Betsey Benson, PhD

Current OSU Appointments

Associate Professor-Clinical, Psychiatry

Adjunct Associate Professor, Psychology

Chapters in Books

Benson, B. A.. "Emotional problems I. Anxiety disorders and depression." In Handbook of behavior modification with the mentally retarded (2nd ed.).. Edited by J. L. Matson. -. New York: Plenum Press, January 1990.

Benson, B. A.. "Behavioral treatment of depression." In Depression in mentally retarded children and adults - An update for clinical practice. Edited by A. Dosen and F. Menolascino. 309-329. Leiden: Logon Publications, January 1990.

Benson, B. A.. "Anger management training: A self-control programme for persons with mild mental retardation." In Mental health in mental retardation: Recent advances and practices.. Edited by N. Bouras. -. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, January 1994.

Benson, B. A., & Aman, M. G.. "Disruptive behavior disorders in children with mental retardation." In Handbook of disruptive behavior disorders.. Edited by H.C. Quay & A. E. Hogan. -. New York: Plenum Press, January 1999.

Benson, B. A. & Havercamp, S.. "Behavioural approaches to treatment: Principles and practices.." In Psychiatric and behavioural disorders in developmental disabilities and mental retardation.. Edited by N. Bouras. -. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, January 1999.

Benson, B. A.. "Mental health." In Health promotion for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities: disabilities: The state of scientific evidence.. Edited by W. Nehring. -. Washington, D.C.: American Association on Mental Retardation, January 2005.

Benson, B. A., & Havercamp, S.. "Behavioural approches to treatment: Principles and practices." In Psychiatric and behavioural disorders in intellectual and developmental disabilities (2nd ed.).. Edited by N. Bouras and G. Holt. -. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, January 2007.

Benson, B. A.. "A case of anger in a person with intellectual disabilities.." In Varieties of case formulation.. Edited by Sturmey, P.. 241-249. West Sussex, GB|GBR: Wiley, January 2009.

Benson, B. A.. "Behavioral assessment and intervention." In Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability. Edited by J. Gentile and P. Gillig. -. West Sussex, GB|GBR: Wiley-Blackwell, January 2011.

Conferences

Benson,B, & Butler, B.. "Mood and behavior of adults with Down syndrome as reported by caregivers." In JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH. (July 2012). 760-760.

Journal Articles

Benson,B,A. "BEHAVIOR DISORDERS AND MENTAL-RETARDATION - ASSOCIATIONS WITH AGE, SEX, AND LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING IN AN OUTPATIENT-CLINIC SAMPLE." APPLIED RESEARCH IN MENTAL RETARDATION. Vol. 6, no. 1. (January 1985.): 79-85.

Saylor, C. F., Benson, B. A., & Einhaus, L.. "Evaluation of an anger management program for aggressive boys in inpatient treatment." Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. Vol. 2, (January 1985.): 5-15.

Benson, B. A.; Rice, C. J.; Miranti, S. V.. "Effects of anger management training with mentally retarded adults in group treatment.." Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Vol. 54, no. 5. (January 1986.): 728-729.

Benson, B. A.; Laman, D. S.. "Suicidal tendencies of mentally retarded adults in community settings.." Australia & New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities. Vol. 14, no. 1. (January 1988.): 49-54.

Benson, B. A.; Ivins, J.. "Anger, depression and self-concept in adults with mental retardation.." Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. Vol. 36, no. 2. (January 1992.): 169-175.

Fuchs, C.; Benson, B. A.. "Social information processing by aggressive and nonaggressive men with mental retardation.." American Journal on Mental Retardation. Vol. 100, no. 3. (January 1995.): 244-252.

Walz, N. C.; Benson, B. A.. "Labeling and discrimination of facial expressions by aggressive and nonaggressive men with mental retardation.." American Journal on Mental Retardation. Vol. 101, no. 3. (January 1996.): 282-291.

Lunsky, Y.; Benson, B. A.. "Reliability of ratings of consumers with mental retardation and their staff on multiple measures of social support.." American Journal on Mental Retardation. Vol. 102, no. 3. (January 1997.): 280-284.

Walz,N,C; Benson,B,A. "Understanding of emotion-descriptive and abstract concepts by aggressive and nonaggressive adults with mental retardation." EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. Vol. 33, no. 3. (September 1998.): 273-279.

Lunsky, Y.; Benson, B. A.. "Social circles of adults with mental retardation as viewed by their caregivers.." Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. Vol. 11, no. 2. (January 1999.): 115-129.

