Vol XIII, No. 2, 2013 13
THE EFFICIENCY OF LCSMA IN REDUCING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Claudia CRISAN*, Cristian STAN Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Abstract The present study, based on three longitudinal case studies, investigated the relationship between language developmental stage and challenging behaviors exhibited by children with autism with the purpose of expressing refusal. Participants received an intervention based on language and communication stimulation addressed to children with autism spectrum disorder (LCSMA, Dascal Crisan, 2012). The […]
IDENTIFICATION AND VALIDATION OF QUALITY OF LIFE MEASURES IN A POPULATION OF WOMEN WITH PREMALIGNANT AND MALIGNANT PATHOLOGY AT CHILDBEARING AGE
Patriciu ACHIMAS-CADARIU*1,2, Alexandru IRIMIE1,2, Mihaela IANCU1, Florina POP2, Ioan LANCRAJAN2, Cosmin LISENCU2 1University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hatieganu”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 2Institute of Oncology “Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Abstract The effects of cancer and its treatment on reproduction and fertility are well-documented, yet knowledge of the psychosocial and behavioral implications of these outcomes for young […]
ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN CALLOUS-UNEMOTIONAL TRAITS, AGGRESSION AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY IN DETAINED ADOLESCENT MALES
Adrian Marian ROSAN*, Carmen COSTEA-BARLUIU Babes-Bolyai Universitry, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Abstract Our study examined the associations between callous-unemotional traits (eg., absence of guilt and remorse, reduced empathy, toughness towards others), peer aggression and psychopathic traits in a sample of 125 adolescent boys, aged between 14 and 19 years, from two detention centers. The results confirmed the association between callousness and […]
COGNITIVE REMEDIATION THERAPY IN SCHIZOPHRENIA (CRT) – A PILOT STUDY ON ROMANIAN PATIENTS
Natalia I. GHIRASIM*1, Nicoleta SANDU2, Awon RAZA3, Ioana V. MICLUTIA1, Rodica MACREA1 1University of Medicine and Pharmacy ”Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, Romania. 2 Emergency Clinical County Hospital Cluj, Second Psychiatric Clinic, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 3 Waverley House, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, UK Abstract Cognitive impairments in schizophrenia have been largely documented and there is increasing evidence that these deficits […]
MARITAL DISTRESS, TREATMENT FOR HYPERTENSION AND DEPRESSION: GENDER DIFFERENCES
Piroska BALOG*1, Paul FALGER2, Gábor SZABÓ1, Csaba L. DÉGI1 , Éva KÁLLAY3, Adrienne STAUDER1 , Andrea SZÉKELY4 , Mária S. KOPP1 1 Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary 2 Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands (retired) 3 Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 4 Gottsegen György National Institute of Cardiology, Budapest, Hungary Abstract Little is known about the associations […]
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE CHILDREN’S AUTOMATIC THOUGHTS SCALE (CATS) IN TURKISH CHILDREN WITH AGE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES
Ayse Rezan Cecen EROGUL* Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey Abstract The present study was designed to analyze the psychometric properties (validity and reliability) and dimensionality of the Children’s Automatic Thoughts Scale (CATS; Schniering & Rapee, 2002) in Turkish children. The subjects were 710 students (368 female; 342 male) aged from 8-17 years with a mean age of 12.33 […]
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS OF ANXIETY SENSITIVITY AND SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN MEN AND WOMEN
Valerie A. NOËL*, Karen LEWIS, Sarah E. FRANCIS, Peter G. MEZO Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada Abstract Anxiety sensitivity (AS) is most often described in its multidimensional and hierarchical form, consisting of three lower order factors: fear of physical symptoms, fear of publically observable symptoms, and fear of cognitive dyscontrol. The lower order factors of […]
REALITY TELEVISION SHOWS FOCUSING ON SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS ENGAGING IN ONE-NIGHT STANDS
Joshua FOGEL* & Lyudmila KOVALENKO Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York, USA Abstract Reality television shows are very popular and often contain content about sexual behavior. We study the watching of reality television dating shows and sexual relationship shows with sexual behavior of one-night stands. College students (n=578) were surveyed about their reality television watching habits and also their connection […]
INTERGENERATIONAL TRANSMISSION OF ANXIETY: EVIDENCE FOR THE MEDIATING ROLE OF THE NEGATIVE INTERPRETATION BIAS
Ioana R. PODINA, Cristina MOGOASE*, Anca DOBREAN Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Abstract The intergenerational transmission of anxiety is thought to be a main contributor to the high prevalence of anxiety disorder in both children and adults. Cognitive factors are assumed to play a key role in the intergenerational transmission of anxiety, but it is not fully clear how […]
FACE-TO-FACE COUNSELING VERSUS HIGH DEFINITION HOLOGRAPHIC PROJECTION SYSTEM. EFFICACY AND THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE. A BRIEF RESEARCH REPORT
Simona STEFAN1* & Daniel DAVID1, 2 1Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 2 Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA Abstract The current study aims to compare two psychological counseling delivery types – face-to-face versus videoconferencing – in terms of efficacy (i.e., reducing distress and the level of irrational beliefs) and perceived quality of the working alliance. Participants (N = […]
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