Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Ph.D., Duke University 1987
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Director of the Academic Advising Center, Academic Advising Center, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2015 - 2022
  • Senior Associate Dean of Trinity College, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, Duke University 2016 - 2019
  • Associate Dean of Trinity College, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, Duke University 2014 - 2017
  • Asociate Dean of Trinity College, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, Duke University 2013 - 2014
  • Associate Research Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2008 - 2012
  • Director, Undergraduate Studies, Psychology & Neuroscience, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2007 - 2010
• Recognition
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  In the News

  • JUL 7, 2016

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    New Duke study: Early attention skills most consistent predictor of academic success

  • JUL 6, 2016

    Attention Problems in Early Childhood Can Have Lasting Impact

  • OCT 23, 2013

    What a Difference a Grade Makes
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  Awards & Honors

  • Sage Science Award. Journal of Attention Disorders & Sage Publications. September 2010
• Expertise
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  Global Scholarship

  • Research

    • United States of America (Country) 
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Improving Math Ability via Primitive Number Sense Training awarded by National Institutes of Health 2014 - 2015
  • Effects of Classroom Management Training on Early Learning Skills awarded by Department of Education 2009 - 2013
  • Training in Psychological Intervention Research awarded by National Institutes of Health 2006 - 2011
  • A Randomized Trial of Two Promising Interventions for Students with Attention Problems awarded by Department of Education 2005 - 2009
  • Non-medical Use of ADHD Medication by College Students awarded by National Institutes of Health 2005 - 2009
  • Evaluation Research Study in the Area of Aggression & Interpersonal Youth Violence awarded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1999 - 2006
  • Promoting Evidence-Based ADHD Treatment in the Community awarded by National Institutes of Health 2000 - 2005
  • Enhancing School-Based Services for ADHD Students awarded by National Institute of Mental Health 2003 - 2004
  • National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Enhancement of Multisite Violence Prevention Evaluation Project awarded by Centers for Disease Control 2000 - 2003
  • Multi-Site Violence Prevention Project: Violence against Women awarded by Centers for Disease Control 1999 - 2003
  • School and Community Based Violence Prevention Program for Middle School Students awarded by Centers for Disease Control 1999 - 2003
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  External Relationships

