Browsing School of Psychology (Scholarly Articles) by Title
Now showing items 147-166 of 186
-
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Morningside Math Facts Curriculum on Fluency, Stability, Endurance and Application Outcomes
(Springer, 2015-05-23)A randomized controlled trial was used to evaluate the impact of a frequency-building curriculum to increase the fluency of component mathematics skills in a sample of 28 males aged 9¿11 years. Assessments of mathematical ... -
Real-time network-storage for digital cameras
(IEEE, 2012)Cloud computing suggests that we can move computers from the desktop onto the network. In this paper we investigate the potential to reduce local storage for handheld devices such as digital cameras or smart-phones to the ... -
Relational frame theory and intelligence
(Taylor & Francis, 2010-06-10)The current paper re-examines the concept of intelligence using Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and suggests a theoretical framework for the analysis of “intelligent” behaviors. We begin by introducing the practices of the ... -
Relational frame theory and stimulus equivalence: Conceptual and procedural issues
(2004)The article begins with a brief outline of the phenomenon of stimulus equivalence and its relationship to human verbal behavior. Relational Frame Theory is then outlined as a behavior-analytic account of both stimulus ... -
Relationship between comorbid psychopathology in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and parental well-being
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-05-15)Aim: Frequency and relationship between child comorbid psychopathology and parental stress, quality of life (QoL), anxiety, depression, and social support were examined in parents of children and adolescents with autism ... -
Relationship between parent-reported gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, autism spectrum disorder symptoms, and behavior problems in children and adolescents with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
(Elsevier, 2020-05-28)Background: 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) is a chromosome disorder, where a segment of chromosome 22, located at 811.2, is missing. This study aims to investigate the relationship between a number of parent-reported ... -
Relationships among gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, challenging behaviour, comorbid psychopathology and autism spectrum disorder symptoms in children and adolescents with 15q duplication syndrome
(Wiley, 2020-10-18)Comorbidity is the presence of at least two disorders in one person at one time. This study examined the frequency of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, sleep problems, comorbid psychopathology, challenging behaviour and ... -
Response to a letter to the editors re: “Comparison of Behavioral Intervention and Sensory-Integration Therapy in the Treatment of Challenging Behavior”
(Springer, 2011-06-01)[No abstract available] -
A review of executive functions in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE), 2018-08-16)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are two of the most common childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorders. Literature has shown different patterns of deficits in executive ... -
A review of the effectiveness and mechanisms of change for three psychological interventions for borderline personality disorder
(Springer US, 2018-01-13)The therapeutic uncertainty common in much of the early literature on borderline personality disorder (BPD) has given way to a growing research base with findings indicating the effectiveness of a number of psychological ... -
Risk factors for challenging behaviors among 157 children with autism spectrum disorder in Ireland
(Elsevier, 2008-11-25)The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for the occurrence of challenging behavior along with the specific topographies of challenging behavior shown by a sample of children with autism spectrum disorder in ... -
Role of integrated knowledge translation in developing and implementing a multi-component infant feeding intervention: Insights from the CHErIsH study
(European Health Psychology Society, 2019-11-14)This article provides an overview and insights from the process of using integrated knowledge translation in developing and implementing the Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) ... -
The roles of financial threat, social support, work stress and mental distress in dairy farmers' expectations of injury
(Frontiers Media, 2016-06-21)Farming is dangerous, with fatalities among the highest in any occupation. Farmers often work alone, for long hours, with unreliable equipment and in difficult weather conditions with hazardous chemicals and livestock. In ... -
Rule-governed behavior: teaching a preliminary repertoire of rule-following to children with autism
(National University of Ireland, Maynooth, 2011)Rule-governed behavior is generally considered an integral component of complex verbal repertoires but has rarely been the subject of empirical research. In particular, little or no previous research has attempted to ... -
Selective sharing: The impact of patterns of communication in young people experiencing maternal cancer
(Wiley, 2018-10-09)Background Adolescents that experience parental cancer can have significant difficulties and may be at a greater risk of emotional and behavioural problems; however, some studies have found that this experience can also ... -
Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention
(BMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Publishing Group, 2016)Sexual problems are common with cardiovascular disease, and can negatively impact quality of life. To address sexual problems, guidelines have identified the importance of sexual counselling during cardiac rehabilitation, ... -
Sexual counselling for sexual problems in patients with cardiovascular disease (Review)
(Wiley, 2016-02-24)Background: Sexual problems are common among people with cardiovascular disease. Although clinical guidelines recommend sexual counselling for patients and their partners, there is little evidence on its effectiveness. ... -
Six reports of children with autism spectrum disorder following intensive behavioral intervention using the Preschool Inventory of Repertoires for Kindergarten (PIRK®)
(Elsevier, 2009)The current study presents case reports of 6 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who received intensive applied behavior analysis within the Comprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to Schooling (CABAS®) ... -
Six-year follow-up of the SPHERE RCT: secondary prevention of heart disease in general practice
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2015-11)Objective To determine the long-term effectiveness of a complex intervention in primary care aimed at improving outcomes for patients with coronary heart disease. Design A 6-year follow-up of a cluster randomised ... -
Sleep problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A literature review
(Springer Verlag, 2013-11-27)The purpose of this literature review is to provide an overview of the research on sleep problems in autism spectrum disorder. Topics explored are the prevalence of sleep problems, the importance of studying sleep problems, ...