Reliability of theory of mind task performance by individuals with a learning disability: a research note

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Researchers measured the reliability which children with a learning disability displayed in mind task performance assessments. The information is important due to the reliance placed on performance in these tests at representing ability, and to the possibility of more variability in performance of learning disabled children. The researchers used a series of false belief and belief-desire reasoning tests over a three-week period and found that the tests appear to be reliable for consistent passers and failers, but not so reliable for those with a moderate level of success.

Testing, Intelligence (Psychology), Intellect, Learning disabled, Learning disabled persons

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Self-reported depressed mood in Russian and U.K. schoolchildren. A research note

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Russian schoolchildren show higher self-reported symptoms of depression than the UK schoolchildren. Younger children in Russia show higher depressive symptomatology than the older children. Russian girls show more depressive symptomatology than boys. The increased reporting of depressive symptoms among the Russian children is attributed to the rapid social change that they are undergoing. The social and economic variables are also responsible for the elevated levels of depressive symptomatology among Russian schoolchildren.

Health aspects, United Kingdom, Demographic aspects, Russia, Depression in children, Childhood depression

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Well sibling psychological adjustment to chronic physical disorder in a sibling: how important is maternal awareness of their illness attitudes and perceptions?

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This article discusses the relationship between children's adjustment and attitudes towards their disabled siblings. An analysis of emotional distress, social support, and hyperactivity is presented.

England, Psychological aspects, Statistical Data Included, Measurement, Family, Brothers and sisters, Health attitudes, Hyperactive children, Social adjustment, Adjustment (Psychology) in children, Childhood adjustment, Physically disabled children

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