women in chemotherapy. Proceedings from the Associtation for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 32, 62-63.  

Sparks, S. A., Corcoran, K. J., Nabors, L. A., & Hovanitz, C. A. (2005). Subjective well-being and job satisfaction in nurses. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 35, 922-938.

Rademacher, J. L., Hovanitz, C. A., Roush, L., Blau, R. & Lower, E. E. (2004). Spirituality and quality of life in women receiving treatment for breast cancer. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 29, 149-150. 

Hovanitz, C. A., Filippides, M., Lindsay, D. & Sheff, J. (2002). Muscle tension and physiologic hyperarousal, performance and state affectivity: Assessing the independence of effects in frequent headache and depression. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 27, 29-44.  

Hovanitz, C. A., Christianson, A. L., Stokes-Crowe, L. & Scheff, J. (2002). Effects of headache-state and headache-proneness on objective and perceived performance. Headache, 42, 603-611. 

Hovanitz, C. A., Filippides, M., Lindsay, D., & Scheff, J. (2002). Headache symptomology and frontalis area EMG. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. (pp. 179-182). Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 27, 319.

Hovanitz, C. (2001). Reactivity to the experimenter: A potential source of error in psychophysiological data collection. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 59-62). Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, (pp. 229-230).

Altum, S., Hovanitz, C., Zaceiwaski, J., Shoenung, R., Pierce, S., & Lones, C. (2001). A model of hostility and coronary heart disease based on one's orientation to self and others. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 26, 229.

Reynolds, D. J., & Hovanitz, C. A. (2000). Life event stress and headache frequency revisited. Headache, 40, 111-118. 

Hovanitz, C. A. & Filippides, M. (2000). Hyperarousal and negative affectivity in frequent headache and depression. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 37-39). Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 25, 249. 

Hovanitz, C. A., Reynolds, D. J., Cote, M. P., Christianson, A., Stokes-Crowe, L. A., Altum, S., & Chase, C. A. (1999). Objective behavior associated with an ordinary mild headache: A surprising failure of pain onset to signal self-protective or self-regulatory behavior. Headache, 39, 654-661. 

Altum, S., Hovanitz, C., Regland, M., & Price, H. (1999). Hostile repressors in cardiovascular reactivity research: What are the physiological ramifications? Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 1-4). Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 24, 124.  

Hovanitz, C., Schultz, C., Tsiboulski, C., & Drach, R. (1999). The role of excessive effort expenditure and Type A behavior in ordinary headache. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 74-77). Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 24, 124. 

Hovanitz, C., Pohlkamp, A., Ruble, M., Smith, M., & Semona, D. (1998). Modulation of ambition among the headache-resilient and headache-developing: Performance quality and estimates of physiological state. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 99 - 102). Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 23, 117-118. 

Lindsay, D. L., Hovanitz, C. A., Reynolds, D. J., Lohmueller, M. A., Early, K., & Altum, S. (1998). Life event stress and psychophysiological reactivity. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 159-162). Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 23, 120.  

Hovanitz, C. A., Rignall, M., Scheff, J., & Lindsay, D. (1997). Modulation of effortful task engagement as a self-regulatory mechanism. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 31-34). Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 22, 128. 

Hovanitz, C. A., Ruskin, L., Roshen, D., & Pedoto, C. J. (1997). Subjective state correlates of clinical placement EMG. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB (pp. 99-102). Also appears as a short abstract in Applied Psycophysiology and Biofeedback, 22, 137. 

Cote, M. P., Hovanitz, C., Stokes-Crowe, L., Christianson, A., Wessel, N., Warren, C., Dejak, V., Glassmeyer, J., Reynolds, D., & Ruskin, L. (1996). The effect of midday temperature on clinically relevant psychophysiology. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. Also appears as a short abstract in Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 21, 379-380. 

Christianson, A., Hovanitz, C., Stokes-Crowe, L., Warren, C., Dejak, V., Glassmeyer, J., Wessel, N., Ruskin, L., Roshen, D., & Walters, W. (1995). Chronic headache, life stress, and repression-like behavior. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 40-43). Aso appears as a short abstract in Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 20, 293-294.

Dejak, V., Rusken, L., Hovanitz, C., Roshen, D., Warren, C., Nelson, G., Walters, W., & Christianson, A. (1995). Chronic headache, life stress, and repression as assessed by self-report. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 40-43). Also appears as a short abstract in Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 20, 293-294.

Kemp, A., Green, B. L., Hovanitz, C. & Rawlings, E. I. (1995). Incidence and correlates of posttraumatic stress disorder in battered women: Shelter and community samples. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 10, 43-55. 

Hovanitz, C., Koontz, K., Hacker, R., Smernoff, E., & McCullough, S. (1994). Self-regulation of behaivor in relation to the onset or absence of headache. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 59-62). Also appears as a short abstract in Biofeedback and Self Regulation, 19, 274.

