2026 Jerry L. Deffenbacher: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	54	4612	4269	2562	2317	161	10928

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Research.com Recognitions

1983 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

Jerry L. Deffenbacher is affiliated with Colorado State University in the United States. The research focus and scientific contributions of this individual are reflected largely through a range of academic engagements over their career.

Deffenbacher has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), receiving this honor in 1983. This fellowship indicates a significant professional standing within the field of psychology and acknowledges contributions made to the discipline.

The scientist's work spans several thematic areas, though specific fields of study, subfields, and main research topics have not been detailed in the provided data. Likewise, there is no available information regarding recent papers, co-authors, or publication venues associated with this researcher.

There is no data on book publications or the number of books published through various publishers related to their work. The absence of these details limits a more granular understanding of their publication record.

The known academic status confirms the scientist is currently active or at least not recorded as deceased, emphasizing potential ongoing contributions or involvement in their academic field.

Best Publications

DEVELOPMENT OF A DRIVING ANGER SCALE

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Eugene R. Oetting;Rebekah S. Lynch

876
Citations
The driving anger expression inventory: a measure of how people express their anger on the road.

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Rebekah S. Lynch;Eugene R. Oetting;Randall C. Swaim

535
Citations
Anger, aggression, and risky behavior: a comparison of high and low anger drivers

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;David M. Deffenbacher;Rebekah S. Lynch;Tracy L. Richards

523
Citations
State–Trait Anger Theory and the utility of the Trait Anger Scale.

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Eugene R. Oetting;Gregory A. Thwaites;Rebekah S. Lynch

485
Citations
The assessment of anger and hostility: a critical review

Christopher I. Eckhardt;Bradley Norlander;Jerry Deffenbacher

426
Citations
CHARACTERISTICS AND TREATMENT OF HIGH-ANGER DRIVERS

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Maureen E. Huff;Rebekah S. Lynch;Eugene R. Oetting

415
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Anger, aggression, risky behavior, and crash-related outcomes in three groups of drivers.

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Rebekah S. Lynch;Rebekah S. Lynch;Linda B. Filetti;Eric R. Dahlen

348
Citations
The expression of anger and its consequences.

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Eugene R. Oetting;Rebekah S. Lynch;Chad D. Morris

337
Citations
Driving anger: correlates and a test of state-trait theory

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Rebekah S. Lynch;Eugene R. Oetting;David A. Yingling

317
Citations
Cognitive-Behavioral Conceptualization and Treatment of Anger.

Jerry L. Deffenbacher

260
Citations
Diagnosis of anger disorders.

Christopher I. Eckhardt;Jerry L. Deffenbacher

249
Citations
The Effects of Trait Driving Anger, Anonymity, and Aggressive Stimuli on Aggressive Driving Behavior

Patricia Ellison-Potter;Paul Bell;Jerry Deffenbacher

247
Citations
Worry, emotionality, and task-generated interference in test anxiety: An empirical test of attentional theory.

Jerry L. Deffenbacher

225
Citations
Cognitive-behavioral treatment of high anger drivers

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Linda B. Filetti;Rebekah S. Lynch;Eric R. Dahlen

204
Citations
Relaxation and cognitive treatments of anger.

Susan L. Hazaleus;Jerry L. Deffenbacher

198
Citations
Anger Reduction in Early Adolescents.

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Rebekah S. Lynch;Eugene R. Oetting;Calvin C. Kemper

171
Citations
An Application of Beck's Cognitive Therapy to General Anger Reduction

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Eric R. Dahlen;Rebekah S. Lynch;Chad D. Morris

159
Citations
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for intermittent explosive disorder: a pilot randomized clinical trial.

Michael S. McCloskey;Kurtis L. Noblett;Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Jackie K. Gollan

154
Citations
Driving anger as a psychological construct: Twenty years of research using the Driving Anger Scale

Jerry Deffenbacher;Amanda Stephens;Mark J M Sullman

151
Citations
High general anger : Correlates and treatment

Jerry L. Deffenbacher;Patricia M. Demm;Allen D. Brandon

147
Citations
Stress Inoculation Training

Unknown

68
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Eugene R. Oetting Colorado State University

Richard M. Suinn Colorado State University

Christopher I. Eckhardt Purdue University West Lafayette

Michael McCloskey Johns Hopkins University

Michael D. Newcomb University of California, Los Angeles

Russell A. Barkley Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Jackie K. Gollan Northwestern University

Emil F. Coccaro The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Mark A. Whisman University of Colorado Boulder

Raymond DiGiuseppe St. John's University

External Links

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