ROBERT W. HILL, Ph.D.
WORK ADDRESS: Department of Psychology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2272 e-mail: hillrw@appstate.edu
BIRTHDATE: January 30, 1957
EDUCATION:
1991 Ph.D. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Clinical Psychology
Dissertation: An Application of Quantitative MRI and
Neuropsychological Data to Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis
1984-1987 M.A. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Clinical Psychology
Thesis: Attention Deficit Disorder: Inattention, Impulsivity, or Both?
1976-1980 B.A. Duke University, Durham, NC
Major: Psychology and Philosophy
ACADEMIC POSITIONS:
2003-current Director, Graduate Clinical Psychology Program,
Appalachian
State University.
1992-current Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, training of clinical graduate students, research, and the supervision of student thesis research.
1991-1992 Instructor: Abnormal and Introductory Psychology, Department of Psychology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
1987-1990 Instructor: Psychological Tests and Measures, (six terms); Abnormal Psychology (three terms); Personality Theories (four terms). Department of Psychology, Michigan State University.
Courses Taught at Appalachian State University:
Undergraduate Level
Abnormal Psychology
Psychological Tests and Measures
Personality Theories
Graduate Level
Advanced Abnormal Psychology
Personality Assessment
Fundamentals and Ethics of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Interventions II
Clinical Practicum II
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Cognitive Assessment
Theories and Techniques of Psychotherapy
Clinical Internship
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
1991-present Current research projects include the assessment of perfectionistic personality characteristics and interpersonal problems using personality measures.
1989-1992 Co-investigator, Neurobehavioral Science Section,
Department
of Radiology,
Michigan State University. Neuropsychological and magnetic
resonance imagining investigation of multiple sclerosis (dissertation
research).
1985-1986 Co-investigator, Hyperactivity Project, Psychological
Clinic,
Michigan State
University. Assessment and therapy for a combined research and
treatment
program for hyperactive children (masters thesis).
1982-1983 Co-investigator, Department of Behavioral Medicine, Duke
University
Medical Center, Durham, NC. Research on the assessment and treatment
of patients with chronic back pain.
PUBLICATIONS:
Hill,
R. W., Huelsman, T., Furr, M., Kibler, J., Vicente, B. & Kennedy,
C.
(2004). A New
Measure for
Perfectionism: the Perfectionism Inventory (PI). Journal of
Personalty
Assessment, 82(1), 80-91.
Hill,
R. W. (2004). A Near
Perfect Anthology of Perfectionism. A review
of: Perfectionism: Theory, research, and treatment Edited by Gordon L.
Flett
and Paul L. Hewitt. Contemporary Psychology. (in press).
Hill R. W. & Yousey, G. (1998). Adaptive and maladaptive narcissism among university faculty, clergy, politicians and librarians. Current Psychology, 17(2/3), 249-262.
Hill, R. W., Zrull, M. C. & McIntire, K. A. (1998). Differences between self and peer-ratings of interpersonal problems. Assessment 5(1), 67-83.
Hill, R. W. (1997). A new yet familiar abnormal psychology text. Contemporary Psychology,42(9), 841.
Hill, R. W., McIntire, K., & Bacharach, V. (1997). Perfectionism and the Big Five Factors. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 12(1), 257-270.
Hill, R.W., Zrull, M.C. & Turlington, S. (1997). Perfectionism and interpersonal problems. Journal of Personality Assessment, 69(1), 81-103.
Hill, R. W. (1996). Two good accounts of abnormal psychology. Contemporary Psychology, 41(7), 686-688.
Hill, R.W., Aniskiewicz, A.S., Martin, G., & Frumkin, N. (1992). Neuropsychological and magnetic resonance imaging evidence for slowed information processing in multiple sclerosis The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 6(3), 337.
Hill, R.W., Aniskiewicz, A.S., Martin, G., & Frumkin, N. (1991). An application of quantitative MRI and neuropsychological data to Multiple Sclerosis patients using confirmatory factor analysis. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 5(3), 270.
Keefe, F. J., & Hill, R.W. (1985). An objective
approach
to quantifying pain behavior and gait patterns in low back pain
patients.
Pain,
21, 153-161.
