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  Curriculum Vitae · Peter Andrew Arnett · October, 2006
     
  522 Bruce V. Moore Building State College, PA 16803
Psychology Department
University Park, PA 16802-3105

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  Education
     
       B.S., Psychology, Michigan State University, 1984.

Ph.D., Psychology (Clinical), University of Wisconsin-Madison (APA approved), received August, 1992.

Clinical Psychology Internship: West Virginia University Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
(APA approved), July, 1991 to June, 1992.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Clinical Neuropsychology: Department of Neurology, Section of Neuropsychology, Medical College of Wisconsin, member of Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology
(followed INS - APA Division 40 guidelines), August, 1992 to August, 1994.
   
 
  Professional Positions
    Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, Washington State University - August, 1994 to August, 1999.

Private Practice, Clinical Neuropsychology, Pullman, WAB - August, 1996 to August, 1999.

Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, Penn State University - August, 1999 to June, 2002.

Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology, Penn State University - July, 2002 to present.
     
     
 
Honors
     
    •Presidential Commendation for Outstanding Service to the Field of Neuropsychology, National Academy of Neuropsychology, 2006
•Fellow, National Academy of Neuropsychology, 2004
•NAN Nelson Butters Award for Research Contributions to Clinical Neuropsychology, 2001
•David Fine Award for Outstanding Performance During Postgraduate Training, June, 1994.
•Margaret Bernauer Psychology Research Award, Wisconsin Psychological Association, 1993
•Sigma Xi Student Research Colloquium - First Place, 1992
•Honors College, Michigan State University
•Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 1984
•Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 1984
•B.S. with High Honors, 1984
     
     
  Professional Affiliations
     
    •National Academy of Neuropsychology
•International Neuropsychological Society
•Society For Research In Psychopathology
•American Psychological Association
     
     
  Clinical/Research Experience
     
    Washington State Psychology Licensee (#1935): January 19, 1996 to December 23, 2000.

Pennsylvania State Psychology License (#PS009119): December 6, 2000 to present.

Post-Doctoral Neuropsychology Fellow: Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Neurology, Section of Neuropsychology, August, 1992-August, 1994, under the supervision of Drs. Stephen Rao, Thomas Hammeke, Mariellen Fischer, & Robert Newby.

Clinical Psychology Intern: West Virginia University, Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, July, 1991-June, 1992, under the supervision of Drs. Michael Franzen, Mark Haut, Andrew Bradlyn, Richard Seime, and Kevin Larkin.

Research Assistant: Anxiety system and attentional deficits in psychopathy, 1986-1991. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Joseph P. Newman, Principal Investigator. Developed independent research; did clinical interviewing of inmates to identify research subjects; ran subjects on behavioral, psychophysiological, and neuropsychological tasks; wrote up manuscripts for publication in collaboration with Dr. Newman; presented conference papers; and supervised other students working on the project.

Student Therapist/Practicum Student: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Psychology Research and Training Clinic, 1988-1991. Conducted individual and family outpatient therapy with a variety of patient populations utilizing approaches that varied from cognitive-behavioral to psychodynamic/relationship to structural family. Attended practicum seminar covering a broad range of topics in assessment, intervention, and psychopathology and year-long, intensive practicum training groups on clinical hypnosis, cognitive therapy, and group therapy.

Clinical Psychology Extern: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Eating Disorders Program, 1990. Conducted individual inpatient psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, group therapy, multi-family therapy, and attended inpatient team meetings.
     
     
  Teaching Experience
     
 
Teaching Assistant: Michigan State University, 1985. Study on hyperactive children. Taught assessment skills under the supervision of Dr. Wade Horn.

Teaching Assistant: University of Virginia, 1986. Introductory psychology course. Wrote lecture notes for lecturer of course, Dr. Jeffrey Arnett.

Teaching Assistant: University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991. Undergraduate abnormal psychology course under the supervision of Dr. Joseph Newman. Wrote and scored all exams; held office hours; lectured.

Instructor: West Virginia University Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, Morgantown, 1991. Adolescent inpatient human sexuality course under the supervision of Dr. Carole Harris. Developed course structure; lectured; led discussion.

Assistant Professor: Washington State University, 1994 to 1999. Graduate courses in Intelligence: Theory & Assessment, Neuropsychological Assessment, Clinical Supervision, and Assessment Practicum; undergraduate courses in Introduction to Personality, and Tests & Measurements.

Assistant & Associate Professor. Penn State University, 1999 to present. Graduate courses in Clinical Assessment, Assessment Practicum. Undergraduate courses in Personality Theory, Clinical Neuropsychology.
     
 
 
  Grant Writing Activity
     
    WSU College of Liberal Arts Dean's Initiation and Completion Grant, Principal Investigator
$300.00 for "Reward Activation in Low-Socialized College Students." Funded. 11/94 to 11/95.

WSU College of Liberal Arts Dean's Initiation and Completion Grant, Principal Investigator
$250.00 for "Effects of Depression on Cognitive Functioning in MS Patients." Funded. 11/94 to 11/95.

WSU-Spokane College of Liberal Arts Dean's Initiation and Completion Grant, Principal Investigator - $250.00 for "Effects of Depression on Cognitive Functioning in MS Patients." Funded. 11/94 to 11/95

WSU College of Liberal Arts Dean's Initiation and Completion Grant, Principal Investigator
$500.00 for "Cognitive-Affective Biases in Psychopaths at the North Idaho Correctional Institution." Funded. 11/96 to 11/97.

WSU College of Liberal Arts Dean's Initiation and Completion Grant, Principal Investigator
$480.00 for "Empirical Evaluation of a Model of Substance Abuse in Low-Socialized College Students." Funded. 11/97 to 11/98.

National Institute of Mental Health Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/Start), Principal Investigator - $25,000 for "Effects of Depression on Cognitive Functioning in MS." Not funded.

National Institute of Mental Health, RO1 Grant, Co-Investigator - $1,120,414 for "Measuring Psychopathy in Female Offenders," Joseph P. Newman, Principal Investigator. Funded. Term is 1/98 to 1/03. Developed part of the psychophysiological protocol and trained experimenters in psychophysiological recording procedures.

WSU Edward R. Meyer Fund, Principal Investigator - $2400 for "Contributors to and Consequences of Depression in Multiple Sclerosis." Funded. Term 7/98 to 12/99.

Penn State University RGSO Program, Principal Investigator - $8000 for "Mechanisms Underlying Neuropsychological Deficits in Depressed Multiple Sclerosis Patients." Funded. Term 5/2000 to 5/2001.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Principal Investigator - $313,093 for "Contributors to and Consequences of Depression in Multiple Sclerosis." Revision in the form of the following proposal submitted as a new submission due to change of institution to Penn State and significant re-conceptualization of proposal.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Principal Investigator - $1,135,304 for "Longitudinal Examination of Depression in Multiple Sclerosis." Revision in Progress.

Informed Consent in People With M.S.” Michael Basso, Principal Investigator. Submitted to: National Institute of Health, R01 Grant, Consultant--$942,000. Funded. Term: 9/1/2005 to 8/31/2008.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Co-Investigator (Subcontract) - $527,470. Not Funded.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Principal Investigator - $44,000 for "Contribution of rudimentary oral motor speed to neuropsychological test performance in MS." Funded. Term: 5/1/04 to 4/30/05.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Consultant--$44,000 for “Analysis of Mental Health Data from the Sonya Slifka Longitudinal Multiple Sclerosis Study.” Funded. Term: 8/1/05 to 7/31/06.
     
     
  Grant Reviewing Activity
     
    Multiple Sclerosis Australia. Reviewer for grant proposal, 8-2003.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Reviewer for grant proposal, 12-2004.
Italian Multiple Sclerosis Society. Reviewer for grant proposal, 3-2005.
     
