LECTURE 1: INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY
... What is a critical period? How do Lorenz’s studies of imprinting in baby birds suggest a critical period? Does development occur continually or in stages? How did Jean Piaget view cognitive development? What did Piaget mean by the terms, scheme, assimilation and accommodation? How did Piaget s ...
... What is a critical period? How do Lorenz’s studies of imprinting in baby birds suggest a critical period? Does development occur continually or in stages? How did Jean Piaget view cognitive development? What did Piaget mean by the terms, scheme, assimilation and accommodation? How did Piaget s ...
not necessary for evaluation of primary sleep disorder.
... PORTABLE SLEEP MONITORING is less expensive and more convenient for patients, but less accurate (indicated only for patients who cannot be studied in sleep laboratory or for follow-up studies when diagnosis has already been established by standard PSG). MULTIPLE SLEEP LATENCY TEST (MSLT) – four or ...
... PORTABLE SLEEP MONITORING is less expensive and more convenient for patients, but less accurate (indicated only for patients who cannot be studied in sleep laboratory or for follow-up studies when diagnosis has already been established by standard PSG). MULTIPLE SLEEP LATENCY TEST (MSLT) – four or ...
The role of body image psychological flexibility on the treatment of
... psychological disorders to treat. Across levels of care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has proven to be the most effective treatment for eating disorder pathology (e.g., Brownley, Berkman, Sedway, Lohr, & Bulik, 2007; NICE, 2004; Shapiro et al., 2007). Consistent with previous research, a recen ...
... psychological disorders to treat. Across levels of care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has proven to be the most effective treatment for eating disorder pathology (e.g., Brownley, Berkman, Sedway, Lohr, & Bulik, 2007; NICE, 2004; Shapiro et al., 2007). Consistent with previous research, a recen ...
Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Associated With Autonomic Underarousal
... faces (Hirstein et al. 2001) or eye contact (Kylliäinen and Hietanen 2006). Based on these studies, we addressed the hypothesis that ASD children are characterized by altered autonomic activity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess resting activity of the autonomic nervous system in childr ...
... faces (Hirstein et al. 2001) or eye contact (Kylliäinen and Hietanen 2006). Based on these studies, we addressed the hypothesis that ASD children are characterized by altered autonomic activity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess resting activity of the autonomic nervous system in childr ...
Geriatric Mental Health Training Series: Revised
... Emphasis in Revisions. In this revision (2006), we have chosen to emphasize content that is relevant to direct care providers, focusing on things that they have control to do in daily practices to assure better quality of care for older adults with depression. We recognize that nurses and nursing as ...
... Emphasis in Revisions. In this revision (2006), we have chosen to emphasize content that is relevant to direct care providers, focusing on things that they have control to do in daily practices to assure better quality of care for older adults with depression. We recognize that nurses and nursing as ...
NIH Public Access - VA SHIVA SYSTEMS HEALTH
... An RCT in 73 elderly adults comparing TM to other mental relaxation or concentration tasks and to the waitlist to receive TM found no significant difference in depression between groups after 12 weeks.43 However, another RCT in 61 adults who were assigned to one of two meditation groups or a control ...
... An RCT in 73 elderly adults comparing TM to other mental relaxation or concentration tasks and to the waitlist to receive TM found no significant difference in depression between groups after 12 weeks.43 However, another RCT in 61 adults who were assigned to one of two meditation groups or a control ...
Understanding Psychosis
... There are no quick tests for diagnosing mental illnesses. It often can take time to get a diagnosis. Professionals first test to see if a medical condition has caused the psychosis. They will do blood and urine tests. They will ask about the person’s medical history and family history of illnesses. ...
... There are no quick tests for diagnosing mental illnesses. It often can take time to get a diagnosis. Professionals first test to see if a medical condition has caused the psychosis. They will do blood and urine tests. They will ask about the person’s medical history and family history of illnesses. ...
Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorder in Darren Aronofsky`s
... trichotillomania and self-harm, as well as "grooming disorders” such as psychogenic excoriation (“skin picking”) (Hollander, Braun, & Simeon, 2008). The film, Black Swan, depicts the OCD spectrum as it emerges in a ballet dancer-a profession in which OCD is likely to be particularly prevalent (Taylo ...
... trichotillomania and self-harm, as well as "grooming disorders” such as psychogenic excoriation (“skin picking”) (Hollander, Braun, & Simeon, 2008). The film, Black Swan, depicts the OCD spectrum as it emerges in a ballet dancer-a profession in which OCD is likely to be particularly prevalent (Taylo ...
