Archive:: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2019

Myths and Stereotypes: The Lived Experiences of People with Albinism

Fiasorgbor Doris

Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2019

Pages: 61-66

Received: 29 March 2019

Accepted: 8 May 2019

Published: 24 June 2019

DOI: 10.11648/j.pbs.20190803.11

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Abstract: The phenomenon of Albinos being treated badly is a growing concern in many Africa countries. Ghana is not an exception to the general trend of Albinos being discriminated against. However, very little is known about this unique population in Ghana. For most societies, albinism is hardly (or not) understood. Myths and misconceptions surround the con... Show More

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Spin: The Effects of Acute Exercise on Speech Perception

Lakyn Kearns, Ashley Rich, Natalie Pita, Kayoko Okada

Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2019

Pages: 67-71

Received: 8 April 2019

Accepted: 20 May 2019

Published: 26 June 2019

DOI: 10.11648/j.pbs.20190803.12

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Abstract: Previous research suggests that adults who exercise regularly perform better on cognitive tasks. Most of these studies have focused on the benefits of aerobic exercise on executive function in the aging population. Very few studies to date have focused on how exercise affects perceptual abilities, particularly in healthy young adults. This is parti... Show More

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The Index Predicting Power and Feedback Processing Characteristics in the WCST

Xia Feng, Chengzhi Feng

Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2019

Pages: 72-78

Received: 5 May 2019

Accepted: 12 June 2019

Published: 26 June 2019

DOI: 10.11648/j.pbs.20190803.13

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Abstract: Based on the performance of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), participants can be divided into high and low cognitive flexibility groups. The cognitive differences between the two groups need further study. However, studies have grouped participants according to different criteria of the WCST. Based on the classical WCST, the present study in... Show More

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Painting Therapy in Improvement of the Symptoms of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Kaveh Moghaddam, Aida Ravarian, Farhoud Saied Ershadi

Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2019

Pages: 79-84

Received: 27 December 2018

Accepted: 1 April 2019

Published: 8 July 2019

DOI: 10.11648/j.pbs.20190803.14

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Abstract: Objective: Children with autism spectrum disorder suffer from problems such as qualitative impairment in the social interactions and stereotypical behaviors and the purpose of many interventions is the dynamic involvement of the families in the treatment and rehabilitation of these children. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate t... Show More

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