     
  Service
     
    Psychology Department, Penn State University
Clinical Psychology Graduate Student Recruitment Committee - 1999-2004.
Computer Support Committee - 1999-2000.
Awards Committee - 2000-2002.
Clinical Research Committee - 2000-present.
Specialization in Cognitive Affective Neuroscience Steering Committee member, 2002-2004.
Specialization in Cognitive Affective Neuroscience Steering Committee co-chair, fall, 2004-present.
Adult Clinical Faculty Recruitment Committee - 2002-2003.
Promotion & Tenure Committee - 2002 to present.
Developmental Neuroscience Faculty Recruitment Committee - 2003-2004.
Adult Clinical Recruitment Committee - 2003-2004.
Clinical Area Evaluation Form Revision Committee - Fall, 2002.
Associate Clinic Director Recruitment Committee - 2003-2004.
Clinical Area Moore Building Renovation Subcommittee - 2004-present.

General Service, Penn State University
Faculty Judge, PSU Undergraduate Research Exhibition - April, 2002.
Alternate Member, PSU Behavioral Committee of University Institutional Review Board - 2002-2004.
Vice Chair, PSU Behavioral Committee of University Institutional Review BoardBSeptember, 2004 to present.
Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Faculty Judge - April, 2003.
Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Faculty Judge - April, 2005.

Psychology Department, Washington State University
Chair, Psychology Department Fellowship Committee - 1996 to 1999.
Junior Faculty Representative, Psychology Department Executive Committee - 1997 to 1998.
Member, Clinical Psychology Faculty Recruitment Committee - Fall, 1995 to Spring 1996, and
Fall, 1997 to Spring, 1999.
Clinical Psychology Graduate Student Recruitment Committee - 1994-1999.
Department Mass Testing Coordinator - Fall, 1997.
Clinical Supervision for psychology licensure for Dr. Lindsey Cohen & Dr. Jennifer Katz, 1998-1999.

Profession
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology Awards Committee - 2000-present.
Chair, National Academy of Neuropsychology Awards Committee - 2003-present.
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology Student Poster Awards Committee - October, 2003.

Ad Hoc Reviewer for:
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society
Journal of Clinical & Experimental Neuropsychology
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
Archives of General Psychiatry
Neurology
Psychological Assessment
The Clinical Neuropsychologist
Cortex
Neuropsychologia
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, & Psychiatry
Emotion
Multiple Sclerosis
Child Neuropsychology
Personality and Individual Differences
Journal of Personality & Social Psychology: Personality Processes & Individual Differences
Psychiatry Research
Journal of Abnormal Psychology
Psychophysiology
Biological Psychiatry
Applied Social Psychology
Cognitive Therapy & Research
Perceptual & Motor Skills
     
     
  Scientific Papers, Theses
     
    Arnett, P. A. (1984). The relationship between handedness and visual-spatial skill in young men of high reasoning ability. Honors Thesis under supervision of Dr. Lauren J. Harris, Michigan State University.

Arnett, P. A. (1987). Predicting individuals at high risk for syndromes of disinhibition using experimental tasks: A pilot study. First-year project under the supervision of Dr. Joseph Newman, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Arnett, P. A. (1992). Approach and avoidance motivation in incarcerated psychopaths during passive avoidance. Doctoral study under the supervision of Dr. Joseph Newman, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
     
     
  Scientific Papers, Refereed Journal Articles
     
    Smith, S. S., Arnett, P. A., & Newman, J. P. (1992). Neuropsychological differentiation of psychopathic and non-psychopathic criminal offenders. Personality and Individual Differences, 13 (11), 1233-1243.

Arnett, P. A., Howland, E. W., Smith, S. S., & Newman, J. P. (1993). Autonomic responsivity in incarcerated psychopaths during passive avoidance. Personality and Individual Differences, 14 (1), 173-184.

Arnett, P. A., Rao, S. M., Bernardin, L., Grafman, J., Yetkin, F. Z., & Lobeck, L. (1994). Relationship between frontal lobe lesions and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test performance in patients with multiple sclerosis. Neurology, 44 (3), 420-425.

Arnett, P. A., Hammeke, T. A., & Schwartz, L. (1995). Quantitative and qualitative performance on Rey's 15-item Test in neurological patients and dissimulators. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 9, 17-26.

Arnett, P. A., Fischer, M., & Newby, R. (1996). Effect of Ritalin on response to rewards and punishments in ADHD children. Child Study Journal, 26 (1), 51-70.

Arnett, P. A., Hussain, M., Rao, S., Swanson, S., & Hammeke, T. (1996). Conduction aphasia in Multiple Sclerosis: A case report with MRI findings. Neurology, 47, 576-578.

Arnett, P. A., and Franzen, M. F. (1997). Performance of substance abusers with memory deficits on measures of malingering. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 12, 513-518.

Arnett, P. A., Rao, S. M., Bernardin, L., Luchetta, T., Frost, J., Meidenbauer, K., & Heise, R. (1997). Executive functions in multiple sclerosis: an analysis of temporal ordering, semantic encoding, and planning abilities. Neuropsychology, 11, 535-544.

Arnett, P. A. (1997). Autonomic responsivity in psychopaths: A critical review and theoretical proposal. Clinical Psychology Review, 17, 903-936.

Newman, J. P., Wallace, J. F., Schmitt, W., & Arnett, P. A. (1997). Behavioral inhibition functioning in anxious, impulsive and psychopathic individuals. Personality and Individual Differences, 23, 583-592.

Arnett, P. A., Smith, S. S., & Newman, J. P. (1997). Approach and avoidance motivation in psychopathic criminal offenders during passive avoidance. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 72 (6), 1413-1428.

Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.H., Voss, W.D., Bender, W.I., Wurst, J.M., & Tippin, J.M. (1999). Depression in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to working memory capacity. Neuropsychology, 13, 546-556.

Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.H., Voss, W.D., Wright, B., Bender, W.I., & Wurst, J.M., & Tippin, J.M. (1999). Depression in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to capacity-demanding memory and attentional functioning. Neuropsychology, 13, 434-446.

Randolph, J. J., Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C. I., Voss, W. (2000). Neurovegetative symptoms in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to depression, fatigue, and physical disability. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 15, 387-398.

Higginson, C.I., Arnett, P.A., & Voss, W.D. (2000). The ecological validity of clinical tests of memory and attention in multiple sclerosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 15, 185-204.

Arnett, P. A. & Newman, J. P. (2000). Gray=s three-arousal model: An empirical investigation. Personality & Individual Differences, 28, 1171-1189.

Whitney, P., Arnett, P. A., Driver, A., & Budd, D. (2001). Measuring central executive functioning: What=s in a reading span? Brain & Cognition, 45, 1-14

Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C. I., & Randolph, J. J. (2001). Depression in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to planning ability. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 7, 665-674.

Randolph, J. J., Arnett, P. A., & Higginson, C. I. (2001). Metamemory and tested cognitive functioning in multiple sclerosis. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 15, 357-368.

Voss, W. D., Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C. I., Randolph, J. J., Campos, M. D., & Dyck, D. G. (2002). Contributing factors to depressed mood in multiple sclerosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 17, 103-115.

Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., Voss, W.D., Randolph, J., & Grandey. A.A. (2002). Relationship Between coping, depression, and cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 16, 341-355.

Benedict, R.H.B., Fischer, J.S., Archibald, C.J., Arnett, P.A., Beatty, W.W., Bobholz, J., Chelune, G.J., Fisk, J.D., Langdon, D.A., Caruso, L., Foley, F., LaRocca, N.G., Vowels, L., Weinstein, A., DeLuca, J., Rao, S.M., & Munschauer, F. (2002). Minimal neuropsychological assessment of MS patients: A consensus approach. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 16, 381-397.

Randolph, J.J., Arnett, P.A., & Freske, P.J. (2004). Metamemory in multiple sclerosis: exploring executive and affective contributors. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 259-280.

Bruce, J. M., & Arnett, P. A. (2004). Self-Reported Everyday Memory and Depression in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Neuropsychology, 26, 200-214.

