Browsing by Author "Brestan, Elizabeth"

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Analyzing the Utility of Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System (DPICS) Warm-Up Segments

Thornberry, Timothy, Jr. (2010-04-01)

Analogue behavioral observations are an important component of multimodal, multi-informant assessments. One observation system developed specifically for use with Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an empirically-supported ...

Examining the Parent Perception Inventory within the Context of Behavior Parent Training

Salamone, Christie (2006-12-15)

The Parent Perception Inventory (PPI) is a child report measure used to assess child perceptions of parenting positive and negative behaviors. A parent version of the PPI was also used to assess how parents perceive their ...

Further Validation of a Parental Tolerance Measure

Loper, Miranda (2006-05-15)

Tolerance for child misbehavior is defined as the amount of annoyance experienced when a child misbehaves. This construct has received relatively little attention in the field of child psychology and most of this research ...

An Investigation of Coping Skills, Locus of Control, and Quality of Life in Young Adults with Learning Disabilities

Cooper, Amy (2006-12-15)

Research in the field of learning disabilities (LD) has traditionally emphasized the deficits associated with the diagnosis. Recent research efforts demonstrate a shift towards a more positive approach in an effort to ...

Manipulating Reflexive Establishing Operations in Young Children with Pervasive Developmental Disabilities

Shillingsburg, Miriam (2006-08-15)

Previous research has demonstrated the effects of manipulating establishing operations (EO) on problem behavior, task compliance, and the effectiveness of items as reinforcers. Much research on EO focuses on deprivation ...

Prediction of Adolescent Suicidality: Relative Contribution of Diagnosis, Psychopathy, and Impulsivity

Cowles, Natalie (2006-12-15)

Suicide is a leading cause of death among American youth, and specific subgroups among the general population have been identified as being at particularly high risk for suicidality. The present study sought to assess ...

Reports of Child Conduct Problems and Parenting Styles Among Asian Indian Mothers in the United States

Lambha, Meenakshi (2006-12-15)

Parenting in the United States takes on a variety of different characteristics as a result of the cultural diversity. According to Calzada and Eyberg (2002), understanding parenting in the United States can be done through ...

Undergraduate Attitudes Towards Parental Discipline Strategies

Lee, Ember (2006-12-15)

Parenting is an essential part of children’s development. Because everyone has had experience with parenting young adults likely have opinions, attitudes and beliefs regarding parenting behaviors – even before they become ...

What Are Your Children Watching? A DPICS-II Analysis Of Parent-Child Interactions In Television Cartoons

Klinger, Lori (2006-12-15)

The immense proliferation of cartoons on television provides children with a variety of cartoon models, many engaging in family life. The purpose of this study was to conduct a content analysis on parent-child interactions ...