Cathy Lau-Barraco

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Central Florida, (2006)

M.S. in Clinical Psychology, University of Central Florida, (2002)

B.A. in Psychology, University of Central Florida, (1999)

Licensed Pyschologist

Sponsoring Organization:

Date Obtained: 2008-01-01

Expertise

Research Interests

My research focuses broadly on the psychosocial determinants of and intervention for problematic alcohol and other substance use, with a particular emphasis on the emerging adulthood developmental period (i.e., ages 18 to 25 years).

Articles

Lau-Barraco, C. and Linden, A. (2018). A daily diary study of drinking and non-drinking days among nonstudent emerging adults. Substance Use & Misuse.

Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A. and Stamates, A. (2018). A randomized trial of a personalized feedback intervention for nonstudent emerging adult at‐risk drinkers. Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research 42 (4) , pp. 781-794.

Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A., Linden, A. and Stamates, A. (2018). Mediators and moderators of a personalized feedback alcohol intervention. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.

Braitman, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2018). Personalized boosters after a computerized intervention targeting college drinking: A randomized controlled trial. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.

Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). A daily diary examination of caffeine mixed with alcohol among college students. Health Psychology 36 , pp. 881-889.

Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). Alcohol mixed with energy drinks: Daily context of use. Alcoholism: Experimental and Clinical Research 41 (4) , pp. 863-869.

Stamates, A., Linden, A., Sheehan, B., Preonas, P. D. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). An examination of the most recent episode of molly use among college students. Journal of Drug Issues 47 (2) , pp. 309-316.

Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). Daily conformity drinking motivations are associated with increased odds of consuming alcohol mixed with energy drinks. Addictive Behaviors 79 , pp. 102-106.

Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). Differences in mental workload between traditional and single-incision laparoscopic procedures measured with a secondary task. Addictive Behaviors 79 , pp. 102-106.

Stamates, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). Environmental context effects on craving among consumers of caffeinated alcohol beverages: Associations with aspects of impulsivity. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology 25 (6) , pp. 503-511.

Stamates, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). Impulsivity and risk-taking as predictors of alcohol use patterns and alcohol related-problems. Addiction Research & Theory 25 (5) , pp. 390-396.

Lau-Barraco, C., Linden, A., Hequembourg, A. and Pribesh, S. L. (2017). Motivations and consequences of alcohol use among heavy drinking nonstudent emerging adults. Journal of Adolescent Research 32 (6) , pp. 667-695.

Kelley, M., Ehlke, S., Lewis, R. J., Braitman, A., Bostwick, W., Heron, K. E. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). Sexual coercion, drinking to cope motives, and alcohol-related consequences among self-identified bisexual women. Substance Use & Misuse , pp. 1-12.

Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B., Mason, T. B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). Social factors linking stigma-related stress with alcohol use among lesbians. Journal of Social Issues 73 , pp. 545-562.

Stamates, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). The dimensionality of impulsivity: Perspectives and implications for emerging adult drinking. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology 25 (6) , pp. 521-533.

Sheehan, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2016). A conceptual model of ego depletion and alcohol-related aggression. Aggression and Violent Behavior 31 , pp. 95-105.

Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A., Stamates, A. and Linden, A. (2016). A latent profile analysis of drinking patterns among nonstudent emerging adults. Addictive Behaviors 62 , pp. 14-19.

Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2016). A preliminary investigation of caffeinated alcohol use during Spring Break. Substance Use & Misuse 21 , pp. 1-5.

Stamates, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Linden, A. (2016). Alcohol expectancies mediate the relationship between age of first intoxication and drinking outcomes. Substance Use & Misuse 51 , pp. 598-607.

Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A., Stamates, A. and Linden, A. (2016). Alcohol use variability in a community-based sample of nonstudent emerging adult heavy drinkers. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 42 (698-706).

Sheehan, B., Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2016). Caffeinated and non-caffeinated alcohol use and indirect aggression: The impact of self-regulation. Addictive Behaviors 58 , pp. 53-59.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Kelley, M. (2016). College student dating partner drinking profiles: Differences in relationship functioning and relationship-specific alcohol expectancies. Substance Use & Misuse 20 , pp. 1-13.

Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A., Linden, A. and Stamates, A. (2016). Differences in weekday versus weekend drinking among nonstudent emerging adults. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology 24 , pp. 100-109.

