Curriculum Vitae - Carlos Albizu University

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Curriculum Vitae - Carlos Albizu University
ORLANDO L. PEDROSA-ROCHE, PH.D.
Clinical Psychologist · Tel. (787) 598-4028· Email: [email protected]
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Philosophy Doctor in Clinical Psychology. Caribbean Center for Advance Studies. October,
1994. Earned the Academic Excellence Award for best academic performance among peers.
Dissertation: Pedrosa, O. L., Llanos, A. & Cabiya, J. (1993). Development of a Dangerousness
Index with the Rorschach Test. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Caribbean
Center for Advanced Studies, San Juan, PR.
Master in Science - Clinical Psychology. Caribbean Center for Advance Studies. August,
1991.
Bachelor in Arts – Psychology. Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. August, 1987.
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Psychologist in Puerto Rico – License number 1378
Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner by the National Registry of Neurofeedback Providers –
certification number 1785.
AWARDS, HONORS AND APPOINTMENTS
Excellence Award - Highest academic performance among peers. Received at graduation.
Associate Editor - Revista Ciencias de la Conducta (Behavior Science Journal). January 2000
to present.
Reviews articles submitted for publication to assess the scientific soundness and provide
recommendations to authors.
Member of the Scientific Committee on the Diabetes Center for Puerto Rico.
Reviews proposals submitted for implementation on the Center to assess the scientific
soundness and merit.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Statistical and Measurement Specialist. - College Entrance Examination Board. November
2006 to Present.
Perform statistical analyses and conduct studies for various clients. In charge of the analysis
and reporting of the evaluation phase of the Interamerican University’s general education
program. Also in charge of the preparation of the annual institutional profile report and
various other reports for clients in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
Consultant to the Interamerican University Board of Trustees – 2010 to present.
Provide guidance, develop procedures and assessments for the evaluation of the institutions
President. Also redesigned the format used for the yearly strategic plan of the University so
that it provides standardized and objective assessment criteria in order to make it easy to
identify of goals and objectives are being met.
Chief Psychometrician – Didaxis. April 2009 to present.
In charge of the execution of the psychometric analyses required for the Puerto Rico Board of
Nurses, as well as the preparation of reports. Other duties include the establishment of
technical procedures, performance of quality control and preparation of reports.
Research and Statistical Consultant. January 1991 to present. Private practice.
Orientations regarding research designs, statistical procedures, data collection and program
evaluation methods to agencies, companies and doctoral students for their dissertations as well
as provide the required statistical analyses. Have served as consultant and statistician to over
200 studies. Some clients have been the Carlos Albizu University, the Puerto Rico
Orthopedics Association, the Interamerican University and the US Air Force.
Research and Statistical Consultant - Administration of Corrections. November 1997 to
November 1998.
In charge of the translation, standardization and normalization of the Level of Service
Inventory and the evaluation of an inmate service program.
Research and Statistical Consultant - Puerto Rico Department of Health. January 1995 to
1998.
Research advisor for an adolescent program under the Mother Child Health Division. Duties
included: planning and execution of the evaluation phase of the program and the preparation of
outcome and process evaluation documents and reports; creation of assessment instruments on
risk behaviors; production of written material for workshops; and the analysis and
interpretation of statistical data gathered from various sources. Supervision of all field
personnel was also a major responsibility.
Test Assembler - College Entrance Examination Board. October 1994 to July 1995.
Test assembly of multiple forms for a national project on the development, standardization and
normalization of academic achievement tests for grades 1 through 9 (SENDA). Other duties
included the preparation of instruction manuals for teachers and editing of material prior to
final production.
Research and Statistical Consultant - PsychoMed Research and Consultant Group.
February 1993 to July 1994.
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Completed a national study on correctional health services using a sample from all the
correctional facilities on the island. Implemented a computerized information system currently
in use on all projects. Selecting and implementing research designs, coordinate and supervise
all phases of the project and the personnel involved, design and maintain information systems,
perform statistical analyses and write the final reports.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practitioner - January 1997 to present.
