CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Christopher D. Tori

ADDRESS: 1611 Chicago Avenue, 2G, Evanston, IL 60201

PHONE: 847-448-4027

EMAIL: ctori@alliant.edu

PLACE OFBIRTH: October12, 1941, San Francisco, California

EDUCATION:

B.S., 1964 University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry

M.A., 1969 San Jos State University, San Jos, California

Major: Psychology

Ph.D., 1971 University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Major: Psychology, Minor: Psychopharmacology

PROFESSIONAL WORKEXPERIENCE:

Teaching:

2006-Present Alliant International University, Hong Kong PsyD Program (in conjunction
with School of Continuing and Professional EducationSCOPECity
University of Hong Kong.
Professor Emeritus, Visiting Professor. Teaching on-line courses: Cognitive
and Affective Bases of Behavior and History and Systems of Psychology.
Directing clinical dissertations. Being available or student consultations
regarding issues in psychometrics, statistics, and research design.

1976-2009: California School of Professional Psychology, San Francisco Bay,

Alliant International University.
Professor, Core Faculty. Academic and field placement programs. Teaching
Applied Research and Statistics, Dissertation Seminar, Physiological
Psychology, Biological Basis of Behavior, Seminar in Clinical and Ethical
Issues (case conference), Cognitive and Affective Psychology, and
Psychodiagnostic Assessment. Dissertations. Faculty governance including
one year as Interim Director of Research. Site visits to field placement
agencies. Research. Grant writing. Currently professor emeritus.
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1991-1992: Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand.

1998-1999: Visiting Professor. Consultation with faculty regarding collaborative
research projects and professional growth issues. Guest lecturer in
undergraduate behavior modification, cross-cultural psychology, and
personality theory courses. Training seminars at mental health institutions
associated with the University. Intensive study of Thai culture and
languages. Travel to Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Burma, Vietnam, and
Philippines

1977: John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, California.

Contract Faculty, Department of Psychology. Theories of Personality.

1969-1970: University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.

Extension and Evening Programs. Instructor of Psychology. Taught Abnormal
Psychology, Mental Hygiene, and General Psychology.

1966-1967: Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, California.

Instructor for biology and chemistry courses.

1964-1966: Saint Louis High School, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Biology and chemistry instructor. Teaching high school courses in the above
areas and moderating extracurricular activities. Counselor for the sophomore
and junior classes. Member of the Society of Mary.

Clinical:

1975-2006: Independent Practice, San Francisco, California.

Licensed Psychologist (Clinical). Psychotherapy, psychological testing,
community projects, consultation, research.

1975-1976: Marin Open House, Inc., San Rafael, California.

Clinical Psychologist. Designed and provided clinical services for youth with
alcohol and drug problems. Psychoeducational and vocational assessment.
Developed and evaluated addiction prevention programs. Supervision of
staff. Outreach activities.

1973-1975: American Clinic, Inc., La Mesa, California.

Director. Hypnosis and behavior modification techniques to control
compulsive smoking, overeating, and other addictive habits.

1971-1973: Blue Grass East Comprehensive Care Center. Lexington, Kentucky.

Clinical Psychologist--Drug Program Coordinator. Designed and
implemented drug treatment programs. Supervised treatments when done
by nonprofessional staff. Evaluated the effectiveness of clinical programs.
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LICENSESAND CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed Psychologist (Clinical), California License No. PSY 4104 (1975 - 2006).

California Standard Teaching Credential with a Specialization in Junior College teaching. Major:
Psychology. Minors: Biological Science and Chemistry. Credential Number: 7106.

