Ph.D., 2005, Emory University
Office: 3035 Percival Stern Hall
Telephone: (504) 865-5331
Email: jalvar@tulane.edu
Dr. Alvarez is a clinical psychologist with expertise in psychological assessment and clinical neuropsychology. Her research centers on the intersection of emotion and cognition with a focus on attentional and executive functioning.
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. Hoboken, New Jersey: 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.