Provide psychological services, primarily psychological evaluations, for insurance companies
in the determination of mental disability, for the courts in child custody cases, competency
matters and mental injury, for individuals and other psychologist in treatment planning and as
part of career selection and orientation. Also provide consultations for lawyers in the
preparation of direct and cross-examination of expert witnesses and served as expert witness
myself on proper evaluation procedures.
Clinical psychologist – Proyecto NACER.
Performed psychological evaluations to potential students in order to identify strengths and
areas of development to provide the best academic program for them.
Clinical Psychologist - State General Psychiatric Hospital. August 1992 to July 1993.
Psychological evaluation and treatment of aggressive patients in an acute phase of their illness.
Took part in weekly consultation meeting and case presentations in the Psychology
Department. Initiated efforts to change hospital policy in order to safeguard patient’s rights to
confidentiality, which resulted in modifications to the admissions procedures. Supervised
students in their rotation through the ward.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor - Carlos Albizu University. January 1992 to present.
In campus and graduate level courses in Forensic Assessment, Psychological Assessment
Tests (Rorschach, MMPI-2), Statistics, Test Construction, Research, statistical computer
programs (SPSS) and Advanced Research Seminars. Director of the Exam Committee in
charge of the preparation and scoring of all the comprehensive and qualifying tests. Also
coordinate the testing phase and evaluation of the test results and manage the item bank.
Provide academic counseling to over 30 students each semester. Develop and offer distance
courses using the Blackboard Platform.
Assistant Professor – University of Puerto Rico at Carolina. January 2004 to November
2006.
Baccalaureate level courses in Forensic Psychology, Statistics, Statistical computer programs
(SPSS), Psychology and Law, Scientific Research, General psychology and other Social
sciences courses. Develop and offer distance courses using the Blackboard Platform.
Adjunct Faculty - University of Turabo. January 1992 to June 2007.
Graduate level courses in Statistics and Advanced Research Seminars. Undergraduate
statistics courses for psychology students.
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FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY SEMINARS TAKEN
Weiner, I. (2012). Forensic Applications of the Rorschach. Workshop presented by the
American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Otto, R. (2012). Presenting expert Opnions via Reoprt Writing and Testimony. Workshop
presented by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
American Psychology-Law Society (2012, March). Annual convention held at San Juan. PR.
Ben-Poraht, Y. (2012). Recent developments on the MMPI-2-RF. Seminar offered at San
Juan, PR.
Parenting Resources (2011, September). Cyberbullying and Internet Safety Summit.
Conference held at San Juan, PR.
Vicenty, M. (2011). The expert witness and the new evidence rules. Seminar offered by the
Carlos Albizu University.
Clark, C. R., (2010, June). Forensic Psychological Assessment of Tort Liability Damages.
Workshop presented by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Grisso, T., (2010, June). Forensic Report Writing. Workshop presented by the American
Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Ben-Poraht, Y. (2009). Recent developments on the MMPI-2-RF. Seminar offered at Ponce,
PR.
Ben-Poraht, Y., Tellegen, A., Green, R. & Arbisi, P. (2008). Forensic applications of the
MMPI-2. Seminar offered at Arlington, Va on September 19-21.
Ben-Poraht, Y. & Tellegen, A. (2008). Introducing the MMPI-2-RF. Seminar offered at
Arlington, Va.
Vicenty, M. (2008). The expert witness on the stand: Civil and criminal issues. Seminar
offered by the Carlos Albizu University.
Otto, R. K. (2006, June). Assessment of Response Style in Forensic Evaluation Contexts.
Workshop presented by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Goldstein, A. (2006, June). Ethical Issues in Forensic Practice. Workshop presented by the
American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Zelig, M. (2006, June). Personal Injury Evaluations: Ethics, Case Law and Practice.
Workshop presented by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
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Vicenty, M. (2005, April). The expert witness on the stand: Civil and criminal issues.
Seminar offered by the Carlos Albizu University.