Lau-Barraco, C., Linden, A., Braitman, A. and Stamates, A. (2016). Identifying patterns of situational antecedents to heavy drinking among college students. Addiction Research & Theory 24 , pp. 431-440.

Stamates, A., Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2016). Mixing alcohol with artificially sweetened beverages: Prevalence and correlates among college students. Addictive Behaviors 62 , pp. 79-82.

Linden, A., Stamates, A., Sheehan, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2016). Molly users versus nonusers in a sample of college alcohol drinkers: Differences in substance-related harms and sensation seeking. Substance Abuse 37 , pp. 474-479.

Braitman, A., Linden, A., Stamates, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2016). Socio-cognitive factors and perceived consequences associated with alternative forms of alcohol use. Journal of American College Health 65 , pp. 67-75.

Lewis, R. J., Padilla, M., Milletich, R., Kelley, M., Winstead, B., Lau-Barraco, C. and Mason, B. (2015). Emotional distress, alcohol use, and bidirectional physical violence among lesbian women. Violence Against Women 21 , pp. 917-938.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Stamates, A. (2015). Testing a model of caffeinated alcohol-specific expectancies. Addictive Behaviors 47 , pp. 38-41.

Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2014). A qualitative review of psychosocial risk factors associated with caffeinated alcohol use. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology 22 , pp. 144-153.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Hollis, B. (2014). Associations between psychological distress and alcohol outcomes as mediated by time perspective orientation among college students. Mental Health and Substance Use 7 , pp. 134-143.

Lau-Barraco, C., Milletich, R. and Linden, A. (2014). Caffeinated alcohol consumption profiles and associations with use severity and outcome expectancies. Addictive Behaviors 39 , pp. 308-315.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Linden, A. (2014). Caffeinated alcohol use and expectancies for caffeine versus alcohol. Substance Use and Misuse 49 , pp. 1241-1249.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Linden, A. (2014). Drinking buddies: Do they matter when it comes to emerging adult drinking?. Addiction Research & Theory 22 , pp. 57-67.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Milletich, R. (2014). Protective behavioral strategies, alcohol expectancies, and drinking motives in a model of college student drinking behavior. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 28 , pp. 952-959.

Kelley, M., Linden, A., Milletich, R., Lau-Barraco, C., Doty, E., D'Lima, G., Bodkins, J. and Sheehan, B. (2014). Self and partner alcohol-related problems among ACOAs and non-ACOAs: Associations with depressive symptoms and motivations for alcohol use. Addictive Behaviors 39 , pp. 211-218.

Sheehan, B., Lau-Barraco, C. and Linden, A. (2013). An examination of risky drinking behaviors and motivations for alcohol use in a college sample. Journal of American College Health 61 , pp. 444-452.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Milletich, R. (2013). The role of protective behavioral strategies and anxiety in problematic drinking among college students. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs 74 , pp. 413-422.

Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2012). Depressive symptomology and alcohol use among college students: The role of perceived drinking norms. Mental Health and Substance Use , pp. 1-12.

Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A., Leonard, K. E. and Padilla, M. (2012). Drinking buddies and their prospective influence on alcohol use: Alcohol expectancies as a causal pathway. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 26 , pp. 747-758.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Braitman, A. (2012). Social anxiety among young adult drinkers: The role of perceived norms and drinking motives. Journal of Drug Education 42 , pp. 293-313.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Collins, R. L.. (2011). Social networks and alcohol use among nonstudent emerging adults: A preliminary study. Addictive Behaviors 36 , pp. 47-54.

Simons, J. S., Dvorak, R. D. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2009). Behavioral inhibition and activation systems: Differences in substance use expectancy organization and activation in memory. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 23 , pp. 315-328.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Dunn, M. E. (2009). Environmental context effects on alcohol cognitions and immediate alcohol consumption. Addiction Research & Theory 17 , pp. 306-314.

Lau-Barraco, C., Skewes, M. C. and Stasiewicz, P. R. (2009). Gender differences in high-risk situations for drinking: Are they mediated by depressive symptoms. Addictive Behaviors 34 , pp. 68-74.

