Evidence-Based Assessment of Anxiety and Its Disorders in
... gathered. In this way we can be assured that the comparison group is truly a representative one. Given base rates for normal changes in the reference group, we could then identify those behaviors in the targeted child and his or her family that are outside the normal range. The importance of context ...
... gathered. In this way we can be assured that the comparison group is truly a representative one. Given base rates for normal changes in the reference group, we could then identify those behaviors in the targeted child and his or her family that are outside the normal range. The importance of context ...
Comorbidity: A network perspective
... an artifact. However, we do contend that comorbidity, as it has been studied so far, is dependent on the way we psychometrically portray disorders and comorbidity between them: namely, with a latent variable model (e.g., factor models, item response models). Within this psychometric framework, comor ...
... an artifact. However, we do contend that comorbidity, as it has been studied so far, is dependent on the way we psychometrically portray disorders and comorbidity between them: namely, with a latent variable model (e.g., factor models, item response models). Within this psychometric framework, comor ...
Comorbidity: A network perspective
... an artifact. However, we do contend that comorbidity, as it has been studied so far, is dependent on the way we psychometrically portray disorders and comorbidity between them: namely, with a latent variable model (e.g., factor models, item response models). Within this psychometric framework, comor ...
... an artifact. However, we do contend that comorbidity, as it has been studied so far, is dependent on the way we psychometrically portray disorders and comorbidity between them: namely, with a latent variable model (e.g., factor models, item response models). Within this psychometric framework, comor ...
The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders
... Several major research efforts were undertaken to implement the recommendations of the Copenhagen conference. One of them, involving centres in 17 countries, had as its aim the development of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview, an instrument suitable for conducting epidemiological stud ...
... Several major research efforts were undertaken to implement the recommendations of the Copenhagen conference. One of them, involving centres in 17 countries, had as its aim the development of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview, an instrument suitable for conducting epidemiological stud ...
Pediatric-Onset Bipolar Disorder - Foundation for Excellence in
... ity may be greater in adolescents than in prepubertal chilonly two cases of type I disorder were identified (apparent dren, especially given information on family history and morbid risk < 0.2%). Although the reported risk for adolescent bipolar I disorder is low, this level of risk of conditions lo ...
... ity may be greater in adolescents than in prepubertal chilonly two cases of type I disorder were identified (apparent dren, especially given information on family history and morbid risk < 0.2%). Although the reported risk for adolescent bipolar I disorder is low, this level of risk of conditions lo ...
ASD & PTSD - Roger Peele: Introduction
... norepinephrine. Elevated CSF of norepinephrine many years after trauma's 2. Elevated 24-hour plasma samples of norepinephrine [There are others, especially studies that show different responses to substances such as yohimbine.] ...
... norepinephrine. Elevated CSF of norepinephrine many years after trauma's 2. Elevated 24-hour plasma samples of norepinephrine [There are others, especially studies that show different responses to substances such as yohimbine.] ...
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... diagnostic criteria, a multiaxial system, and a descriptive approach that attempted to be neutral with respect to theories of etiology. This effort was facilitated by extensive empirical work on the construction and validation of explicit diagnostic criteria and the development of semistructured int ...
... diagnostic criteria, a multiaxial system, and a descriptive approach that attempted to be neutral with respect to theories of etiology. This effort was facilitated by extensive empirical work on the construction and validation of explicit diagnostic criteria and the development of semistructured int ...
The Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP)
... medicine.stonybrookmedicine.edu/HITOP) consortium brings together a group of clinical researchers who aim to develop an empirically driven classification system based on advances in quantitative research on the organization of psychopathology. Primary objectives of the consortium are to (a) integrat ...
... medicine.stonybrookmedicine.edu/HITOP) consortium brings together a group of clinical researchers who aim to develop an empirically driven classification system based on advances in quantitative research on the organization of psychopathology. Primary objectives of the consortium are to (a) integrat ...
The Relation Between Sluggish Cognitive Tempo and
... informed consent, most school districts mailed the recruitment letter directly to the family so that the twins’ names would remain confidential until the family replied to our letter to indicate their interest in participating in the study. Therefore, it is not possible to compare directly the famil ...
