...Annotated Bibliography II Henrietta Cummings Psychology winter 2012 Christensen,K.M., Mateer,C.A.,Williams,R.,Woodward,T.S. (2005) Neuropsychological deficits, syndromes, and cognitive competency in schizophrenia, Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, 10(5) 361-378. Http//: moe.highline.edu:2065/ehost/ Dr. Catherine A. Mateer is a professor at the University of British Columbia where her areas of clinical and research interest include cognitive rehabilitation; brain organization for attention, language, memory and praxis. She also has clinical research studies related to traumatic brain injury, dementia, and cerebrovascular disease among others. Dr. Richard Williams is a Director of schizophrenia services at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He is also a clinical professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia in Victoria, BC, Canada. He has also written over 40 published articles on research associated with schizophrenia and the effectiveness, epidemiology, pharmacology and movement disorders of this illness. Dr. Todd S. Woodward is a professor at the University of British Columbia who has conducted research on the brain system. His expertise is in cognitive neuropsychiatry, cognitive psychology and functional neuroimaging. He is also affiliated with the B.C. Mental Health and Addiction Research Institue. As for Karin M. Christensen I was not able to find any information linking her as a doctor or professor...
Words: 920 - Pages: 4
...process is dangerous and can result in the development of cardiovascular problems and even death. This condition is known as sleep apnea. In this respect, an individual with sleep apnea experiences repeated breathing stops for as many as thirty times in an hour when asleep. Such episodes are dangerous for the snorer since it increases the risk of developing heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke, and arrhythmia. Research shows that one in every five people suffers from sleep apnea. America, in particular, has one of the highest incidences of people with the disease. According to Lettieri (2010), about 15 million adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea in America. The majority of people with sleep apnea are patients with cardiovascular problems and hypertension. As earlier mentioned, this condition is life threatening and require early treatment. This document will examine the historical evidence of the disease, its causes, and its clinical effects on the cardiovascular system, complications, and prognosis. The discourse will also explore the treatments and research associated with the disease. Historical Evidence Javaheri, Caref, Chen, Tong, and Abraham (2011) define sleep apnea as a condition characterized by repeated breathing stops in the snoring process. The episode usually occurs as many as 30 times in an hour. Sleep apnea...
Words: 608 - Pages: 3
...in common, and were sufficiently different from other conditions, to merit a separate syndrome. He referred to this disorder as a disorder of affective contact and identified criteria in terms of interpersonal development, communication and imagination deficits that have largely stood the test of time. Wing and Gould (1979) established the fact that the condition often cooccurred with learning difficulties. The two major diagnostic systems now have common criteria for a diagnosis of autism based on a triad of impairments in social interaction, communication and a lack of flexibility in thinking and behaviour (DSM IV: American Psychiatric Association, 1994; ICD 10: World Health Organisation, 1992). This same triad of impairments underpins other autistic like conditions said to form 'autistic spectrum disorders' (Wing, 1996) or 'pervasive developmental disorders'. The spectrum may contain a number of different medical conditions with different diagnostic criteria, but sharing those common developmental difficulties. 2.2 Asperger syndrome Asperger, in 1944, first wrote about children having characteristics similar to those identified by Kanner, but with at least average levels of intellectual ability and good structural language skills; these individuals are now said to have Asperger syndrome. Some have maintained that Asperger syndrome is a distinct syndrome (Trevarthen, Aitken, Papoudi and Robarts, 1996) 15 and this is supported by current diagnostic...
Words: 1274 - Pages: 6
...They used the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) which is an assessment tool used to measure social interaction, communication ability, and imaginative skills or play, and they also used the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) which is administered to caregivers or parents in regards to the developmental history and current behavior of the participant who is being assessed. All individuals were evaluated using the DSM-IV-TR to see whether the participant had autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Then, once they were matched up for a diagnosis in the DSM-IV-TR, they were then assessed to see if they met the requirements for the DSM V diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. They found out that eighty-four percent of individuals met the criteria for a diagnosis for autism in the DSM-IV-TR while 15.9% did not meet any of the criteria for ASD in the DSM-IV-TR. When they were evaluated for the diagnosis of autism in the DSM V, 64.4% met the criteria, while 35.6% did not meet the criteria. Gibbs et al. (2012) were concerned that people who met the criteria in the DSM-IV-TR and did not meet the criteria in the revisions proposed for the DSM V would not receive services which...
