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Officers of the Daughters of the American Revolution
No full textOfficers of the Daughters of the American Revolution, likely the Stamp Defiance Chapter, local to the Cape Fear area. Included are seated: Mrs. E.L. Robbins, Mrs. Leon R. Pierce, Mrs. Kyle Bannerman, Mrs. Eric Norden (incoming Regent); standing: Mrs. Charles Lee Bragg, Mrs. Sana C. Kellam (retiring Regent), Miss Eleanor Grant, Mrs. R.E. Williams, Mrs. C.S. Morse, Mrs. Frank Kurka, and Mrs. W.B. Taylo
Officers of the Daughters of the American Revolution
No full textOfficers of the Daughters of the American Revolution, likely the Stamp Defiance Chapter, local to the Cape Fear area. Included are seated: Mrs. E.L. Robbins, Mrs. Leon R. Pierce, Mrs. Kyle Bannerman, Mrs. Eric Norden (incoming Regent); standing: Mrs. Charles Lee Bragg, Mrs. Sana C. Kellam (retiring Regent), Miss Eleanor Grant, Mrs. R.E. Williams, Mrs. C.S. Morse, Mrs. Frank Kurka, and Mrs. W.B. Taylo
The NMDA agonist D-cycloserine facilitates fear memory consolidation in humans
No full textAnimal research suggests that the consolidation of fear and
extinction memories depends on N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA)-
type glutamate receptors. Using a fear conditioning and extinction
paradigm in healthy normal volunteers, we show that postlearning
administration of the NMDA partial agonist D-cycloserine (DCS)
facilitates fear memory consolidation, evidenced behaviorally by
enhanced skin conductance responses, relative to placebo, for
presentations of a conditioned stimulus (CS) at a memory test
performed 72 h later. DCS also enhanced CS-evoked neural
responses in a posterior hippocampus/collateral sulcus region and
in the medial prefrontal cortex at test. Our data suggest a role for
NMDA receptors in regulating fear memory consolidation in humans
How are falls and fear of falling associated with objectively measured physical activity in a cohort of community-dwelling older men?
No full textFalls affect approximately one third of community-dwelling older adults each year and have serious health and social consequences. Fear of falling (FOF) (lack of confidence in maintaining balance during normal activities) affects many older adults, irrespective of whether they have actually experienced falls. Both falls and fear of falls may result in restrictions of physical activity, which in turn have health consequences. To date the relation between (i) falls and (ii) fear of falling with physical activity have not been investigated using objectively measured activity data which permits examination of different intensities of activity and sedentary behaviour
Exposure and the reduction of fear of pain
No full textThis research investigated interoceptive exposure as a treatment option for disabling pain-related fear. Interoceptive exposure was conceptualised as an extension of the Fear Avoidance Model and a literature review highlighted three important areas: attention/hypervigilance to pain and its threat value, fear-avoidance and the acceptance of pain. A treatment manual was developed based on a literature review and an elaborated single case experimental design methodology was used to determine treatment efficacy.
Seven participants were recruited and four completed treatment which was designed as an ABC sequence: A, baseline; B, education; C interoceptive exposure. Follow up data were obtained at three months post-treatment. Data were obtained from psychometrically standardised assessments, daily measures of the treatment target, and sessional process measures. Participants completed a post-treatment Change Interview in an attempt to evaluate treatment causality in a non-biased way.
There was variation on the standard measures; all of the participants made significant changes on some but not all of the measures. Target measures showed both variation and stability. Process measures showed that all of the participants could engage in the treatment exercises. The participants rated the treatment as being fairly logical however there was differences in expectations about how successful the treatment would be. At the Change Interview, all of the participants described changes which they stated were important and unlikely to occur without therapy.
