MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dish'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:10:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028455&cid=t_118645_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F13%2Fwishy-washy-help-in-making-good-decisions%2F Anyone who knows me well will tell you that I’m a tad indecisive, not about everything, but most things. Here’s a typical experience: I’m at a restaurant, perusing (i.e., studying) the menu and pondering. I ask what everyone else is having, and ponder some more. Then I chat with the server. If I’m wavering between two dishes, I ask what’s the better option. If I just have one meal in mind, I focus my questions on that dish. After I get the answer, sometimes, I think some more. Aside from being a super fun dinner date (fortunately, my boyfriend and friends just laugh it off now…most of the time), I clearly have decision issues. So what’s my problem — and yours if making simple daily decisions feels like you’re gearing up for the choice of a lifetime? An articl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028455 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:15:03 +0100 5028455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309666&cid=t_118645_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F04%2Fwhy-doctors-oversell-benefits-undersell-risks-and-side-effects%2F Virtually across the board of medicine and psychiatry, doctors will constantly and consistently oversell the benefits of a given treatment, and undersell the risks and side effects of it. This may not be as surprising when you look at some of the key factors into how medical and psychiatric treatment is learned and then conducted on patients. Why do doctors often oversell the benefits of a given treatment, and minimize the risks and side effects of it? 1. Treatment is rarely experienced first-hand. While you don’t need to undergo surgery to understand the benefits of surgery or how to do surgery, you will surely have a great appreciation to the patient’s perspective if every surgeon was required to get an appendectomy before being allowed to practice. Surgeons know, in most ca... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309666 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:24:09 +0100 4309666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309814&cid=t_118645_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FXEAskHHF2sg%2F I am eavesdropping overhearing my husband talk with the plumber. The husband mentions that he has been a customer of the plumber’s since the current plumber’s grandfather ran the business. This is much much longer than I have been around. The husband also recently remarked that our dish rack by the sink in the kitchen is of equal vintage. Sudden upwelling of hope that I at least outlast the dish rack. Filed under: Ephemera Tagged: dish rack, plumber, Plumbing, postaday2011 (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309814 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:17:09 +0100 4309814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251188&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fdissertation-dish-wisc-iv-and-wj-iii.html This study concluded that research findings for the WISC-III cannot be applied conclusively to the WISC-IV and that the substantive changes made to the WISC-IV have improved the ability to interpret the battery under the CHC framework. However, findings underscore the importance of examining performance across second-order factors that may contribute to differences in general intelligence, as well as remaining aware of differences in narrow ability constructs measured, task demands, or shared variance between subtests when making interpretations of test performance.- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPadintelligence IQ tests IQ scores CHC theory Cattell-Horn-Carroll human cognitive abilities psychology school psychology individual differences cognitive psychology neuropsycholog... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251188 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:44:00 +0100 4251188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197141&cid=t_118645_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F23%2Fintroducing-the-dish-and-the-spoon%2F I’m pleased to introduce The Dish and the Spoon: Food and the Family with Dr. Dana Udall-Weiner. Her blog will focus on various topics related to parenting and food. How can parents keep up in the fast-food, instant gratification world? How can we eat a nutritional meal as a family? Dr. Dana Udall-Weiner is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California. Dana specializes in treating clients with eating disorders and self-esteem issues, particularly adolescents and young adults. Please go over to The Dish and the Spoon: Food and the Family and give Dana a warm Psych Central welcome! (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197141 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:40:04 +0100 4197141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965549&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fdissertation-dish-brief-neuropsych.html The objective of this study was to determine whether an abbreviated neuropsychological battery, decreasing both time and cost could effectively identify reading disorder. 78 children, ages 6-18, were administered the Woodcock Johnson Academic Achievement Scales, Third Edition (WJ-III) Broad Reading Index, the California Verbal Learning Test for Children (CVLT-C), the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF), and the Matrix Reasoning, Similarities, Block Design, and Vocabulary subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV). Of these 78 children 52 had been previously diagnosed with reading disorder, while the remaining 26 had no diagnosis. A discriminant function analysis resulted in a significant Wilks' Lambda and the abbreviated battery ... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965549 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:16:00 +0100 3965549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522674&cid=t_118645_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F01%2Fhealthy-nutrition-through-behavior-modification%2F For the past two years I have been attempting to manage my weight through behavior modification, healthy eating and exercise. After losing 190 pounds with diet and exercise, I can assume that I am very capable of making healthy choices; however, this past weekend illustrated how emotions can contribute to slipups in the healthy lifestyle department. I am as human as anyone else and I ended my week with a weight gain. Through each painful experience I have learned much about managing my emotions. Finding my inner balance may always be a struggle for me and many of you as well. The important factor in finding my inner balance is to modify my behavior through discipline and goal setting. The negative factor in my equation of healthy lifestyle choices are unforeseen events, which by their very... