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Somatic symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder from the DSM-IV: Associations with pathological worry and depression symptoms in a nonclinical sample
No full textThe present study investigates specificity of the six somatic symptoms that are associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), according to the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. A nonclinical sample of 183 students provided severity ratings for (a) restlessness, (b) easily fatigued, (c) difficulty concentrating, (d) irritability, (e) muscle tension, and (f) sleep disturbance. In addition, they responded to questionnaires assessing pathological worry and depression symptoms. Partial correlations and multiple regression analyses indicated that only muscle tension showed a unique relation to pathological worry. In contrast, difficulty concentrating was exclusively related to depression symptoms. Present findings corroborate psychophysiological findings that elevated muscle tension is a specific characteristic of pathological worriers. Moreover, they suggest that the problem of unclear boundaries between GAD and major depression may be reduced if future revisions of the somatic symptom list for GAD emphasize muscle tension while de-emphasizing difficulty concentrating
Which Are the Stories that Suit Us Best? The Story of Gad Beck, 87–90.
No full textReview: Cackett, Robin & Does, Carsten: Die Freiheit des Erzählens. Das Leben des Gad Beck. The Story of Gad Beck. (with English subtitles). DVD, Germany 2006, 100 min.
Hepatozoon martis n. sp. (Adeleorina: Hepatozoidae): Morphological and pathological features of a Hepatozoon species infecting martens (family Mustelidae)
No full textSpecies of the genus Hepatozoon (Adeleorina: Hepatozoidae) are arthropod-transmitted protozoan parasites that infect a wide range of vertebrate hosts. In the present study, we describe a new species of Hepatozoon primarily infecting martens and propose the name Hepatozoon martis n. sp., based on its unique morphological, molecular and pathogenic features. The overall prevalence of infection with H. martis n. sp. assessed by PCR in European pine martens (Martes martes) from Bosnia and Herzegovina and stone martens (Martes foina) from Croatia was 100% and 64%, respectively. Gamonts were found in neutrophils and monocytes, and various developmental stages were described in tissue cross-sections. Hepatozoon martis n. sp. shows a high predilection for muscle tissue, and the heart was the most frequently affected organ among the tissues tested by histopathology. Microscopically, pyogranulomatous lesions associated with the presence of the parasitic forms were observed in the cardiac and skeletal muscles of all positive animals examined. Furthermore, the possible existence of alternative, non-vectorial routes of transmission is discussed
\u27Minor GAD\u27: Characteristics of subsyndromal GAD in older adults
No full textSubsyndromal emotional symptoms are common in older adults and are associated with increased disability, health care utilization, and risk for developing psychiatric disorders. The purpose of this study was to examine subsyndromal generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in older adults. Participants included 30 older adults with diagnosable GAD, 19 with subsyndromal anxiety symptoms [minor GAD; (MGAD)], and 21 normal control volunteers (NC). Participants were assessed using the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-IV and completed self-report measures of anxiety, worry, depression, and life satisfaction. Excessive worry on more days than not, difficulty controlling worry, and clinically significant distress or impairment were the diagnostic criteria endorsed by MGAD participants least often. Therefore, these criteria may be useful in distinguishing between GAD and subsyndromal GAD. Self-reported anxiety and worry also systematically differed across groups in the expected directions, with a discriminant analysis yielding good classification of the GAD and NC groups based on these measures. Categorization of MGAD participants generally was poor, with most misclassified as GAD patients. Clinical implications of these findings are discussed. © 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved
Demographic, Questionnaire data of adolescent GAD patients and healthy controls.