Arnett, P.A. (2004). Speed of presentation influences story recall in college students and persons with multiple sclerosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 507-523.

Randolph. J.J., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Depression and Fatigue in Relapsing-Remitting MS: The Role of Symptomatic Variability. Multiple Sclerosis, 11, 186-190.

Arnett, P.A. (2005). Longitudinal Consistency of the Relationship Between Depression Symptoms and Cognitive Functioning in MS. CNS Spectrums: The International Journal of Neuropsychiatric Medicine, 10, 372-382. Invited but peer-reviewed article.

Schiffer, R.B., Arnett, P.A., et al. (2005). The Goldman consensus statement on depression in multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis, 11, 328-337.

Strober, L.B., & Arnett, P.A. (in press). An examination of four models predicting fatigue in multiple sclerosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.

King, K.E., & Arnett, P.A. (in press). Predictors of Dyadic Adjustment in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis.

Bruce, J.M., & Arnett, P.A. (in press). Depressed MS patients exhibit affective memory biases during and after a list learning task that suppresses higher-order encoding strategies. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (in press). Factors related to employment status change in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis.

Bruce, J.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Depressed MS patients exhibit affective memory biases during and after a list learning task that suppresses higher-order encoding strategies. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 11, 514-521.

King, K.E., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Predictors of Dyadic Adjustment in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis, 11, 700-707.

Arnett, P.A., & Randolph, J.J., (2006). Longitudinal course of depression symptoms in MS. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, & Psychiatry, 77, 606-610.

Bailey, C.M., Echemendia, R.J., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). The Impact of Motivation on Neuropsychological Performance in Sports-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 12, 475-484.

Bruce, A.S., Bruce, J.M., Ray, W.J., Arnett, P.A., & Carlson, R. (in press). The Relationship Between Executive Functioning and Dissociation. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Neuropsychology.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (in press). Dysarthria Predicts Poorer Performance on Cognitive Tasks Requiring a Speeded Oral Response in an MS Population. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Neuropsychology.

Bruce, J.M., Polen, D., & Arnett, P.A. (in press). Pain and Affective Memory Biases Interact to Predict Depression in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis.

Bruce, J.M., Bruce, A.S., & Arnett, P.A. (in press). Mild visual acuity disturbances are associated with performance on tests of complex visual attention in MS. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society.

Bruce, A.S., & Arnett, P.A. (in press). Longitudinal Study of the Symptom Checklist 90-Revised in Multiple Sclerosis Patients. The Clinical Neuropsychologist.
     
     
  Scientific Papers, Book Chapters/Invited Articles
     
    Franzen, M. F. & Arnett, P. A. (1997). The validity of neuropsychological assessment procedures. Biological and Neuropsychological Mechanisms: Lifespan Developmental Neuropsychology, M. F. Franzen & H. W. Reese (Eds.), pp. 51-69. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, New York, NY.

Arnett, P. A. (2001). Neuropsychology in multiple sclerosis. Invited article for Cuadernos de Esclerosis Múltiple, 9, 8-21.

Arnett, P. A. (2002). Emotional Functioning in Multiple Sclerosis. Invited article for the South-Central and Western Kansas Chapter of the National MS Society Newsletter.

Arnett, P.A. (2003). Neuropsychological presentation and treatment of demyelinating disorders. Invited chapter for the Handbook of Clinical Neuropsychology, P. Halligan, U. Kischka, & J. Marshall (Eds.), pp. 528-543. Oxford University Press: Oxford, United Kingdom.

Arnett, P.A., & Smith, M.M. (in press). Relationship Between Capacity Demanding Cognitive Tasks and Symptom Clusters of Depression in MS. Invited chapter to Appear in Progress in Multiple Sclerosis Research, Nova Publishers.

Tröster, A.I., & Arnett, P.A. (in press). Assessment of Movement and Demyelinating Disorders. Invited chapter to appear in Clinical Neuropsychology: A Pocket Handbook for Assessment (2nd edition), P.J. Snyder & P.D. Nussbaum (Eds.). The American Psychological Association: Washington, D.C.

Arnett, P.A., & Smith, M.M. (in press). Relationship Between Capacity Demanding Cognitive Tasks and Symptom Clusters of Depression in MS. Invited chapter to Appear in Progress in Multiple Sclerosis Research, Nova Publishers.

Rosenbaum, A.M., Arnett, P.A., Bailey, C.M., & Echemendia, R.J. (2006). Neuropsychological assessment of sports-related concussion: measuring clinically significant change (ch. 3, pp.137-171). Invited chapter for Foundations of Sport-Related Brain Injuries, S. Slobounov & W. Sebastianelli (Eds.). Springer-Verlag: Norwell, MA.

Bailey, C.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). Motivation and the assessment of sports-related concussion (ch. 4, pp.171-194). Invited chapter for Foundations of Sport-Related Brain Injuries, S. Slobounov & W. Sebastianelli (Eds.). Springer-Verlag: Norwell, MA.

Arnett, P.A., & Smith, M.M. (in press). Cognitive Functioning and Everyday Tasks in Multiple Sclerosis. Chapter to appear in Everyday Functioning: Translating Laboratory Performance to the Real World. I. Grant, & T. Marcotte, Eds. Guilford Press: New York, NY.


Submitted

Arnett, P.A., Barwick, F.H., & Beeney, J.E. (in revision). Depression in Multiple Sclerosis: Review and Theoretical Proposal.

Bailey, C.M., Echemendia, R.J., & Arnett, P.A. (in revision). Performance Errors Across a Battery of Tests and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in an Athletic Population.

Julian, L.J., & Arnett, P.A. (resubmitted). Relationships Among Anxiety, Depression Symptoms, Cognitive Functioning, and Coping in Multiple Sclerosis. The Clinical Neuropsychologist.

Ghebrial, M. E., & Arnett, P. A. (in revision). Examination of BIS and BAS Functioning in Psychopathic Offenders.

Jabbour, A., Arnett, P. A. (in revision). Why Aren=t Psychopathic Individuals Low-Anxious Compared to Nonpsychopathic Individuals?

Motl, R.W., Arnett, P.A., Smith, M.M., Barwick, F.H., Ahlstrom, B., & Stover, E.J. (submitted). Multiple Sclerosis.


In Preparation
Sutton, S.K., Arnett, P.A., & Newman, J.P. (in revision). Females with Psychopathy During Anticipation of an Aversive Event.

Arnett, P., Randolph, J., & Freske, P. (in preparation). Motor problems do not explain speeded attentional deficits in depressed MS patients.

Barwick, F.H., & Arnett, P.A. (in preparation). Decline in intellectual functioning predicts mood and evaluative symptoms of depression in multiple sclerosis.

Arnett, P.A., Randolph, J.J., & Freske, P.J. (in preparation). Coping strategies moderate the relationship between cognitive dysfunction and depression in MS patients longitudinally.

Arnett, P.A., Smith, M.M. Barwick, F.H., Benedict, R.H.B., & Ahlstrom, B. (in preparation). Oralmotor slowing in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to complex neuropsychological tasks requiring an oral response.

Beeney, J., and Arnett, P.A. (in preparation). Stress and affective memory bias interact to predict depressive symptoms in multiple sclerosis.
     
     
  Published Abstracts
     
    Arnett, P. A., Howland, E. W., Smith, S. S., & Newman, J. P. (1990). Autonomic responsivity in incarcerated psychopaths during passive avoidance. Psychophysiology, 27 (4A), S15.

Arnett, P. A., Smith, S. S., & Newman, J. P. (1991). Approach and avoidance motivation in incarcerated psychopaths. Psychophysiology, 28 (3A), S10.

Arnett, P. A., Franzen, M. F., & Harris, G. (1993). Performance of substance abusers with memory deficits on measures of malingering. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 8 (3), 212-213.

Arnett, P. A., Hammeke, T. A., & Schwartz, L. (1993). Comparison of dissimulators and neurological patients on Rey's 15-item Test. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 7, 333.