Appendix B: Types of mental illness
... and managers are supportive of workers with mental illness. However, there is a need for guidance on how to do this better. With one in five Australian adults experiencing a mental illness every year, this publication will assist you find the best way to maximise productivity while reducing the inci ...
... and managers are supportive of workers with mental illness. However, there is a need for guidance on how to do this better. With one in five Australian adults experiencing a mental illness every year, this publication will assist you find the best way to maximise productivity while reducing the inci ...
2010 Workers with Mental Illness: a Practical Guide for Managers
... and managers are supportive of workers with mental illness. However, there is a need for guidance on how to do this better. With one in five Australian adults experiencing a mental illness every year, this publication will assist you find the best way to maximise productivity while reducing the inci ...
... and managers are supportive of workers with mental illness. However, there is a need for guidance on how to do this better. With one in five Australian adults experiencing a mental illness every year, this publication will assist you find the best way to maximise productivity while reducing the inci ...
(2014). Treating comorbid - Scientific Research Publishing
... age 66.6 years) diagnosed with primary or secondary non-organic insomnia (F51.0) who participated in group sleep treatment for older adults. The 63 patients were recruited from seven treatment groups over a period of four years (2005-2009) at the Center for Sleep Medicine, Nuremberg Hospital. The gr ...
... age 66.6 years) diagnosed with primary or secondary non-organic insomnia (F51.0) who participated in group sleep treatment for older adults. The 63 patients were recruited from seven treatment groups over a period of four years (2005-2009) at the Center for Sleep Medicine, Nuremberg Hospital. The gr ...
DSM-5: Handout Packet # 1 Carlton Munson, PhD
... generates behavior is making it possible to use this approach. -Genes cut across current diagnostic labels and neuroimaging often helps sub-divide ...
... generates behavior is making it possible to use this approach. -Genes cut across current diagnostic labels and neuroimaging often helps sub-divide ...
Autistic Traits and Abnormal Sensory Experiences in Adults Jamie Horder
... investigated the relationship between sensory features and broader ASD traits. This reported a significant linear correlation between scores on a novel self-report sensory measure called the Glasgow Sensory Questionnaire (GSQ) and selfreported ASD symptoms as measured using the Autism Quotient (AQ) ...
... investigated the relationship between sensory features and broader ASD traits. This reported a significant linear correlation between scores on a novel self-report sensory measure called the Glasgow Sensory Questionnaire (GSQ) and selfreported ASD symptoms as measured using the Autism Quotient (AQ) ...
Supplemental Reading: Psychotropic Medication and Children in Foster Care: Tips for Advocates and Judges
... were placed in foster care. Cole got lucky; his biological father, who had been looking for him since he was six months old, was located. He worked with social services to gain custody of his son and Cole was adjusting well (his infant brother was severely failure to thrive but was stabilized and ad ...
... were placed in foster care. Cole got lucky; his biological father, who had been looking for him since he was six months old, was located. He worked with social services to gain custody of his son and Cole was adjusting well (his infant brother was severely failure to thrive but was stabilized and ad ...
A review of screening, assessment and outcome measures for drug
... measures described are completed as a self-report (i.e., they are completed by the client). Others, however, need to be administered by a worker. It should be noted that, unfortunately, there are no brief measures with established reliability and validity for the identification of possible personali ...
... measures described are completed as a self-report (i.e., they are completed by the client). Others, however, need to be administered by a worker. It should be noted that, unfortunately, there are no brief measures with established reliability and validity for the identification of possible personali ...
ADHD: Comorbidity and Mimicry
... articles containing the term comorbidity in the title. In 1986 there were only two such articles; by 1993 the number had increased to 243. Since that time, work in this area has continued unabated. It has been suggested that, comorbidity has emerged as perhaps the single most important concept for p ...
... articles containing the term comorbidity in the title. In 1986 there were only two such articles; by 1993 the number had increased to 243. Since that time, work in this area has continued unabated. It has been suggested that, comorbidity has emerged as perhaps the single most important concept for p ...
Self-criticism, Perfectionism and Eating Disorders
... by Ferreira, Pinto-Gouveia, & Duarte, 2009). PSPS is a 27-item scale that measures the need to appear perfect to others. It comprises three subscales: perfectionistic self-promotion (e.g., “I try always to present a picture of perfection”), non display of imperfection (e.g., “I do not want people to ...
... by Ferreira, Pinto-Gouveia, & Duarte, 2009). PSPS is a 27-item scale that measures the need to appear perfect to others. It comprises three subscales: perfectionistic self-promotion (e.g., “I try always to present a picture of perfection”), non display of imperfection (e.g., “I do not want people to ...