Read, J. P., Lau-Barraco, C., Dunn, M. E. and Borsari, B. (2009). Projected alcohol dose influences on the activation of alcohol expectancies in college drinkers. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research 33 , pp. 1265-1277.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Schmitz, J. M. (2008). Drug preference in cocaine and alcohol dual-dependent patients. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 34 , pp. 211-217.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Dunn, M. E. (2008). Evaluation of a single-session expectancy challenge intervention to reduce alcohol use among college students. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 22 , pp. 169-175.

Harper, M. E., Jentsch, F. G., Berry, D., Lau-Barraco, C., Bowers, C. and Salas, E. (2003). TPL-KATS - Card Sort: A tool for assessing structural knowledge. Behavioral Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers 35 , pp. 577-584.

Dunn, M. E., Lau-Barraco, C. and Cruz, I. (2000). Changes in activation of alcohol expectancies in memory in relation to changes in alcohol use after in an expectancy challenge program. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology 8 , pp. 566-575.

Presentations

Stamates, A., Xenos, M., Roberts, R. and Lau-Barraco, C. (August , 2018). Initiation of alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco: A latent profile analysis of age of onset. Poster annual meeting of the American Psychological Association San Francisco, CA.

Stamates, A., Preonas, P., Roberts, R. and Lau-Barraco, C. (August , 2018). Age of first intoxication moderates the efficacy of a personalized feedback intervention. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Washington, D.C.

Stamates, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (June , 2018). A latent profile analysis of drinking, eating, and exercise among college emerging adults. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism San Diego, CA.

Preonas, P., Stamates, A., Mejia, P., Rankin, T. and Lau-Barraco, C. (June , 2018). Affective factors explaining the association between depressive functioning and alcohol outcome. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism San Diego, CA.

Stamates, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (February , 2018). Context effects on impulsivity, expectancies, and craving among caffeinated alcohol users. Poster the annual meeting of the Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction .

Lau-Barraco, C., Linden, A., Stamates, A. and Preonas, P. (August , 2017). A daily diary study of drinking and non-drinking days in nonstudent drinkers. Poster the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, D.C.

Stamates, A., Preonas, P., Martin, I. and Lau-Barraco, C. (August , 2017). Concurrent polysubstance use among college and non-college emerging adults. Poster the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, D.C.

Stamates, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (August , 2017). Impulsivity versus risk-taking propensity on alcohol use patterns and problems. Poster the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, D.C.

Stamates, A., Linden, A., Preonas, P. and Lau-Barraco, C. (June , 2017). A daily diary examination of impulsivity, mood, intentions to drink, and alcohol-related problems. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Denver, CO.

Stamates, A., Linden, A., Martin, I. and Lau-Barraco, C. (May , 2017). The relationship between daily affect and drinking: Is age of onset a moderator? Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science Boston, MA.

Sheehan, B., Xenos, M. and Lau-Barraco, C. (May , 2017). A Daily Diary Investigation of Alcohol-related Aggression. Paper the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research Washington, D.C.

Sheehan, B., Martin, I. M. and Lau-Barraco, C. (May , 2017). A daily diary investigation of behavioral disinhibition and impulsive iehaviors. Poster the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research Washington, D.C.

Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (May , 2017). Daily context of alcohol mixed with energy drinks: Targets for intervention. Other the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research Washington, D.C.

Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A. and Stamates, A. (May , 2017). Evaluation of a personalized feedback intervention for nonstudent emerging adult at-risk drinkers. In C. Lau-Barraco (Chair), Intervening with and identifying risk factors for problematic drinking among emerging adults: Results with college and noncollege samples. Other the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research Washington, D.C.

Stamates, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (May , 2017). Identifying patterns of drinking, dietary behaviors, and physical activity among college students. Paper the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research Washington, D.C.

Preonas, P., Stamates, A., Mejia, P. and Lau-Barraco, C. (May , 2017). Readiness to change drinking and psychosocial functioning in nonstudent emerging adult at-risk drinkers. Poster the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research Washington, D.C.

Stamates, A., Linden, A., Sheehan, B., Preonas, P. and Lau-Barraco, C. (May , 2017). The most recent episode of molly use: Implications for prevention among college students. Poster the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research Washington, D.C.

Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (June , 2016). A daily diary examination of caffeinated alcoholic beverages and alcohol-related problems. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism New Orleans, LA.

Stamates, A., Silvia, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (June , 2016). Alcohol cue effects on impulsivity and craving in caffeinated alcohol users. Poster the annual Research Society on Alcoholism New Orleans, LA.