PUBLICATIONS:

McReynolds, W. T., & Tori, C. D., (1972). A further assessment of attention placebo effects and
demand characteristics in studies of systematic desensitization. Journal of Consulting and
Clinical Psychology, 38, 261-264. doi:10.1037/h0032610

Tori, C. D., & Worell, L. (1973). The reduction of human fear: A comparison of counter-
conditioning, expectancy, and cognitive information. Journal of Consulting and Clinical
Psychology, 41, 269-278. doi:10.1037/h0035177

English, G., & Tori, C. D., (1973). Psychological characteristics of drug abuse clients seen in a
community mental health center. Journal of Community Psychology, I, 403-407.
doi:10.1010/1520-6629(197310)1:4<403::AID-JCOP2290010415>3.0.CO;2-G

Tori, C. D. (1978). A smoking satiation procedure with reduced medical risk. Journal of Clinical
Psychology, 34, 574-577. doi:10.1002/1097-4670(197804)34:2<574::AID-
JCLP2270340270>2.0.CO; 2-8

Bryant, E. T., Scott, M. L., Golden, C .J., & Tori, C. D. (1984). Neuropsychological deficits,
learning disability, and violent behavior. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology,
52, 23-324. doi:10.1037/0022-006X.52.2.323

Pickar, D. B., & Tori, C. D. (1986). The learning disabled adolescent: Eriksonian psychosocial
development, self-concept, and delinquent behavior. Journal of Youth and Adolescence,
15, 429-440. doi:10.1007/BF02143524

Tori, C. D. (1989). Homosexuality and illegal residency status in relation to substance abuse and
personality traits among Mexican nationals. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45, 814-821.
doi:10.1002/1097-4679(198909)45:5,814;;AID-JCLP2270450520>3.0CO;2-C

Tori, C. D. (1989). Quality assurance standards in the education of psychologists: Reliability and
validity of objective comprehensive examinations developed at a freestanding
professional school. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 20,203-2 08.
doi:10.1037/0735-7028.20.4.203 4
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Tori, C. D., & Amawattana, T. (1993). Knowledge and attitudes about AIDS:A comparative
study of Thais involved in sexual occupations, university students, and immigrants living
in the United States. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, 76, 46-52.

Hsieh, J. S-L., & Tori, C. D. (1993). Neuropsychological and cognitive effects of Chinese
language instruction. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 77, 1071-1081.
doi:10.2466/pms.1993.77.3f.1071

Tori, C. D., & Siripanich, R. (1994). Prevalence and connotative meaning of cigarette smoking
among Thai adolescents & young adults. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand,
77, 379-383.

Thomas, T. J., Tori, C. D., Wile, J. R., & Scheidt, S. D. (1996). Psychological characteristics of
psychiatric inpatients with reproductive loses. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and
Undeserved, 7, 15-22.

Emavardhana, T., & Tori, C. D. (1997). Changes in self-concept, ego defense mechanisms, and
religiosity following seven-day vipassana meditation retreats. Journal for the Scientific
Study of Religion, 36,194-206. doi:10.2307/1387552

Tori, C. D., & Emavardhana, T. (1998). The psychology of Thai delinquent youth: A study of
self-perception, ego defenses, and personality traits. International Journal of Offender
Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 42, 305-318. doi:10.1177/0306624X9804200404

Thomas, T., Tori, C. D., & Thomas, B. A. (1998). Assessing the benefits of practicing Iyengar
yoga. Yoga Rahasya, 5(2), 30-33.

Tori, C. D. (1999). Change on psychological scales following Buddhist and Roman Catholic
retreats. Psychological Reports. 84, 125-126. doi:10.2466/PRO.84.1.125-126

Thomas, T., & Tori, C. D. (1999). Sequela of abortion and child relinquishment among women
with major psychiatric disorders. Psychological Reports, 84, 773-790.
doi:10.2466/PRO.84.3.773-790

Hurwich, J., & Tori, C. D. (1999). Consequences of impending national change: Symptoms of
psychological distress among homosexual and heterosexual men living in Hong Kong.
Journal of Homosexuality, 38, 85 -96. doi:10.1300/JO82v38n03_05

Thananart, M., Tori, C. D., & Emavardhana, T. (2000). A longitudinal study of

psychosocial changes among Thai adolescents participating in a Buddhist
ordination program for novices. Adolescence, 35, 285-293.