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522674 Sat, 01 May 2010 13:15:51 +0100 3522674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515510&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fdissertation-dish-wj-iii-normative.html This study evaluates the use of the original and updated norms of the Woodcock Johnson-III in making educational decisions. The method of collection involved placing the raw score obtained from the updated norms into the original Compuscore program to see if there is a difference between the two scoring systems. The scores were then placed in a figure to see how much the scores varied from each other. Results of the study showed that there was a 1 to 3 point difference between specific skill areas, with some skill areas obtaining a 5 to 6 point difference. Suggestions are made for Practitioners when using the updated norms.Technorati Tags: educational psychology, school psychology, special education, neuropsychology, forensic psychology, WJ III, WJ III NU, WJ III normative update, psychome... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515510 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:57:00 +0100 3515510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3403847&cid=t_118645_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F3-cool-things-4%2F Three things we like, in no particular order, from Blisstree to you (today they’re all in Detroit): Bureau of Urban Living – Affordable housewares in midtown Detroit, with an enviro-friendly focus. Mies van der Rohe Apartments at Lafayette Park – High-rise apartment superblocks that are actually cool, east of downtown Detroit. And the National Historic Register of Places likes them, too. Good Girls go to Paris Crepes – A Detroit crepe shop started by a former French teacher who craved something besides Coney Dogs and deep-dish pizza to sate her Francophilia. photo: dwell.com Post from: BlissTree 3 Cool Things (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3403847 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:48 +0100 3403847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382954&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fdissertation-dish-cognitive-training.html Cognitive and academic gains as a result of cognitive training by Luckey, Alicia J., Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2009 , 204 pages; AAT 3391981Abstract (Summary)The purpose of this study was to test Feuersetein's Structural Cognitive Modifiability model by evaluating changes in cognitive skills and reading scores after participation in one of two cognitive skills training programs. The Woodcock Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Tests of Achievement, 3 rd editions were used as evaluation tools. Specific scores evaluated included General Intellectual Ability (GIA), Working Memory (MW), Sound Awareness (SA), and Word Attack (WA).Three groups, differentiated by parent report, were studied. These groups included; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, and students who we... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382954 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:27:00 +0100 3382954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259113&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fdissertation-dish-wisc-iv-and-wais-iv.html I ran a search of the ProQuest Digital Dissertation Database in search of studies involving the most recent versions of the WAIS-IV and WISC-IV.  I found nothing for the WAIS-IV but did find the following for the WISC-IV.  Click here for a PDF file that also includes the abstracts.Adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: WISC-IV working memory and processing speed indicesLargotta, Danielle.  Proquest Dissertations And Theses 2009.  Section 0287, Part 0633 71 pages; [Ph.D. dissertation].United States -- New Jersey: Fairleigh Dickinson University; 2009. Publication Number: AAT 3371366.    Examining the relationship between the WISC-IV, the OLSAT-7, and the EQAO achievement testDuncan, Amanda Lynn.  Proquest Dissertations And Theses 20... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259113 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:27:00 +0100 3259113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124625&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fdssertation-dish-woodcock-johnson-and.html Validation of neuropsychological subtypes of learning disabilities by Hiller, Todd R., Ph.D., Ball State University, 2009 , 99 pages; AAT 3379243Abstract The present study used archival data of individuals given the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities 3 rd Edition and the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement 3 rd Edition in an effort to define subtypes of LD. The sample included 526 subjects aged 6 years to 18 years old who had a diagnosis of some type of LD. Of these, 22.7% had an additional diagnosis other than LD. It was expected that subtypes similar to Rourke's classification of his nonverbal learning disorder and his basic phonological processing disorder would be found.Portions of the battery were used in a latent class cluster analysis in order to determine group pattern... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124625 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:45:00 +0100 3124625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954655&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fdissertation-dish-wj-iiikabc-ii-gv-and.html This study examined the relationships between and among: (a) Processing Speed (PS) Cluster and Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) Total to reading ability; (b) measures of RAN and PS to irregular word, non-word, and word reading; and (c) the relationships among irregular word, non-word, and word reading. The word reading measures were predicted by using multiple cognitive abilities including Phonological Awareness (PA), RAN, PS, and Working Memory (WM). Sixty participants, 39 students who were average readers and 21 students with reading difficulties in Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4 were recruited.Correlational designs testing predictive relationships were used to conduct this study. The results indicated that the PS Cluster had the strongest correlation with irregular word reading, whereas the RAN To... