Genetic and environmental factors are associated with psychosis risk, but the latter present more tangible markers for prevention. We conducted a theoretical exercise to estimate the proportion of psychotic illnesses that could be prevented if we could identify and remove all factors that lead to increased incidence associated with ethnic minority status and urbanicity. Measures of impact by po...

The current review evaluates the status hypothesis, which states that that the desire for status is a fundamental motive. Status is defined as the respect, admiration, and voluntary deference individuals are afforded by others. It is distinct from related constructs such as power, financial success, and social belongingness. A review of diverse literatures lent support to the status hypothesis:...

Research is needed to develop evidence-based behavioral interventions for preventing and treating obesity that are specific to the schizophrenia population. This study is the precursor to such intervention research where we examined the utility of the social cognitions outlined within the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) model for predicting moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in...

BACKGROUND Transitioning to parenthood is a major life event that may impact parents' personal lifestyles, yet there is an absence of theory-based research examining the impact of parenthood on motives for dietary behaviour. As a result, we are unaware of the social cognitive variables that predict eating behaviour among those transitioning to parenthood. The purpose of the study was to examine...

the aim of the current study was examine the effectiveness of  cognitive behavioral therapy on affective maturity and happiness in psychology student of azad university of bojnoutd.40 person were selecting by employing simple random sampling . they completed effective maturity scale (ems) for assessment of effective maturity and oxford happiness questionnaire for the assessment of happiness. an...

We introduce Koubachi, a system designed to enable interaction between plants and humans. A plant is equipped with several sensors, which are connected to a wireless sensor node. By performing various measurements, the sensor node can determine the current health status of the plant. The user can access this data at all times through a small mobile phone application, a so called mobile widget. ...

Some patients come into treatment with clear cases of both major depression (MDD) and alcoholism. Although assumptions are often made about the relationships of these two conditions, little empirical information exists on the effects of changes in MDD on the course of alcoholism in patients presenting at psychiatric facilities. The authors used survival analysis with time-dependent covariates t...

background due to its progressive nature in all aspects of life, addiction endangers the health of individuals, families and the society. objectives the purpose of this study was to determine the role of self-regulation and affective control in predicting interpersonal reactivity of drug addicts. materials and methods this research is a correlation study. the statistical population of this stud...

Music has strong emotional powers. How are we to understand affective responses music? What does music teach us about emotions? Why musical emotions important? Despite the rich literature in philosophy and empirical sciences, particularly psychology neuroscience, little attention been paid integrating these approaches. This extensive review aims redress this imbalance establish a mutual dialogu...