Neuropsychological functioning was examined in 118 introductory psychology students (males=43, females=75) who reported varying levels of nonclinical obsessive-compulsive behaviours. Using the four subscales of the ...

This study used a test-retest paradigm to investigate change/stability in Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised scores of 16 and 17 year olds. Both short (3 month) and long (18 month) retest intervals were investigated ...

The concurrent validity of WAIS-R short forms was evaluated in a sample of normal subjects. The accuracy of short form IQ estimates from a standard administration was compared with the accuracy of an IQ estimate when ...

The relationship between estrous phase and immune response in female rats was studied using two designs. In the between subjects design, groups of five rats were tested for antigen binding capacity and estrous phase on ...

The present study evaluated a new paradigm for identifying individuals who show exaggerated, delayed physiological recovery following mental stress. Siibjects first performed a mental task, a face-to-face quiz, wliile ...

Locus of control has been identified as a strong predictor of assertiveness for men, but not for women. It was hypothesized that sex-role beliefs might moderate the locus of control-assertiveness link among women. In ...

Much of the information distributed by the diet and nutrition media consists of unsubstantiated claims. Individuals who are particularly susceptible to such sources are at risk for practicing food-related behaviours ...

This study examined counsellor verbal responses, intentions, and client reactions for counsellors of four levels of experience and training. Five students at the first year Master level, five students at the second year ...

The present study examined the association between ego identity status and the maintenance and success of long-term, intimate, heterosexual relationships. This was guided in part by Erik Erikson*s (1959, 1968) notion ...

Adolescent egocentrism involves heightened self-consciousness and feelings of uniqueness and invulnerability (Elkind, 1967). Some studies have found that adolescent egocentrism is associated with identity development, ...