Benson, B. A., & Fuchs, C.. "Anger-arousing situations and coping responses of aggressive adults with intellectual disability.." Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. Vol. 24, (January 1999.): 207-215.

Lunsky, Y.; Benson, B. A.. "Are anatomically detailed dolls and drawings appropriate tools for use with adults with developmental disabilities? A preliminary investigation.." Journal on Developmental Disabilities. Vol. 7, no. 1. (January 2000.): 66-76.

Lunsky, Y.; Benson, B. A.. "Perceived social support and mental retardation: A social-cognitive approach.." Cognitive Therapy and Research. Vol. 25, no. 1. (January 2001.): 77-90.

Lunsky,Y; Benson,B,A. "Association between perceived social support and strain, and positive and negative outcome for adults with mild intellectual disability." JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH. Vol. 45, (April 2001.): 106-114.

Lunsky, Y.; Emery, C. F.; Benson, B. A.. "Staff and self-reports of health behaviours, somatic complaints, and medications among adults with mild intellectual disability.." Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. Vol. 27, no. 2. (January 2002.): 125-135.

Walz,N,C; Benson,B,A. "Behavioral phenotypes in children with Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, or Angelman syndrome." JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. Vol. 14, no. 4. (December 2002.): 307-321.

Esbensen, A. J.; Benson, B. A.. "Integrating Behavioral, Psychological and Pharmacological Treatment: A Case Study of an Individual With Borderline Personality Disorder and Mental Retardation.." Mental Health Aspects of Developmental Disabilities. Vol. 6, no. 3. (January 2003.): 107-113.

Benson,B,A. "Psychological interventions for people with intellectual disability and mental health problems." CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY. Vol. 17, no. 5. (September 2004.): 353-357.

Esbensen, A. J.; Seltzer, M. M.; Greenberg, J. S.; Benson, B. A.. "Psychometric evaluation of a self-report measure of depression for individuals with mental retardation.." American Journal on Mental Retardation. Vol. 110, no. 6. (January 2005.): 469-481.

Esbensen, A., & Benson, B. A.. "Cognitive variables and depressed mood in adults with intellectual disability." Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. Vol. 49, (January 2005.): 481-489.

Esbensen, A., & Benson, B. A.. "A prospective analysis of life events, problem behaviours and depression in adults with intellectual disability.." Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. Vol. 50, (January 2006.): 248-258.

Esbensen, A. J.; Benson, B. A.. "Diathesis-stress and depressed mood among adults with mental retardation.." American Journal on Mental Retardation. Vol. 111, no. 2. (January 2006.): 100-100.

Esbensen, A., & Benson, B. A.. "An evaluation of Beck's cognitive theory of depression in adults with intellectual disability.." Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. Vol. 51, (January 2007.): 14-24.

Aman,Michael,G; Benson,Betsey,A; Farmer,Cristan,A; Hall,Kristy,L; Malone,Krista,M. "Project MED: Effects of a (M)under-bar-edication (ED)under-bar-ucation booklet series for individuals with intellectual disabilities." INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. Vol. 45, no. 1. (February 2007.): 33-45.

Benson,Betsey,A; Brooks,Whitney,T. "Aggressive challenging behaviour and intellectual disability." CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY. Vol. 21, no. 5. (September 2008.): 454-458.

Fletcher, R., Havercamp, S. M., Ruedrich, S., Benson, B. A., Barnhill, L.J., Cooper, S. A., & Stavrakaki, C.. "Field study of the clinical usefulness of a Diagnostic Manual for Mental Disorders in Persons with Intellectual Disability (DM-ID).." Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Vol. 70, (January 2009.): 967-974.

Chowdhury,Monali; Benson,Betsey,A; Hillier,Ashleigh. "Changes in Restricted Repetitive Behaviors with age: A study of high-functioning adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders." RESEARCH IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. Vol. 4, no. 2. (April 2010.): 210-216.

Chowdhury, M., & Benson, B. A.. "Use of differential reinforcement to reduce behavior problems in adults with intellectual disabilities: A methodological review." Research in Developmental Disabilities. Vol. 32, (January 2011.): 383-394.

Chowdhury,Monali; Benson,Betsey,A. "Deinstitutionalization and Quality of Life of Individuals With Intellectual Disability: A Review of the International Literature." JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. Vol. 8, no. 4. (December 2011.): 256-265.

Reference Works

January 2011	Benson, B. A., & Brooks, W.."Depressive disorder" .
January 2011	Benson, B. A. & Brooks, W.."Psychotic disorders" .