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Stabilization of cyclohexanone monooxygenase by a computationally designed disulfide bond spanning only one residue
No full textImplicit versus explicit measures of self-concept of self-control and their differential predictive power for spontaneous trait-relevant behaviors
No full text<p>Background and objectives: Low trait self-control constitutes a core criterion in various psychiatric disorders. Personality traits such as low self-control are mostly indexed by self-report measures. However, several theorists emphasized the importance of differentiating between explicit and implicit indices of personality traits, Therefore, the present study examined the unique predictive validity of an implicit measure of trait self-control for spontaneous dysfunctional behavior.</p><p>Methods: As a measure of implicit trait self-control, we used an irrelevant feature task: a speeded reaction time task comprising a task-relevant stimulus feature (i.e., capital vs. lower case letter type) and a task-irrelevant feature (high vs. low self-control word type). The irrelevant feature had to be ignored, while participants (n = 34) responded to the relevant stimulus feature. However, their response was either congruent or incongruent with the irrelevant stimulus feature, resulting in facilitated or deteriorated task performance. As indicators of trait-related spontaneous dysfunctional behavior, we included indices of frustration tolerance and the preference for short-term reward over meeting long-term goals. We also included two explicit measures of trait self-control: a self-report questionnaire and an explicit self-relevance rating of the implicit task stimuli.</p><p>Results: Specifically the implicit measure of trait self-control showed predictive validity for the target self-control behaviors.</p><p>Limitations: The predictive validity of implicit measures of personality traits requires further study in larger, non-student samples.</p><p>Conclusions: As predicted, the implicit measure of trait self-control showed superior predictive power for spontaneous trait-related behavior. This finding points to the relevance of complementing the routinely used self-report measures with implicit measures of trait self-control. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.</p>
Relation between soluble ST2, growth differentiation factor-15, and high-sensitivity troponin I and incident atrial fibrillation
No full textInflammation Is More Distinct in Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis Compared to the Knee Joint
No full textWhen and where does mortality occur in migratory birds? Direct evidence from long- term satellite tracking of raptors
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