Arnett, P. A., Hussain, M., Rao, S., Swanson, S., & Hammeke, T. (1995). Case report of an MS patient with Gerstmann's Syndrome. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 1 (2), 175.

Rao, S. M., & Arnett, P. A. (1995). Assessment of executive functions in MS patients: Beyond the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 1 (4), 392-393.

Arnett, P.A., & Rao, S. M. (1996). Processing speed and long-term memory in ms patients.
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 2 (1), 10.

Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C. I., Rao, S.M., & Bernardin, L. (1996). Effects of depression on cognitive functioning in MS. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 11 (5), 363.

Higginson, C. I., Arnett, P. A., Rao, S. M., & Bernardin, L. (1996). Depression and Ventricular Brain Ratio in MS. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 11 (5), 400-401.

Stevens, K. L., Arnett, P. A., Rao, S. M., & Bernardin, L. (1996). Effects of depression on functional ability in Multiple Sclerosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 11 (5),455-456.

Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C., Voss, W. D., & Wright, B. (1997). Relationship between depression and cognitive functioning in multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 9 (1), 140.

Voss, W.D., Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C., Bender, W., Wurst, J., Tippin, J. (1997). Relationship between depression and functional ability in multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 9 (1), 155.

Higginson, C.I., Arnett, P. A., Voss, W. D., Wright, B. (1997). Relationship between fatigue and depression in multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 9 (1), 152-153.

Arnett, P., Higginson, C., Voss, B., Bender, J., Wurst, J., & Tippin, J. (1997). Working memory span and long-term memory in MS. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 3 (1), 19.

Campos, M., Arnett, P., Jordan, M. (1997). The relationship between socialization and problematic substance use. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 19 (2), 183.

Randolph, J.J., Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., Voss, W., Bender, W., Tippin, J., & Wurst, J. (1998). Neurovegetative symptoms in multiple sclerosis: relationship to depression, fatigue, and physical disability. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 13, 121-122.

Voss, W.D., Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., & Randolph, J.J. (1998). An etiological model of depressed mood in multiple sclerosis (MS). Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 13, 130.

Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C., Voss, W., Bender, W., & Tippin, J. (1998). Depression in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to planning ability. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 4, 34.

Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C., Voss, W., Bender, W., & Tippin, J. (1998). Depression in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to working memory capacity. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 4, 34.

Higginson, C., Arnett, P. A., & Voss, W. (1998). The ecological validity of clinical tests of memory and attention in multiple sclerosis. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 4, 17.

Randolph, J.J., Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., & Voss, W. (1999). Relationship between metamemory and tested cognitive functioning in multiple sclerosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 14, 140.

Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., Voss, W.D., & Randolph, J. (1999). The relationship of coping to depression and cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 5 (2), 96.

Higginson, C.I., Arnett, P.A., Voss, W.D., & Randolph, J.J. (1999). Cognitive testing and employment status in multiple sclerosis. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 5 (2), 97.

Freske, P.J., Arnett, P.A., Voss, W.D., & Randolph, J.J. (1999). Generalized distress and psychopathology predict depression in MS patients. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 14, 637-638.

Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., Voss, W.D., Randolph, J.J., & Freske, P.J. (1999). Speed of presentation influences story recall in multiple sclerosis patients. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 14, 710-711.

Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., Voss, W.D., & Randolph, J.J., (1999). Decline in intellectual functioning predicts mood and evaluative symptoms of depression in multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 12, 144.

Randolph, J.J., Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., & Voss, W.D. (1999). Depression and symptomatic variability in multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 12, 154.

Arnett, P.A., Randolph, J.J., & Freske, P.J. (2001). Longitudinal examination of mood, evaluative, and vegetative depressive symptoms in MS. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 7 (2), 195.

Arnett, P.A., Randolph, J.J., & Freske, P.J. (2001). Longitudinal examination of depression and speeded attentional functioning in MS. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 7 (2), 195.

Randolph, J.J., Arnett, P.A., & Freske, P.J. (2001). Metamemory in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to depression, depressive attitudes, and executive functioning
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 7 (2), 196-7.

Julian, L.J., & Arnett, P.A. (2001). Relationship of anxiety and depression to cognitive functioning in MS. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 7 (2), 196.

Arnett, P., Randolph, J., & Freske, P. (2002). Motor problems do not explain speeded attentional deficits in depressed MS patients. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 8 (2), 186.

Polen, D., & Arnett, P. (2002). Motor output difficulties contribute to speeded cognitive task performance in multiple sclerosis. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 8 (2), 256-257.

Randolph, J. J., Arnett, P. A., & Freske, P. (2002). Meta-attention in MS: Relationship with tested cognitive functioning, psychopathology, and cognitive fatigue. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 8 (2), 257.

Bruce, J., & Arnett, P. (2002). Meta-memory in nondepressed, mildly depressed, and moderately depressed MS patients. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 8 (2), 257.

Freske, P., Arnett, P., & Randolph, J. (2002). Co-Morbidity of depression and anxiety in multiple sclerosis. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 8 (2), 258.
Strober, L., Arnett, P., Polen, D., & Bruce, J. (2002). Is sleep disturbance reflective of depression or disease symptomatology in MS? Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 8 (2), 258.

Arnett, P.A., Randolph, J.J., & Freske, P.J. (2002). Coping strategies moderate the relationship between cognitive dysfunction and depression in multiple sclerosis patients. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 14, 111.

Arnett, P.A., Randolph, J.J., & Freske, P.J. (2002). Coping strategies moderate the relationship between cognitive dysfunction and depression in MS patients longitudinally. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 17, 718.

Polen, D.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2002). Longitudinal predictors of learned helplessness in MS. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 17, 730.

Strober, L.B., Arnett, P.A., Polen, D.M., Bruce, J.M., & Smith, M.M. (2002). Disease severity, sleep disturbance and depression as predictors of fatigue in MS: A longitudinal study. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 17, 734-735.

Bruce, J.M., Arnett, P.A., Strober, L.B., Polen, D.M., & Smith, M.M. (2002). Depressed MS patients recall fewer positive words than nondepressed MS patients during and after a list-learning task that suppresses subvocal repetition. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 17, 719-720.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2002). Factors contributing to unemployed and underemployed status in MS patients. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 17, 733.

Schurle, A.C., & Arnett, P.A. (2002). Coping and Hoping: Two possible buffers against general psychopathology in MS patients. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 17, 732.

Randolph, J., Arnett, P., & Freske, P. (2003). MS patient and significant other metamemory ratings: Relationship with tested memory functioning. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 9 (2), 229.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2003). Perfectionism and physical disability predict depression in an MS population. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 18, 732.

Arnett, P.A., & Randolph, J.J. (2003). Longitudinal course of depression symptoms in multiple sclerosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 18, 733-4.

Bailey, C.M., Echemendia, R.J., & Arnett, P.A. (2004). Differential motivation on baseline and post-MTBI neuropsychological performance in collegiate athletes. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 853-4.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2004). The validity of a self-report measure of executive functioning in an MS population. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 950.

Strober, L.B., Arnett, P.A., Smith, M.M., Bruce, J.M., & Polen, D.M. (2004). The contribution of depression and fatigue to pastimes, recreation, sleep, and rest in multiple sclerosis (MS) in comparison to healthy controls. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 951.

Arnett, P.A., & Randolph, J.J. (2004). History of depression predicts mood and evaluative but not neurovegetative depression symptoms in MS. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 951-2.

Bailey, C.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Assessment of effort in baseline MTBI neuropsychological testing. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 889.

Strober, L., & Arnett, P. (2005). Doctor, am I depressed? Distinguishing depression from MS symptomatology. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 876.

Polen, D.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Coping, social support, and depression in multiple sclerosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 875.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Dysarthria predicts poorer performance on cognitive tasks requiring a speeded oral response in an MS population. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 875-876.

Macher, R.B., Arnett, P.A., & Echemendia, R.J. (2005). Computerized vs. clinical testing: Examining validity of cognitive assessment of sports-related concussion. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 839.

