Publications & Presentations

Philosophy & Two Selves Theory

Pashko, S. The surprising reality hidden beneath language and thought. Essentia Foundation. Nov 19, 2024.

Placebo Response/ Patient-Reported Outcomes

Pashko, S. Implications of the Differences Between Our Perceptual and Conceptual Views. Psychology & Neuroscience, 2016; 9(2):267-281.

Pashko, S. Conceptual Versus Perceptual Information Processing: Implications for Subjective Reporting. J. Neuroscience, Psychology and Economics, 2014;7(4): 219-226.

Books

Pashko, S. The Hero’s Gift: A Journey to the Inconceivable. (Arriving Sept. 2025), Amplify/Subplot.

Pashko, S. Free Your Mind: It’s Not What You Think. 2005, Fluidity: North Wales, PA.

Gottheil E, Druley K, Pashko S, Weinstein S eds, 1987, Stress and Addiction, Psychosocial Stress Series, Brunner/Mazel Pubs.

Presentations to Professional Groups

Pashko, S. Placebo Responders: Predicting Through Shifting Frames of Reference. American Psychiatric Assn. Annual Convention (2016), Atlanta, GA.

Pashko, S. Shifts of Self-Identity May Cause the Placebo Effect. American Psychological Assn. Annual Convention (2013), Honolulu, HI.

Pashko, S. Our Two Self-Identities: One Favoring Free Will, One Favoring No-Free-Will. American Psychological Assn. Annual Convention (2013), Honolulu, HI.

Pashko, S. Changing Self-Reference: An Issue for the Validity of PRO and Utility Assessment. International Society for Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (ISPOR) (2009), Orlando, FL.

Pashko, S. Psychological Awakening: Wellness Beyond Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Grand Rounds Lecture, Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Jefferson Medical College (2008), Philadelphia, PA.