... informed consent, most school districts mailed the recruitment letter directly to the family so that the twins’ names would remain confidential until the family replied to our letter to indicate their interest in participating in the study. Therefore, it is not possible to compare directly the famil ...
Compulsive_Hoarding_Morris_Presentation_11-2013
... So often, well-intended therapists, concerned family members, and supportive clutter coaches will attempt to help by "getting right to business" with removing the animals. However, this approach often yields challenges in the long-term effectiveness of treatment and raises several treatment noncompl ...
... So often, well-intended therapists, concerned family members, and supportive clutter coaches will attempt to help by "getting right to business" with removing the animals. However, this approach often yields challenges in the long-term effectiveness of treatment and raises several treatment noncompl ...
A Research Agenda for DSM-V - Association for Contextual
... Diagnostic Criteria (RDC) (Spitzer et al. 1978), no systematic literature review or focused analysis was undertaken in the actual revision process. Instead, decisions on inclusion and exclusion criteria were made by individuals who were considered experts in their fields, a process that potentially ...
... Diagnostic Criteria (RDC) (Spitzer et al. 1978), no systematic literature review or focused analysis was undertaken in the actual revision process. Instead, decisions on inclusion and exclusion criteria were made by individuals who were considered experts in their fields, a process that potentially ...
TRUE FALSE
... Oppositional behaviour, like the problems associated with ADHD, can hinder task performance and cause procrastination or task avoidance (see the article “ADHD: Tips and Tricks for Young People”). It is important to determine if the difficulties are generalized or if they occur in a specific setting ...
... Oppositional behaviour, like the problems associated with ADHD, can hinder task performance and cause procrastination or task avoidance (see the article “ADHD: Tips and Tricks for Young People”). It is important to determine if the difficulties are generalized or if they occur in a specific setting ...
deconstructing antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy
... sociopathy, dissocial personality disorder, and psychopathy. While these terms are often used interchangeably with ASPD in the legal field, they are not identical, and a diagnosis of ASPD is not the same as labeling someone a “psychopath” or “sociopath.”26 Therefore, using these terms as though they ...
... sociopathy, dissocial personality disorder, and psychopathy. While these terms are often used interchangeably with ASPD in the legal field, they are not identical, and a diagnosis of ASPD is not the same as labeling someone a “psychopath” or “sociopath.”26 Therefore, using these terms as though they ...
DSM-5: A Comprehensive Review
... the manual, and the availability of information spurred controversy as various groups and individuals began to weigh in on the potential changes.3 When the DSM-5 was released on May 22, many groups had already denounced the manual due to concern about the reliability and validity of the manual. In f ...
... the manual, and the availability of information spurred controversy as various groups and individuals began to weigh in on the potential changes.3 When the DSM-5 was released on May 22, many groups had already denounced the manual due to concern about the reliability and validity of the manual. In f ...
the effect of habituation and changes in cognition on anxious
... performance on measures of intelligence and children’s performance on subtests of intelligence measures over the testing session. Changes in cognition and habituation to the testing situation during administration of intelligence quotient (IQ) measures were expected to result in a decrease in anxie ...
... performance on measures of intelligence and children’s performance on subtests of intelligence measures over the testing session. Changes in cognition and habituation to the testing situation during administration of intelligence quotient (IQ) measures were expected to result in a decrease in anxie ...
UNDERSTANDING ABNORMALITY: DEFINITION
... The DSM ensures standardised interpretation of the diagnostic labels and also provides a common language and format for communication between clinicians and researchers. Its multiaxial format (explained later in the chapter) also allows thorough evaluation of cases with attention to the mental disor ...
... The DSM ensures standardised interpretation of the diagnostic labels and also provides a common language and format for communication between clinicians and researchers. Its multiaxial format (explained later in the chapter) also allows thorough evaluation of cases with attention to the mental disor ...
Concurrent Disorders - Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse
... approaches and programs developed on a paradigm that treats either the addiction or mental health issue exclusively as the primary focus —creating a system that is not well equipped to treat both disorders concurrently and results in poor client outcomes and system inefficiency. • Increasing evidenc ...