Hovanitz, C. A., Christianson, A., Stokes-Crowe, L., & Wessel, N. E. (1994). Awareness of self-regulation. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 55-58). Also appears as a short abstract in Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 19, 273-274. 

Hovanitz, C. A., Gyan, S. N., Allemang, J., & Hawkins, A. (1993). Life stress, daily hassles stress, and discordance between subjective state and physiology in tension headache. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 163-166) Also appears as a short abstract in Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 18, 176-177.

Hovanitz, C. A., Stokes-Crowe, L., & Wessel, N. E. (1992). Staying in touch with feelings, and acting on them, maintains health. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 15 - 19). Also appears as a short abstract in Biofeedback and Self Regulation, 17, 307-308.

Hovanitz, C. A. (1992). Sustained muscle contraction in tension headache. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 61 - 65). Also appears as a short abstract in Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 17, 318.  

Kirkeby, J. L., Payne, P. A., Hovanitz, C. A., & Moser, S. (1991). Increasing hypnotisability: A comparison of a multi-media form of the Carleton Skills Training Program with a self-administered written form. Contemporary Hypnosis, 8, 161-165.

Hovanitz, C. A., Gyan, S., Allemang, J. & Hawkins, A. (1991). Awareness of muscle tension in muscle tension headache. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 131 - 134). Also appears as a short abstract in Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 16, 304. 

Bruder-Mattson, S. F. & Hovanitz, C. A. (1990). Coping and attributional styles as predictors of depression. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 46, 557-565.

Hovanitz, C. A. & Wander, M. (1990). Tension headache: Disregulation at some levels of stress. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 13, 539-560. 

Hovanitz, C. A. & Wander, M. (1990). Two types of physiologic disregulation: Tension headache. Proceedings from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, Colorado, AAPB. (pp. 96-99). Also appears as a short abstract in Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 15, 66. 

Hovanitz, C. A. & Kozora, L. (1989). Life stress and clinically elevated MMPI scales: Gender differences in the moderating influence of coping. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45, 766-777.  

Clark, A. & Hovanitz, C. A. (1989). Dimensions of coping that contribute to psychopathology. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45, 28-36.

Hovanitz, C. A. (1986). Life event stress and coping style as contributors to psychopathology. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 42, 34-41.

Hovanitz, C. A., & Jordan-Brown, L. (1986). The validity of MMPI subtle and obvious items in psychiatric patients. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 42, 100-108.

Hovanitz, C. A., Gynther, M. D., & Green, S. B. (1985). Discriminant validity of subtle and obvious items: The MMPI Pa and Ma scales. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41, 42-44.  

Hovanitz, C. A., Gynther, M. D., & Marks, P. M. (1983). The prediction of paranoid behavior: Comparative validities of obvious versus subtle MMPI Paranoia (Pa) items. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 39, 407-411. 

Hovanitz, C. A. & Gynther, M. D. (1980). The prediction of impulsive behavior: Comparative validities of obvious vs subtle MMPI Hypomania (Ma) items. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 36, 423-427. 

Gynther, M. D., Burkhart, B. R., & Hovanitz, C. A. (1979). Do face-valid items have more predictive validity than subtle items? The case of the MMPI Pd scale. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 47, 295-300.

Work in Progress

Hovanitz, C. A.  (in preparation) ."Know thyself" in the Valentinian Nag Hammadi Tractates

Hovanitz, C. A. & Christianson, A. (under review). Repressive characteristics and repressive behavior in college students with frequent headache.

Hovanitz, C. A., Gyan, S. N., Stokes-Crowe, L. A., Roush, L., & Rademacher, J. (in preparation). Know thyself: Maintaining health by knowing and acting on feelings.

Hovanitz, C. A. (in preparation). Know thyself: Theological and philosophical interpretations of a Delphi maxim through Augustine.

Book Chapter

Newsom, C. D. & Hovanitz, C. A. (2006). The assessment of autism. In E. J. Mash & L. G. Terdal (Eds.), Behavioral assessment of childhood disorders (4th ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

Newsom, C. D. & Hovanitz, C. A. (2005). The nature and value of empirically validated clinical services. In J. W. Jacobson, J. A. Mulick, & R. M. Fox (eds). Fads: Dubious and improbable treatments for developmental disabilities. Lawrence Erlbaum, Mahway, NJ.

Hovanitz, C. A. & Yucha, C. (2004). Autonomic nervous system. Part I.: Basic psychophysiology. In Montgomery, D. & Crider, A. (Eds.),  Introduction to Biofeedback, AAPB: Colorado Springs, CO.

