Jennifer Roberts, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Geropsychology, University of Colorado
M.A. Psychology, University of Colorado
B.A. Psychology (Summa Cum Laude with High Distinction), University of Colorado
Courses
PSY 3280 - Abnormal Psychology
PSY 3510 - Psychology of Aging
PSY 4280 - Seminar in Abnormal Psychology
Representative Publications
Maxfield, M., Roberts, J. R., Dieker, J. (2021). Considering the source of dementia-related anxiety: Case studies in neuropsychological assessment. GeroPsych: The Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry.
Maxfield, M., Cui, R., Roberts, J. R., Fiske, A. (2020). Interest in dementia testing: Family history, dementia-related anxiety, and coping. GeroPsych: The Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry, 00, 1-7, doi: 10.1024/1662-9647/a000230
Roberts, J.R., & Maxfield, M. (2019). Mortality salience and age effects on charitable donations. American Behavioral Scientist, 00, 1-22. doi: 10.1177/0002764219850864
Roberts, J. R. & Maxfield, M. (2018). Examining the relationship between dementia worry and religious motivation in later life. Journal of Religion and Health, 57, 2500-2514. doi: 10.1007/s10943-018-0635-x
Zhao, R., John, S. E., Karas S., Bussell, C. A., Roberts, J. R., Six, D., Gavett, B. E., & Yue, C. (2017). Design and evaluation of the highly insidious extreme phishing attacks. Journal of Computers & Security, 70, 634-647. doi: 10.1016/j.cose.2017.08.008
Gavett, B. E., Zhao, R., John, S. E., Bussell, C. A., Roberts, J. R., & Yue, C. (2017). Phishing suspiciousness in older and younger adults: The role of executive functioning. PLoS ONE, 12. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0171620
Representative and Recent Service/Leadership Roles
- UCCS Psychology Department Curriculum Committee Member
- UCCS Psychology Department Student-Faculty Liaison
- Pikes Peak Elder Abuse Coalition, Committee Member