Sheehan, B., Ricketts, N., Amory, K. and Lau-Barraco, C. (April , 2016). Alcohol-related Aggression: The influence of dispositional aggression and aggression expectancies. Poster the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Amory, K., Sheehan, B., Ricketts, N. and Lau-Barraco, C. (April , 2016). Anxiety control and drinking to cope among college student alcohol users. Poster the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Stamates, A., Amory, K. A., Preonas, P., Ricketts, N. and Lau-Barraco, C. (April , 2016). The influence of close friends’ drinking on alcohol-related outcomes. Poster the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Braitman, A. (March , 2016). A latent profile analysis of daily alcohol use by nonstudent emerging adults. Poster the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association New York, NY.

Stamates, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Amory, K. (October , 2015). Craving mediates the relationship between impulsivity and alcohol consumption. Poster the annual meeting of the Society for the Study on Emerging Adulthood Miami, FL.

Lau-Barraco, C., Linden, A. and Stamates, A. (October , 2015). Differences in emerging adulthood features between single and poly-substance users. Poster the annual meeting of the Society for the Study on Emerging Adulthood Miami, FL.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C., Stamates, A., Amory, K. and Ricketts, N. (October , 2015). Profiles of nonstudent emerging adults’ marijuana and alcohol use: Differences in substance use expectancies. Poster the annual meeting of the Society for the Study on Emerging Adulthood Miami, FL.

Linden, A., Amory, K. and Lau-Barraco, C. (June , 2015). A preliminary investigation of caffeinated alcohol use during Spring Break. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism San Antonio, TX.

Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A., Stamates, A. and Linden, A. (June , 2015). Alcohol use fluctuations in a community-based sample of nonstudent emerging adult heavy drinkers. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism San Antonio, TX.

Stamates, A., Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (June , 2015). Are there associated risks when mixing alcohol with diet beverages? Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism San Antonio, TX.

Linden, A., Stamates, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (June , 2015). Caffeinated alcohol use: The mixer matters. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism San Antonio, TX.

Stamates, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Benton, T. (April , 2015). Concurrent substance use patterns and psychological functioning among nonstudent emerging adults. Poster the biannual meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Virginia Beach, VA.

Linden, A., Ricketts, N., Amory, K. and Lau-Barraco, C. (April , 2015). Perceived behavioral control as a moderator of anxiety symptoms and alcohol consumption. Poster the biannual meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Virginia Beach, VA.

Sheehan, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (April , 2015). A review of a conceptual model of alcohol-related aggression and ego depletion. Paper the biannual meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Convention Virginia Beach, VA.

Braitman, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (March , 2015). Alcohol expectancies and contextual drinking in a community sample of emerging adult heavy drinkers. Poster the annual meeting of the Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Baltimore, MD.

Lau-Barraco, C., Linden, A. and Stamates, A. (March , 2015). Associations between heavy alcohol use and drinking-related eating patterns. Poster the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association Hilton Head, SC.

Alfonso Barry, J., Smith, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (March , 2015). Predicting distress at intake in a college counseling center. Paper the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association Hilton Head, SC.

Lau-Barraco, C., Stamates, A. and Linden, A. (March , 2015). Self-control as a mediator of the relationship between heavy alcohol use and drinking-related eating patterns. Poster the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association Hilton Head, SC.

Lau-Barraco, C., Linden, A. and Stamates, A. (November , 2014). Features of emerging adulthood and alcohol involvement. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Philadelphia, PA.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Braitman, A. (November , 2014). Patterns of situational antecedents to drinking among young adults. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Philadelphia, PA.

Lau-Barraco, C. (November , 2014). Risk perception explains the relationship between drinking norms and alcohol outcomes. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Philadelphia, PA.

Sheehan, B., Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (November , 2014). Caffeinated alcohol use and indirect aggression. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention Philadelphia, PA.

Sheehan, B., Lau-Barraco, C. and Sergent, B. (November , 2014). Self-regulation mediates the association between depression symptomotology and use of drinking moderation strategies. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention Philadelphia, PA.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Kelley, M. (November , 2014). Young adult female drinkers and their dating partners' profiles: Associations with relationship conflicts and relationship-specific alcohol expectancies. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention Philadelphia, PA.

