Protocols for evaluating measure-based energy efficiency programs are well designed, documented, and generally agreed upon in the industry. However, although ACEEE and other organizations have estimated high potential energy savings from behavior modification programs, work on evaluation of behavioral programs is far from mature. This paper has two main objectives: presenting recommendations fo...

Improvement on spatial tasks is observed during a late, postnatal developmental period (PND18 - PND24).  The purpose of the current work was 1) to determine whether the emergence of spatial-behavioral function was based on the ability to generate appropriate behavioral output; 2) to assess whether mossy fiber connectivity patterns preceded the emergence of spatial-behavioral function; 3) to exp...

This study examined the relationship between therapist characteristics, therapeutic orientations, person-level and agency-level practices with cultural competency among 221 Los Angeles County community mental health clinicians. Results from an online survey indicated that compared to White therapists, ethnic minority therapists were more personally involved in communities of color, more likely ...

Chronic pain is a complex and pervasive condition that challenges both individuals healthcare systems. In light of concerns about overreliance on pharmacological interventions, non-pharmacological approaches have gained prominence in chronic management. This article explores the scientific basis benefits diverse including physical exercise, manual therapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), ...

aim and background: the behavioral inhibition system (bis) and the behavioral activation system (bas) are considered as factors to verify the effects of personality significance on cortical activity. the present study explored the effects of the bis and bas on frontal asymmetry in response to affect stimuli. methods and materials: this study included 36 individuals (18 with high bas sensitivity...

The authors describe a model of psychotherapy designed to treat people who have intellectual disabilities in addition to psychiatric disorders. The model, termed interactive-behavioral therapy, represents a modification of standard techniques from group psychotherapy and psychodrama. The authors briefly review the historical context in which the treatment model evolved and establish the need fo...