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Rapid modulation of sensory processing induced by stimulus conflict [PDF]
, 2011 Humans are constantly confronted with environmental stimuli that conflict with task goals and can interfere with successful behavior. Prevailing theories propose the existence of cognitive control mechanisms that can suppress the processing of ...
Appelbaum, Lawrence G +4 more
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Autism Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Despite widespread use of caregiver‐child interactions (CCX) to evaluate outcomes in autism interventions, little research has examined the dependability of this measure. This study applied generalizability theory to determine optimal conditions for dependable assessment of child communication and caregiver implementation of communication ...
Lauren H. Hampton +4 more
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Lights, Camera, Action! Exploring Effects of Visual Distractions on Completion of Security Tasks
, 2017 Human errors in performing security-critical tasks are typically blamed on the complexity of those tasks. However, such errors can also occur because of (possibly unexpected) sensory distractions.
A Gallego +13 more
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Autism Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Given the elevated rates of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and nonsuicidal self‐injury (NSSI) in autistic adults, we examined whether autism‐informed traits and transdiagnostic personality tendencies jointly relate to these outcomes.
Aliona Tsypes +6 more
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Comparison of Attention Control and Distraction between Students with and without Learning Impairment [PDF]
Ravānshināsī-i Afrād-i Istis̠nāyī, 2014 Attention deficit is one of the core elements of learning disorder. Aimed at studying attention deficit, this paper compares attention control and distraction in students with and without learning impairments.
Sajad Basharpoor
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Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2012 Background: Orthodontic forces may not only influence the dentoalveolar system, but also the adjacent and surrounding cortical bone. Aim: Since there is very limited information on this issue, we aimed to study the possible changes in maxillary ...
Apostolos I Tsolakis +4 more
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Prescribing competence: The pros and cons of different methods for assessment
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.Evaluating a medical graduate’s competence in rational prescribing is challenging. With the aim to guide and inspire teachers, this narrative review explores different methods that can be used to assess prescribing competence. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and thus a mix of different assessment methods is needed throughout the ...
David J. Brinkman +3 more
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Traffic accidents: an econometric investigation [PDF]
Based on a sample of drivers in Brasilia's streets, this article investigates whether distraction explains traffic accidents. A probit model is estimated to determine the predictive power of several variables on traffic accidents.
Adolfo Sachsida +2 more
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British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.Aims In this study, we examined the effects of assigning partial credit to selected answer choices on student performance and perceptions in a pharmacology course using Type A multiple‐choice questions (MCQs). Methods Partial credit scoring was incorporated into quizzes and exams in a 10‐week pharmacology course for postbaccalaureate premedical ...
Stephen D. Schneid +2 more
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British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.Abstract Aims In the context of pharmacology and toxicology education, there is a growing shift toward programmatic assessment models that prioritize longitudinal learning, reflection and development of higher‐order cognitive skills. As part of this transition, we are exploring alternative and more meaningful forms of assessment. This qualitative study
Narin Akrawi +2 more
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