Pseudomaturity in the developmental line of object relations

Article Abstract:

Pseudomaturity can be defined as an excessively serious, solemn, or formal manner in a child. It is also characterized by a heightened sense of responsibility and devotion to duty that is inappropriate for the child's age. While such behavior may seem to be designed to be endearing to adults, it is frequently a defense mechanism against loss of parental nurturing and consequent feelings of hostility. Four case studies of children exhibiting pseudomature behavior are presented to illustrate the circumstances in which the children had become trapped. The difficulties of treating such precocious and acquiescent children are also demonstrated. The cases each reveal how false maturity masked disappointment in the parents by the child. In each case, therapy was focused upon getting the child to understand how his need to please adult figures was a form of self-denial that prevented him from fulfilling his true need for dependence. The author cautions that it is important for the therapist to not be taken in by the child's false self, which is overly compliant. Pseudomaturity evolves as an attempt to control separation anxiety. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Case studies, Development and progression, Emotional problems of children, Childhood emotional problems, Maturation (Psychology)

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Systems, cycles, and developmental pathways

Article Abstract:

The research by Cofer et al on the behavioral patterns of Morning type (M-type) and Evening type (E-type) persons offers a lucid explanation on the reasons why E-type persons find it difficult to comply with normal life routines which start in the morning. As a result, they have the tendency to indulge in risky social and health behaviors. In contrast, M-types exhibit a more auspicious personality development since they are capable of adjusting to socially conventional life rhythms. The major contribution of Cofer et al is to remind us that our physiological development is based on biological rhythms which are, in turn, influenced by the movements of the Earth.

Research, Physiological aspects, Human behavior, Biological rhythms, Biorhythms

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A new on-line resource for psycholinguistic studies

Article Abstract:

A description of new on-line resources that is available to researchers on the world wide web providing access to a wide range of picture stimuli and related norms in seven languages where picture naming is a widely used technique in psycholinguistic studies is presented. Based on parameters of interest for a wide range of studies on healthy and clinical populations an on-line database query system can be used to select a specific range of stimuli.

Evaluation, Reaction time, Reaction time (Psychology), Linguistic analysis (Linguistics), Verbs, Stimuli (Psychology), Nouns

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