Newsom, C. D. & Hovanitz, C. A. (1996). The assessment of autism. In E. J. Mash & L. G. Terdal (Eds.), Behavioral assessment of childhood disorders (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

Newsom, C., Hovanitz, C., & Rincover, A. (1988).  Autism. In E. J. Mash & L. G. Terdal (Eds.), Behavioral assessment of childhood disorders.  (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

Pawlicki, R. E., & Hovanitz, C. A. (1986). The use of biofeedback in the control of chronic pain. In P. Ray (Ed.), Practical management of pain. Chicago: Medical Year Book Publishers.

Hovanitz, C. A., Gerwell, E. L., & Russo, D. C. (1984). Pediatric chronic illness: Assessment, applications, and limitations. In B. B. Lakey & A. E. Kazdin (Eds.), Advances in clinical child psychology, Vol. 7., New York: Plenum Press.

Published Abstract

Zaturenskaya, M., Rademacher, J., Roush, L., Hovanitz, C., & Lower, E. (2008). Perceived stress and depression as predictors of biological readiness for chemotherapy. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 35, (Suppl. 1)

Roush, L., Rademacher, J., Hovanitz, C., Blau, R. & Lower, E. (2007). The influence of parenting and employment on perceived stress in women with breast cancer. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 34, (suppl. 1).

Roush, L. E., Rademacher, J. L., Hovanitz, C. A., & Brown, J. (2006). Family history of breast cancer and its influence on current anxiety ratings and perceptions for develooping the illness. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31 (suppl. 1), S172.

Roush, L. E., Rademacher, J., & Hovanitz, C. A., & Brown, J. (2006). Current anxiety ratings as related to family history of life-threatening illness. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31 (suppl. 1), S173.

Hovanitz, C. A., Christianson, A. L., Stokes-Crowe, L. & Scheff, J. (2000). Ambition among the headache developing: influences of gender and headache propensity. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 22 (S1), 40.

Review

Hovanitz, C. A. (2004). Biofeedback: A practitioner’s guide (3rd.).   Biofeedback, 32, 43-44.

Hovanitz, C. A. (2004). Handbook of mind-body medicine for primary care. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 29, 149-150. 

Editorial

Hovanitz, C. (2001). Training and education for professionals of the next generation: Our role as mentors of the next generation of scientists. Biofeedback29, 3A-4A.

Invited Publication

Hovanitz, C. A. (1993). Physical health risks associated with aftermath of disaster: Implications for preventative intervention. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality8, 213-254.

Presentations

Poster Presentations

Ramierez, M. J., Schefft, B. K., Hoe, S. R., Hovanitz, C., Yeh, H. & Privitera, M. D. (2009. ) Emotional distress and confrontation naming performance in intractable epilepsy .Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society , Atlanta. . Professional Meeting. . Level:International

Ramierez, M. J., Schefft, B. K., Howe, S. R., Hovanitz, C., Yeh, G., ^ Privitera, M. D. (2009. ) Boston Naming Test performance in Mesial Temporal Lobe and Fronal Lobe Epilepsy: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis. .Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society , Atlanta. . Professional Meeting. . Level:International

Hovanitz, C. A., Rademacher, J., Roush, L. & Lower, E. (2011. ) Paradoxical relations between depressive symptoms and sleep quality during and after treatment for early stage breat cancer: The role of self presentation. American Psychological Association, Washington DC. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Kruthaup, C. & Hovanitz, C. A. (2011. ) (In Press. ) Women, math problem solution and affective state and failure .Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago. . Level:Regional

Owens, B., Hovanitz, C. & King, K. (2011. ) Affective state and headache onset .Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago. . Professional Meeting. . Level:Regional

Paper Presentations

Roush, L.E., Rademaker, J. L., & Blau, R. & Lower, E. (2007. ) The influence of parenting and employment on perceived stress in women with breast cancer .Washington DC.

Roush, L.E., Rademacher, J.L., & Brown, J. (2006. ) Family history of breast cancer and its influence on current anxiety ratings and perceptions for developing the illness .San Francisco, CA.

Roush, L., Rademacher, J., Lower, E. & Blau, R. (2006. ) Intrusive thoughts and worry about family members in women with breast cancer .Worthington, OH.

Roush, L. E., Rademaker, M. A. (2006. ) Cardiovascular reactivity and perceived stress of women in chemotherapy .Portland, OR.

Roush, L. E., Rademacher, M. A., & Brown, J. (2006. ) Current anxiety ratings as related to family history of life-threatening illness .San Francisco, CA.

Rademacher, J. L., Roush, L. E., Blau, R., & Lower, E. E. (2005. ) Is negative or positive affect, independent of social desirability, related to well-being in women undergoing treatment for cancer? .Boston, MA.

Rademacher, J. L., Lower, E. E., Blau, R., & Roush, L. E. (2005. ) Does pretreatment positive affect mediate the relationship between depression and well-being for women completing treatment for breast cancer? .Boston, MA.

