FIELDING FOUR RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS RESEARCH AWARDS AT APA CONFERENCE 2022

Erinn Cameron

Clinical Psychology PhD student

Award: Research Council of the Society for Prescribing Psychology (APA Division 55)

Research: Cannabis Delivery Method Usage Patterns and Preferences for Women with Chronic Pain

A multibillion-dollar cannabis industry has introduced high-potency products and novel delivery methods such as the e-pen vaping device. Understanding women’s cannabis usage patterns regarding delivery methods may have important implications for potential therapeutic efficacy and a better understanding of the health risks and benefits of cannabis use for women.

Kimberly Kaiser

MA, Post-Baccalaureate Alum

Award: Society for Health Psychology (APA Division 38)

Research: Maladaptive Schemas Predict Levels of Chronic Pain and Health Worries

Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMSs) may predict exacerbation or alleviation of symptomology in pain patients. Our research found specific EMSs correlated to current pain, chronic pain, and health concerns. The results suggest complex interactions between pain symptoms and EMSs that are vital to successful treatment in chronic pain patients.

Michelle Woods

Clinical Psychology PhD student

Award: Research Council of the Society for Prescribing Psychology (APA Division 55)

Research: Increased Amount of Medical Cannabis Used Per Week is Associated with Less Memory Dysfunction

Recreational cannabis use is associated with memory dysfunction. We assessed participants for the correlation between medical cannabis use and memory deficits. An increased use of medical cannabis was associated with fewer memory problems. There were nonsignificant correlations between medical cannabis use and other executive function deficits that were measured.

Colleen Kocik

General Psychology PhD student

Award: Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12)

Research: Childhood Physical Abuse and Emotional Abuse Predict Cluster B Personality Characteristics

Little research has examined whether EI moderates the relationship between childhood trauma and cluster B personality traits. Our study filled this gap by examining if EI and childhood trauma predict cluster B personality characteristics and whether EI moderates the relationship between trauma and personality.