Wagner, M.L., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Daily stressors, coping, and depression in multiple sclerosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 847.

Polen, D.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Gender differences in coping, social support, and depression in multiple sclerosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 914-915.

Strober, L.B., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). Utilization of self-report depression measures in multiple sclerosis (MS): Are we getting it right? Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 21, 520.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). Physical disability and perfectionistic concern over mistakes predict depression in an MS population: Replication and extension. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 21, 525.

Bailey, C.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). WTAR versus demographic formulas: The accuracy of estimated baseline MTBI neuropsychological performance. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 21, 528.

Bruce, A.A., Bruce, J.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). The relationship between dissociation and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 21, 568.
     
     
  Scientific Presentations
     
    Arnett, P. A., Nichols, S. L., Helmle, K., & Newman, J. P. (1989). Passive avoidance learning and learning in a classroom situation in conduct disordered adolescents. Poster presented at the sixty-first annual conference of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Arnett, P. A., Howland, E. W., Smith, S. S., & Newman, J. P. (1990). Autonomic responsivity in incarcerated psychopaths during passive avoidance. Poster presented at the thirtieth annual meeting of the Society for Psychophysiological Research, Boston.

Arnett, P. A., Smith, S. S., & Newman, J. P. (1991). Approach and avoidance motivation in incarcerated psychopaths. Poster presented at the thirty-first annual meeting of the Society for Psychophysiological Research, Chicago, IL.

Arnett, P. A., Franzen, M. F., & Harris, G. (1992). Performance of substance abusers with memory deficits on measures of malingering. Poster presented at the twelfth annual conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Pittsburgh, PA.

Arnett, P. A., Smith, S. S., & Newman, J. P. (1992). Exaggerated reward activation mediating psychopaths' poor passive avoidance. Poster presented at the seventh annual meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Palm Springs, CA.

Bernardin, L., Rao, S. M., Arnett, P. A., Connolly, J., & Grafman J. (1993). Relationship between frontal lobe lesions and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test performance in patients with multiple sclerosis. Paper presented at the twenty-first annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Galveston, TX.

Arnett, P. A., Hammeke, T. A., & Schwartz, L. (1993). Comparison of dissimulators and neurological patients on Rey's 15-item Test. Poster presented at the one-hundredth annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, CANADA.

Rao, S. M., & Arnett, P. A. (1994). Frontal lobe functioning in MS: Beyond the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. Paper presented at the twenty-second annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Cincinnati, OH.

Newman, J. P., & Arnett, P. A. (1994). Relating psychopathy and anxiety to separate influences on response modulation. Paper presented at the thirty-fourth annual meeting of the Society for Psychophysiological Research, Atlanta, GA.

Swanson, S. J., Lisk, L. M., Morris, G. L., Mueller, W. M., Arnett, P., Hammeke, T., & Allen, L. (1994). Language function following temporal lobectomy with functional mapping. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society.

Arnett, P. A., Hussain, M., Rao, S., Swanson, S., & Hammeke, T. (1995). Case report of an MS patient with Gerstmann's Syndrome. Poster presented at the twenty-fifth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Seattle, WA.

Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C., Rao, S. M., Bernardin, L. (1995). The effects of depression on cognitive functioning in multiple sclerosis patients. Poster presented at the fifteenth annual conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Francisco, CA.

Voss, William D., Stevens, K.L., Arnett, P. A., Rao, S. M., & Bernardin, L. (1995). The effects of depression on functional ability in multiple sclerosis patients. Poster presented at the fifteenth annual conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Francisco, CA. * Best Student Poster Award Winner.

Higginson, C.I., Arnett, P. A., Rao, S. M., & Bernardin, L. (1995). Depression and Ventricular Brain Ratio in multiple sclerosis patients. Poster presented at the fifteenth annual conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Francisco, CA.

Arnett, P.A., & Rao, S. M. (1996). Processing speed and long-term memory in ms patients. Paper presented at the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Chicago, IL.

Campos, M., Arnett, P. A., & Jordan, M. (1996). The relationship between socialization and problematic substance use. Poster presented at the Annual Conference on Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology, Substance Abuse, & Culture, Los Angeles, CA. * Best Student Poster Award Winner.

Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C., Voss, W. D., & Wright, B. (1997). Relationship between depression and cognitive functioning in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the eighth annual meeting of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, Orlando, FL.

Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C., Voss, W. D., Bender, W., Wurst, J., & Tippin, J. (1997). Working memory span and long-term memory in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the twenty-seventh annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Orlando, FL.

Voss, W.D., Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C., Bender, W., Wurst, J., Tippin, J. (1997). Relationship between depression and functional ability in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the eighth annual meeting of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, Orlando, FL.

Higginson, C.I., Arnett, P. A., Voss, W. D., Wright, B. (1997). Relationship between fatigue and depression in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the eighth annual meeting of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, Orlando, FL.

Campos, M., & Arnett, P. A. (1997). Problematic substance use in low-socialized college students. Poster presented at the seventy-seventh Annual Conference of the Western Psychological Association, Seattle, WA.

Randolph, J. J., Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C. I., Voss, W., Bender, W., Tippin, J., & Wurst, J. (1997). Neurovegetative symptoms in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to depression, fatigue, and physical disability. Poster presented at the seventeenth annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.

Voss, W., Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C., Bender, W., & Tippin, J. (1997). A causal etiological model of depression in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the seventeenth annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.

McConnell, J. R., Arnett, P. A., & Newman, J. P. (1997). Family background variables in psychopathic offenders. Paper presented at the twelfth annual meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Palm Springs, CA.

Arnett, P. A., & Newman, J. P. (1997). An empirical investigation of Fowles=s three-arousal model. Paper presented at the twelfth annual meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Palm Springs, CA.

Campos, M., Arnett, P. A., & Miller, M. (1997). Exploring the validity of Levenson et al's psychopathic attitudes scales. Paper presented at the twelfth annual meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Palm Springs, CA.

Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C., Voss, W., Bender, W., & Tippin, J. (1998). Depression in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to planning ability. Paper presented at the twenty-eighth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Honolulu, HI.

Arnett, P. A., Higginson, C., Voss, W., Bender, W., & Tippin, J. (1998). Depression in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to working memory capacity. Paper presented at the twenty-eighth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Honolulu, HI.

Higginson, C., Arnett, P. A., & Voss, W. (1998). The ecological validity of clinical tests of memory and attention in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the twenty-eighth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Honolulu, HI.

Randolph, J.J., Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., & Voss, W.D. (1998). Relationship between metamemory and tested cognitive functioning in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the eighteenth annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Washington, D.C.

Campos, M., Arnett, P., Thorne, L., & Seidl, R. (1998). Socialization and risk taking in Low Socialized college students. Poster presented at the thirteenth annual meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Boston, MA.

Kusch, J., Arnett, P., & Campos, M. (1998). Drug/Alcohol use in Low Socialized college females. Poster presented at the thirteenth annual meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Boston, MA.

Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., Voss, W.D., & Randolph, J. (1999). The relationship of coping to depression and cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the twenty-ninth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA.

Higginson, C.I., Arnett, P.A., Voss, W.D., & Randolph, J.J. (1999). Cognitive testing and employment status in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the twenty-ninth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA.

Randolph. J. J., Arnett, P. A., Voss, W. D., & Higginson, C. I. (1999). Meta-Attention in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the 79th annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Irvine, CA.

Freske, P.J., Arnett, P.A., Voss, W.D., & Randolph, J.J. (1999). Generalized distress and psychopathology predict depression in MS patients. Poster presented at the nineteenth annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Antonio, TX.

Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., Voss, W.D., Randolph, J.J., & Freske, P.J. (1999). Speed of presentation influences story recall in multiple sclerosis patients. Poster presented at the nineteenth annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Antonio, TX.

Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., Voss, W.D., & Randolph, J.J., (2000). Decline in intellectual functioning predicts mood and evaluative symptoms of depression in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the eleventh annual meeting of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, Fort Myers, FL.