Goldstein, A. (2003, May). Forensic Psychology. Workshop presented by the American
Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Ewing, C.P. (2003, May). Expert testimony. Workshop presented by the American Academy
of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Weiner, I. (2003, May). Presenting the Rorschach in court. Workshop presented by the
American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Otto, R. (2000, April). Assessment of malingering and deception. Workshop presented by the
American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Green, R. & Greenberg, S. (2000, April). Civil forensic applications of the MMPI-2.
Workshop presented by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Otto, R.K. (1998, April). Introduction to Forensic Psychology Practice. Workshop presented
by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Ewing, C.P. (1998, April). Effective Expert Testimony: Law and Practice. Workshop
presented by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Greenberg, S. (1998, April). Personal Injury Evaluations: Ethics, Practice and Case Law.
Workshop presented by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Weiner, I. (1998, April). Rorschach Assessment of Criminal Responsibility. Workshop
presented by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, San Juan, PR.
Weiner, I. & Ben-Porath, J. (1995, March). Integrating Rorschach and MMPI-a clinical
findings. Seminar conducted at the Clinical Workshops and Symposia on the MMPI-2 and
MMPI-A, St. Petersburg, FL.
Romey, C. & Batista, E. (1992, August). Criminal Forensic Psychology Seminars. Elective
40 hrs. course offered at the Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies, San Juan, PR.
Llanos, A. (1993, January). Civil Forensic Psychology Seminar. Elective 40 hrs. course
offered at the Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies, San Juan, PR.
SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS
González, M., Suárez, J., Pedrosa, O. & Ortiz, M. (2011). Bullying en estudiantes
puertorriqueños: Similitudes y diferencias con la muestra nacional. Conference presented at
the Annual College Board Conference, San Juan.
Mosquera, A., Dávila, T., López, J., Aponte, M. & Pedrosa, O. (2011). Análisis secundario de
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datos para la determinación de las propiedades psicométricas del Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL90) y su correlación con el BDI, BSS, BHS y BAI. Poster presented at the 2011 Convention of
the Puerto Rico Psychologists Association, San Juan.
Garrido, M., Rosario, E. & Pedrosa, O. (2011). Towards the Development of MMPI-2 Spanish
Norms in Puerto Rico: Report of Data Tendencies. Paper presented at the MMPI® Workshops
& 46th Annual Symposium on MMPI-2, MMPI-2-RF & MMPI-A Recent Research. May,
2011.
Alicea, A., Pedrosa, O. & Suárez, J. (2010). Correlation of the MMPI-2, MMPI-2-RF and
external criteria in a Puerto Rican Sample. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the
Society for Personality Assessment.
Pedrosa, O.L., Suárez, J. L. (2008). Workshop on the use of the MMPI-2. Workshop offered
to psychologists at the Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O.L., Suárez, J. L. (2007). Workshop on the use of the Rorschach. Workshop
offered to psychologists at the Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O.L. (2007). Competencies and Standards in Psychological Assessment. Seminar
presented to the Puerto Rico Psychological Association as part of a general orientation to
psychologists and consumers of psychological assessments, San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O.L., Suárez, J. L. (2007). Competencies and Standards in Psychological
Assessment. Seminar presented at the Carlos Albizu University to parents and teachers as part
of a general orientation to psychologists and consumers of psychological assessments, San
Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O.L. (2006). The current use of the MMPI-2 in workers compensation settings.
Seminar presented for the psychologists of the State Insurance Corporation (CFSE).
Pedrosa, O.L. (Offered every semester until January 2010). Statistics Review for the
Licensing Board. Seminar presented at the Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O. L., Suarez, J. L. & Mendoza, I. (2005). Validation of the Silencing the Self Scale.
Poster Session presented at the Annual Convention of the Puerto Rico Psychological
Association, San Juan, PR.
Figueroa, J. M., Pedrosa, O. L. & Rodríguez, Y. (2005). Development of the Eating Styles
Scale. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Puerto Rico Psychological
Association, San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O. L. & Santini, E. (2004). The custody evaluation and the best interest of the child:
Standards and ethical/legal issues. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Puerto
Rico Psychological Association, Ponce, PR.