PRESENTATIONS:
Hill, R.W., Huelsman, T. J., Furr, R. M., Kibler, J. &Vicente, B. B.(2003). Factor Analytic Support for a New Measure of Perfectionism. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Atlanta, Georgia.
Manner, S., Hill, R. W., Heulsman, T. J. & Furr, R. M. (2003). Detecting Careless Responding Among Subject Pool Participants. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Atlanta, Georgia.
Michael, K. D., Hill, R.W., Hudson, M. R. & Furr, R. M. (2003).Group CBT for youth with PTSD: Results from a controlled trial. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Michael, K. D., Hill, R.W., Hudson, M. R. & Furr, R. M. (2002). Adjunctive Manualized Treatment of Sexually Traumatized Youth in a Residential Milieu: Preliminary Results from a Small Controlled Trial. Presented at the annual Kansas Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Kansas City, Kansas.
Hill, R.W., Huelsman, T. J., Vicente, B. B. & Kibler, J. (2001). Perfectionism Predicts Obsessive Compulsive Behavior. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Toronto, Canada.
Hill, R. W., Heulsman, T. & Kennedy, C. A. (2000). Questioning the validity of survey data in psychology department subject pools. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Miami, Florida.
Hill, R. W. & Kennedy, C. A. (2000). Perfectionism and self consciousness. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Hill, R. W. & Kennedy, C. A. (2000). Perfectionism predicts attachment style. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Sutton, K. A., Hill, R. W., & Wilson, D. M. (2000). Some perfectionism predicts need for achievement. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Sutton, K. A., Hill, R. W., & Wilson, D. M. (1999). Some perfectionism predicts fear of failure. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.
Wilson, D. M., Hill, R. W., & Sutton, K. A. (1999). Maladaptive perfectionism associated with negative affect. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.
Sutton, K. A., Hill, R. W., Wilson, D. M., & Zrull, M. C. (1998). Some perfectionism inversely predicts life satisfaction. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.
Wilson, D. M., Hill, R. W., Sutton, K. A., & Zrull, M. C. (1998). Perfectionism influences affective responses to failure and success feedback. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.
Hill, R. W., McIntire, K. A. & Zrull, M. C. (1997). Differences between self and peer-ratings of interpersonal problems. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Hill, R. W., Turlington, S., & Zrull, M. C. (1997). A circumplex assessment of interpersonal problems associated with perfectionism. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.
Hill, R. W., Yousey, G., & Zrull, M. C. (1997). Different Levels of narcissism in university faculty versus librarians. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.
Evans, V., Hill, R. W., & Zrull, M. C. (1997). Narcissism as a function of age and responsibility. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.
McIntire, K. A., Hill, R. W., & Zrull, M. C. (1997). Interpersonal problems associated with perfectionism: Self and peer-reports. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.
McIntire, K. A., Hill, R. W., & Zrull, M. C. (1997). Perfectionism, the Big Five, and interpersonal problems. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.
Hill, R. W., Zrull, M. C. & Temple, E. P. (1996). Different Levels of narcissism in student versus non-student samples. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, San Francisco, CA.
Brady, C. Hill, R. W., & Zrull, M. C. (1996). A new measure for sources of self-esteem. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.
Hill, R.W., Zrull, M. C., & Turlington, S. (1995). Perfectionistic traits have interpersonal consequences. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, New York, NY.
Temple, E.P. & Hill, R.W. (1995). Narcissistic personality characteristics associated with interpersonal problems. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.
Hill, R.W. & McFerren, B.P. (1995). Narcissism and a need for approval and admiration. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.
Turlington, S. & Hill, R.W. (1994). The relationship between perfectionism and interpersonal characteristics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Hill, R. W. (1993). The Effects of Narcissism on Intimacy. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association Atlanta, GA.
Hill, R.W., Aniskiewicz, A.S., Martin, G., & Frumkin, N. (1992). Neuropsychological and MRI evidence for slowed information processing in multiple sclerosis. Presented at the 100th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in Washington DC.
Hill, R.W., Aniskiewicz, A.S., Martin, G., & Frumkin, N. (1991). MRI Correlates of Neuropsychological Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis Approach. Presented at the 99th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in San Francisco, CA.