No full text<p>Means and standard deviations (±) are given.</p><p>GAD, generalized anxiety disorder; HCs, healthy controls; CTQ, childhood trauma questionnaire; BDI, the Beck Depression Inventory; PSWQ, the Penn State Worry Questionnaire; CM, childhood maltreatment; WCM, without childhood maltreatment.</p
Propiedades psicométricas del GAD-7, GAD-2 y GAD-Mini en universitarios peruanos
No full textThe psychometric properties of the General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and its ultra-short versions, the GAD-2 and the GAD-Mini, were evaluated in a sample of 407 students from two Peruvian universities (259 females and 148 males). First, a structural analysis was performed using the CFA, showing a good fit with respect to the instrument's unifactorial model χ²(14) = 31.717, CFI = .995, TLI = .992, RMSEA = .056, SRMR = .026. In addition, a measurement invariance analysis was performed, finding a stable unifactorial structure considering sex. Furthermore, evidence of convergent validity was analyzed in the GAD-7 and its ultra-short versions, presenting moderate correlations with instruments such as the PHQ-2 and the AAQ-II. The internal consistency of the instruments was evaluated using the omega coefficient and obtained high values of .89, .80, and .79 in the GAD-7, GAD-2, and GAD-Mini respectively. Therefore, it is concluded that the GAD-7 is a unifactorial instrument, invariant according to sex, with adequate internal consistency and convergent validity as well as its ultra-short versions in the sample studied.Se evaluó las propiedades psicométricas del General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) y la de sus versiones ultracortas el GAD-2 y el GAD-Mini en una muestra conformada por 407 estudiantes de dos universidades peruanas (259 mujeres y 148 varones). Inicialmente se realizó el análisis estructural mediante el AFC mostrándose un buen ajuste respecto al modelo unifactorial del instrumento χ²(14) = 31.717, CFI = .995, TLI = .992, RMSEA = .056, SRMR = .026. Adicionalmente se efectuó un análisis de invarianza de la medición encontrándose una estructura unifactorial estable considerando el sexo. Además, se analizaron evidencias de validez convergente en el GAD-7 y sus versiones ultracortas presentando correlaciones moderadas con instrumentos como el PHQ-2 y el AAQ-II. La consistencia interna de los instrumentos fue evaluada mediante el coeficiente omega y obtuvieron valores altos de .89, .80 y .79 en el GAD-7, GAD-2 y GAD-Mini respectivamente. Por ello, se concluye que el GAD-7 es un instrumento unifactorial, invariante de acuerdo con el sexo, presenta adecuada consistencia interna y validez convergente al igual que sus versiones ultracortas en la muestra estudiada
Agent (Capt.) Beck to Commissioner
No full textUteLetter regards a purported \u27antogonism\u27 from White River Utes to the author, Agent Beck. Marisco
The Legacy of Ulrich Beck in Asia: Introduction
No full textThis introduction briefly describes the relational trajectory between Ulrich Beck and Asia in the last few years. It draws particular attention to his last words about the role of Asia in the global risk community. Beck began to speak of the concept of metamorphosis in the 2014 Seoul conference as the correct key to understanding emancipatory catastrophism that he had expressed in the 2013 Potsdam conference. He was fascinated by the explanatory power of this concept and was driven to complete a book to explain the cosmopolitan change of the world from this perspective. With his advocacy of cities as cosmopolitan transformers, he urged Asian cities, particularly Seoul, to initiate United Cities of Asia' for a cosmopolitan cooperation for risk governance. Beck also suggested a parliament of risk actors' as a practical task to be realized in the future. In this introduction the author attempts to trace back the formation of these ideas by focusing on the interaction between Beck and Asia before his sudden passing.A&[email protected]
Autoworker and acclaimed author Ben Hamper speaks at the Michigan Writers Series
No full textIn an appearance at the Michigan State University Main Library, autoworker and acclaimed author Ben Hamper talks about his career at the General Motors Truck and Bus Plant in Flint, Michigan and reads from various works, including his forward to the book "Working words: punching the clock and kicking out the jams" by M. L. Liebler and from his most famous work, "Rivethead", a cynical and humorous view of life in an auto plant. A question and answer session follows. Hamper is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series
Henri Temianka Correspondence; (jadwiga beck)
No full textThis collection contains material pertaining to the life, career, and activities of Henri Temianka, violin virtuoso, conductor, music teacher, and author. Materials include correspondence, concert programs and flyers, music scores, photographs, and books.https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/temianka_correspondence/1133/thumbnail.jp
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