Pedrosa, O. L., Suárez, J. L. & Díaz, V. M. (2004). The Rorschach Test: Current
controversies, studies and applications. Panel presented at the Annual Convention of the
Puerto Rico Psychological Association, Ponce, PR.
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Pedrosa, O.L. (Offered every semester until 2004). Psychological Assessment Review for the
Doctoral Qualification Exam. Seminar presented at the Carlos Albizu University, San Juan,
PR.
Pedrosa, O.L. (2002, March). Psychological Evaluations as Forensic Evidence.
Paper presented at the Puerto Rico Bar Association, San Juan, PR.
Cabiya, J., Sayers, S., Padilla, L. & Pedrosa, O. (2002). Contributing Factors in Aggressive
Behaviors of Puerto Rican ADHD Children. Paper presented at the American Psychology
Association Annual Meeting.
Morales, I. & Pedrosa, O.L. (2001, November). Knowledge and attitudes toward organ
donation. Poster Session presented at the Annual Convention of the Puerto Rico Psychological
Association, San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O.L. (Offered every spring, summer and fall sessions until 2000). Advanced Seminar
on the use of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Workshops offered at the
Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O.L. & Santini, E. (1999, September). Reflexion and discussion of psychological
assessment issues. Paper presented at the Assessment Symposia for the Psychologists
Association of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O.L. (1997, October). Application of the Comprehensive System for the Rorschach
Test. Seminar conducted at the Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O.L. (1997, May). Application of the Comprehensive System for the Rorschach Test
for Clinical Supervisors. Workshop conducted at the Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies,
San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O.L. (1996, November). Innovative Aspects in the Teaching of the Comprehensive
System for the Rorschach Test. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Puerto Rico
Psychological Association, Mayaguez, PR.
Alamo, F., Cabiya, J. & Pedrosa, O.L. (1995, March). The Use of the MMPI-2 in the
Evaluation Psychological Trauma in Crime Victims. Paper presented at the Clinical
Workshops and Symposia on the MMPI-2 and MMPI-A, St. Petersburg, FL.
Feliciano, C., Baez, A. & Pedrosa, O.L. (1995, June). Pilot Study of the Effectiveness of a
Prevention Program for Adolescents. Paper presented at the Interamerican Congress of
Psychology, San Juan, PR.
STUDIES / ARTICLES AUTHORED OR CO-AUTHORED
Arrocho D., Suárez, J. & Pedrosa, O. (2008) Silencing the Self and Depression in a
Puertorrican Male Sample. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos Albizu University, San
Juan, PR.
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Beal, J., Rodriguez, J.R. & Pedrosa, O.L. (2001). Assessing children and adolescents with the
Children’s Depression Inventory in Puerto Rico. . Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos
Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Burgos, M., Pedrosa, O.L. & Martinez, P. (2001). Conflictos y desempeño en el aspecto
laboral de las personas diagnosticadas con el trastorno por déficit de atención. Unpublished
Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Cabiya, J., Sayers, S., Padilla, L., Pedrosa, O., Perez, C. & Manzano, J. (2007). Relationship
between aggressive behavior, depressed mood, and other disruptive behavior in Puerto Rican
children diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behaviors Disorders. Puerto Rico
Health Sciences Journal, Vol 26 (1).
Carrión, J.R., Fernández, S., Quintero, N. & Pedrosa, O.L. (1999). Utilidad de los factores
psicológicos en la predicción del resultado de operaciones de puente aorto-coronario en una
muestra de pacientes puertorriqueños. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Caribbean Center
for Advanced Studies, San Juan, PR.
Cartagena, R., Pedrosa, O. & Suárez, J. (2008) Desarrollo e implantación de un
adiestramiento para psicólogos/as sobre necesidades psicológicas y manejo adecuado de
pacientes transplantados de corazón. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Caribbean Center for
Advanced Studies, San Juan, PR.