Hill,
R. W.
& Michael, K. D. (2003, June). Ethical Guidelines to Prevent
Malpractice
in Mental Health. Half day workshop for mental health professionals
presented at the Appalachian State University Summer Psychotherapy
Institute,
Co-sponsored by NWArea Health Education Center, Boone, NC.
Hill,
R. W.
(2002, October). Interpersonal
Psychotherapy for Depression. Full
day workshop for mental health
professionals presented at the Area Health Education Center, Asheville,
NC.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
1999-current Clinical Consultant/Supervisor, Grandfather Home for
Children,
Banner Elk,
NC. Clinical supervision, consultation, treatment planning for children
with histories of sexual and physical abuse, PTSD and behavior problems
in residential treatment.
2000-current Private Practice, Clinical Psychology, Boone, NC
(828 262-2723). Psychotherapy and psychological assessment.
1998-2000 Clinical Consultation/Supervision, Family Guidance Center,
Hickory, NC.
Clinical Supervision/consultation and psychological assessment with
mental health professionals serving a diverse clinical population.
1992-1998 Staff Psychologist (1/4 time), Student Counseling Center,
Appalachian State
University. Individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and supervision
of clinical graduate students.
1993-1999 Clinical Consultant/Supervisor, New River Mental Health Center, Avery County. Clinical supervision, consultation, psychological assessment and individual psychotherapy.
1990-1991 Clinical Internship, Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral
Medicine,
University of Virginia. Evaluation and psychotherapy with children,
adolescents and families; evaluation and psychotherapy with adults and
couples; neuropsychological assessment; evaluation and treatment of
adult
psychiatric inpatients; forensic evaluation; hypnosis training; group
psychotherapy;
participation in treatment seminars for children and families.
MASTERS THESES DIRECTED:
Meyer,
Jennifer Kelly
(2004; in process). Perfectionism Inventory: Depression, Anxiety
and Eating
Disorders.Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian
State
University
Suddreth,
Anne-Marie
(2004; in process). Life Satisfaction, Social Skills and
Interpersonal
Problems. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian
State University
Araujo,
Gustavo (2004;
in process) Perfectionism and
Psychological Well Being, Life Satisfaction and Self-Efficacy: A
Curivlinear
Analysis. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian
Hudson, Melanie (2002) The Efficacy of a Group Treatment for Children With Symptoms of Trauma (in process).
Kibler, Jason (2002) Revision of the Comprehensive Perfectionism Scale. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
Vicente, Barbara (2002) Evidence for the Validity of the Comprehensive Perfectionism Scale. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
Kennedy, Chris (2000). A Comprehensive Perfectionism Scale. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
Wilson, Darlene (1998). Perfectionistic responses to failure and success. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
Sutton, Kelly (1998) Perfectionism and achievement. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
Evans, Victoria (1997). Narcissism as a function of age and responsibility. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
McIntire, Karen (1996) Interpersonal problems and personality characteristics associated with perfectionism. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
Yousey, Greg (1996) Levels of narcissism as a function of occupation. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
Temple, Paige (1995) Gender and age differences in manifestations of narcissism. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
Bradley, Catherine (1995) Measure for sources of self-esteem. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
Turlington, Shelly (1994) Relationship between perfectionism and interpersonal characteristics. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
McFerren, Belinda (1994) Do narcissists seek approval and admiration? Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
Ryder, Diane (1993) Type A behavior pattern, introversion-extraversion, hostility management and cardiovascular reactivity. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.
HONORS AND EXPERIENCES:
1992 APA Division of Neuropsychology Blue Ribbon Sampler
Presentation
Award: Best
Student Submission for the 1992 Annual APA Convention.
1988-1989 Graduate Fellowship, Department of Psychology, Michigan
State
University, East
Lansing, MI.
1975-1976 American Field Service Scholarship to New Zealand.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Psychological Association
Division 12 Clinical Psychology
American Psychological Society
Southeastern Psychological Association
North Carolina Psychological Association
LICENSURE: Clinical Psychologist, North Carolina Psychology
Board
Health Service Provider