Randolph, J.J., Arnett, P.A., Higginson, C.I., & Voss, W.D. (2000). Depression and symptomatic variability in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the eleventh annual meeting of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, Fort Myers, FL.

Arnett, P.A., Randolph, J.J., & Freske, P.J. (2001). Longitudinal examination of mood, evaluative, and vegetative depressive symptoms in MS. Poster presented at the twenty-ninth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Chicago, IL.

Arnett, P.A., Randolph, J.J., & Freske, P.J. (2001). Longitudinal examination of depression and speeded attentional functioning in MS. Poster presented at the twenty-ninth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Chicago, IL.

Randolph, J.J., Arnett, P.A., & Freske, P.J. (2001). Metamemory in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to depression, depressive attitudes, and executive functioning. Poster presented at the twenty-ninth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Chicago, IL.

Julian, L.J., & Arnett, P.A. (2001). Relationship of anxiety and depression to cognitive functioning in MS. Poster presented at the twenty-ninth annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Chicago, IL.

Strober, L.B., Arnett, P.A., & Bruce, J.M. (2001). The relationship between fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbance in MS. Poster presented at the 21st annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Francisco, CA.

Jabbour, A., & Arnett, P.A. (2001). Why aren't psychopaths low-anxious compared to nonpsychopaths? Poster presented at the 16th Annual meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Madison, WI.

Schooler, L., Arnett, P.A., & Leer, J. (2001). Do problems of inhibitory control underlie memory deficits associated with multiple sclerosis? Poster presented at the 42nd annual meeting of the Psychonomic Society, Orlando, FL.

Strober, L., Arnett, P., Polen, D., & Bruce, J. (2002). Is sleep disturbance reflective of depression or disease symptomatology in MS? Poster presented at the 30th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Toronto, CANADA.

Freske, P., Arnett, P., & Randolph, J. (2002). Co-Morbidity of depression and anxiety in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the 30th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Toronto, CANADA.

Polen, D., & Arnett, P. (2002). Motor output difficulties contribute to speeded cognitive task performance in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the 30th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Toronto, CANADA.

Bruce, J., & Arnett, P. (2002). Meta-memory in nondepressed, mildly depressed, and moderately depressed MS patients. Poster presented at the 30th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Toronto, CANADA.

Arnett, P., Randolph, J., & Freske, P. (2002). Motor problems do not explain speeded attentional deficits in depressed MS patients. Poster presented at the 30th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Toronto, CANADA.

Randolph, J. J., Arnett, P. A., & Freske, P. (2002). Meta-attention in MS: Relationship with tested cognitive functioning, psychopathology, and cognitive fatigue. Poster presented at the 30th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Toronto, CANADA.

Arnett, P. A., Randolph, J. J., & Freske, P. J. (2002). Coping strategies moderate the relationship between cognitive dysfunction and depression in MS patients. Poster presented at the 13th annual meeting of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, LaJolla, CA.

Miski, P. & Arnett, P.A. (April 4, 2002). Maladaptive coping in Depression: Risk factor or concomitant? Poster presented at the Penn State University Undergraduate Research Exhibition.

King, K., & Arnett, P.A. (April 5, 2002). The association of depression, fatigue, and cognitive impairment with dyadic adjustment in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the Penn State University Undergraduate Research Exhibition.

Arnett, P.A., Randolph, J.J., & Freske, P.J. (2002). Coping strategies moderate the relationship between cognitive dysfunction and depression in MS patients longitudinally. Poster presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Miami, FL.

Polen, D.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2002). Longitudinal predictors of learned helplessness in MS. Poster presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Miami, FL.

Strober, L.B., Arnett, P.A., Polen, D.M., Bruce, J.M., & Smith, M.M. (2002). Disease severity, sleep disturbance and depression as predictors of fatigue in MS: A longitudinal study. Poster presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Miami, FL.

Bruce, J.M., Arnett, P.A., Polen, D.M., Strober, L.B., & Smith, M.M. (2002). Depressed MS patients recall fewer positive words than nondepressed MS patients during and after a list-learning task that suppresses subvocal repetition. Poster presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Miami, FL.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2002). Factors contributing to unemployed and underemployed status in MS patients. Poster presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Miami, FL.

Schurle, A.C., & Arnett, P.A. (2002). Coping and Hoping: Two possible buffers against general psychopathology in MS patients. Poster presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Miami, FL.

Randolph, J. J., Arnett, P. A., & Freske, P. (2003). MS patient and significant other metamemory ratings: Relationship with tested memory functioning. Poster presented at the 31st annual meeting of the International Neuropsychology Society, Honolulu, HI.

King, K., & Arnett, P. A. (2003). The association of dyadic adjustment and depression, fatigue, and cognitive impairment in MS. Poster accepted for presentation at AAn International Conference on Neuropsychology: Recent Advances in the East and West.@ Hong Kong, China. Never presented due to cancellation because of SARS scare.

Ghebrial, M. E., & Arnett, P. A. (2003). The Sensitivity and Specificity of the BIS/BAS Scales in Detecting Psychopathy Among an Inmate Sample: A Receiver Operating Characteristic Analysis. Paper presented at the annual Society for the Science of Clinical Psychology (SSCP) conference. Atlanta, GA.

Arnett, P. A., & Randolph, J. A. (2003). Longitudinal Course of Depression Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis. Poster presented at the 23rd annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Dallas, TX.

Smith, M. M. and Arnett, P.A. (2003). Perfectionism and Physical Disability Predict Depression in an MS Population. Poster presented at the 23rd annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Dallas, TX.

Ghebrial, M.E., Jabbour, A., & Arnett, P.A. (2003). The role of dysfunctional family context variables and decreased emotional responsivity in the development of factors of psychopathy. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy (AABT), Boston, MA.

Bruce, J.M., Polen, D.M., Arnett, P.A., Strober, L.B., & Smith, M.M. (2004). Self-reported pain and emotional memory biases interact to predict depression in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD.

Basso, M., Ghormley, C., Lowery, N., Johnson, J., & Arnett, P.A. (2004). Neuropsychological impairment predicts functional outcomes in multiple sclerosis. Paper presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD.

Basso, M., Ghormley, C., Lowery, N., Johnson, J., & Arnett, P.A. (2004). Neuropsychological impairment predicts work outcomes in multiple sclerosis. Paper presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD.

King, K., & Arnett, P.A. (2004). Association of depression, fatigue, and cognitive impairment in dyadic adjustment in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD.

Polen, D.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2004). Chronic pain is associated with learned helplessness in MS. Poster presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD.

Schurle, A.C., & Arnett, P.A. (2004). Longitudinal examination of psychopathology in MS patients. Poster presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD.

Strober, L.B., Arnett, P.A., Bruce, J.M., Polen, D.M., & Smith, M.M. (2004). The prevalence and etiology of fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in comparison to healthy controls. Poster presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD.

Arnett, P.A., Basso, M., Ghormley, C., Lowery, N., & Polen, D. (2004). Rudimentary motor speed contributes significantly to performance on neuropsychological tests with motor demands in MS patients. Poster presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD.

Bailey, C.M., Echemendia, R.J., & Arnett, P.A. (2004). Differential motivation on baseline and post-MTBI neuropsychological performance in collegiate athletes. Poster presented at the 24th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Seattle, Washington. *Best Student Poster Award Winner.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2004). The validity of a self-report measure of executive functioning in an MS population. Poster presented at the 24th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Seattle, Washington.

Strober, L.B., Arnett, P.A., Smith, M.M., Bruce, J.M., & Polen, D.M. (2004). The contribution of depression and fatigue to pastimes, recreation, sleep, and rest in multiple sclerosis (MS) in comparison to healthy controls. Poster presented at the 24th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Seattle, Washington.