Rademacher, J. L., Lower, E. E., Blau, R., & Roush, L. (2004. ) The relationship between spiritual well-being and the impact of diagnosis in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer .Colorado Springs, CO.

Rademacher, J. L., Roush, L., Blau, R., & Lower, E.E. (2004. ) Spirituality and quality of life in women receiving treatment for breast cancer .Colorado Springs, CO.

(2003. ) ACT achievement scores as predictors of headache frequency .Salt Lake City, UT.

Roush, L. E., Rademaker, J. L., Kahler, L. (2003. ) Current health behaviors as related to family history of life-threatening illness .Columbus, Ohio.

Rademacher, J. L., Roush, L., Blau, R., & Lower, E. E. (2003. ) Spirituality and quality of life in women receiving treatment for breast cancer .Columbus, Ohio.

Fillippides, M., Lindsay, D. & Scheff, J. (2002. ) Interference and severity of headache impact: Depression versus headache frequency .Washington, DC.

Fillippides, M., Lindsay, D. & Scheff, J. (2002. ) Headache symptomology and frontalis area EMG .Las Vegas, Nevada.

(2001. ) Reactivity to the experimenter: A potential source of error in psychophysiological Data collection .Research Triangle, North Carolina.

Altum, S., Zaciewski, J., Shoenung, R., Pierce, S., & Lones, C. (2001. ) A model of hostility and coronary heart disease based on one’s orientation to self and others .Research Triangle, North Carolina.

Filippides, M. (2000. ) Hyperarousal and negative affectivity in frequent headache and depression .Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Christianson, A., Stokes-Crowe, L., & Scheff, J. (2000. ) Ambition among the headache developing: Influences of gender and headache propensity .Nashville, Tennessee.

Altum, S., Regland, M. & Price, H. (1999. ) Hostile repressors in cardiovascular reactivity research: What are the physiological ramifications? .Vancouver, British Columbia.

Schultz, C., Tsiboulski, C., & Drach, R. (1999. ) The role of excessive effort expenditure and Type A behavior in ordinary headache .Vancouver, British Columbia.

Event Organized

AAPB Annual Convention

AAPB Annual Convention Conference 1998 1999 Vancouver Level:International

AAPB Annual Convention

AAPB Annual Convention Conference 1994 1995 Cincinnati Level:National

Honors and Awards

Shiela Adler Distinguished Service Award, AAPB, 2008

Citation Paper, Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 2000

Citation Paper, Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 1997

Citation Paper, Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 1996

Faculty Achievement Award, University of Cincinnati, 1996

Citation Poster, Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 1992

Phi Beta Kappa, 1977

Service

Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Editor of Journal Type:Editorial Service Level:International 2002 -To Present

Psychosomatic Medicine Review Board/Panel Type:Editorial Service Level:International 2008 -To Present

Personality and Individual Differences Review Board/Panel Type:Editorial Service Level:International 2006 -To Present

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Peer Review/Referee Type:Editorial Service Level:International 2011 -2011

Personality and Individual Differences Peer Review/Referee Type:Editorial Service Level:International 2011 -2011

Review of faculty evaluations of clinical graduate students Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2010 -2011

(Oversight of evaluation process for clinical placements ) Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2011 -2011

(Admissions C ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2011 -2011

(Parent/prospective student presentations ) Type:University/College Service Level:College 2011 -2011

(Book discussion leader ) Discussant Type:University/College Service Level:University 2011 -2011

(Emerge poster reviewer ) Reviewer Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2011 -2011

Post Graduate Training and Education

1982-1983 Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow, Harvard University Medical Center, , Boston, MA

1992Visiting Scholar, Ohio State University, , Columbus, Ohio

Keywords

Health psychology; stress; personality.

Professional Affiliation

1995 -To Present: American Psychological Association Division 8 Personality and Social Psychology

1980 -To Present: American Psychological Association Division 12 Clinical Psychology

1980 -To Present: American Psychological Association Division 38 Health Psychology

1992 -To Present: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

Courses Taught

Research Methods: Stress and Health Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-311 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-311 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-323 MEASUREMENT & TEST Level:Undergraduate

Biological Basis of Health and Disease Level:Graduate

15-PSYC-253 PSYCH & PERSONALITY Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-860 MEASURE PATHOLOGY Level:Graduate

15-PSYC-910 TOPICS HEALTH PSYCH Level:Graduate

15-PSYC-311 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-253 PSYCH & PERSONALITY Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-860 MEASURE PATHOLOGY Level:Graduate

15-PSYC-253 PSYCH & PERSONALITY Level:Undergraduate

Research Methods: Stress and Health Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-311 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate

Faculty Development Activities

2006 -2011 Completion of Masters of Arts in Theology Xavier University Cincinnati Type:Other

2011 -2011 American Psychological Association Annual Meeting APA Washington DC Type:Conference Attendance