Thomas, T., Tori, C. D., Thomas, B., & Mehta, R. H. (2000). Medical, psychological, and
spiritual benefits of long-term Iyengar yoga practice. Yoga Rahasya, 7(1), 77-86.
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Ducker, D. G., & Tori, C. D. (2001). The reliability and validity of a multicultural assessment
instrument developed for a graduate program in psychology. Professional Psychology:
Research and Practice, 32, 425-432. doi:10.1037/0735-7028.32.4.425

Tori, C. D., & Emavardhana, T. (2544)[2001]. 3

3 [Self-concept, ego defense
mechanisms, and personality traits of young men involved in homosexual prostitution].
3132..2544, 68-84[Liberal Arts Journal of Thammasat
University, 1(2), 2001, 68-84].

Tori, C. D., & Bilmes, M. (2002). Multiculturalism and psychoanalytic psychology: Validation
of a defense mechanisms measure in an Asian population. Psychoanalytic Psychology,
19, 701-721. doi:10.1037/0736-9735.19.4.701

Tori, C. D. (2004).Self-representation in a selfless society: Reliability and validity of the

Tennessee Self-Concept Scale in Thailand. In S. Shohov (Ed.), Advances in Psychology
Research, Vol. 30 (pp. 35-56). New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers.

Tori, C. D., & Ducker, D. (2004). Sustaining the commitment to multiculturalism: A

longitudinal study in a psychology graduate program. Professional Psychology: Research
and Practice, 35,649-657. doi:10.1037/0735-7028.35.6.649

Emavardhana, T., & Tori, C. D. (2004). The psychology of Thai university students. In
th
Thammasat University 70 Anniversary: Faculty Research (pp.71-95). Bangkok,
Thailand: Thammasat University Press.

Tori, C. D., & Nzita Di Makwala, D. (2005). Overcoming the ordeals of war: The search for
cross-cultural resiliency factors among children in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo. Cross Cultural Transformations, 1, 17-22.

Tori, C. D. (2006). Buddhism in the Western context: The primacy of meditative practice. In
D. K. Nauriyal, M. Drummond, &Y. B. Lal (Eds.), Buddhist thought and applied
psychology: Transcending the boundaries (pp. 314-340). London, UK: Routledge
Curzon.

Tori, C. D., & Nauriyal, D. K. (2006). Epilogue: Where we are and where we are going. In D.
K. Nauriyal, M. Drummond, & Y. B. Lal (Eds.), Buddhist thought and applied
psychology: Transcending the boundaries (pp. 501-515). London, UK: Routledge
Curzon.
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Tori, C., Nauriyal, D. K., & Bhalla, S. (2006). Emotional Intelligence: A defining parameter of
professional success. Psychological Studies, 51,245-260.

Hsieh, J. S. L., & Tori, C. D. (2007). Normative data on cross-cultural cognitive

neuropsychological tests obtained from Mandarin-speaking adults across the lifespan.
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 22, 283-296. doi:10.1016/j.acn.2007.01.004

Cheung, A., Tori, C. D., & Lam, C. L. K. (2012). Psychological correlates of medically
unexplained symptoms in primary care settings: A cross-sectional study in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Practitioner, 34, 1-10.

Kwok, W. O., Tori, C. D., & Rainer, T. H. (2013). New roles for psychologists in
medical settings: Direct services in a Hong Kong Accident and Emergency
Department. Open Journal of Medical Psychology, 2, 69-76.
doi:10.4236/0jmp.2013.22011

Lam, P., Ng, P., Tori, C. (2013). Burden and psychological health of family caregivers of people
with schizophrenia in two Chinese metropolitan cities: Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
Community Mental Health Journal, 49, 841-846.doi:10.1007/s10597-013-9622-6

Wong, D. K., Lau, Y., Kwok, S., Wong, P., & Tori, C. (2017). Evaluating the effectiveness of
Mental Health First Aid program for Chinese People in Hong Kong. Research on Social
Work Practice, 27(1), 59-67. doi:10.1177/1049731515585149

PRESENTATIONSAND PAPERS:

Tori, C., & English, G. (1973). Treatment of drug abuse clients seen in a community mental
health center .Paper presented at the joint meeting of the Kentucky-Indiana Psychological
Associations, Clarksville, IN.

Tori, C. (1977). Multiprocedural smoking modification treatments with reduced medical risk.
Presented at I Congreso Asociacin Latinoamericanade Analisis y Modificacin del
Comportamiento, Panama, Republica de Panama.