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954655 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:43:00 +0100 2954655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920332&cid=t_118645_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fdiffuse-idiopathic-skeletal.html DISH diagnostic criteria include the following : Flowing calcifications and ossifications along the anterolateral aspect of at least 4 contiguous vertebral bodies, with or without osteophytes. Preservation of disk height in the involved areas and an absence of excessive disk disease. Absence of bony ankylosis of facet joints and absence of sacroiliac erosion, sclerosis, or bony fusion, although narrowing and sclerosis of facet joints are acceptable.Lower thoracic spine involvement is typical of DISH, but the lumbar and cervical spine also can be affected. The left side of the spine typically is spared or less involved, which probably is attributable to the pulsating aorta. From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at w... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920332 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:02:00 +0100 2920332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904979&cid=t_118645_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fossification-of-posterior-longitudnal.html Ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a well-documented cause of cervical spine stenosis and myelopathy among Japanese patients. Its etiology still remains obscure. This entity is rarely seen in Indians. OPLL occurs after the age of 40 years and the most commonly affected region is the cervical spine, usually at C4/5, although the thoracic and lumbar regions are not exempt. The frequency of involvement diminishes as the level descends as follows: cervical 70-75%, thoracic 15-20% and lumbar 10%. The unexplained intimate relationship of OPLL with cervical spondylosis and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is well known. This is post laminectomy CT scan of a case of OPLL. Reported by Teleradiology ProvidersFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogsp... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904979 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:32:00 +0100 2904979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2865809&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fdissertation-dish-memory-abilities-in.html Memory abilities in children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders by Gansle, Mary Ann Thamaravelil, Ph.D., Texas Woman's University, 2009 , 112 pages; AAT 3367231Abstract In the present study, demographic and intellectual performance data previously collected on groups of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and high functioning autism (HFA) were analyzed. It was hypothesized that children and adolescents with HFA or AS would exhibit lower scores on measures of visual memory as compared to auditory memory. It was also hypothesized that participants would display lower scores on visual memory tasks that contain a social component as compared to visual memory tasks without a social component. It was also hypothesized that this group would have difficulty with the Memory for Faces ... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2865809 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:25:00 +0100 2865809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598351&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fjohn-horn-1965-doctoral-dissertation.html John Horn's Gf-Gc dissertation available for viewing.I'm working on a visual-graphic and text-based summary and extension of my previously published "CHC Theory: Past, Present and Future" book chapter...so it can be displayed on the web, and more importantly, can serve as a presentation for instructional/historical purposes. When done I will be giving this material away to those that are interested.In the process I'm trying to embed hyperlinks to classic articles that will give readers the chance to view and read many of the seminal works that have led us to contemporary CHC theory and intellectual assessment.Today I'm posting a real gem I found in the process of completing this project. A PDF copy of John Horn's original dissertation (1965). According to Carroll (1993), this was the first... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598351 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:56:00 +0100 2598351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447823&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fdissertation-dish-chc-prediction-of.html Use of Cattell-Horn-Carroll specific cognitive abilities to enhance prediction of reading on the third grade Pennsylvania System of State Assessment by Nicholson, Kathleen J., D.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2009, 86 pages; AAT 3352434Abstract This correlational study examines three models of prediction with regard to 69 kindergarten and first grade students' later reading achievement on a third grade state assessment.The first model of prediction analyzed sex, age and maternal level of education as predictors of reading performance on the third grade Pennsylvania System of State Assessment (PSSA). The second model of prediction examined the ability of the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Phoneme Segmentation Fluency (PSF) measure to predict reading ach... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447823 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:03:00 +0100 2447823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442112&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fchc-intelligence-dissertation-updates.html A feature some of my readers may not be aware of is what I call "Dissertation Dish" posts. You can view all the DD posts I've made to date by clicking here. What are these?Simple. I have a series of "alerts" set with ProQuest Digital Dissertation services that notifies me when any new dissertation is available via their service that touches on the topics of the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory of cognitive abilities and assessment instruments related to the their. I receive email alerts of new dissertations. I then check the abstracts. If the abstract looks of interest to my readers, I then will make a DD post of the abstract at IQs Corner blog. You can always find all of these by clicking on the "dissertation dish" category label.More importantly, as part of my roles as Research Director... