Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016

  • Study on Effectiveness of Yoga Training on Sustain Attention in Sub-groups of ADD, HD and ADHD Children

    Zeynab Khanjani, Mohammad Ali Nazari, Ashraf Karami

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 77-82
    Received: 26 May 2016
    Accepted: 3 June 2016
    Published: 20 June 2016
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    Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Yoga on sustain attention in three groups of children with syndrome Attention - Deficit/ hyperactivity (ADHD), ADHD predominantly inattentive and ADHD predominantly hyperactivity. The number of 120 students (7-13 years old) with symptoms of ADHD were selected by Conner's teacher rating scale (... Show More
  • Disintegration of the Self-Structure Caused by Severe Trauma

    Vito Zepinic

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 83-92
    Received: 20 June 2016
    Published: 21 June 2016
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    Abstract: Severe trauma affects all structures of the self – one's image of the body; the internalized images of the others; and one's values and ideals – and leads to a sense that the self-coherence and self-continuity are invaded, assaulted, and systematically broken down. The traumatic events overwhelm the ordinary human adaptations to life and generally ... Show More
  • Gender Coping Mechanism: A Study in Penang, West Malaysia

    Atikah-Hussin, Azlinda Azman

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 93-97
    Received: 28 March 2016
    Accepted: 20 April 2016
    Published: 4 July 2016
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    Abstract: The death of the loved ones is one of the most stressful events which can happen to a person's life. Previous literature had identified gender differences as one of the factors that influenced humans' coping mechanism post-loss. However, there is limited knowledge in gender differences post-loss in Asia especially. This paper is aimed to understand... Show More
  • The Effects of Bitter Placebos on Cognitive Tests

    Scott L. Kemsley, Chi Man Leung, Suet Mui Ma, Samantha C. Lam, Boyd H. Timothy, Ronald M. Miller

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 98-103
    Received: 6 July 2016
    Published: 7 July 2016
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    Abstract: Placebo effect has been applied in multiple aspects and the different components of placebo effect have already been studied in many different researches. Taste, which is one of the physiological effects, is a vital component of the placebo effect, and according to a Chinese idiom, “bitter taste medicines are more effective”, bitter tastes comes in... Show More
  • Working Memory in Spanish–English and Chinese–English Bilinguals

    Suet Mui Ma

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 104-112
    Received: 1 July 2016
    Published: 7 July 2016
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    Abstract: Many researchers demonstrated the causal effect of bilingualism for working memory ability; bilinguals have higher executive functions in maintaining higher working memory ability. The present research examined the effect of different language types college bilinguals—Chinese–English (two dispersed languages) and Spanish–English (two similar langua... Show More
  • Research on Dimensions of Risk Perception of Genetically Modified Food by Consumers

    Zeng Zhi, Xiang Gaoyue, Zheng Shichen, Shen Yongjian

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 113-116
    Received: 10 July 2016
    Published: 11 July 2016
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    Abstract: Currently, the researches and development about transgenosis are witnessing a strong momentum across the world, and its industrialization enjoys rapid development as well. Moreover, in China, developing transgenosis also serves as a crucial strategic decision for the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and State Council. Sufficient evi... Show More