Tori, C. (1979). Alcohol and drug use in a suburban sample of college and high school students.
Berkeley, CA: California School of Professional Psychology, Berkeley. (ERIC Document
Reproduction Service No. ED 169-406)

Tori, C. (Chair), (1981). Broadening dimensions in the training of professional psychologists:

Clinical internships in the school setting. Symposium presented at the meeting of the
California State Psychological Association, Sacramento, CA.

Tori, C. (1983). The remediation of learning handicaps: Outcome predictions following special
education intervention. Paper presented at the meeting of the California State
Psychological Association, San Francisco.
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Tori, C. (1983). Research in neuropsychology: Psychometric studies of brain-injured patients.
Paper presented at the meeting of the CA State Psychological Association, San Francisco.

Tori, C. (1984). The relationship of clinical progress proficiency ratings with other academic
measures. In Judith S. Blanton (Chair), Assessing competency in clinical skills:
Methodological and process issues. Symposium conducted at the joint meeting of the
Evaluation Research Society and Evaluation Network, San Francisco.

Tori, C. (1985, April). The assessment of graduate competence in psychology: An evaluation of

a multimethod approach. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association's
65th Annual Convention, San Jose, CA.

Tori, C. (1985, April). Understanding who does well in special education classes for learning
handicapped students: The importance of receptive language skills. Paper presented at
the Western Psychological Association's 65th Annual Convention, San Jose, CA. (ERIC
Document Reproduction Service No. ED 311-621)

Armstrong, P., Dienst, E. R., &Tori, C. (1985, August). Reliability and validity issues in the
assessment of clinical skills: A statistical study. Paper presented at the American
Psychological Association Annual Conference, Los Angeles.

Tori, C., & Cervantes, O. (1986, May). The academic evaluation of minority graduate students
in psychology: Problems and challenges. Paper presented at the Western Psychological
Association Convention, Seattle, WA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 269-
658).

Tori, C. (1990, March). Cross-cultural personality assessment: A motivational analysis of 101

Mexican films shown at Spanish speaking theaters in the United States. Paper presented
at the midwinter meeting of the Society for Personality Assessment, San Diego, CA.

Tori, C. (1990, August). Portrayal of drug and alcohol use in Spanish-language films. In J.
Sorenen (Chair).Substance abuse and the media: Individual and community
perspectives. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological
Association, Boston.

Tori, C., & Sudhaswin, P. (1990, December). Thais and Cambodians living in the United States:
A comparative study of knowledge, attitudes, and misconceptions about AIDS. Poster
session presented at the International Congress on AIDS, Chulabhorn Research Institute,
Bangkok, Thailand.

Tori, C., & Sanzgiri, J. (1991, March). The statutory viability of psychology: The relationship
between academic training and professional competency. Paper presented at the Western
Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco.

Young, G. H., George, C., & Tori, C. (1994, April). Patterns of attachment in spouse abusing
men. Paper presented at the meeting of the California Psychological Association, San
Francisco.
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Thomas, T. J., Tori, C., Wile, J. R., & Scheidt, S. D. (1995, April). Psychosocial characteristics
of psychiatric inpatients who have aborted, relinquished, or had no children. Paper
presented at the Western Psychological Association Convention, Los Angeles.

Werner, P., & Tori, C. (1995, April). Prediction of academic performance in a professional
psychology Ph.D. program. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association
Convention, Los Angeles.

Werner, P., & Tori, C. (1996, April). Predicting clinical performance among professional
psychology Ph.D. students. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association
Convention, San Jose, CA.

Tori, C., & Emavardhana, T. (1996). Reliability, factor structure, and validity of the Thai
version of the Life Style Index. (Available from the California School of Professional
Psychology, One Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 and Thammasat University,
Bangkok, 10200, Thailand).

Tori, C., & Emavardhana, T (1996). The Thai edition of the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale:
Reliability, factor structure, and validity.(Available from the California School of
Professional Psychology, One Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133and Thammasat
University, Bangkok, 10200 Thailand).

Tori, C. (1997, March). The assessment of ego defense mechanisms in an Asian population.
Paper presented the meeting of the Society for Personality Assessment, San Diego, CA.