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442112 Thu, 28 May 2009 11:09:00 +0100 2442112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442114&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fdissertation-dish-sb5-and-wisc-iv-gv_26.html Visual-spatial processing and mathematics achievement: The predictive ability of the visual-spatial measures of the Stanford-Binet intelligence scales, Fifth Edition and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition by Clifford, Eldon, Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2008, 195 pages; AAT 3351188AbstractIn the law and the literature there has been a disconnect between the definition of a learning disability and how it is operationalized. For the past 30 years, the primary method of learning disability identification has been a severe discrepancy between an individual's cognitive ability level and his/her academic achievement. The recent 2004 IDEA amendments have included language that allows for changes in identification procedures. This language suggests a specific learnin... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442114 Tue, 26 May 2009 14:29:00 +0100 2442114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442348&cid=t_118645_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fpi-dish.html Anyone for "pi?"My teeny tiny tackle this week is to master international parcel mail. I purposely made the latest batch extra small and extra light so that I can use the flat rated, still hideously expensive, parcel rate.I'll keep you posted as to my success.......or otherwise. I may need a guinea pig to practice on, someone trustworthy who can let me know that I effectively sent them a pile of broken china.Don't forget to check out other "tacklers" as well as "Trish." You don't need to have a blog to join in, merely a postal address. Afterall Father's Day is the 21st of June both here and there, and quite possibly everywhere.Come to think of it, what better guinea pig could I find than "crystal" afterall I'm sure she's the perfect match for the "farming life." I may not share her extraor... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442348 Tue, 26 May 2009 06:46:00 +0100 2442348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390097&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fdissertation-dish-dimensionality-of.html Exploring the relationships among various measures of processing speed in a sample of children referred for psychological assessments by Nelson, Megan A., Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2009, 102 pages; AAT 3348732Abstract (Summary)Processing speed is a robust psychometric factor in modern tests of cognitive ability (Carroll, 1993), but the common factors underlying mental speed and its contributions to individual differences in functioning are not well understood. The goal of the current study was to further explore mental speed by conducting a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on 11 speeded subtest scores. It was hypothesized that the 11 subtests would be best represented by a four-factor model. These four factors were then submitted to a cluster analysis to identify whether certain pat... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390097 Tue, 05 May 2009 14:20:00 +0100 2390097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2296752&cid=t_118645_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fher-royal-highness-and-pi-dish-two.html He flits about the house following orders from his older brother, “yes your Highness,” he quips in mid flight, which seems odd for a die in the wood republican. Only a year ago we had to endure the neverending tirade about the "evils of England" and now all of a sudden he has turned into a serf. I decide to check his political allegiance.“Hey sonny jim!”“I am not dah Jim.”“True……..so when you called him Highness, did you mean this kind of highness?”“No dummy. Dat is a wimmins.”“Of course. You mean this kind of highness, right?”“Right.”Did I mention that his big brother grew an inch and a half in less than a month over on "Twitter?" Lastly, on a final note in response to the "criticism" that the bowls were too 'empty' meaning 'too much blank space,' I have my... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2296752 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:59:00 +0100 2296752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2296756&cid=t_118645_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fpi-dish.html Get the code:-Cut and pastefrom this littleboxy thing below Autism awareness month is nearly upon us, so I have a new design, with "Daniel Tammet" in mind, for those of us ordinary folks without savant skills. Criticisms so far:-1. The numbers are too big2. The numbers are too small3. There are not enough numbers, 50 numerals is stingy4. The numbers are anti-clockwise5. It has to end with a zero or serious pain ensues6. The numbers are upside down7. Where are the fish?8. Why can’t we have negative numbers instead?9. Green is betterPlease feel free to add your own criticism and comments so that I can adjust and try to accommodate.Cheers dearsIf you like what you read, send it to someone in 'need.' (Source: Whitterer on Autism) Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2296756 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:52:00 +0100 2296756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2259381&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fdissertation-dish-kabc-ii-and-role-of.html This study investigated the relationship of English language proficiency and IQ scores of low achieving Mexican American students at ages between 7 and 12 whose native language was not English. The research was designed to determine if IQ differences would be found between males and females and if a correlation exists between language proficiency and IQ scores and academic scores, respectively. It was also designed to determine which variables were statistically significant in a model utilizing gender, age, English language proficiency level, and IQ scores to predict academic achievement. Predictive models differed in significant variables found by gender. Criterion sampling was utilized to determine participation ( N = 137). The students had previously been administered the Kaufman Assess... