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A Study of Patient Incident Behavior in the Psychiatric Hospital.
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Jones, Walter J.; And Others – Psychology: A Journal of Human Behavior, 1989
Analyzed 299 incidents involving 182 psychiatric patients over a 2-year period. Compared data with control group data from 100 nonincident patients. Findings demonstrated significant relationships between incidents and patient age, gender, diagnostic status, and number of previous incidents. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Age Differences, Behavior Patterns
An Evaluation of the Autism Behavior Checklist.
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Volkmar, Fred R.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1988
The Autism Behavior Checklist was evaluated with 94 autistic and 63 nonautistic subjects. Although the two groups differed significantly in ratings of pathology both false positive and false negative diagnostic classifications occurred. The test appears to have merit as a screening instrument but should not be used alone to establish a diagnosis…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Behavior Patterns, Check Lists
Attachment, Psychotherapy, and Assessment: A Commentary
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Eagle, Morris N. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2006
This article, a commentary, discusses questions and issues generated by 7 articles (see records EJ750759, EJ750761, EJ750764, EJ750765, EJ750767, EJ750768, and EJ750769) on the relationship between attachment theory and research, and psychotherapy and clinical assessment. The issues include the following: attachment-based therapeutic…
Descriptors: Psychotherapy, Attachment Behavior, Parent Child Relationship, Clinical Diagnosis
Detecting Alcoholism in Clients.
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Connors, John K. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1979
Presents a systematic approach, using the most reliable and valid instruments available, allowing a clinician to quickly and accurately diagnose or rule out the presence of alcoholism in a client. Accurate diagnosis allows proper treatment of this disorder, affecting about 6.7 percent of all people. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Allied Health Personnel
A Roleplaying Test for the Assessment of Interpersonal Styles.
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McReynolds, Paul; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1981
The Improvisation Test for Individuals consists of 12 roleplays that represent a variety of interpersonal situations. Test teams evaluated the reactions of the subjects to the roleplays and determined interrater reliabilities. Subjects found the roleplays generally realistic and their own performances lifelike. Interrater reliabilities were…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Clinical Diagnosis, Counseling Effectiveness
An Analysis of Maladaptive Behaviors in Persons with Autism, PDD-NOS, and Mental Retardation.
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Dawson, Jennifer E.; Matson, Johnny L.; Cherry, Katie E. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1998
This study examined three maladaptive behaviors, self-injurious behavior (SIB), stereotypies, and aggression in 36 adults with either autism, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and mental retardation. Findings indicated that, for all three diagnostic categories, aggression was primarily maintained for attentional…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
The Dyslexic Adult in a Non-Dyslexic World.
Morgan, Ellen; Klein, Cynthia – 2000
This book offers a comprehensive look at the world of adults with dyslexia based on their personal experiences and perspectives. Aimed at teachers, employers, career advisers, counselors, and others who work with, support, or live with dyslexic adults, the book uses case studies and adult "voices" to illuminate issues affecting adults with…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Behavior Patterns, Case Studies