Jennifer Roberts, Ph.D.

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Jennifer Roberts, Ph.D.

Lecturer
Psychology

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