Articles tagged with Psychological Assessment
A study found that meditation training reduced psychological distress by an average of 54% in stressed-out participants. The program also showed significant improvements in medical symptoms, bringing participants within the range of normal health and well-being.
A new study finds that breast cancer patients who actively express their emotions, such as talking about fears, experience less distress and improved health outcomes. This type of emotional expression is associated with fewer medical appointments for cancer-related issues.
Researchers found that women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer scored very low on measures of psychological distress and disorders. Despite having a high-risk profile, these women had little or no worries about developing the disease.
Women scored higher on math exams in single-sex groups, achieving 70% accuracy rate compared to 58% with mixed gender groups. The presence of men can cause women to suffer from stereotype threat, leading to decreased performance.
Great presidents are often stubborn and disagreeable, but also more extraverted, open to experience, and assertive. The study found that nearly all presidents could be classified into one or more of eight presidential types, with some belonging to more than one group.
Longitudinal studies show that psychological health increases steadily after age 30, regardless of initial teenage health. Participants who started with fewer signs of psychological health in adolescence still showed improvement in adulthood.
A psychologist has developed low-cost methods to reduce pharmacy errors, including the use of larger labels, focused task lighting, and self-monitoring journals. These inexpensive changes can significantly improve accuracy and are relevant for small community drug stores that may not have access to high technology.
A recent study by the American Psychological Association found that psychological factors, such as loving to play the sport and having a positive attitude, are more important than physical gifts in achieving athletic success. Coaches also cited criticism and pressure as the most harmful forces on young athletes' development.
Research by James M. Royer suggests that males' faster mental calculations may contribute to the gender gap in math performance on standardized tests. However, in classroom settings, preparedness, study habits, and behavior become crucial factors for success.
Research suggests that individuals with high anxiety sensitivity are more likely to develop psychological problems or physical illness. Women cadets with high anxiety sensitivity were particularly likely to end up in counseling during basic training.
A recent study by the American Heart Association found that women with heart disease are more likely to experience chest pain during mental stress. The study tested the effects of psychological stress on ischemic heart disease and found that heart rates increased twice as much among participants who reported chest pain.
The Implicit Association Test has been taken by over 33,000 people, revealing strong automatic racial and age preferences. The most popular test is the self-esteem test, which shows an automatic preference for 'me' relative to 'them'.
A new tool, the Implicit Association Test, measures unconscious components of prejudice, revealing automatic preferences and biases. The test has been used to demonstrate prejudice towards various racial, ethnic, and gender groups, highlighting the need for self-awareness and understanding.
Researchers investigate whether testifying before the TRC leads to psychological healing, forgiveness, and improvement in distress. The study aims to determine the impact of testifying on anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Research reveals that positive feedback from law enforcement can distort eyewitness memories, making them more confident and accurate. The study suggests that this distortion can lead to innocent convictions, highlighting the need for supervised lineups and confidence assessments.
A UT Southwestern researcher has re-examined reports of stress in Gulf War veterans, finding minimal support for the theory that symptoms are stress-related. The data suggests a very low prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Gulf War veterans.
A survey of psychologists found they use more test results and review more materials in custody evaluations. Attitudes also shift towards greater preference for joint custody and less reliance on single variables.
Lying is a common practice in daily life, encouraged by societal expectations and fear of punishment. Leonard Saxe's research shows that self-preservational lying is fundamental to human nature, but understanding its causes can help mitigate it.