A commonly accepted theory about brain development and functioning is that cognitive abilities decline with age. Defining various cognitive abilities are traditionally categorized into either fluid intelligence, also known as short-term memory, or crystalized intelligence, such as vocabulary and other acquired knowledge. Since many research studies often
Read more →The ability to mimic genuine emotions regardless of the lack of relative emotional experience is unique to psychopaths, and it serves to gain trust from people so they may manipulate and deceive them. Relevant research has theorized that psychopaths possess selective affective traits, particularly they display a
Read more →Dr. Ermshar is pleased to announce that Carol Davis, M.S. has joined Dr. Ermshar, Specialized Psychological Services. Carol A. Davis graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from Cal Poly Pomona, and earned an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from University of La Verne. She is now a doctoral
Read more →There are limited treatment options for older individuals with sleep problems, so the effectiveness of the alternative intervention, mindfulness, has been examined among those with poor sleep quality. Recent research by Black et al (2015) suggests that older adults can improve sleep disturbances by increasing mindfulness practices
Read more →Dr. Ermshar was proud to be second author on an impressive presentation on stalking by her post-doc, Dr. Bianca Feuer, at the California Psychological Association Conference 2015. Summary: Given the current literature suggesting that cyberstalking is underreported, the current examined what variables correlate with reporting cyberstalking to
Read more →Dr. Annette Ermshar along with Dr. Morgan Sammons (CEO of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists in DC) and colleagues presented at the 2014 California Psychological Association National Conference. The presentation was titled “Ethical, Legal and Practice Implications of Recent Developments in Psychopharmacology for Psychologists”. The
Read more →It is quite common to experience performance anxiety before an important task or experience. This can manifest as a pounding heart, rapid breath, sweatiness, and racing thoughts. However, according to a recent article in the Scientific American Mind, new studies at Harvard University have found that by
Read more →Women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with a mood or anxiety disorder and are more likely to be on medication than men. This psychiatrist thinks thats “insane.” Read more in this article. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/opinion/sunday/medicating-womens-feelings.html?_r=1&referrer
Read more →Dr. Ermshar is pleased to announce that Carter Hasbrook has joined Dr. Ermshar, Specialized Psychological Services. Carter graduated cum laude from Rollins College with a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy. He is currently enrolled as an M.A. Psychology graduate student at the University of the West with plans to
Read more →Researchers identify immune biomarkers for Chronic Fatigue, which may aid in the discovery of new treatments for the two million who suffer from it. Full article here: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2015/02/28/Study-finds-evidence-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome-is-a-biological-illness/6001425150405/
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