Julie A. Alvarez, Ph.D.
Senior Professor of Practice
Education & Affiliations
Biography
Dr. Alvarez is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist with expertise in psychological assessment. She is the Director of the Department of Psychology’s terminal Master of Science Programs in Behavioral Health and Psychological Science. Dr. Alvarez does not have a research laboratory; thus, she does not mentor graduate or undergraduate students on research projects.
Office
3053 Percival Stern Hall
Selected Publications
Alvarez, J. A., Oveson, K., & Vasterling, J. J. (2011). Neurobehavioral aspects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In G. Goldstein, T. M. Incagnoli, & A. E. Puente (Eds.), Contemporary neurobehavioral syndromes (pp. 151-174). New York, NY: Psychology Press.
Vasterling, J. J., Grande, L., Graefe, A., & Alvarez, J. A. (2010). Neuropsychological assessment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In C. Armstrong & L. Morrow (Eds.), Handbook of medical neuropsychology (pp. 447-465). New York, NY: Springer.
Vasterling, J. J., & Alvarez, J. A. (2008). Cognitive impairments associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In G. Reyes, J. D. Elhai, & J. D. Ford (Eds.), Encyclopedia of psychological trauma (pp. 138-140). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
York, M., & Alvarez, J. A. (2008). Cognitive impairments associated with Parkinson’s disease.In M. Trail, E. Protas, &E. Lai (Eds.), Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's disease: An evidenced-based treatment model (pp. 71-100). Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated.
Alvarez, J. A., & Emory, E. (2006). Executive functions and the frontal lobes: A meta-analytic review. Neuropsychology Review, 16, 17-42.
Tan, G., Alvarez, J. A., & Jensen, M. P. (2006). Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches to pain management. Journal of Clinical Psychology: In Session, 62, 1419-1431.
Alvarez, J. A., & Freides, D. (2004). Research on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder using the covert orienting paradigm of Posner. Developmental Neuropsychology, 26, 627-645.
Courses Taught
Introductory Psychology: PSYC 1000
Sports Head Injuries and Concussions: COLQ 1020
Psychology in the Movies: TIDE 1270
Seeking Knowledge: How Various Disciplines Recognize Truth: INTU 2000
Psychological Testing and Measurement: PSYC 3180
Clinical Neuropsychology Honors: PSYC 4670
Health Psychology I: PSYC 6700
Health Psychology II: PSYC 6710
Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment: PSYC 6670
Psychoeducational Assessment II: PSYC 7620