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2259381 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:55:00 +0100 2259381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2138914&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fdissertation-dish-self-regulation-and.html In conclusion, the results of this study supported that there is a relationship between self-regulation and academic achievement in college students with and without ADHD. The ERP components, representative of the executive processes of self-regulation, accounted for a significant amount of the variance in performance on academic achievement tests.Technorati Tags: psychology, school psychology, educational psychology, neuropsychology, education, special education, self-regulation, self-regulated learning, conative, motivation, executive function, MACM, Beyond IQ (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner)) Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2138914 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:35:00 +0100 2138914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2063128&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fdissertation-dish-scoring-accuracy-on.html An examination of scoring accuracy on intelligence and achievement measuresby Gurley, Jessica R., Ph.D., Sam Houston State University, 2008, 144 pages; AAT 3329506Abstract: Although many practicing psychologists spend a considerable amount of time administering and interpreting intelligence and achievement measures, there is little research examining how accurate psychologists are in scoring these measures. The research attempted to fill a void in the previous research by examining protocols from the most recent editions of two intelligence tests (the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Third Edition, and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition) and the most recent edition of a comprehensive achievement (Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement, Third Edition) for scoring ... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2063128 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:23:00 +0100 2063128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1970851&cid=t_118645_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fdissertation-dish-two-chc-or-wj-iii.html In this study, teachers and school psychologists were asked to sort basic academic tasks into the CHC broad abilities.The central research questions being asked are as follows: Are school psychologists and teachers equally proficient at identifying the broad cognitive ability demands of a basic academic task? How do the responses of the participants compare to the theoretical model presented? Do teachers and school psychologists become better at identifying the cognitive demands of a task with experience or higher levels of training?In order to answer the first research question, MANOVAs were performed. There was a significant overall difference between groups on their responses. While teachers and school psychologists differed significantly on five of the eight CHC broad ability scales. S... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1970851 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:26:00 +0100 1970851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652478&cid=t_118645_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F345075002%2F Here is a recipe for you- thanks to a fellow nurse! Feta Chicken and Orzo Prepare a box of Orzo- set to side to let cool Chop up 2 carrots 1 small purple onion and 1/2 frozen box of spinach Prepare chicken breasts- grilled or baked- cut up into pieces and set aside to cool Mix together all veggies and 1 pack of feta cheese For seasoning and dressing- 4 oz. Balsamic Vinegar and 6 oz. Olive Oil- 2 cloves of garlic chopped, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp basil, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp sugar. Mix all together and mix in Orzo, veggies and chicken. It will be a chilled/cool meal and it is good!! Let me know if you give it a try and what you think. Nothing is easier then a one pot dish- easy with kids. Tags: chicken feta orzo dish, heart healthy, heart-disease, low fat dinner, low saly, low so... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652478 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:57:44 +0100 1652478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091444&cid=t_118645_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F199749549%2F 5 Tips on Staying A Fit, Strong and Healthy Diabetic During the Holiday Season… and it can be tough! 1. Eat something before you go to any party or “get together”. This is a great tidbit of information. It is also good for non diabetics that are watching their weight. You will be so much less inclined to stuff your face with the fillers and high carb fluff! 2. Offer to bring a dish, especially a dessert dish, that you know all the nutritional content about. This will allow you to enjoy a small amount of sweets without gorging yourself on 101 sugar cookies and cheesecake bites. And what is even better… you know exactly what the carb count and serving size is so you can enjoy without worry. 3. Bring your own beverages. I know you think it is tacky but I do it all the... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091444 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:21:39 +0100 1091444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612004&cid=t_118645_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F16%2F3d-model-of-breast-cancer-created-in-test-tube%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Research, Daily newsUK researchers have developed a 3D laboratory model of human breast cancer, specifically ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). The model, complete with normal cells and tumor cells, should help experts understand how the disease develops in its early stages, and it could replace the need for experiments in animals.About one in five breast cancers in the UK start out as DCIS. Researchers wanted to learn more about how the early cancerous changes in cells develop into larger tumors, and they chose to fashion a 3D test tube model because it is more complex than a layer of cells in a Petri dish.Once this experiment is proved successful, it could reduce and perhaps replace animal studies."With breast cancer, there is an urgent need to move away from an... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612004 Wed, 16 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 612004