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Examination of the cue-reactivity of reports of gambling wins
(2004)
The present study explored the cue-reactivity associated with reports of gambling
wins. A 61-item questionnaire administered via the Internet collected information on
gambling behaviours, effects of reports of large ...
The contributions of creative cognition and schizotypal symptoms to creative achievement
(2004)
While previous research suggests people with sub-clinical levels of schizophrenic
symptoms achieve a greater number of creative accomplishments, the cognitive reasons
for higher proportions of creativity in this population ...
Use of guided imagery and relaxation for the quality of life of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
(1991)
This study examines, among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy,
the influence of relaxation training plus guided imagery on quality of
life. Nineteen patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups.
The ...
Disruptive behaviour in an Ontario population of complex continuing care patients using the Minimum Data Set (2.0)
(2005)
The purpose of this study was to examine disruptive behaviour within a population of
complex continuing care patients, and to identify the risk factors for such behavior. Data
obtained from 14,023 residents upon admission ...
Examination of the relationship between passenger, driver, and situational characteristics in fatal crashes
(2005)
Both the youngest and oldest drivers in our society are overrepresented amongst fatal
crashes. As such, there is a need for prevention strategies which may reduce crashes in
each cohort. Passenger presence is one factor ...
Disordered eating among Ontario adults and older adolescents : prevalence, co-morbidities, and healthcare utilization
(2005)
Research has shown substantial co-morbidities of disordered eating with various psychological
and medical indices, including alcohol dependence, substance abuse, affective disorders,
depression, physical disabilities, ...
Assessment of strength-based functioning, behavioural problems, and adaptive functioning in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities
(2005)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by marked deficits in socialization. Along
this spectrum, however, intellectual functioning varies. Individuals with low-functioning autism
typically function in the ...
Involvement of oral contraceptive side effects and genes in body dissatisfaction and eating dysfunction
(2006)
Previous research has indicated that body dissatisfaction and eating dysfunction fluctuate with
hormone levels (Lester, Keel & Lipson, 2003). However, the im pact of oral contraceptives
(OCs) on these phenomena has not ...
Body and affect words : valence, cognitive specificity, and temporal change among young women
(2006)
Attentional biases and extreme attitudes have been linked to schematic functioning and
development in depression and eating disorders. Previous research concerning attentional biases
toward schema-congruent material in ...
Mood reactivity and oral contraceptive use : do oral contraceptives act as mood stabilizers
(2006)
Previous research has suggested that oral contraceptives (OCs) may provide a stabilizing
effect on mood. The present study attempted to examine the differences between OC
users, nonusers, and men on measures o f mood and ...