... approaches and programs developed on a paradigm that treats either the addiction or mental health issue exclusively as the primary focus —creating a system that is not well equipped to treat both disorders concurrently and results in poor client outcomes and system inefficiency. • Increasing evidenc ...
Educator TOOLKIT NEDA
... people to resist the urge to binge eat and purge by educating them about the dangers of their behavior. The second phase introduces procedures to reduce dietary restraint and increase the regularity of eating. The last phase involves teaching people relapse-prevention strategies to help them prepare ...
... people to resist the urge to binge eat and purge by educating them about the dangers of their behavior. The second phase introduces procedures to reduce dietary restraint and increase the regularity of eating. The last phase involves teaching people relapse-prevention strategies to help them prepare ...
Eating Disorders in the Workplace
... perspective. At the end of the document there is additional information to support you, including case studies and personal stories provided by members of the public wishing to share their experiences to help others. Eating disorders are a range of conditions that can affect someone physically, psyc ...
... perspective. At the end of the document there is additional information to support you, including case studies and personal stories provided by members of the public wishing to share their experiences to help others. Eating disorders are a range of conditions that can affect someone physically, psyc ...
The Prevalence of DSM-IV Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
... included the diagnostic criteria used to define ADHD, the method used to assess ADHD symptoms, the specific algorithm used to combine multiple sources of information, and the incorporation of functional impairment as part of the definition of ADHD. Their results also suggested that the prevalence of ...
... included the diagnostic criteria used to define ADHD, the method used to assess ADHD symptoms, the specific algorithm used to combine multiple sources of information, and the incorporation of functional impairment as part of the definition of ADHD. Their results also suggested that the prevalence of ...
Eating Disorders in the Workplace
... Employees with eating disorders often present little difficulty at work and excel at their job. Whatever difficulties they have, they are likely to make strenuous efforts to keep their illness to themselves to avoid their disorder being noticed at work. The work situation does not, in itself, cause ...
... Employees with eating disorders often present little difficulty at work and excel at their job. Whatever difficulties they have, they are likely to make strenuous efforts to keep their illness to themselves to avoid their disorder being noticed at work. The work situation does not, in itself, cause ...
A Comparison of the Cognitive Deficits in Reading Disability
... recruited in which neither twin exhibited evidence of learning problems in their school records. Individuals with pervasive developmental disorder, an early closed-head injury, or documented evidence of other more specific genetic or environmental risk factors such as maternal alcohol or substance u ...
... recruited in which neither twin exhibited evidence of learning problems in their school records. Individuals with pervasive developmental disorder, an early closed-head injury, or documented evidence of other more specific genetic or environmental risk factors such as maternal alcohol or substance u ...
Chapter 14:
... Despite disadvantages, DSM-IV-TR is comprehensive and allows clinicians to make predictions McGraw-Hill ...
... Despite disadvantages, DSM-IV-TR is comprehensive and allows clinicians to make predictions McGraw-Hill ...
Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, 9th Edition
... are of interest to students of abnormal psychology. We do not mean to imply, however, that all the cases fit neatly into specific diagnostic molds. In addition to describing “classic” behavioral symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, compulsive rituals, or specific fears), we emphasized the social context ...
... are of interest to students of abnormal psychology. We do not mean to imply, however, that all the cases fit neatly into specific diagnostic molds. In addition to describing “classic” behavioral symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, compulsive rituals, or specific fears), we emphasized the social context ...
A Developmental Perspective on Functional
... In their 5-year prospective study, Mulvaney and colleagues (2006) delineated three differential pathways of FSS in a sample of 132 pediatric patients with recurrent abdominal pain: A low-risk group (70% of the sample), a short-term risk group (16%), and a long-term risk group (14%). The first two gr ...
... In their 5-year prospective study, Mulvaney and colleagues (2006) delineated three differential pathways of FSS in a sample of 132 pediatric patients with recurrent abdominal pain: A low-risk group (70% of the sample), a short-term risk group (16%), and a long-term risk group (14%). The first two gr ...