There is some evidence at different levels that this treatment may be effective. A combination of attention, fear-avoidance and acceptance of pain treatment approach has not been used before and this research indicates promising results for those suffering with chronic pain. However further research is necessary. The procedure could be refined; interoceptive exposure could be explored in more depth and pain and avoidance behaviour could be considered in relation to other goals
Portrait of General R. E. Colston
No full textReproduction of a portrait of General R.E. Colston, principal of Cape Fear Military Academy from 1868-1869
The Geography of Fear
No full textWhether the danger invoked is nuclear war or genetically modified foods, far more people in some countries than in others say they are afraid. Using data from six surveys, I show that the levels of reported fear of different dangers correlate strongly across both individuals and countries. I construct indexes of fearfulness for 15-25 countries and map the prevalence of fear in Western Europe. About two thirds of the crossnational variation within Europe can be explained by differences in pessimism—the degree to which respondents exaggerate the likelihood of disasters. Among the countries for which I have data, the most robust correlates of fearfulness relate to countries‘ religious traditions. Fear tends to be higher in countries where more people believe in Hell and where fewer believe in Heaven.
The relationship of dental caries and dental fear in Malaysian adolescents: a latent variable approach
No full textThis paper is funded by University Malaya.Background To investigate the role of geography (place of residence) as a moderator in the relationship between dental caries disease and treatment experience and dental fear in 16-year-olds living in Malaysia. Methods A multi-stage-stratified sampling method was employed. Five hundred and three, 16-year-olds from 6 government secondary schools participated in this study. The questionnaire examined participants' demographic profile and assessed their dental fear using the Dental Fear Survey (DFS). The clinical examination consisted of the DMFT as the outcome measure of dental caries disease and treatment experience by a single examiner (ICC = 0.98). Structural equation modelling inspected the relationship between dental fear and dental caries disease and treatment experience. Results The mean DMFT was 2.76 (SD 3.25). The DT, MT and FT components were 0.64 (SD 1.25), 0.14 (SD 0.56) and 1.98 (SD 2.43) respectively. Rural compared with urban adolescents had significantly greater mean numbers of decayed and missing teeth. The mean DFS score was 40.8 (SD 12.4). Rural compared with urban adolescents had significantly higher mean scores for physical symptoms of dental fear. The correlation between dental fear (DFS) and dental caries disease and treatment experience (DMFT) was 0.29, p < 0.0001. The structural equation model fitted the raw data well (chi2 = 9.20, df = 8, p = 0.34). All components of DMFT were closely associated in equal strength to the unidimensional hypothetical latent variable of dental caries disease and treatment experience. The strength of the relationship between dental fear and dental caries disease and treatment experience varied in accordance with place of residence. Conclusion In conclusion a relationship between dental fear and dental caries disease and treatment experience was shown to exist in 16-year-old adolescents living in Malaysia. This study showed that the rural-urban dichotomy acted as a moderator upon this relationship.Peer reviewe
Portraits of Confederate officers of the 36th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
No full textReproduction of a printed page featuring portraits of five Confederate officers in the North Carolina 36th Regiment, 2nd Artillery, also known as the Cape Fear Regiment, during the Civil War. The original photographs are circa 1861-1865. Included are: J.M. Steveson, Major; Daniel R. Perry, 1st Lieut., Co. B.; O.H. Blocker, Captain and Assistant Commissary; Robert W. Lamb, Captain and Assistant Quarter Master; H.D. Williamson, 1st Lieut., Co. E
Fear and perceived likelihood of victimization in the traditional and cyber settings
No full textThis study considers the influence of perceived likelihood, demographics (gender and education) and personality on fear of victimization and cyber-victimization using a survey design (N=159). The results suggest that perceived likelihood of victimization predicts fear of victimization in traditional contexts. Women tend to be more fearful of victimization in traditional and cyber contexts, confirming previous research. No group differences emerged in relation to education. Self-esteem and self-efficacy were not significant predictors of fear or perceived likelihood of victimization. However, perceived likelihood was a significant predictor of fear of victimization in traditional settings. This may suggest that different variables (such as awareness of vulnerability) may play a role in fear of victimization in cyber settings. Further group comparisons revealed that fear of victimization and cybervictimization depended on whether or not participants reported high or low perceived likelihood of victimization and internet use. Higher internet use was associated with greater fear of victimization, especially in combination with greater perceived likelihood of victimization. This may suggest an exposure effect, in that being online more frequently may also increase awareness of cyber incidents
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