Objective: Although an inverse correlation between physical activity and depression among adolescents has been found in research, this relation has seldom been examined prospectively. Thus, we tested whether physical activity reduces risk for future escalations in depression and whether depression decreases likelihood of future change in physical…

Objective: We examined whether individual-level social capital--the intangible resources in a community available through membership in social networks or other social structures and perceived trust in the community--was associated with acculturation, depression and anxiety symptoms, and perceived access to services among women of Mexican…

In a controlled multiple case design study, the development of a therapeutic relationship and its role in affect regulation were studied in 6 children with visual disabilities, severe intellectual disabilities, severe challenging behavior, and prolonged social deprivation. In the 1st phase, children had sessions with an experimental therapist…

The client was taught to gradually substitute nonobscene phrases whenever she felt the urge to vocalize an obscenity. The rate of coprolalia quickly diminished. The client was taught relaxation and positive imagery as self-control techniques. Follow-up indicated maintenance of therapeutic gains. (Author)

This article raises questions about the rationale for various financial practices and suggests some historical, cultural, and personal factors bearing on the economic aspects of psychotherapy. Three case examples highlight some effects of these factors on the therapy situation. (Author)

In this study, the authors examined perceived benefits and costs of the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Mixed accounts of benefits and costs, rather than exclusive accounts of only benefits or costs, were proposed to be characterized by nondefensiveness and enduring changes in psychosocial resources. Participants were 70 SARS…

In seven articles methods of enhancing clinical practice through empirical approaches and realistic approaches and realistic research are discussed including: (1) Cronbach's method of intensive observation; (2) intensive monitoring of treatment strength, integrity, and effectiveness; (3) the use of dependent measures; (4) drawing valid conclusions…

Assessed effects of video games on adverse corollaries of chemotherapy in three pediatric oncology patients. Results indicated that access to video games resulted in reduction in the number of anticipatory symptoms experienced and observed, as well as a diminution in the aversiveness of chemotherapy side effects. (Author/NRB)

The case of a religious woman suffering from obsession with disease is described. Successful psychotherapy changed her religious beliefs. Two writers then comment on the case and discuss the role of extreme attitudes in psychopathology and the ethical issues involved in changing the social attitudes of patients during therapy. (Authors/SE)

A single-case study is presented to demonstrate the utility of the simultaneous treatment design to modify the behavior of a first-grade male. One teacher and her aide recorded data and administred the program. (Author)

Delineates and explains essential characteristics of single-case research methodology applied within domain of psychotherapy research. Presents single-case research as subclass of intrasubject research in which aggregation across subjects is avoided and generality of one's findings is addressed through replication on case-by-case basis.…

Presents case study research strategy that can be used to develop new psychotherapeutic treatments, test theorized mechanisms of action, and obtain initial outcome data of type needed to support treatment outcome grant applications. Illustrates strategy by two case studies of new psychotherapeutic intervention for patients with coexisting…

The two-alternative forced-choice technique, which has been used to examine hysterical blindness, was used to assess purported loss of hearing in a 27-year-old male. The results are discussed in terms of using the forced-choice technique as a strategy for assessing sensory deficits. (Author)

This study reports a case of client-centered therapy in which the therapist directly attempted to intervene and increase the expressiveness of an inexpressive client. In interviews subsequent to the intervention, client expressiveness showed a significant increase over baseline, and this increase was maintained without further therapist…

Six therapist response-mode rating systems were compared in order to delineate a set of primary modes that would best summarize the domain of therapist actions. The modes rated were question, information, advisement, reflection, interpretation, and self-disclosure. These modes discriminated among the seven contrasting therapeutic approaches and…