The functional equivalency for three indices of lifetime polydrug use was examined in a sample of adolescents (N = 794). The following indices were included in analyses: (a) a count of lifetime self-report of substances used; (b) an index weighted by . . .

In 2 studies, with a total of 56 women and 11 men, the authors examined whether or not G. Mandler's (1982) schema congruity theory would explain students' evaluations of new products purportedly introduced by companies with established brand names tha . . .

We have recently described a female patient with myotubular myopathy (MTM1) and an interstitial deletion at Xq28. Characterisation of the deletion allowed us to position the MTM1 gene to a 600 kb region between DXS304 and DXS497. In order to further r . . .

Two studies explored the nature and psychological implications of individual differences in emotional complexity, defined as having emotional experiences that are broad in range and well differentiated. Emotional complexity was predicted to be associa . . .

In the card game of poker, players attempt to disguise cues to the quality of their hand, either by concealment (e.g., adopting the well-known, expressionless "poker face") or by deception. Recent work, however, demonstrates that motor actions can som . . .

Racial bias in the decision to shoot can be minimized if individuals have ample cognitive resources to regulate automatic reactions. However, when individuals are fatigued, cognitive control may be compromised, which can lead to greater racial bias in . . .

Objective Examine whether personal identity confusion and ethnic identity, respectively, moderate and/or mediate the relationship between perceived discrimination (PD) and depressive symptoms (DS) in eight ethnic‐generational groups. Method The sample . . .

Background/Objectives: Walnuts have been shown to reduce serum lipids in short-term well-controlled feeding trials. Little information exists on the effect and sustainability of walnut consumption for longer duration in a free-living situation. Subjec . . .

This article explores ways that Buddhist psychology can enrich postmodern family therapy practice. The discussion focuses in particular on Buddhist ideas regarding suffering and the relationship with suffering. We propose that Buddhist practices of ac . . .

The degree to which changes in caregiver burden over a one-year period can be predicted by functioning of dementia patients and caregiver psychological stress was examined. The Direct Assessment of Functional Status (DAFS) was administered to 44 patie . . .