  • BrainTrain
  • Elite Performance Solutions
  • Esteem Therapeutics
  • SOAR
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Murray, Desiree W., David L. Rabiner, Laura Kuhn, Yi Pan, and Raha Forooz Sabet. “Investigating teacher and student effects of the Incredible Years Classroom Management Program in early elementary school.” Journal of School Psychology 67 (April 2018): 119–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2017.10.004.
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    • Rowland, Andrew S., Betty J. Skipper, David L. Rabiner, Fares Qeadan, Richard A. Campbell, A Jack Naftel, and David M. Umbach. “Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Interaction between socioeconomic status and parental history of ADHD determines prevalence.” Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines 59, no. 3 (March 2018): 213–22. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12775.
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    • Rabiner, David L., Madeline M. Carrig, and Kenneth A. Dodge. “Attention Problems and Academic Achievement: Do Persistent and Earlier-Emerging Problems Have More Adverse Long-Term Effects?” Journal of Attention Disorders 20, no. 11 (November 2016): 946–57. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054713507974.
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    • Rabiner, D. L., J. Godwin, and K. A. Dodge. “Predicting academic achievement and attainment: The contribution of early academic skills, attention difficulties, and social competence.” School Psychology Review 45, no. 2 (June 1, 2016): 250–67. https://doi.org/10.17105/SPR45-2.250-267.
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    • Rowland, Andrew S., Betty J. Skipper, David M. Umbach, David L. Rabiner, Richard A. Campbell, Albert J. Naftel, and Dale P. Sandler. “The Prevalence of ADHD in a Population-Based Sample.” Journal of Attention Disorders 19, no. 9 (September 2015): 741–54. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054713513799.
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    • Young, Andrea S., and David Rabiner. “Racial/ethnic differences in parent-reported barriers to accessing children's health services.” Psychological Services 12, no. 3 (August 2015): 267–73. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0038701.
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    • Rabiner, David L. “Stimulant prescription cautions: addressing misuse, diversion and malingering.” Current Psychiatry Reports 15, no. 7 (July 2013): 375. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-013-0375-2.
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    • Green, A. L., and D. L. Rabiner. “What do we really know about college students with ADHD?” Neurotherapeutics 9, no. 3 (July 2012): 559–68.
    • Murray, D. W., D. L. Rabiner, and K. Hardy. “Teacher Management Practices for 1st Graders with Attention Problems.” Journal of Attention Disorders 15 (November 2011): 639–46.
    • Murray, Desiree W., David L. Rabiner, and Kristina K. Hardy. “Teacher management practices for first graders with attention problems.” Journal of Attention Disorders 15, no. 8 (November 2011): 638–45. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054710378234.
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    • Rabiner, David L., Arthur D. Anastopoulos, E Jane Costello, Rick H. Hoyle, and H Scott Swartzwelder. “Predictors of nonmedical ADHD medication use by college students.” J Atten Disord 13, no. 6 (May 2010): 640–48. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054709334505.
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    • Rabiner, David L., Desiree W. Murray, Lisa Rosen, Kristina Hardy, Ann Skinner, and Marion Underwood. “Instability in teacher ratings of children's inattentive symptoms: implications for the assessment of ADHD.” Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : Jdbp 31, no. 3 (April 2010): 175–80. https://doi.org/10.1097/dbp.0b013e3181d5a2d8.
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    • Quinn, W. H., D. B. Hall, E. P. Smith, and D. Rabiner. “Predictors of family participation in a multiple family group intervention for aggressive middle school students.” Journal of Community Psychology 38, no. 2 (March 1, 2010): 227–44. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.20361.
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    • Rabiner, David L., Desiree W. Murray, Ann T. Skinner, and Patrick S. Malone. “A randomized trial of two promising computer-based interventions for students with attention difficulties.” Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 38, no. 1 (January 2010): 131–42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-009-9353-x.
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    • Blase, Stacey L., Adrianne N. Gilbert, Arthur D. Anastopoulos, E Jane Costello, Rick H. Hoyle, H Scott Swartzwelder, and David L. Rabiner. “Self-reported ADHD and adjustment in college: cross-sectional and longitudinal findings.” J Atten Disord 13, no. 3 (November 2009): 297–309. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054709334446.
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    • Rabiner, David L., Arthur D. Anastopoulos, E Jane Costello, Rick H. Hoyle, Sean Esteban McCabe, and H Scott Swartzwelder. “Motives and perceived consequences of nonmedical ADHD medication use by college students: are students treating themselves for attention problems?” J Atten Disord 13, no. 3 (November 2009): 259–70. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054708320399.
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    • Rabiner, David L., Arthur D. Anastopoulos, E Jane Costello, Rick H. Hoyle, Sean Esteban McCabe, and H Scott Swartzwelder. “The misuse and diversion of prescribed ADHD medications by college students.” J Atten Disord 13, no. 2 (September 2009): 144–53. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054708320414.
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    • Dodge, T. M. V. P. P. K. A., and T. M. V. P. P. K. A. member. “The ecological effects of universal and selective violence prevention programs for middle school students: A randomized trial.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 77 (2009): 526.-542.
    • Rowland, Andrew S., Betty Skipper, David L. Rabiner, David M. Umbach, Lil Stallone, Richard A. Campbell, Richard L. Hough, A. J. Naftel, and Dale P. Sandler. “The shifting subtypes of ADHD: classification depends on how symptom reports are combined.” Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 36, no. 5 (July 2008): 731–43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-007-9203-7.
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    • Murray, D. W., D. Rabiner, A. Schulte, and K. Newitt. “Feasibility and integrity of a parent-teacher consultation intervention for ADHD students.” Child and Youth Care Forum 37, no. 3 (June 1, 2008): 111–26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10566-008-9054-6.
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    • Rabiner, David L., Arthur D. Anastopoulos, Jane Costello, Rick H. Hoyle, and H Scott Swartzwelder. “Adjustment to college in students with ADHD.” J Atten Disord 11, no. 6 (May 2008): 689–99. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054707305106.
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    • Dodge, M. V. P. P. K. A., and M. V. P. P. K. A. member. “The multisite violence prevention project: Impact of a universal school-based violence prevention program on social-cognitive outcomes.” Prevention Science 9 (2008): 231–44.
    • Epstein, Jeffery N., David Rabiner, Diane E. Johnson, David P. Fitzgerald, Allan Chrisman, Alaattin Erkanli, Kevin K. Sullivan, et al. “Improving attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder treatment outcomes through use of a collaborative consultation treatment service by community-based pediatricians: a cluster randomized trial.” Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 161, no. 9 (September 2007): 835–40. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.161.9.835.
