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Anna C. McCarrey

Doctoral Candidate

Supervisor: Julie Henry & Bill von Hippel (co-supervisor)

Research Areas: Gambling, ageing, executive control, social cognition, neuropsychology.

Academic Qualifications:

MA Hons (Class I), University of Aberdeen, Scotland

Publications:

  • Phillips, L.H., Saldias, A., McCarrey, A.C., Henry, J.D., Scott, C., Summers, F., & Whyte, M. (2009). Attentional lapses, emotional regulation and quality of life in multiple sclerosis. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 48, 101-106.
Conference Presentations:

  • McCarrey, A.C., Henry, J.D. (October, 2008). ‘Do age-related brain changes affect gambling behaviours?’ Paper presented at The Inaugural Sydney Postgraduate Psychology Conference hosted by Sydney University.
  • McCarrey, A.C., Henry, J.D. (November, 2008). ‘Hey granny, what’ve you done with my inheritance money? The ageing brain and gambling behaviours’. Paper presented at The 7th National Conference of Emerging Researchers in Ageing, Fremantle, Australia.
Awards:

  • Travel bursary to The 7th National Conference of Emerging Researchers in Ageing, Fremantle, Australia. Awarded $750 from the ARC / NHMRC Research Network in Ageing Well. September, 2008.
  • Best presentation at The 7th National Conference of Emerging Researchers in Ageing, Fremantle, Australia. Awarded $500 from the ARC / NHMRC Research Network in Ageing Well and The Australian Association of Gerontology. November, 2008.
  • COTA Over 50s Postgraduate Research Award. Awarded $500 for research paper of excellence by The Council On The Ageing. February, 2009.
Contact Details:

Office: Mathews, Room 1114b
Telephone: (61-2) 9385-8395
Email: amccarrey@psy.unsw.edu.au