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Chida, Yoichi; Hamer, Mark – Psychological Bulletin, 2008
This meta-analysis included 729 studies from 161 articles investigating how acute stress responsivity (including stress reactivity and recovery of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal [HPA] axis, autonomic, and cardiovascular systems) changes with various chronic psychosocial exposures (job stress; general life stress; depression or hopelessness;…
Descriptors: Metabolism, Coping, Anatomy, Psychology
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Bhatara, Vinod; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1979
The literature on two forms of muscle relaxation training (electro-myographic (EMG) biofeedback and progressive muscle relaxation) with learning disabled and hyperkinetic children is reviewed and the authors' own study is discussed. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Research, Hyperactivity, Learning Disabilities, Literature Reviews
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McMahon, Robert C. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1984
Examined the recent shift in emphasis from overactivity to the related constructs of arousal, attention and impulsivity in the study of hyperactive children. The adequacy of DSM III diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit Disorder are considered in light of relevant research developments. (JAC)
Descriptors: Arousal Patterns, Attention Deficit Disorders, Children, Clinical Diagnosis
Wear, Trevin Douglas – 1997
This literature review examined 16 treatment studies which employed electroencephalographic (EEG) biofeedback to treat children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). An introductory section reviews hallmarks of ADHD, its historical background, current diagnostic criteria, etiology, single treatment or symptom focused treatment,…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Biofeedback, Children, Comparative Analysis