Words: 2145 - Pages: 9
...Monosodium Glutamate Rationale and Presentation Outline Shelton R. Artis Jr. Western Governors University YJT1 TASK 1 March 5, 2015 Presentation Rationale (A) . In the health conscious world we live in today; what we eat is very important. It is also very important to be educated on what we eat and the effects it can have on a body. There is a constant reminder via internet, television, and radio that diets; high in sodium, sugars, and fats are bad for a person wanting to maintain a healthy eating lifestyle. A substance not as highly publicized today but widely viewed by public also to be harmful is Monosodium glutamate (MSG). The purpose of this presentation; is to educate the audience about MSG; conveying facts and debunking myths about the food additive. This target audience would include but not limited to: the health conscious curious as to how MSG effects the body, those whom may have a fear of the additive based being misinformed, and years of MSG negative press, those who just want to know more about Monosodium Glutamate, and anyone who consumes they additive on a regular basis for I believe we have a right to know what we are consuming. Glutamate, one of the most common amino acids found in nature, it is present in many proteins and peptides and most tissues (S. Jinap, P. Hajeb, 2010). It is responsible for the umami taste in foods, which includes but not limited to beef, chicken, pork, seafood, vegetables, and some dairy products we eat. In its natural...
Words: 2534 - Pages: 11
...Differences in Cognitive and Executive Functioning between Autistic and Typically Developing Individuals Julie Sackett The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explore the differences in cognitive and executive functioning between autistic and typically developing (TD) children. The articles used assess different forms of cognitive function and executive function. It is hypothesized that individuals with autism will show impairments in executive function, prospective memory, inhibitory function, cognition, sensory-motor, and language when compared to TD individuals. Multiple measures were used to assess participant’s abilities with working memory, executive function, development, memory, awareness, and cognitive function; some of these measures were self-reported. One study by Rosenthal et al. (2013) found that older children with autism spectrum disorder show executive function impairments with age, meaning that different impairments are noticeable at different ages. In contrast, Iwanaga et al. (2000) found differences in cognitive function between Asperger’s syndrome and high functioning autism. The results of some studies found specific impairments are related to age. The findings from these studies suggest that children with autism show executive and cognitive function impairments, have difficulties with prospective memory, and show lack of awareness; children with autism are unfamiliar with familiarity. Differences in Cognitive...
Words: 3646 - Pages: 15
...This paper addresses the gender gap disparity between levels of fear of crime. Researcher Diedrik Cops, introduces the “fear of crime paradox,” in which those groups that reported the highest levels of fear (women and elderly), in reality have a lower risk of actually being victimized (Cops, 2010). Research taken from National Victimization Surveys (NCVS) indicated in Crime and Criminals, explains that crimes typically occur intraracially, meaning between races and the characteristics of victims tend to male; young (between the ages of twelve and twenty-four); and more likely to be African American than white; more likely to be Hispanic than non-Hispanic (Crime and Criminals, 44). Researchers Kathleen Fox, Mat Nobles, and Alex Piquero, use...
Words: 1614 - Pages: 7
...all associated with genetics, some other factors that have been documented are: congenital malformations, intercerebral hemorrhage, infection and maternal alcohol abuse. Two article will be discussed in the paper; one article is dedicated to genetics while the second article discusses environmental factors that have been associated with hydrocephalus. Article 1 Genetics of human hydrocephalus The article discusses that evidence is mounting that genetic factors play a role in the “pathogenesis of hydrocephalus”. Hydrocephalus has two forms; acquired and inherited. There are several documented instanced of genetic involved in hydrocephalus in animals, but the documentation that has been gathered to date is not as substantial in human hydrocephalus. “Hydrocephalus is considered complex and has multifactorial neurological defects.” It is believed that one of the possible causes is related to protein and signal disruption during the early development of the fetal brain. The article covers the documentation obtained on animals and believes that this is an initial phase in human research, but at this time human research has not developed into a significant number of studies. To better understand hydrocephalus and to develop better research tools, a large and diverse research study group will have...
