Advances in psychology research Volume 59 / Alexandra M. Columbus, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Columbus, Alexandra M.

Series:

Advances in Psychology Research

Advances in psychology research ; 59

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology--Research.

Psychology.

Psychology--Methodology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (320 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Huntington, N.Y. : Nova Science Publishers, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

'Advances in Psychology Research' presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.

Contents:

Intro

ADVANCES IN PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH, VOLUME 59

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1EMBODIED LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION:THE PROCESSING OF SPATIAL INFORMATION DURING READING AND LISTENING

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION

THE COMMON-SYSTEMS ASSUMPTION

EQUIVALENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS DERIVED FROM LINGUISTIC INPUT AND REPRESENTATIONS IN ACTION AND PERCEPTION

INTERACTION BETWEEN LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION AND CONCURRENT ACTION AND PERCEPTION

THE READING-INTERFERENCE HYPOTHESIS

AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE READING-INTERFERENCE HYPOTHESIS

Experiment 1: Spatial Distance

Method

Participants

Materials

Design

Procedure

Results and Discussion

Accuracy of Probe-recognition Responses

Latencies of Correct Probe-recognition Responses

Experiment 2: Perceptual Perspective

Design and Procedure

Relationship between the Field-of-view Effect and Visiospatial Abilities

Experiment 3: Listening versus Reading + Listening

Results

CONCLUSION

AUTHOR NOTE

REFERENCES

Chapter 2MULTIPLE TARGETS OF WORKPLACE AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT: FACTOR STRUCTURE AND MEASUREMENT IN VARIANCE OF THE WORKPLACE AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT MULTIDIMENSIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE.

EIGHT DISTINCT TARGETS OF WORKPLACE AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT

Organization

Supervisor

Co-Workers

Customers

Work

Tasks

Career and Profession

THE PRESENT STUDY

METHOD

Participants and Procedure

The Workplace Affective Commitment Multidimensional Questionnaire(WACMQ).

ANALYTICAL STRATEGY

Testing Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance3

Model Fit

RESULTS

Factor Structure of the WACMQ

Invariance Across Language Groups

Invariance across Gender Groups

Limitations and Future Research

AUTHORS' NOTE

APPENDIX A.THE WORKPLACE AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT MULTIDIMENSIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE (FINAL VERSION)

INSTRUCTIONS

APPENDIX A. CONTINUED

APPENDIX B.LE QUESTIONNAIRE MULTIDIMENSIONNEL D'ENGAGEMENT AFFECTIF EN MILIEU DE TRAVAIL(VERSION FINALE)

CONSIGNE

APPENDIX B. CONTINUED

Chapter 3ATTACHMENT AT WORK

Attachment at Work Survey

Measures

Adult Attachment in the Workplace (AAW)

Personality

Emotional Intelligence

Organisational Commitment

Self-Esteem

Trust in People

DISCUSSION

Chapter 4SWITCHING AMONG TWO-COMPONENT TASKS

Tasks, Instructions, Stimuli, and Apparatus

Global Effects of Tasks and Practice

Effects Related to Task Switching

Chapter 5THE FEMALE TRIAD INBRASILIAN DIFFERENT SPORT MODALITIES

METHODS

Subjects

Sport Modalities

ASSESSMENT MEASURES

1. Eating Attitude and Behavior

2. Anthropometrical Assessment

3. Indirect Perception of Body Mass

ETHICAL ASPECTS

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

1. Characteristics of the Sample

2. Menstrual Dysfunctions

3. Eating Disordered [ EAT, BITE and BSQ]

1. Body Composition

3. Osteoporosis

4. Eating Disordered [ EAT, BITE and BSQ]

Chapter 6THE UNDERSTANDING OF EMOTION DISSIMULATIONIN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

ABSTRACT.

STUDY 1

Material

Short Stories

Real Emotions Scale

Apparent Emotions Scale

Receptive Vocabulary Measurement

Assessment Criteria

Understanding of the Distinction Between Real and Apparent Emotions

Accuracy of the Justifications

STUDY 2

The Understanding of the Distinction between Real and Apparent Emotions

Understanding of the Justifications

GENERAL DISCUSSION

APPENDIX A.STORIES USED IN STUDY 1 AND STUDY 2

APPENDIX B.EXAMPLE OF THE INTERVIEW PROCEDURE

Chapter 7COPING STYLE IN ADOLESCENCE:SEX AND AGE DIFFERENCES

Purpose

Material and Method

Discussion

Measures and Procedure

Chapter 8A REVIEW OF RELIGIOSITY AND MENTALHEALTH IN THE PSYCHIATRIC POPULATION:A CLOSER LOOK AT PATIENTSWITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

The Construct of Religiosity

Measurement of Components of Religiosity and Religious Coping

RELIGIOSITY AND MENTAL HEALTH

PSYCHIATRIC POPULATION

Cognitive Component

Affective Component

Behavioral Component

Religious Coping

SCHIZOPHRENIC POPULATION

General

Religious Delusions

RESEARCH LIMITATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH

IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL CARE

Chapter 9SEXUAL HORMONES AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR:ARE THEY RELEVANT TO SCHIZOPHRENIA?

1. SCHIZOPHRENIA AND DEVIANT SEXUAL BEHAVIOR

2. TESTOSTERONE AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOR

2.1. Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone

2.2. Testosterone and Its Conversion to Estradiol

3. TESTOSTERONE AND AGGRESSION

3.1. Testosterone

3.2. Testosterone and Its Conversion to Estradiol.

3.3. Relationship between Testosterone, Estradiol and Serotonin

Chapter 10SEX DIFFERENCES IN AGGRESSIVE ANDDELINQUENT BEHAVIOR INSCHIZOTYPAL ADOLESCENTS*

SCHIZOTYPAL PERSONALITY AND ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR

THE EMORY UNIVERSITY ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:A PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF SCHIZOTYPAL ADOLESCENTS

RESULTS OF DATA ANALYSES

Chapter 11ASPERGER SYNDROME AND HUMOR

ASPERGER SYNDROME AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE

HUMOR AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE

ASPERGER SYNDROME AND HUMOR

HUMOR AND SPECIFIC COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEFICITS

Affective Reciprocity

Joint Attention

Theory of Mind

Expert CommentaryASSESSING HIV STIGMA AMONG INDIVIDUALSWITH HIV AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

COMMENTARY

REFERENCE

Expert CommentaryGENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE EXPERIENCE OFINFORMAL CAREGIVING

IMPACT OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF CAREGIVING

OTHER CONSEQUENCES

Short CommunicationSOCIAL JUSTICE, MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING,AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH:A POLITICALLY INCORRECT PERSPECTIVE

SOCIAL JUSTICE AND POLITICAL ACTIVISM

MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING

MISDIRECTION IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH

INDEX

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60876-490-7

OCLC:

610588584