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Purely Mechanical Muscle Length Feedback Enables Embodied Reflexive Control in Musculoskeletal Robots

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
For musculoskeletal robots, this study proposes a purely mechanical reflex module. Specifically, this module implements a length feedback mechanism without electronics, enabling autonomous contraction of an artificial muscle once its length exceeds a threshold.
Shunsuke Koseki, Mitsuhiro Hayashibe, Dai Owaki   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Validation of the Moroccan dialectal Arabic version of the Barratt Impulsivity Scale, the BIS-11

Middle East Current Psychiatry
Impulsivity is at the heart of psychopathologies associated with violence. Forensic psychiatry is particularly concerned about this issue, hence the importance of measuring impulsivity in forensic settings.
Mohammed Ajebli, Saïd Boujraf, Ferdaouss Qassimi, Amal Ouraghene, Boutaina Labib, Hajar Ouadoud, Nassiba Bahra, Amine Bout, Chadya Aarab, Rachid Aalouane   +9 more
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The measurement of impulsivity [PDF]

The focus of this thesis is the much debated construct of impulsivity, exploring its meaning, etiology and measurement. The literature review provides a background for the empirical papers, by examining the theoretical underpinnings of impulsivity ...
Miller, Emily
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Choice impulsivity: Definitions, measurement issues, and clinical implications [PDF]

, 2015
Contains fulltext : 142484.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)Impulsivity critically relates to many psychiatric disorders. Given the multifaceted construct that impulsivity represents, defining core aspects of impulsivity is vital
Fillmore, Mark, Wing, Victoria C., Littlefield, A.K., Napier, T.C., Reynolds, B.A., Sher, K.J., Balodis, Iris M., Balodis, I.M., Winstanley, C.A., Hamilton, K.R., Potenza, Marc N., Luijten, Maartje, Potenza, M.N., Luijten, M., White, M.J., Mathias, C.W., Sher, Kenneth J., Hamilton, Kristen R., Lejuez, C.W., Schütz, C.G., Reynolds, Brady, Swann, Alan C., Wing, V.C., Moeller, F.G., Tedford, Stephanie E., Mitchell, S.H., Yi, Richard, Tedford, S.E., Mathias, Charles W., White, Melanie J., Mitchell, M.R., Lane, Scott D., Napier, T. Celeste, Littlefield, Andrew K., Schütz, Christian G., Moeller, F. Gerard, Lane, S.D., Swann, A.C., Fillmore, M., Setlow, B., Bickel, W.K., Bickel, Warren, Setlow, Barry, Winstanley, Catharine, Yi, R., Mitchell, Marci R., Mitchell, Suzanne H., Lejuez, C. W.   +47 more
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Using photovoice to understand community perceptions of firearm risks and protective factors among Asian Americans

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study used photovoice methodology to explore Asian Americans' perspectives on the root causes and protective factors of firearm violence in their communities. Photovoice provided a participatory platform for community members to document lived experiences and identify priorities for change.
Tsu‐Yin Wu, Szu‐Hsien Chen, Xining Yang, Ken Resnicow, Hsing‐Fang Hsieh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrative Understanding of Familial Impulsivity, Early Adversity and Suicide Risk

Frontiers in Psychology, 2017
Introduction: Impulsivity is a core characteristic of bipolar disorder and it was observed as elevated in individuals with the disorder and in their relatives.
Isabela M. M. Lima, Leandro F. Malloy-Diniz, Débora M. de Miranda, Antônio G. Da Silva, Fernando S. Neves, Sheri L. Johnson   +5 more
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Impulsivity and Addictions

In this chapter, we explore the relationship between impulsivity and addictions. Specifically, we discuss existing literature examining impulsivity as a predictor and maintaining factor among those experiencing various addictions, as well as the role of ...
Hronis, A, Ma, S, Ashworth, G
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Fractionating impulsivity: commentary on "choice impulsivity" and "rapid-response impulsivity" articles by Hamilton and colleagues. [PDF]

, 2015
Comments on the original articles "Rapid-response impulsivity: Definitions, measurement issues, and clinical implications" (see record 2015-14753-004) and "Choice impulsivity: Definitions, measurement issues, and clinical implications" (see record 2015 ...
Chamberlain, Samuel R., Fineberg, Naomi A.   +1 more
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Firearm carrying practices and motivations: A mixed methods study among adults and youth

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract The purpose of this participatory action, mixed methods research study was to identify motivations related to firearm carrying from a qualitative perspective, and then to use quantitative research to characterize the patterns of motivations around carrying.
Krista R. Mehari, Colleen S. Walsh, L. Taylor Stevens, Jasmine N. Coleman, Alice Ellyson, Phillip N. Smith   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A narrative review of reward sensitivity, rash impulsivity, and food addiction in adolescents

, 2021
Adolescence represents a neurodevelopmental period characterised by heightened reward drive and weaker inhibitory control, that may increase vulnerability to compulsive overconsumption of highly-palatable foods and food addiction.
Kidd, Chloe, Loxton, Natalie J, Natalie J. Loxton, Chloe Kidd   +3 more
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