Cruz, M.I., Gonzalez, D. & Pedrosa, O.L. (1999). Rasgos de la personalidad de mujeres
usuarias de sustancias en un programa de tratamiento residencial. Unpublished Doctoral
Dissertation, Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies, San Juan, PR.
Curbelo, M., Suárez, J. & Pedrosa, O. (2008) Estudio de correlación de medidas de la prueba
de Manchas de tinta Rorschach y medidas de auto reporte de personalidad. Unpublished
Manuscript
Dávila, G., Cabiya, J., & Pedrosa, O.L. (1999). Comparación de las puntuaciones de las
escalas básicas y de contenido del MMPI-2 en pacientes con depresión mayor hospitalizados y
ambulatorios. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies, San
Juan, PR.
De la Rosa, E., Pedrosa, O.L. & Martínez, D. (2009). Desarrollo de Guía para Padres Sobre
los Estándares Mínimos de Evaluación Psicológica en Niños. Unpublished Doctoral
Dissertation, Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Díaz, V., Pedrosa, O. & Suárez, J (2008). Consideraciones sobre el uso de la prueba
Rorschach en Puerto Rico. En Rodríguez, J. (Ed), Antologías de Investigaciones del los
Programas Académicos de la Universidad Carlos Albizu. Publicaciones Puertorriqueñas, San
Juan, P.R.
Feal, J., Sayers, S. & Pedrosa, O.L. (2008). Evaluación de Síntomas Depresivos e Imagen y
Satisfacción Corporal en una Muestra de Mujeres y Hombres Hispanos con Diferentes Indices
de Masa Corporal. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos Albizu University, San Juan,
PR.
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Figueroa, J., Pedrosa, O.L. & Martinez, D. (1999). Development of an inventory for the
detection of eating disorders. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Caribbean Center for
Advanced Studies, San Juan, PR.
Gonzalez, N.I., Cabiya, J.J. & Pedrosa, O.L. (1998). Diferencias en los perfiles del MMPI-2
entre sobrevivientes de abuso sexual. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Caribbean Center for
Advanced Studies, San Juan, PR.
Gonzalez, R.L., Pedrosa, O.L. & Martínez, D. (2008). Validación del Inventario para el
Cernimiento de Cinco Esferas de Psicopatología (ICCEP). Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation,
Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Laracuente, S. & Pedrosa, O.L. (2000). Un perfil psicológico de la mujer adicta
puertorriqueña en Massachussets. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos Albizu
University, San Juan, PR.
López, N.I., Pedrosa, O.L. & Méndez, M. (1999). Efectos psicosociales de la violencia urbana
en niños. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies, San
Juan, PR.
Manzano, D., Pons, J. & Pedrosa, O.L. (2001). Utilidad de la escala de funciones del ego para
la evaluación clínica de puertorriqueños. . Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos Albizu
University, San Juan, PR.
Medina, L., Toro, J., Pedrosa, O.L. & Rodriguez, J. (1998). Conocimientos y actitudes de una
muestra de puertorriqueños envejecidos hacia el VIH/SIDA. Unpublished Doctoral
Dissertation, Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies, San Juan, PR.
Mendez, M., Martinez, A., & Pedrosa, O. (2000). Experiencias, creencias y actitudes de los
psicólogos de Puerto Rico con el trastorno de identidad disociativa. Ciencias de la Conducta,
15, 69-84.
Mercado, R., Martinez, A. & Pedrosa, O. (2008). Childhood Sexual Abuse, Eating disorders
and Dissociation: A Study in Puerto Rico. Journnal of Psychological Trauma Vol 7 (4).
Morales J. Martinez, D. & Pedrosa, O.L. (2001). La percepción del atleta hacia su entrenador
y el impacto en su rendimiento. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos Albizu University,
San Juan, PR.
Morales, I., Pedrosa, O.L. & Santini, E. (1998). Stress Sources and Reactions in a Graduate
Students Sample. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies,
San Juan, PR.
