Overview
Background
I have worked in both the clinical and academic fields of clinical psychology, in Australia and the UK, before joining UQ in 2012. My research investigates the cognitive and social consequences of trauma and disease in neurological populations, and also on identity-cognition relationships in aging. In this work I have addressed questions about the integrity of cogntiive ability, notably memory, and its rehabilitation, but also the impact that impairment of these abilities have on personal andsocial identity.
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- Professor Catherine Haslam is:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, University of New South Wales
- Masters (Coursework) of Arts (Clinical Psychology), Macquarie University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University
Research interests
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Social identity and the social determinants of health
There are several strands of this research. The first investigates the impact that identity processes have on cognitive integrity, mental health, and well-being following life change. A second strand investigates the impact of social group-based interventions, that build new social identities and provide people with the skills for effective use of these psychological resources to protect health and well-being. This has informed development of a new social intervention — Groups 4 Health — that aims to give people the knowledge and skills they need to independently manage their social group memberships, and the social identities that underpin them, effectively. This work has been conducted with a range of clinical and non-clinical populations — including older adults in the community and residential care, neurological populations (acquired brain injury, dementia), people with addictions, and mental health populations (notably, depression) — using cross-sectional, longitudinal and experimental methodologies.
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Neuro-rehabilitation
This research addresses the treatment of neurological disorders in people with stable and progressive conditions across the lifespan. My particular focus is on memory rehabilitation and involves exploration of theory relevant to memory enhancement and its intervention through use of learning principles and instructive techniques (errorless learning, spaced retrieval, and vanishing cues).
Works
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2007
Journal Article
Neuropsychological and psychiatric profiles in acute encephalitis in adults
Pewter, Stephen M., Williams, W. Huw, Haslam, Catherine and Kay, Janice M. (2007). Neuropsychological and psychiatric profiles in acute encephalitis in adults. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 17 (4-6), 478-505. doi: 10.1080/09602010701202238
2006
Journal Article
How successful is errorless learning in supporting memory for high and low-level knowledge in dementia?
Haslam, Catherine, Gilroy, Donna, Black, Sarah and Beesley, Thomas (2006). How successful is errorless learning in supporting memory for high and low-level knowledge in dementia?. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 16 (5), 505-536. doi: 10.1080/09602010500231867
2006
Journal Article
Patterns of memory dysfunction in current and 2-year abstinent MDMA users
Ward, J, Hall, K and Haslam, C (2006). Patterns of memory dysfunction in current and 2-year abstinent MDMA users. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 28 (3), 306-324. doi: 10.1080/13803390490918174
2006
Journal Article
Development of PBL in the training of clinical psychologists
Stedmon, Jacqui, Wood, Jim, Curle, Christine and Haslam, Cath (2006). Development of PBL in the training of clinical psychologists. Psychology Learning and Teaching, 5 (1), 52-60. doi: 10.2304/plat.2005.5.1.52
2006
Book Chapter
Assessing learning in a PBL curriculum for healthcare training
Curle, Christine, Wood, Jim, Haslam, Catherine and Stedmon, Jacqui (2006). Assessing learning in a PBL curriculum for healthcare training. Innovative assessment in higher education. (pp. 180-190) edited by Cordelia Bryan and Karen Clegg. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203969670
2006
Journal Article
Selective preservation of memory for people in the context of semantic memory disorder: Patterns of association and dissociation
Lyons, Frances, Kay, Janice, Hanley, J. Richard and Haslam, Catherine (2006). Selective preservation of memory for people in the context of semantic memory disorder: Patterns of association and dissociation. Neuropsychologia, 44 (14), 2887-2898. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2006.06.005
2005
Conference Publication
Does colour categorization depend on language? Evidence to the contrary from semantic dementia.
Haslam, C, Kay, J and Baron, R (2005). Does colour categorization depend on language? Evidence to the contrary from semantic dementia.. 12th Annnual Meeting of the Cognitive-Neuroscience-Society, New York Ny, Apr 09-12, 2005. M I T PRESS.
2004
Conference Publication
Determination of ordering effects on GaInP pressure coefficients
Prins, AD, Sly, JL, Dunstan, DJ, Nagata, A, Haslam, C and Kobayashi, T (2004). Determination of ordering effects on GaInP pressure coefficients. 11th International Conference on High-Pressure Semiconductor Physics (HPSP-11), Berkeley Ca, Aug 02-05, 2004. WEINHEIM: WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH. doi: 10.1002/pssb.200405252
2004
Journal Article
Biographical knowledge: Modality-specific or modality-neutral?
Haslam, C, Kay, J, Hanley, JR and Lyons, F (2004). Biographical knowledge: Modality-specific or modality-neutral?. Cortex, 40 (3), 451-466. doi: 10.1016/S0010-9452(08)70139-4
2004
Conference Publication
Language and memory impairments in a case study of semantic dementia
Tree, JJ, Kay, JM, Baron, R, Haslam, C and Williams, C (2004). Language and memory impairments in a case study of semantic dementia. Annual Meeting of the British-Neuropsychiatry-Association, London England, Feb 26-27, 2004. B M J PUBLISHING GROUP.
