Psychological Topics 17 (2008)‚ 2‚ 247-263 Original Scientific Article – UDC – 616.89-008.441.42 159.015.7 Evolutionary Explanations of Eating Disorders Igor Kardum‚ Asmir Gračanin‚ Jasna Hudek-Knežević University of Rijeka‚ Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology Abstract This article reviews several most important evolutionary mechanisms that underlie eating disorders. The first part clarifies evolutionary foundations of mental disorders and various mechanisms leading to
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neuropsych assessments: psychometric and ecological (how well they accurately diagnose and predict outcomes) -‐ Forensics o Personal injury claims (evidence of sustained brain injury)‚ mental competency to stand trial‚ contribution of brain dysfunction to committed crimes‚ tests of malingering Neuroimaging -‐ Serves as primary diagnostic tool (w exception of mild TBI) -‐ Techniques: • EEG- records electrical activity of brain; image is of brain waves • CT- picture of brain‚ taken with multiple
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CHAPTER #35 Answer Key QUESTION 1: Which type of immunity becomes active as a result of the infection of a specific microorganism? a) Naturally acquired passive immunity b) Naturally acquired active immunity c) Artificially acquired active immunity d) Artificially acquired passive immunity Correct Response: a) Naturally acquired active immunity Explanation: Naturally acquired active immunity occurs as a result of an infection of a specific microorganism. Active acquired immunity refers to immunologic
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little. Father passed away at age of 50 with MI. This patient seems to be experiencing cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock occurs when either systolic or diastolic dysfunction of the pumping action of the heart results in reduced cardiac output. The heart’s inability to pump the blood forward is classified as systolic dysfunction. Causes include myocardial infarction (MI)‚ cardiomyopathies‚ severe systemic or pulmonary hypertension‚ blunt cardiac injury‚ bradydysrhythmias‚ and myocardial depression
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According to Carroll et al. (2008)‚ it is shown that 87% young men and nearly 31% of young women in US reported using online pornography. This shows that how widely online pornography is being practised. Throughout the years‚ online pornography has become easily accessible. Due to this‚ it seems that teens viewing pornography is a normal behaviour. In addition‚ given that teens are undergoing a developmental stage where hormone levels are rapidly changing and curiosity about sex are increasing
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* Cognitive Theory Outline I. Theory: Cognitive Theory (CT) a. Key Concepts: i. The way a person’s mind collects and categorizes information is built into schemas. Those schemas help build associations with future thoughts‚ emotions and behaviors‚ as they determine how we categorize an experience. Schemas influence our recall of an experience (good or bad)‚ our emotion (positive or negative)‚ and our behavior (acceptance or avoidance)‚ and how we relate it mentally to similar
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Sexual and Relationship Therapy‚ 2013 Vol. 28‚ No. 1-2‚ 84–91‚ http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2012.756976 Mindfulness in love and love making: a way of life Frank G. Sommers* Independent Private Psychiatry Practice‚ Toronto‚ Ontario‚ Canada (Received 29 October 2012; final version received 4 December 2012) Increasing evidence is accumulating on the real benefits of mindfulness training. It is also emerging as a core‚ effective component of modern sex therapy practice. Some neuro-endocrine
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Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology PSY/410 Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology No meaning of abnormality has been completely approved by the psychological community. However‚ having knowledge of unusual mindset is important to evaluating one’s conduct in deciding what a meaning must be (Hansell & Damour‚ 2008). Unusual conduct is usually regarded as conduct which is the opposite of social norms‚ with usual conduct being the very opposite. In this ability‚ it ’s particularly
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antirheumatic drug‚ most frequently used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis. Although MTX is generally well tolerated‚ it has some side effects; mainly on the central nervous system‚ liver‚ blood‚ and lungs. Several cases of sexual dysfunction (diminished libido‚ sexual impotence) [3] and gynecomastia [4] in men with RA receiving MTX treatment have been reported. Fibroadenoma is extremely rare in the male breast. It is explicable considering the absence of lobules in the normal male
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To: Robert Richeda‚ Attorney From: Mindy Burris Re: Harold Thomsen Date: Sept.9 2014 _________________________________________________________________________________________________ MEMORANDUM OF LAW STATEMENTS OF FACT: On October 14‚ 2012 at approximately 12 p.m.‚ while waiting for a bus on a bench at 285 E. Walnut St.‚ the Pasadena Central City Library‚ Harold Thomsen‚ a 54 year old recovering alcoholic (sober for 6 years)‚ was struck on the head by a large tree branch which fell from
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