Words: 900 - Pages: 4
...brings technological, health and economic benefits to the world. When people hear the word hemp or marijuana they believe in the medical aspects but it also has a vast amount of usefulness for example; hemp is able to produce plastic and medicine it is said that one acre of hemp is to produce more oxygen than twenty-five acres of forest. One important use of cannabis is the use as bio fuel with the plant’s ability to grow in infertile soils also reduces the need to grow it on primary croplands, which can then be reserved for growing food, says Richard Parnas, a professor of chemical, materials, and bimolecular engineering(Christine Buckley). With the high demand of oil and jobs, hemp is a more reliable source a resources in addition a research from the University of Connecticut stated: The hemp biodiesel showed a high efficiency of conversion – 97 percent of the hemp oil was converted to...
Words: 1267 - Pages: 6
...Symptoms C. Treatment III. Causes A. Ovulation Disorders Article by Robin Weiss B. Quote from Weiss “Ovulation is the other cornerstone of your fertility. Just as you cannot get pregnant without a lining for the fertilized egg to burrow into, if there is no egg to fertilize pregnancy is not possible” C. Paraphrase from article. IV. Symptoms A. Symptoms of Infertility by The Staff at Mayo Clinic 1. Quote by the staff “The main symptom of infertility is the inability of a couple to get pregnant. An abnormal menstrual cycle that's too long (35 days or more) or too short (less than 21 days) can be a sign of female infertility. There may be no other outward signs or symptoms.” 2. Paraphrase from research. B. Article by The New York Times 1. Quote from article “The main symptom of infertility is the inability to become pregnant. Specific symptoms depend on what is causing the infertility.” 2. Paraphrase from article. V. Treatment A. Clomiphene citrate 1. What is Clomiphene citrate and how does it work? B. Human menopausal gonadotropin (Repronex, Menopur) 1. What is it? C. In vitro Fertilization VI. Conclusion I. Mery Gonzalez Coach Drinkwater English IV 1 Feb 2013 INFERTILITY Every woman dreams of having children as they reach their late 20’s early 30’s, and most women are successful in conceiving a child. But 40 percent of women are not so lucky, so let’s explore...
Words: 1154 - Pages: 5
...NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Learner: Teka L. Williams Academic Integrity: All work submitted in each course must be the Learner’s own. This includes all assignments, exams, term papers, and other projects required by the faculty mentor. The known submission of another person’s work represented as that of the Learner’s without properly citing the source of the work will be considered plagiarism and will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course, and may result in academic dismissal. Psych 6302-8 Dr. Nickerson Impact of Psychological Illness on Nutrition Assignment # 6 <Add Learner comments here> ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Faculty Use Only ------------------------------------------------- <Faculty comments here> Impact of Psychological Illness on Nutrition Healthy nutrition is often a reflection of healthy living in general. Psychosocial behaviors, psychological illness, cognitive deficiencies, and body image are among the many behavioral and psychosocial factors that can have an impact on nutrition. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is amongst the most common neurobehavioral disorders in children, with a prevalence...