Stamates, A., Linden, A., Mahek, L. and Lau-Barraco, C. (October , 2014). Alcohol expectancies mediate the relationship between age of first intoxication and drinking outcomes. Poster the 2014 Association for Behavioral Cognitive Therapy Convention Philadelphia, PA.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A. and McQuown, A. (June , 2014). A preliminary investigation of daily caffeinated alcohol use. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Bellevue, WA.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Stamates, A. (June , 2014). Caffeinated alcohol-specific expectancies as a mediator of use and outcomes. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Bellevue, WA.

Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (April , 2014). An in-depth examination of caffeinated alcohol consumption patterns. Paper the biannual meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Norfolk, VA.

Sheehan, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (April , 2014). Correlates of alcohol-related indirect aggression. Poster the biannual meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Norfolk, VA.

Valdivieso-Bain, C., Lau-Barraco, C. and Mahek, L. (April , 2014). Risk perception explains the relationship between binge drinking and alcohol-related negative consequences. Poster the biannual meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Norfolk, VA.

Stamates, A., Evans, M., Lau-Barraco, C. and Linden, A. (April , 2014). When did you start drinking? Predicting current drinking patterns. Poster the biannual meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Norfolk, VA.

Lau-Barraco, C., Milletich, R. and Linden, A. (November , 2013). A comparison of latent profiles of caffeinated alcohol users on alcohol- and caffeine-related expectancies. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Nashville, TN.

Sheehan, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (November , 2013). Heavy alcohol use and indirect aggression: The mediational role of alcohol expectancies. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Nashville, TN.

Valdivieso-Bain, C., Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Jackson, L. (November , 2013). Norm compliance and its impact on alcohol consumption in emerging adults. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Nashville, TN.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Milletich, R. (November , 2013). Protective behavioral strategies as an influential variable in the anxiety and alcohol-related problems association. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Nashville, TN.

Linden, A., Kelley, M., Milletich, R., Lau-Barraco, C., Doty, E., Bodkins, J. and Sheehan, B. (November , 2013). Self and partner alcohol-related problems among ACOAs and non-ACOAs: Associations with depressive symptoms and motivations for alcohol use. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Nashville, TN.

Sheehan, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (November , 2013). The influence of self regulation on the relationship between alcohol expectancies and aggression. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Nashville, TN.

Lau-Barraco, C., Linden, A. and D'Lima, G. (August , 2013). Caffeinated alcohol users’ expectancies for caffeine versus alcohol. Poster the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Honolulu, HI.

Lau-Barraco, C., Milletich, R. and Linden, A. (June , 2013). A latent profile analysis of caffeinated alcohol users. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Orlando, FL.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C., Milletich, R. and Evans, M. (June , 2013). Alcohol expectancies, drinking motives, and protective behavioral strategies explaining college drinking behaviors. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Orlando, FL.

Lewis, R. J., Milletich, R., Padilla, M., Kelley, M., Winstead, B., Lau-Barraco, C. and Mason, T. (June , 2013). Alcohol use and partner violence among lesbians: Preliminary findings. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Orlando, FL.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Milletich, R. (June , 2013). Protective behavioral strategies in a model of anxiety and college student drinking. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Orlando, FL.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C., Mills, S. and Mcquown, V. (May , 2013). Caffeinated alcohol and stimulant drug use: Are college students with anxiety at risk? Poster the Spring meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Richmond, VA.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and Hempler, E. (May , 2013). Reasons for consuming caffeinated alcohol among college students with anxiety Poster the Spring meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Richmond, VA.

Linden, A., Hollis, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (May , 2013). Social network characteristics predicting college student binge drinking. Poster the Spring meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Richmond, VA.

Linden, A., Hollis, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. ( 2012). Social network characteristics predicting college student binge drinking. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies National Harbor, MD.

Lau-Barraco, C., Linden, A., Hequembourg, A. and Pribesh, S. L. (November , 2012). An exploratory study of the perceptions of drinking among nonstudent emerging adults. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies National Harbor, MD.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C. and D'Lima, G. (November , 2012). Associations between caffeinated alcohol use and anxiety in a college sample Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies National Harbor, MD.

Linden, A., D'Lima, G. and Lau-Barraco, C. (November , 2012). Caffeinated alcohol use and negative consequences: Are caffeine expectancies a mediator? Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies National Harbor, MD.