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    • Rabiner, D. L., J. D. Coie, S. Miller-Johnson, A. S. M. Boykin, and J. E. Lochman. “Predicting the persistence of aggressive offending of African American males from adolescence into young adulthood: The importance of peer relations, aggressive behavior, and ADHD symptoms.” Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 13, no. 3 (January 1, 2005): 131–40. https://doi.org/10.1177/10634266050130030101.
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    • Rabiner, D. L., D. W. Murray, L. Schmid, and P. S. Malone. “An exploration of the relationship between ethnicity, attention problems, and academic achievement.” School Psychology Review 33, no. 4 (December 1, 2004): 498–509.
    • Dodge, Kenneth A., and David L. Rabiner. “Returning to roots: on social information processing and moral development.” Child Development 75, no. 4 (July 2004): 1003–8. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2004.00721.x.
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    • Ikeda, R. M., A. D. Farrell, A. M. Horne, D. L. Rabiner, P. H. Tolan, and J. Reid. “Prevention of youth violence: The multisite violence prevention project.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 26, no. 1S (2004): 1–81.
    • Lansford, J. E., and D. L. Rabiner. “The High School Academy: Evaluation of a program to promote a successful transition to high school.” Journal of at Risk Issues 10 (2004): 23–29.
    • Henry, MB McElroy with Edwin, D. B, D. Farrell, A. D, and M. V. P. Project. “The study designed by a committee: Design of the MVPP.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 26 (2004): 12–19.
    • Ikeda, R. M., T. R. Simon, E. P. Smith, L. R. E. Reese, D. L. Rabiner, S. Miller-Johnson, D. M. Winn, et al. “Lessons learned in the Multisite Violence Prevention Project collaboration: Big questions require large efforts.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 26 (January 2004): 62–71.
    • Ikeda, R. M., T. R. Simon, E. P. Smith, L. R. E. Reese, D. L. Rabiner, S. Miller-Johnson, D. M. Winn, et al. “The Multisite Violence Prevention Project: Background and overview.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 26 (January 2004): 3–11.
    • Meyer, Conduct Problems Prevention Research, A. L, A. Allison, K. W, K. Reese, L. E, L. Gay, F. N, The Multisite Violence Prevention Project K. A. Dodge, and The Multisite Violence Prevention Project K. A. member. “Choosing to be violence free in middle school: The student component of the GREAT Schools and Families Universal Program.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 26 (2004): 20–28.
    • Miller-Johnson, M. S., M. S. S, M. S. Sullivan, M. S. T, M. S. Simon, and M. -. S. V. P. Project. “Evaluation of a multisite violence prevention study: Measures, procedures and baseline data.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 26 (2004): 48–61.
    • Orpinas, The Multisite Violence Prevention Project K. A., The Multisite Violence Prevention Project K. A. P, The Multisite Violence Prevention Project K. A. Horne, A. M, the Multisite Violence Prevention Project K. A. Dodge, and the Multisite Violence Prevention Project K. A. member. “A teacher-focused approach to prevent and reduce students' aggressive behavior: The GREAT Teacher Program.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 26 (2004): 29–38.
    • Rabiner, F., D. L, D. Malone, P. S, and the Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group. “"The Impact of Tutoring on Early Reading Achievement for Children with and Without Attention Problems.” Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 32, no. 3 (2004): 273–84.
    • Smith, Emilie Phillips, Deborah Gorman-Smith, William H. Quinn, David L. Rabiner, Patrick H. Tolan, Donna-Marie Winn, and Donna-Marie Multisite Violence Prevention Project. “Community-Based multiple family groups to prevent and reduce violent and aggressive behavior: the GREAT Families Program.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 26, no. 1 Suppl (January 2004): 39–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2003.09.018.
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    • Rabiner, D. L., O. Palsson, and P. Freer. “Does neurofeedback help kids with AD/HD.” Attention! Magazine, December 2003.
    • Rabiner, D. L. “Maximizing the benefits of stimulant medication treatment for children with AD/HD.” Attention! Magazine, 2003.
    • Rowland, A. S., D. M. Umbach, K. E. Catoe, L. Stallone, S. Long, D. Rabiner, A. J. Naftel, D. Panke, R. Faulk, and D. P. Sandler. “Studying the epidemiology of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: screening method and pilot results.” Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie 46, no. 10 (December 2001): 931–40. https://doi.org/10.1177/070674370104601005.
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    • Rabiner, Paul, D. L, D. Coie, J. D, and J. CPPRG. “Early attention problems and children's reading achievement: A longitudinal investigation.” Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 39 (2000): 859–67.
    • MacKinnon-Lewis, C., D. Rabiner, and R. Starnes. “Predicting boys' social acceptance and aggression: the role of mother-child interactions and boys' beliefs about peers.” Developmental Psychology 35, no. 3 (May 1999): 632–39. https://doi.org/10.1037//0012-1649.35.3.632.
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    • Mackinnon Lewis, C. M., D. L. Rabiner, and R. Starnes. “A longitudinal examination of boys' beliefs about peers, their aggressive behavior, and social acceptance.” Developmental Psychology 35 (1999): 632–39.
    • Lenhart, L., and D. L. Rabiner. “An integrative approach to the study of social competence in adolescence.” Development and Psychopathology 3 (1995): 543–62.
    • MacKinnon-Lewis, C., B. L. Volling, M. E. Lamb, K. Dechman, D. Rabiner, and M. E. Curtner. “A Cross-Contextual Analysis of Boys' Social Competence: From Family to School.” Developmental Psychology 30, no. 3 (January 1, 1994): 325–33. https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.30.3.325.
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    • Volling, B., C. MacKinnon Lewis, and D. L. Rabiner. “Problematic social situations and children's peer status: Further explorations of aggression, social withdrawal, and peer rejection.” Development and Psychopathology 5 (1994): 459–84.
    • Rabiner, D. L., S. P. Keane, and C. MacKinnon-Lewis. “Children's Beliefs About Familiar and Unfamiliar Peers in Relation to Their Sociometric Status.” Developmental Psychology 29, no. 2 (January 1, 1993): 236–43. https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.29.2.236.
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    • Volling, B. L., C. Mackinnon-Lewis, D. Rabiner, and L. P. Baradaran. “Children's social competence and sociometric status: Further exploration of aggression, social withdrawal, and peer rejection.” Development and Psychopathology 5, no. 3 (January 1, 1993): 459–83. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579400004521.
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    • Rabiner, D. L., and L. Gordon. “The coordination of conflicting social goals: Differences between rejected and non-rejected boys.” Child Development 63 (1993): 1344–50.
    • Rabiner, D. L., and L. V. Gordon. “The relationship between children's social concerns and their social interaction strategies: Differences between rejected and non-rejected boys.” Social Development 2 (1993): 83–95.
    • Rabiner, D. L., L. Lenhart, and J. E. Lochman. “Automatic Versus Reflective Social Problem Solving in Relation to Children's Sociometric Status.” Developmental Psychology 26, no. 6 (January 1, 1990): 1010–16. https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.26.6.1010.
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    • Rabiner, D., and J. Coie. “Effect of Expectancy Inductions on Rejected Children's Acceptance by Unfamiliar Peers.” Developmental Psychology 25, no. 3 (January 1, 1989): 450–57. https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.25.3.450.
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    • Rabiner, D. L., J. W. Kling, and P. A. Spraguer. “Modulation of taste-induced drinking: The effects of concentration shifts and drinking interruptions.” Animal Learning &Amp; Behavior 16, no. 4 (December 1, 1988): 365–76. https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03209374.
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  • Book Sections

