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Roberts, Brent W.; Lejuez, Carl; Krueger, Robert F.; Richards, Jessica M.; Hill, Patrick L. – Developmental Psychology, 2014
Conscientiousness is a personality construct that is a core determinant of health, positive aging, and human capital. A large body of work has contributed to our understanding of this important aspect of personality, but there are multiple conceptual and methodological issues that complicate our understanding of conscientiousness. Toward this end,…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Individual Characteristics, Etiology, Evaluation Methods
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Newman, Daniel P.; O'Connell, Redmond G.; Nathan, Pradeep J.; Bellgrove, Mark A. – Neuropsychologia, 2012
A number of recent studies suggest that DNA variation in the dopamine transporter gene (DAT1) influences spatial attention asymmetry in clinical populations such as ADHD, but confirmation in non-clinical samples is required. Since non-spatial factors such as attentional load have been shown to influence spatial biases in clinical conditions, here…
Descriptors: Evidence, Genetics, Attention Deficit Disorders, Spatial Ability
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Wakschlag, Lauren S.; Leventhal, Bennett L.; Briggs-Gowan, Margaret J.; Danis, Barbara; Keenan, Kate; Hill, Carri; Egger, Helen L.; Cicchetti, Domenic; Carter, Alice S. – Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2005
This paper presents the clinical/developmental framework underlying a new diagnostic observational tool, the Disruptive Behavior Diagnostic Observation Schedule (DB-DOS). The special importance of observation for clinical assessment during the preschool period is delineated. The developmental rationale for a multidimensional assessment of…
Descriptors: Observation, Child Behavior, Young Children, Behavior Problems
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Handler, Marcie W.; DuPaul, George J. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2005
Child psychologists are frequently involved in the assessment of ADHD symptoms among school-aged youth. There is limited information regarding the extent to which psychologists adhere to recommended assessment practices and whether differences exist in assessment strategies among psychologists from different specialty areas (clinical, counseling,…
Descriptors: Psychologists, Attention Deficit Disorders, Evaluation Methods, Clinical Diagnosis
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Barlow, David H. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1981
In seven articles methods of enhancing clinical practice through empirical approaches and realistic approaches and realistic research are discussed including: (1) Cronbach's method of intensive observation; (2) intensive monitoring of treatment strength, integrity, and effectiveness; (3) the use of dependent measures; (4) drawing valid conclusions…
Descriptors: Accountability, Case Studies, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Effectiveness