Tori, C. (1997, April). The psychological sequela of corruption and coups: Attitudes of Thai
youth toward the military and police. Paper presented at the7th conference of the
Northwest Regional Consortium for Southeast Asian Studies, University of Oregon,
Eugene, Oregon.

Tori, C. (1997, April). Self and selflessness: Psychometrics of a Thai self-concept scale. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Seattle,
Washington.

Tori, C. (1997). Delinquent youth in Thailand and the United States: A comparative study of
personality traits and treatment methods. Report presented to the Contracts and Grants
Office, California School of Professional Psychology (available from the California
School of Professional Psychology, One Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133).

Tori, C. (2000, August). The transformative effects of Buddhist and Roman Catholic spiritual
retreats: A study of change in self-concept, coping, and interpersonal behavior. Paper
presented at the2000 Conference of the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies, Tacoma,
Washington.
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Tori, C., & Ducker, D. (2002, February). The multicultural education of graduate students inth
psychology: A quantitative and qualitative outcome study. Paper presented at the 9
Annual National Diversity Conference, San Diego, California.

Emavardhana, T., & Tori, C. (2003, April). Responding to a national crisis: The development
and evaluation of a culturally relevant curriculum to enhance the professional skills of
Thai drug abuse counselors. Presented at the International Educational Conference
(Defining International Education in a Global Society), San Diego, CA.

Emavardhana, T., Kitibipart, L., & Tori, C. D. (2005, December). Accessing resiliency factors
among Thai tsunami survivors: Culturally based counseling methods. Paper presented at
the 11th International Counseling Conference (Counselors Across Boarders), Bangkok,
Thailand.

Emavardhana, T., Kitibipart, L., & Tori, C. D. (2005, December). Outcomes of a training
program for nurses to enhance self-awareness, openness to experience, and
communication skills. Paper presented at the11th International Counseling Conference
(Counselors Across Boarders) Bangkok, Thailand.

Ducker, D.G., &Tori, C. D. (2007, August). Ambivalent attitudes toward women and men
among Thai university students. Poster presented at the American Psychological
Association convention, San Francisco, CA.

Saito, P.K., Ducker, D. G., Tori, C.D., & Norris, C. (2009, April). Predicting clinical
competency in psychology graduate students. Poster session presented at the annual
meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.

Lam, T., Tori, C. D., Li, P. K. W., & Fung, C. T. (2010, November). Development of
A psychoeducational program for family caregivers of patients with serious mental
illnesses living in Hong Kong. Paper presented at the International Conference of Women
and Mental Health, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore, India.

Ramchandani, K., Heide, F. J., & Tori, C. D. (2012, April). Relationship of afterlife beliefs
with death anxiety and death depression. Poster presented at the Western Psychological
Association annual convention, San Francisco, CA.

Saito, P., Heide, F. J., Tori, C. D. (2012, April). Interdisciplinary judgments of mental
health professionals. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association
annual convention, San Francisco, CA.
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Hsieh, S.-L., Tori, C.D., & Saito, P. (2013). Multicultural neuropsychology: Performance of
Mandarin-speaking children on easily administered assessment instruments. ERIC
Document Reproduction Service: ED540118.

MANUSCRIPTSIN PREPARATION:

Fung, M., & Tori, C. D. Measurement model and predictive utility of the Differentiation of Self
measurement among Chinese nationals

Lau, J., Tori , C. D., & Shik, A. The psychosocial effects of direct and indirect traumas on
Filipina foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Kwok, W. O., Tori, C. D., & Tomander, D. Incremental utility of emotional factors in the
prediction of return to work following mild traumatic brain injury in a Chinese
sample

FUNDED RESEARCH:

Delinquent youth in Thailand and the United States: A comparative analysis of the
personality characteristics and treatment methods. CSPP mini-grant:$3500.00.

Psychological transformation following theistic and nontheistic spiritual experiences:

Quantitative and qualitative studies of Roman Catholic and Buddhist methods and outcomes.
CSPP mini-grant:$3,900.00

FOREIGN LANGUAGES: (Central) Thai and Spanish