Ochoa, T., Martinez, A. & Pedrosa, O. (2002). Memorias de experiencias traumáticas en una
muestra de mujeres puertorriqueñas abusadas sexualmente. Ciencias de la conducta, 17, 1-23.
Otero, C.D., Mendoza, I., Pedrosa, O.L., & García, A. (2002). Relación entre el silenciamiento
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del yo y la depresión en mujeres puertorriqueñas. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos
Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Pedrosa, O., Nazario, J & Suárez, J. (In press). Proyective testing with hispanics. In L. Benuto
(Ed.), Guide to Psychological Assessment with Hispanics New York, NY: Springer Publishing
Co.
Pedrosa, O.L. (2003). Considerations on the use of the Rorschach test in Puerto Rico.
Unpublished manuscript.
Pedrosa, O.L. (2000). The assessment of psychological injury. Unpublished manuscript.
Pedrosa, O. L., Llanos, A. & Cabiya, J. (1993). Development of a Dangerousness Index with
the Rorschach Test. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Caribbean Center for Advanced
Studies, San Juan, PR.
Perez, S., Pedrosa, O.L. & Cabiya, J. (1998). MMPI-2 Profile of a Sample of Domestic
Violence Victims. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Caribbean Center for Advanced
Studies, San Juan, PR.
Quan-Vega, M.Y., Sayers, S. & Pedrosa, O.L. (2008). Traducción, Adaptación y Validación
de la Escala de Espiritualidad. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos Albizu University,
San Juan, PR.
Rivas, A.C., Pedrosa, O.L., & Rodriguez, J.R. (2003). Programa cognitivo-conductual y
espiritual para la prevención de conductas suicidas en envejecidos. . Unpublished Doctoral
Dissertation, Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
Rivas, A., Rodriguez, J. & Pedrosa O. (2009). Psicoterapia y Espiritualidad. Book chapter in
Psicoterapias contemporaneas. Luis Oblitas (ed).
Rivera, M.C., Velez, M.C. & Pedrosa, O.L. (2003). Estudio de la precisión diagnóstica de la
AD/HD Self Rating Scale for Girls. . Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos Albizu
University, San Juan, PR.
Rodriguez, V., Pedrosa, O.L. & Martinez, A. (2003). Efecto de la terapia breve en
adolescentes hospitalizados con ideación suicida. . Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Carlos
Albizu University, San Juan, PR.
OTHER SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Neuroscience for the 21st Century: A multidisciplinary approach. October 19-20, San Juan,
PR.
Byrne, Barbara (2006, January). Structural Equation Modeling with EQS. San Juan, PR
Carlos Albizu University (March, 2001). Neurotherapy for the treatment of ADD. San Juan,
PR
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American BioTec Corporation (May, 2001). Clinical EEG Biofeedback. New York, USA.
OTHER WORK
Co-author of the official translation to Spanish of the Level of Service Inventory.
Copyright by Mental Health Systems.
Principal translator of the official Spanish version of the Structured Interview of Reported
Symptoms (2009). Copyright by Psychological Assessment Resources.
Co-developer of the Inventario de Cernimiento de Cinco Esferas de Psicopatología.
Orlando L. Pedrosa, Ruth González and Ginnette Rivera.
Developer of Prueba Pedrosa de Cernimiento de Inteligencia (presently in the process of
developing norms for Puerto Rican adults). Orlando L. Pedrosa Roche, Ph.D.
Developer of a Dangerousness Interview that has been used with inmates in correctional
facilities.
Developer of the Social Functioning Scale for the determination of functional impairments
of disability claimants.
Developer of a checklist for evaluating alternate explanations for the results of scientific
studies.
Developer of the Escala de Eventos de Vida for the assessment of the causal relationship of
and event and the associated mental injuries. Is of primary use on mental injury evaluation.
TECHNICAL AND SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Fluent in English and Spanish
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
Structural equation modeling software (EQS)
Neurofeedback equipment (Brainmaster)
Item Analysis software (ITEMAN, RASCAL, XCALIBER)
Blackboard platform for distance learning
LXR testing software
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Microsoft Office
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