Arnett, P.A., & Randolph, J.J. (2004). History of depression predicts mood and evaluative but not neurovegetative depression symptoms in MS. Poster presented at the 24th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Seattle, Washington.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Other versus self-ratings of executive dysfunction in MS patients and healthy controls. Poster presented at the 33rd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, St. Louis, MO.

Arnett, P., & Randolph, J. (2005). Fatigue in MS is very stable longitudinally over a three-year interval. Poster presented at the 33rd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, St. Louis, MO.

Bailey, C.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Response speed on the Computerized Assessment of Response Bias and its relationship to motivation in Multiple Sclerosis. Poster presented at the 33rd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, St. Louis, MO.

Bailey, C.M., Echemendia, R.J., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Visual memory predicts concussion status independent of verbal memory and post-mild traumatic brain injury symptoms in college athletes. Paper presented at the 33rd annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, St. Louis, MO.

Wagner, M. & Arnett, P.A. Daily stressors, coping, and depression in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the Penn State University Undergraduate Research Exhibition. April 4, 2005.

Macher, R., & Arnett, P.A. Computerized vs. clinical testing: Examining validity in cognitive assessment of sports-related concussion. Poster presented at the Penn State University Undergraduate Research Exhibition. April 4, 2005.

Wagner, M. & Arnett, P.A. Daily stressors, coping, and depression in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the Penn State University Psychology Department Psi Chi Undergraduate Research Exhibition. April 12, 2005. *2nd Place for Student Poster Award.

Macher, R., & Arnett, P.A. Computerized vs. clinical testing: Examining validity in cognitive assessment of sports-related concussion. Poster presented at the Penn State University Psychology Department Psi Chi Undergraduate Research Exhibition. April 12, 2005. *1st Place for Student Poster Award.

Bailey, C.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Assessment of effort in baseline MTBI neuropsychological testing. Poster presented at the 25th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Tampa, Florida. *Best Student Poster Award Winner.

Macher, R.B., Arnett, P.A., & Echemendia, R.J. (2005). Computerized vs. clinical testing: Examining validity of cognitive assessment of sports-related concussion. Poster presented at the 25th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Tampa, Florida.

Polen, D.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Coping, social support, and depression in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the 25th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Tampa, Florida.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Dysarthria predicts poorer performance on cognitive tasks requiring a speeded oral response in an MS population. Poster presented at the 25th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Tampa, Florida.

Strober, L., & Arnett, P. (2005). Doctor, am I depressed? Distinguishing depression from MS symptomatology. Poster presented at the 25th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Tampa, Florida.

Wagner, M.L., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Daily stressors, coping, and depression in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the 25th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Tampa, Florida.

Polen, D.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2005). Gender differences in coping, social support, and depression in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the 25th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Tampa, Florida.

Arnett, P.A., Smith, M.M., Bruce, J.M., Strober, L.B., Polen, D.M., & Barwick, F.H. (2006). MS patients’ perceptions of the relative impact of several common symptoms. Poster presented at the 34th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA.

Barwick, F.H., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). Relationship between long-term cognitive decline and depressive symptoms in MS. Poster presented at the 34th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA.

Basso, M., Ghormley, C., Lowery, N., Combs, D., Ward, T., Johnson, J., and Arnett, P. (2006). Self-reported executive dysfunction, neuropsychological impairment, and functional outcomes in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the 34th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA.

Bruce, J., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). Visual acuity disturbances are associated with performance on tests of complex visual attention in MS. Poster presented at the 34th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA.

Bruce, A.S., Bruce, J.M., Ray, W.J., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). The relationship between executive functioning and dissociation. Poster presented at the 34th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA.

Beeney, J., and Arnett, P.A. (2006). Stress and affective memory bias interact to predict depressive symptoms in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the Penn State University Graduate Research Exhibition, March 26, 2006. *2nd Place for Best Student Poster Award.

Barwick, F.H., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). Decline in intellectual functioning predicts mood and evaluative symptoms of depression in multiple sclerosis. Poster presented at the Penn State University Graduate Research Exhibition, March 26, 2006.

Strober, L.B., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). Utilization of self-report depression measures in multiple sclerosis (MS): Are we getting it right? Poster presented at the 26th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Antonio, Texas.

Smith, M.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). Physical disability and perfectionistic concern over mistakes predict depression in an MS population: Replication and extension. Poster presented at the 26th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Antonio, Texas.

Bailey, C.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). WTAR versus demographic formulas: The accuracy of estimated baseline MTBI neuropsychological performance. Poster presented at the 26th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Antonio, Texas.

Bruce, A.A., Bruce, J.M., & Arnett, P.A. (2006). The relationship between dissociation and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms. Poster presented at the 26th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Antonio, Texas.
     
     
  Theses/Dissertations Supervised
     
    Kay Lynn Stevens (1996). The effects of depression on functional ability in multiple sclerosis patients. Washington State University, Master's Thesis.

Christopher I. Higginson (1997). The ecological validity of clinical tests of memory and attention in multiple sclerosis. Washington State University, Doctoral Dissertation.

William D. Voss (1998). An etiological model of depressed mood in multiple sclerosis. Washington State University, Master's Thesis.

Michael D. Campos (1998). Socialization and reward seeking behaviors among low-socialized college students. Washington State University, Master's Thesis.

Jill R. McConnell (1999). An ecological approach to the study of passive avoidance learning in psychopaths. Washington State University, Doctoral Dissertation.

William T. Porter (1999). Influence of attentional biases on memory in depressed individuals. Washington State University, Master's Thesis.

John J. Randolph (2000). Metamemory in multiple sclerosis: Relationship to depression, depressive attitudes, and executive functioning. Washington State University, Doctoral Dissertation.

Laura J. Julian (2001). Connections between anxiety, cognitive functioning, and coping in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Doctoral Dissertation.

Aref Jabbour (2001). Why aren't psychopathic individuals low-anxious compared with nonpsychopathic individuals? Penn State University, Master's Thesis.

Miski, P. (2002). Maladaptive coping in Depression: Risk factor or concomitant? Penn State University, Honor's Thesis.

Lauren Strober (2002). An examination of four models of predicting fatigue in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Master's Thesis.

Pamela Freske (2003). Washington State University, Doctoral Dissertation. Clarification of the Depression Symptom Picture In Multiple Sclerosis Patients. Washington State University, Doctoral Dissertation. Note: For this dissertation, I was chair from its inception to completion. However, due to being unable to be physically present during the actual defense, I am formally listed as a committee member of this dissertation rather than as the chair.

Dawn Polen (2003). Relationship between motor output difficulties and speeded cognitive task performance in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Master's Thesis.

Megan Smith (2003). Factors contributing to unemployed and underemployed status in MS patients. Penn State University, Master's Thesis.

Christopher Bailey (2003). Performance errors across a battery of tests and their relation to mild traumatic brain injury in an athletic population. Penn State University, Master's Thesis.

Aaron Rosenbaum (2003). The Relationships Among the American Academy of Neurology
Concussion Grading System and Type, Number, and Severity of Postconcussive Symptoms. Penn State University, Master's Thesis.

Michael D. Campos (2003). Psychopathy, Alcohol Use, And Aids Related Sexual Behavior. Washington State University, Doctoral Dissertation. Note: For this dissertation, I was chair from its inception to completion. However, due to being unable to be physically present during the actual defense, I am formally listed as a committee member of this dissertation rather than as the chair.

Jared Bruce (2004). The Relationship Between Pain, Emotional Memory, and Depression in a Sample of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Penn State University, Doctoral Dissertation.

Megan Wagner (2005) Daily stressors, coping, and depression in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Honor's Thesis.

Rayna Macher (2005). Computerized vs. clinical testing: Examining validity in cognitive assessment of sports-related concussion. Penn State University, Honor=s Thesis.

Joshua Hankey (2005). Predictors of verbal fluency deficits in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Honor's Thesis.

Dawn Polen (2005). Coping, Social Support, Depression, and Learned Helplessness in Multiple Sclerosis. Penn State University, Doctoral Dissertation. In progress.