Sheehan, B., Linden, A., D'Lima, G. and Lau-Barraco, C. (November , 2012). Risky drinking behaviors and alcohol-related problems as mediated by drinking motives. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies National Harbor, MD.

Linden, A., Sheehan, B., Hollis, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (August , 2012). Associations between caffeinated alcohol use and alcohol-related problems as moderated by time perspective. Poster the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Orlando, FL.

Linden, A., Hollis, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (August , 2012). Depressive symptoms and alcohol consumption: Perceived norms as a mediator. Poster the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Orlando, FL.

Hollis, B., Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (April , 2012). Risky drinking practices and alcohol-related problems: Are perceptions of peer drinking important? Poster the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Psychological Science Norfolk, VA.

Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A., Padilla, M. and Leonard, K. E.. (November , 2011). Drinking buddies and their prospective influence on alcohol use: Alcohol expectancies as a causal pathway. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Toronto, Canada.

Linden, A., Lau-Barraco, C., Braitman, A. and Hollis, B. (November , 2011). Perceived norms and drinking motives as moderators of alcohol outcomes among socially anxious college students. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Toronto, Canada.

Linden, A., Hollis, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (October , 2011). Psychological symptoms and alcohol related-problems: Time perspective as a mediator. Poster the annual meeting of the International Conference on Dual Disorders Barcelona, Spain.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Linden, A. (October , 2011). Gender differences in mental health functioning among young adult binge drinkers in the United States. Poster the annual meeting of the International Congress on Dual Disorders Barcelona, Spain.

Lau-Barraco, C., Linden, A. and Braitman, A. (October , 2011). Drinking buddies: Do they matter when it comes to emerging adult drinking. Paper the annual meeting on Emerging Adulthood Providence, RI.

Hollis, B., Linden, A. and Lau-Barraco, C. (April , 2011). Risky drinking practices and alcohol-related problems: Are perceptions of peer drinking important? Poster the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Psychological Sciences Norfolk, VA.

Lau-Barraco, C. (November , 2010). Examining the most recent drinking episode of college and noncollege young adults Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies San Francisco, CA. .

Lau-Barraco, C. and Collins, R. L. (June , 2010). Gender differences in the use of drinking control strategies in a community-based sample of heavy drinkers. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism San Antonio, TX.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Read, J. P. (November , 2009). College and nocollege emerging adults: Differences in drinking motivations and alcohol involvement. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies New York, NY.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Gokee-LaRose, J. (October , 2009). Social networks and alcohol use among nonstudent emerging adults: A preliminary study. Poster the biennial meeting of the Society for the Study of Emerging Adults Atlanta, GA.

Lau-Barraco, C., Collins, R. L. and Eiden, R. D. (November , 2008). Social anxiety and drinking behavior: The mediational role of alcohol expectancies, drinking motives, and negative effect. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Orlando, FL.

Lau-Barraco, C., Brown, A. L. and Testa, M. (June , 2008). Perceived stress predicts alcohol-related problems through drinking motives. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Washington, D.C..

Brown, A. L., Lau-Barraco, C. and Testa, M. (June , 2008). Typical alcohol use and alcohol expectances predict victim blame in an incapacitated rape vignette. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Washington, D.C..

Lau-Barraco, C. and Read, J. P. (November , 2007). Alcohol expectancies and drinking motives as predictors of alcohol problems in a young adult sample. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Philadelphia, PA.

Lau-Barraco, C., Skewes, M., Collins, R. L. and Stasiewicz, P. R. (November , 2007). Gender differences in high-risk situations for drinking: Are they mediated by depressive symptoms? Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Philadelphia, PA.

Skewes, M. C., Lau-Barraco, C., Gonzalez, V. M. and Dermen, K. H. (November , 2007). Motivation and drinking behavior: Examining the SOCRATES in a sample of DWI offenders. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Philadelphia, PA.

Lau-Barraco, C., Dunn, M. E., Siva, J. and Wolfe, R. (November , 2006). Changes in alcohol expectancy activation in memory following a single-session expectancy challenge intervention. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Chicago, IL.

Lau-Barraco, C., Dunn, M. E., Brown, P. and Hammons, B. (November , 2006). Evaluation of a single-session expectancy challenge program. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Chicago, IL.

