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Variable ratio schedule control of dispersion in a patchy environment
(1989)
Current ecological theory suggests that foraging animals are controlled by the distribution and abundance of food resources. Contemporary ecological research focuses on optimizing resources through the maximization of ...
Lateralization of the perception of emotional intonation in children with nonverbal learning disabilities
(2003)
The purpose of the present study was to examine whether lateralization patterns for verbal and
nonverbal material and behavioral presentations differ between children categorized as having a
verbal (VLD) or nonverbal ...
Backward and forward associative strength in children's false recall for DRM and categorial word list / by Nadine M. Gagnon.
(2007, c200)
Recent findings with children and adults propose that the developmental increase in the DRM false memory illusion is not related to children's increased ability to process relational meaning across list items as proposed ...
Assessing patterns of family functioning and family strengths in the families of preschoolers with developmental delays, behaviour problems, and both / by Jessica Franks.
(2007)
Theories of family functioning, which identify important processes or components of family structure and interactions, have a common flaw of bipolarity, with 'functioning well' at one end of the spectrum and 'dysfunctional' ...
Effects of misinformation on children's recall : the potential for a "buffering" effect in drawing
(2003)
Kindergarten children participated in a magic show and then responded to direct questioning
about the details. The children were then asked to draw (N = 52) or tell (N = 56) about their
favorite part of the show. Two ...
Health impacts of caring for a spouse with dementia : rural versus urban settings
(2003)
Adverse mental and physical health outcomes in caregivers of persons with dementia are
well documented, particularly for spouse caregivers. However, geographical setting may
affect the caregiving experience. The main ...
Stage of change : relation to risk factors for binge eating and other health-risk behaviours among university women
(2004)
The transtheoretical model delineates the different stages that individuals go through as
they change maladaptive behaviours: precontemplation, contemplation, action, and maintenance
(Prochaska, DiClemente, & Norcross, ...
Identifying responders to a driving refresher course using neuropsychological tests : an examination of older drivers
(2003)
The older driving population is continuing to increase, and with age comes cognitive and
physical changes that may negatively affect driving abilities. Despite the aging process,
researchers have found that age is not ...
Application and review of a strength-based program in classrooms with behavior disordered children
(2003)
The strength perspective of psychology involves focusing on an individual’s
resources rather than weaknesses. Recent studies have found that enhancing
existing strengths achieves the same outcome as the deficit approach, ...
Symptoms of depression and social isolation : the consequences of functional hearing impairment in residents of complex continuing care facilities
(2004)
Earlier evidence was not conclusive about whether hearing
loss is associated with depression and social isolation in
elderly residents. The purpose of this study was to determine
whether functional hearing impairment ...