Chris Bailey (2006). Premorbid Measures And Sports-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Appropriateness and Accuracy. Penn State University, Doctoral Dissertation.

Megan Smith (2006). Awareness of Executive Functioning Deficits In Multiple Sclerosis: Self Versus Informant Ratings Of Impairment In Patients Versus Controls And Their Relationship With Objective Cognitive Performance. Penn State University, Doctoral Dissertation.

Dawn Polen (2006). MS Control, Coping, and Social Support: Relationship to Depression in Multiple Sclerosis. Penn State University, Doctoral Dissertation.

Aref Jabbour (2006). Instrumentality, Reactivity and Psychopathy in Sexual Offenses Against Children: An Exploratory Analysis. Penn State University, Doctoral Dissertation. In progress, proposed.

Lauren Strober (2006). Depression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS): The distinction between MS and depressive symptomatology and utility of self-report instrument. Penn State University, Doctoral Dissertation. In progress, proposed.
     
     
    Master's Theses Supervised
   

Kay Lynn Stevens (1996). The effects of depression on functional ability in multiple sclerosis patients. Washington State University, Master's Thesis.

William D. Voss (1998). An etiological model of depressed mood in multiple sclerosis. Washington State University, Master's Thesis.

Michael D. Campos (1998). Socialization and reward seeking behaviors among low-socialized college students. Washington State University, Master's Thesis.

William T. Porter (1999). Influence of attentional biases on memory in depressed individuals. Washington State University, Master's Thesis.

Aref Jabbour (2001). Why aren’t psychopathic individuals low-anxious compared with nonpsychopathic individuals? Penn State University, Master’s Thesis.

Lauren Strober (2002). An examination of four models of predicting fatigue in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Master’s Thesis.

Dawn Polen (2003). Relationship between motor output difficulties and speeded cognitive task performance in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Master’s Thesis.

Megan Smith (2003). Factors contributing to unemployed and underemployed status in MS patients. Penn State University, Master’s Thesis.

Christopher Bailey (2003). Performance errors across a battery of tests and their relation to mild traumatic brain injury in an athletic population. Penn State University, Master’s Thesis.

Aaron Rosenbaum (2003). The Relationships Among the American Academy of Neurology
Concussion Grading System and Type, Number, and Severity of Postconcussive Symptoms. Penn State University, Master’s Thesis. Successfully Proposed.

Joe Beeney (2006). Stress and affective memory bias interact to predict depressive symptoms in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Master’s Thesis. Successfully Proposed.

Fiona Barwick (2006). Decline in intellectual functioning predicts mood and evaluative symptoms of depression in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Master’s Thesis. In progress.

     
     
    Honor's Theses Supervised
   

Miski, P. (2002). Maladaptive coping in Depression: Risk factor or concomitant? Penn State University, Honor’s Thesis.

Megan Wagner (2005) Daily stressors, coping, and depression in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Honor’s Thesis.

Rayna Macher (2005). Computerized vs. clinical testing: Examining validity in cognitive assessment of sports-related concussion. Penn State University, Honor’s Thesis.

Joshua Hankey (2005). Predictors of verbal fluency deficits in multiple sclerosis. Penn State University, Honor’s Thesis.

     
     
  Invited Talks/Conferences
     
    "Clinical Neuropsychology." 5/7/97. Featured speaker for the Whitman County Mental Health team in Pullman, Washington.

"Cognitive and Emotional Functioning in Multiple Sclerosis." June, 1996. Featured speaker for the Pullman-Moscow, Washington MS support group.

"Cognitive and Emotional Functioning in Multiple Sclerosis." June, 1996. Featured speaker for staff and patients at St. Luke's Rehabilitation Hospital in Spokane, Washington.

"The Psychopathic Criminal Offender," 8/5/98. I gave this talk as part of a continuing education workshop that I led for the Idaho Department of Corrections. This continuing education program also included a video conference entitled: "Psychopaths: Their Nature and Impact on Corrections."

"Contributors and Consequences of Depression in Multiple Sclerosis," 11/11/98. Featured speaker for the annual meeting of the Spokane area chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

"The Mind & MS: Dealing With Cognitive Issues" 4/18/00. Featured Speaker for the State College, Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society monthly meeting.

"Neuropsychology and Multiple Sclerosis" 6/28/00. One of the featured speakers for the seminar entitled, "Esclerosis múltiple: marcadores útiles en la toma de decisiones clínicas" (Multiple sclerosis: Useful markers in taking clinical decisions.) Seminar held at the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP) by the Fundación Español de Esclerosis Múltiple (Spanish Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis). This was an "all expenses paid" trip.

"The Mind & MS: Dealing With Cognitive Issues" 11/15/00. Featured Speaker for the Danville, Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society monthly meeting.

"Cognitive and Emotional Functioning in MS" 3/15/2001. Featured Speaker for the Indiana, Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society monthly meeting.

"Cognitive and Emotional Functioning in MS" 4/10/2001. Featured Speaker for the Altoona, Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society monthly meeting.

"Contribution of Depression & Fatigue to Cognitive Dysfunction in MS" 4/21/2001. One of featured speakers at Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers invited conference entitled, "Minimal Examination for MS-Related Cognitive Dysfunction: A CMSC Consensus Conference."

"Executive Functions in MS" 4/21/2001. One of featured speakers at Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers invited conference entitled, "Minimal Examination for MS-Related Cognitive Dysfunction: A CMSC Consensus Conference."

"Methods for Identifying Depression in MS" 1/17/2002. One of featured speakers at the New York City Chapter of the National MS Society invited conference entitled, "Lillian Goldman Consensus Conference on the Identification and Treatment of Affective Disorders in MS."

"Cognitive Dysfunction, Depression, and Coping in MS" 2/28/2002. Invited speaker for
Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research & Education Corporation Neuropsychology Group.

"Cognitive and Emotional Functioning in Multiple Sclerosis" 3/18/2002. Invited speaker for teleconference organized by the Vermont chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

"Relationship of Depression and Cognitive Dysfunction." Invited talk for symposium entitled: "Cognitive and Psychiatric Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis" held in Taormina, Italy from 6/1/2002 to 6/3/2002.

"Emotional Aspects of Being Newly Diagnosed With MS." Invited speaker for teleconference organized by the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) in conjunction with the Greater Delaware Valley and Mid-Jersey Chapters of the NMSS. Teleconference entitled, "Challenges, Changes, and Choices." 12/17/02.

" Cognitive Dysfunction Associated with Depression in MS Patients." Invited speaker for the 2004 Annual Conference of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. June 5, 2004. Toronto, CANADA.

“Neuropsychological Assessment of Concussion in Athletes.” Invited speaker for a workshop entitled “Concussion in Athletics: Ongoing Controversy.” December 9, 2004. Penn State Orthopaedics, University Park, PA.

“Research on Neuropsychological Testing of Depression and Cognitive Testing of MS.” Invited speaker for the Laurel Highlands MS Support Group event entitled, “MS Awareness Seminar – 2005.” March 31st 2005. Latrobe Area Hospital.

“Neuropsychological Assessment of Concussion in Athletes.” Gave a talk to the Specialization in Cognitive Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) “Brainy Bunch” meeting. April 9, 2005. Psychology Department, Penn State University, University Park, PA.

“Neuropsychological Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities.” Invited speaker for Annual College Health Medical & Nursing Program: Updates in College Health. May 10, 2005. Penn State University, University Park, PA.

“To Image The Outcome…The Production Of An Expert Consensus Based Algorithm For The Treatment Of Depression Associated With Multiple Sclerosis, Suitable For Testing At One Or Two MS Treatment Centers.” 7/22/05. Invited participant on expert panel for the Goldman Algorithm Conference, New York, NY.

“Relationship Between Depression and Cognitive Functioning in MS.” 10/28/05. Invited speaker for Controversies in Neuropsychology of Multiple Sclerosis, Boston, MA.