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Positive psychological approach to suicide risk in a clinical sample
(2012-07)
Scope and Method of Study: To examine risk and protective factors for suicide in a clinical sample, 62 individuals seeking outpatient therapy at the Psychological Services Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma were sampled. ...
Does early intervention reduce the risk of future emotional and behavioral problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2016-07)
Objective: Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) is the leading recommended treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children with ASD are at a substantially higher risk for developing symptoms ...
Preliminary investigation of the biological effects of secondhand smoke exposure in youth diagnosed with sickle cell disease
(2016-05)
Children's exposure to secondhand smoke (SHSe) can lead to significant health consequences, including respiratory illness, asthma, and impaired pulmonary function. For children diagnosed with a chronic illness, such as ...
Examination of the motivational phase of the integrated motivational-volitional model of suicide in African Americans
(2017-07)
Suicide is currently the third leading cause of death in African American young adults. The Motivational Phase of the Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model of Suicide (IMV; O'Connor, 2011) may a beneficial model to ...
Future time perspective in five life domains
(2016-07)
Future time perspective is a key construct in many fields of study, but operational definitions and measurement instruments differ considerably. This has led to inconsistent findings in the literature. In the present ...
Neuroticism as a predictor of rumination and maladaptive behaviors: A prospective approach
(2017-07)
The Emotional Cascade Model suggests that rumination links emotional instability and engagement in maladaptive behaviors within Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Specifically, when individuals experience a negative ...
Development and validation of a brief definitional measure of motives for alcohol use
(2016-07)
Heavy alcohol use continues to be a prominent national issue. This style of use has been associated with short-term memory issues, impaired social and emotional functioning, death and disability, and diagnosable impairment. ...
Connected or disconnected? Romantic couples' adrenocortical attunement in a "connected" world
(2015-07)
The purpose of this research is to investigate how media usage impacts adrenocortical attunement in romantic couples. Prior research has shown that adrenocortical attunement within the stress response system provides ...
Examination of worry, physiological anxiety, and social anxiety as potential moderators of working memory deficits in children with ADHD
(2018-07)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a pervasive, multifaceted, and complex neurocognitive disorder characterized by problems with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that effects 3 to 7% of children ...
Relationship of cortisol to psychological adjustment in parents of children diagnosed with cancer
(2012-07)
Scope and Method of Study: The current study examined the relation of physiological stress as measured by salivary cortisol in a sample of parents of children who had been diagnosed and receiving treatment for pediatric ...