    • Lansford, J. E., D. L. Rabiner, S. Miller-Johnson, M. M. Golonka, and J. Hendren. “Developmental models of aggression.” In Aggression: Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment, 41–60, 2003.
• Teaching & Mentoring
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  Recent Courses

  • PSY 105D: Clinical Psychology and Mental Health 2023
  • PSY 320: Approaches to Psychotherapy 2023
  • PSY 494: Research Independent Study 2023
  • PSY 744: Clinical Practicum 2023
  • PSY 320: Approaches to Psychotherapy 2022
  • PSY 393: Research Independent Study 2022
  • PSY 743: Clinical Practicum 2022
  • PSY 744: Clinical Practicum 2022
  • PSY 743: Clinical Practicum 2021
  • PSY 744: Clinical Practicum 2021
• Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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  Presentations & Appearances

  • What's new in the evaluation and management of ADHD?. August 18, 2013  2013
  • Preliminary effects of the Incredible Years Teacher Training Program on classroom management skills.. December 27, 2012  2012
  • New developments in the assessment and treatment of ADHD.. May 1, 2011  2011
  • Racial differences in parents’ understanding of child psychopathology.. April 1, 2011  2011
  • College students nonmedical ADHD medication use: Are students treating themseleves for attention difficulties?. October 21, 2010  2010
  • Children's Attention Problems: Impact on Academic Achievement & Response to Training.. October 5, 2010  2010
  • Motives and Perceived Consequences of Nonmedical ADHD Medication Use by College Students: Are students treating themselves for attention problems?. April 20, 2010  2010
  • Presented findings from Project CLASS on the instability of elevated teacher ratings of inattentive symptoms and the implications of this instability for the assessment of ADHD. June 1, 2009  2009
  • presented intervention trial results. June 1, 2009  2009
  • What’s new in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD.. January 16, 2009  2009
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  Outreach & Engaged Scholarship

  • Bass Connections Faculty Team Member . Responding to the Educational and Psychological Needs of Children and Families in Durham's Transitional Housing. August 2015 - May 2016  2015 - 2016
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  Service to the Profession

  • Ad hoc reviewer. December 20, 2012  2012
  • External reviewer for tenure candidate. December 20, 2012  2012
  • Member of the Social and Behavioral Review Panel for Institue of Education Sciences. 2010  2010
  • Editorial Board Member for Journal of Attention Disorders. 2009 - 2010  2009 - 2010

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