2003
Journal Article
An investigation of errorless learning in memory-impaired patients: improving the technique and clarifying theory
Tailby, R and Haslam, C (2003). An investigation of errorless learning in memory-impaired patients: improving the technique and clarifying theory. Neuropsychologia, 41 (9), 1230-1240. doi: 10.1016/S0028-3932(03)00036-8
2002
Journal Article
Selective loss and preservation of biographical knowledge: Implications for representation
Haslam, Catherine, Kay, Janice and Hanley, J. Richard (2002). Selective loss and preservation of biographical knowledge: Implications for representation. Neurocase, 8 (3), 169-193.
2002
Journal Article
Striking a chord with amnesic patients: Evidence that song facilitates memory
Haslam, C and Cook, M (2002). Striking a chord with amnesic patients: Evidence that song facilitates memory. Neurocase, 8 (6), 453-465. doi: 10.1093/neucas/8.6.453
2001
Journal Article
'I know your name but not your face': Explaining modality-based differences in access to biographical knowledge in a patient with retrograde amnesia
Haslam, C, Cook, M and Coltheart, M (2001). 'I know your name but not your face': Explaining modality-based differences in access to biographical knowledge in a patient with retrograde amnesia. Neurocase, 7 (3), 189-199. doi: 10.1093/neucas/7.3.189
1998
Journal Article
Memory for generalities: Access to higher-level categorical relationships in amnesia
Haslam, C, Cook, ML and McKone, E (1998). Memory for generalities: Access to higher-level categorical relationships in amnesia. Cognitive Neuropsychology, 15 (5), 401-437. doi: 10.1080/026432998381096
1997
Journal Article
Preserved category learning in amnesia
Haslam, Catherine, Coltheart, Max and Cook, Michael (1997). Preserved category learning in amnesia. Neurocase, 3 (5), 337-347. doi: 10.1080/13554799708411973
1995
Journal Article
Further Examination of Posttraumatic Amnesia and Post-Coma Disturbance as Nonlinear Predictors of Outcome After Head-Injury
Haslam, Catherine, Batchelor, Jennifer, Fearnside, Michael R., Haslam, S. Alexander and Hawkins, Simon (1995). Further Examination of Posttraumatic Amnesia and Post-Coma Disturbance as Nonlinear Predictors of Outcome After Head-Injury. Neuropsychology, 9 (4), 599-605. doi: 10.1037//0894-4105.9.4.599
1994
Journal Article
Post-Coma Disturbance and Posttraumatic Amnesia as Nonlinear Predictors of Cognitive Outcome Following Severe Closed-Head Injury - Findings From the Westmead-Head-Injury-Project
Haslam, C., Batchelor, J., Fearnside, M. R., Haslam, S. A., Hawkins, S. and Kenway, E. (1994). Post-Coma Disturbance and Posttraumatic Amnesia as Nonlinear Predictors of Cognitive Outcome Following Severe Closed-Head Injury - Findings From the Westmead-Head-Injury-Project. Brain Injury, 8 (6), 519-528. doi: 10.3109/02699059409151004
1991
Conference Publication
Predicting neuropsychological outcome 12 months post-head injury using indexes of acute neurological states - Initial findings
Batchelor, J., Tipp, C., Hawkins, , Kenway, E. and Fearnside, M.R. (1991). Predicting neuropsychological outcome 12 months post-head injury using indexes of acute neurological states - Initial findings. International Neuropsychological Society Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment: Pacific RIM Conference , Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, July 13–16, 1991 . Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.1080/01688639108401055
1989
Journal Article
Restoration of stimulus associability, electrodermal activity, and processing resource-allocation
Packer, Jeanette S., Siddle, David A.T. and Tipp, Catherine (1989). Restoration of stimulus associability, electrodermal activity, and processing resource-allocation. Biological Psychology, 28 (2), 105-121. doi: 10.1016/0301-0511(89)90093-8
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Psychological adjustment after acquired brain injury: The role of social identity in psychosocial recovery.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zoe Walter, Dr Tegan Cruwys
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Doctor Philosophy
Memory Symptoms in People with Epilepsy
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Detection of negative emotions using wearable sensors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Chelsea Dobbins
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Doctor Philosophy
Social identity processes affecting retirement from sport
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nik Steffens, Professor Alex Haslam
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Group Processes to Maximise the Potential of Group Interventions
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Social Connectedness and Retirement Adjustment: The Contribution of Social Participation and Social Group Memberships
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nik Steffens
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
A Social Identity Approach to Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alex Haslam, Dr Tegan Cruwys
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
From trauma to growth: The role of social identity in resilience and recovery from trauma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tegan Cruwys, Professor Jolanda Jetten
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The role of social identities in the mental health, well-being and academic performance of international students: An application of the Social Identity Model of Identity Change
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tegan Cruwys, Professor Alex Haslam
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Depression across Cultures: A Social Identity Perspective
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tegan Cruwys, Professor Jolanda Jetten
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