Words: 2081 - Pages: 9
...Williams 1 Running head: ADULTS LIVING WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER Adults Living with Attention Deficit Disorder and How It Effects Their Lives Esha Williams Limestone University Author Note This paper was prepared for Intro to Success, ID 201. Taught By Ms. Johnson. Williams 2 ADULTS LIVING WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER Abstract This paper is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in adults and the effects is has on their personal and professional live. It explains many difficulties and challenges they face. Medications that are available to help with the disorder and how if treatment is received you can live a more successful life. I discuss the three subtypes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Sign and symptoms of adults with ADHD/ADD. Types of medication that can be prescribed to help with symptoms. Different techniques that can be used to help cope more effectively with the disorder. I also shared my own personal issues with being diagnosed. Listed below the reference materials I used for this paper. Nationa Institue of Mental Health (2010). Gabor, Mate'. Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It. New York: Dutton by the Penguin Group, 1999. Gunter, J. "An update on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder." American Psychological Assocation (2013): Formulary, 48(3), 98-109. "National Institue of Mental Health." (2010). Schwarz, Alan and Sarah Cohen. "More Diagnoses of A.D.H.D Causing...
Words: 1253 - Pages: 6
...safe, effective, and increase public health. The scientific and medical communities, by a vast majority, support the use of vaccinations and are desperately attempting to get vaccines to third world countries and end massive generations-long death tolls attributed to preventable diseases. The diseases that these vaccines prevent had been eradicated in the United States and Western Europe for decades. Why, then, are people willing to allow their children to go unvaccinated in first world nations? Cognitive dissonance may hold the answer to this question. Ian and Linda Williams are educated parents in Auckland, New Zealand, who refused to vaccinate their son, Alijah. This decision would be life-altering. The family was caught up in the recent anti-vaccine movement, promoted heavily by celebrities like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Jim Carrey, and Jenny McCarthy - one of the most famous opponents to vaccine use. This paper will delve into the shocking story of one family’s regrettable decision to not vaccinate their child and the possible social psychological phenomena that led to their decision. What is Cognitive Dissonance? Cognitive dissonance theory “assumes that we feel tension, or a lack of harmony, when two simultaneously accessible thoughts or beliefs are...
Words: 3290 - Pages: 14
...C361- TASK2 Changes to Acute Coronary Syndrome Process to Decrease the Usage of Oxygen Administration A1&2 - Currently at Mercy San Juan Medical Center there is a policy in place regarding the care of patients presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). This Policy consists of four basic nursing treatments and a time sensitive intervention goal. The 4 nursing treatments are summarized by the acronym M.O.N.A (morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin and aspirin). The goal is for every patient that is presenting with ACS is to be on the table in the cath lab undergoing intervention within one hour of presenting to the hospital with symptoms. In this paper we will address the acronym of M.O.N.A. As the protocol stands right now there are parameters for the administration of three out of the four treatments, these are morphine, nitroglycerin and aspirin. For example, the policy states we are not able to give nitroglycerin if the systolic blood pressure is below 90mm/mg or if the patient has taken any phosphodiesterase medications within 12 hours. However, there are no parameters for the administration of oxygen. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death within the US. Oxygen has long been advocated as standard treatment in the management of chest pain and myocardial ischemia, although, for over 60 years the scientific background for this has been questioned (Ripley, Riley, Shome, Awan, McCloskey, Murphy & DeBelder, 2012). Recent studies have shown possible negative...
Words: 3165 - Pages: 13
...2011 The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits employers with 15 employees or more from discrimination on the basis of disability. The Act applies to all aspects of employment, including applications, hiring, training, discharge and compensation, among others (Dessler 2011). In 2008 the Act was amended creating the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. The amendment clarified the definition of disability and expanded coverage to impairments that limit routine life activities. Significantly, the amendment holds that adaptive aides and conditions that are in remission or are mitigated by medical therapy have no bearing on disability determination (USAB 2011). This paper will explore the origins of the ADA, its history, some of the controversies that surround it, new thinking about organizational theory and future trends. History of the ADA The ADA can be traced to the work of Frank and Lillian Galbreth, pioneers in organizational psychology and ergonomics. During the early 20th century this husband and wife team evaluated motion studies that were first done by Fredrick Taylor (Morgan 1998). The Galbreths went beyond Taylor’s work of simply examining techniques used by high performers and established training methods based on their findings. They used the cutting edge technology of motion pictures to examine how the human body was used for work tasks. They then developed principles, settings and...
Words: 2276 - Pages: 10