Lau-Barraco, C., Green, C. and Schmitz, J. (June , 2006). Addiction severity in cocaine treatment seekers: An application of finite mixture modeling. Poster the annual meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Scottsdale, AZ.

Read, J., Lau-Barraco, C. and Dunn, M. E. (June , 2006). Modeling the activation of alcohol expectancies in memory according to projected doses of alcohol in college drinkers. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Baltimore, MD.

Lau-Barraco, C., Kibbat, K., Randall, J., Aarons, G. A., Earleywine, M. and Dunn, M. E. (July , 2003). Activation patterns of MDMA expectancies in memory. Poster the annual meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Bel Harbour.

Lau-Barraco, C., Brown, P. C., Bertino, C., Daniels, B. J., Smith, R. and Dunn, M. E. (November , 2002). Activation of alcohol expectancies leads to an immediate increase in alcohol consumption. Poster the annual meeting for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Reno, NV .

Lau-Barraco, C. and Dunn, M. E. (June , 2002). Activation of alcohol expectancies in memory as a potential mechanism for the influence of advertising on alcohol use. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism San Francisco, CA.

Lau-Barraco, C., Gerber, T. S., Rapport, M. D. and Timko, T. (March , 2002). Therapeutic equivalence of methlyphenidate and Adderall treatment for children with ADHD. Poster the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association Orlando, FL.

Harper, M. E., Lau-Barraco, C., Dunn, M. E., Earleywine, M. S. and Wagner, T. (November , 2001). Modeling the organization of ecstasy expectancies in memory. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Philadelphia, PA.

Lau-Barraco, C. and Dunn, M. E. (July , 2001). Memory modeling of alcohol expectancies in females in relation to paternal alcoholism. Poster the 2001 meeting of the World Congress on Behavior Therapy Vancouver, Canada.

Lau-Barraco, C., Harper, M. E. and Dunn, M. E. (July , 2001). Activation of alcohol expectancies in memory in relation to family history of paternal alcoholism and limb of the blood alcohol curve. Poster the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Montreal, Canada.

Lau-Barraco, C., Linkovich, K. T., Myers, C., Rose, J. and Dunn, M. E. (November , 2000). Activation of expectancies in memory among former marijuana consumers. Poster at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy New Orleans, LA.

Desoto, C. J.F., Borjesson, W. I., Lau-Barraco, C. and Dunn, M. E. (August , 2000). Memory modeling of alcohol expectancies in relation to paternal alcoholism. Poster the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, D.C.

Dunn, M. E., Earleywine, M. and Lau-Barraco, C. (November , 1999). Paths of activation of alcohol expectancies assessed on the ascending and descending limbs of the blood alcohol curve. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Toronto, Canada.

Borjesson, W., Dunn, M. E., Lau-Barraco, C., Cruz, I. and Whitney, M. (August , 1999). Effectiveness of an expectancy challenge program to reduce alcohol use. Poster the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Boston, MA.

Dunn, M. E., Lau-Barraco, C., Borjesson, W., Cruz, I., Buxton, K. and Eckman, M. (August , 1998). Activation of alcohol expectancies in memory: Effects of expectancy challenge. Poster the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Boston, MA.

Overstreet, B., Borjesson, W., Lau-Barraco, C., Lopez, D. and Dunn, M. E. (August , 1998). Treatment implications based on alcohol expectancies. Poster the annual meeting of the American Psychology Association San Francisco, CA.

Dunn, M. E., Lau-Barraco, C., Yniguez, R. and Cruz, I. (August , 1998). An investigation of the effects of beer commercials on the alcohol expectancies of college students. Poster the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Washington, D.C.

Borjesson, W., Dunn, M. E., Overstreet, B., Lopez, D. and Lau-Barraco, C. (March , 1998). Assessment of women’s alcohol expectancies and their beliefs about the effects of alcohol on other women. Poster the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association Mobile, AL.

• 2013: College of Sciences Early Career Distingquished Research Award, ODU
• 2013: SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award (Rising Star) internal nominee,
• 2012: Loan Repayment Program, Nationl Insititutes of Health
• 2008: Junior Investigator Award, Research Society on Alcoholism
• 2004: Individual National Research Service Award (F31), NIH
• 2003: Certificate of Commendation, University of Central Florida
• 2001: Graduate Incentive Fellowship, University of Central Florida
• 1999: Undergraduate to Graduate Fellowship, University of Central Florida