Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neuropsychiatric disorder in children and is increasing in prevalence. There has also been a related increase in prescribing stimulant medication despite some controversy whether ADHD medication makes a lasting difference in school performance or achievement. Families who are apprehensive about side effects and with concerns for...

This paper proposes a three-layer cognitive architecture for pervasive and intelligent computing of personal networks. The key element of the proposed architecture is the cognitive layer, which consists of five components, namely the context cognition, the personalization cognition, the resource cognition, the network cognition, and the cognition management. In order to demonstrate the purpose ...

objectives: the main aim of this study was to determine the effects of integrative reminiscence therapy on signs and symptoms of depression in the institutionalized elderly. methods & materials: this study was an experimental study with pre-test and post-test along with control group. the statistical society in this study consisted of all elderly adults residing in centers of isfahan. sample se...

1 University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine www.fammed.wisc.edu/integrative As a major regulator of cellular metabolism, the thyroid gland influences an astonishing number of physiologic processes with include development and growth, thermogenesis, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, cardiac myocyte activity, reproduction and cognitive functioning. This important gland is characteristic of ve...

A manual on Integrative Group Psychotherapy for outpatients with schizophrenia and other psychoses (Basurto-PGIP) is presented. The model takes into account group specific therapeutic factors. It integrates influences from other integrative psychotherapeutic models, interpersonal group therapy, group analysis and recent developments in cognitive behavioural therapy for psychotic symptoms. The m...

Awareness and understanding of green consumer behaviour (GCB) in emerging economies can increase participation initiatives, leading to better product behavioural choices protecting scarce resources. Therefore, consumers should actively change their daily habits, lifestyle, choices. A transdisciplinary critical realism approach complement current knowledge on theories, which layer as a circular ...

Based on motivated identity construction theory (MICT; Vignoles, 2011), we offer an integrative approach examining the combined roles of six identity motives (self-esteem, distinctiveness, belonging, meaning, continuity, and efficacy) instantiated at three different motivational levels (personal, social, and collective identity) as predictors of group identification. These identity processes we...

The article substantiates the role and place of scientific-research competence in system military-professional education future officers. essence following goals, tasks, nature military activity as an integrative characteristic officers is determined, which a set professionally crucial qualities, ability, readiness to solve professional problems tasks that arise real situations profession, usin...