Nightmares and their treatment options
... he or she is sure that the event will not repeat or that he or she will be able to manage it. Such increased watchfulness may be reflected in the quality of sleep, being not sufficiently deep and frequently interrupted by minimal external stimuli that did not wake the individual before. Thus, dreams ...
... he or she is sure that the event will not repeat or that he or she will be able to manage it. Such increased watchfulness may be reflected in the quality of sleep, being not sufficiently deep and frequently interrupted by minimal external stimuli that did not wake the individual before. Thus, dreams ...
Recovery from Eating Disorders is Possible
... Keep in mind that not everyone who purges does so through self-induced vomiting, other people try to compensate for what they have eaten by restricting, exercising, or taking laxatives, diuretics, diet pills or other stimulants. Other behavioral changes can occur such as being overly focused on food ...
... Keep in mind that not everyone who purges does so through self-induced vomiting, other people try to compensate for what they have eaten by restricting, exercising, or taking laxatives, diuretics, diet pills or other stimulants. Other behavioral changes can occur such as being overly focused on food ...
Neuropsychological functions in Unipolar Major - DUO
... approach considered on a continuous scale from being absent to a maximum intensity. In contrast, the categorical approach views anxiety and depression as discrete psychopathological entities, or disorders. Such disorders are classified as being present or not according to a threshold for specific di ...
... approach considered on a continuous scale from being absent to a maximum intensity. In contrast, the categorical approach views anxiety and depression as discrete psychopathological entities, or disorders. Such disorders are classified as being present or not according to a threshold for specific di ...
Explanatory models for the care of outpatients with mood disorders
... By submitting this dissertation electronically, I hereby declare that the work contained therein is my own, original work, and that I have not previously submitted it either in part or in its entirety for award of any qualification. ...
... By submitting this dissertation electronically, I hereby declare that the work contained therein is my own, original work, and that I have not previously submitted it either in part or in its entirety for award of any qualification. ...
A Twin Study of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
... (Keeley & Storch, 2008), anxiety disorders become one of the most important types of psychopathology. Among several anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is relatively common mental disorder with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 3%. It characterized by feelings of threat, restl ...
... (Keeley & Storch, 2008), anxiety disorders become one of the most important types of psychopathology. Among several anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is relatively common mental disorder with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 3%. It characterized by feelings of threat, restl ...
A Family Guide to Dual Diagnosis
... In grades 10–11 the education changes: it’s not just learning principles and rules; it is applying information in problem solving. Abstracting information was hard and he couldn’t solve ambiguous problems, so he started to fail a lot and couldn’t continue his education. Inexperienced teachers added ...
... In grades 10–11 the education changes: it’s not just learning principles and rules; it is applying information in problem solving. Abstracting information was hard and he couldn’t solve ambiguous problems, so he started to fail a lot and couldn’t continue his education. Inexperienced teachers added ...
Is the concept of ``repression`` useful for the understanding chronic
... theory posits that individuals who prematurely inhibit the processing of a trauma have a tendency to exhibit a repressive coping style. Other theories argue that some avoidance of traumarelated thoughts can be adaptive, particularly if this is implemented in a flexible manner and not taken to an extr ...
... theory posits that individuals who prematurely inhibit the processing of a trauma have a tendency to exhibit a repressive coping style. Other theories argue that some avoidance of traumarelated thoughts can be adaptive, particularly if this is implemented in a flexible manner and not taken to an extr ...
bulimia nervosa
... • Individual insight therapy • The insight approach receiving the most attention is cognitive therapy, which helps clients recognize and change their maladaptive attitudes toward food, eating, weight, and shape • As many as 65% stop their binge-purge cycle • If cognitive therapy isn’t effective, int ...
... • Individual insight therapy • The insight approach receiving the most attention is cognitive therapy, which helps clients recognize and change their maladaptive attitudes toward food, eating, weight, and shape • As many as 65% stop their binge-purge cycle • If cognitive therapy isn’t effective, int ...
Pyotr Gannushkin
Pyotr Borisovich Gannushkin (Russian: Пётр Бори́сович Га́ннушкин; March 8, 1875 – February 23, 1933) was a Russian psychiatrist who developed one of the first theories of psychopathies known today as personality disorders. He was a student of Sergei Korsakoff and Vladimir Serbsky. Not only did he manage to delineate certain organizational tasks of social psychiatry, but he also clearly formulated the main methodological aim of social psychiatrists — the combination of methods of individual clinical analysis with sociological research and generalization.