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Pregnant Behind Bars: Meeting The Nutrition Needs Of Incarcerated Pregnant Women, Catherine A. Forestell, Danielle H. Dallaire Aug 2018

Pregnant Behind Bars: Meeting The Nutrition Needs Of Incarcerated Pregnant Women, Catherine A. Forestell, Danielle H. Dallaire

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The number of women involved in the criminal justice system has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. Due to their marginalized background, incarcerated women have a complex set of health-related needs. This is especially true of those who are pregnant, a particularly vulnerable, high-risk group. Although guidelines have been developed that recommend pregnancy screening, provision of dietary supplements, regular nutritious meals, and nutritional counseling for incarcerated pregnant women, jail policies and health care protocols often fail to heed these recommendations. In this chapter, we discuss the nutritional needs of pregnant incarcerated women as well as breastfeeding in the context …


The Ontogeny Of Taste Perception And Preference Throughout Childhood, Catherine A. Forestell, Julie A. Mennella Jul 2015

The Ontogeny Of Taste Perception And Preference Throughout Childhood, Catherine A. Forestell, Julie A. Mennella

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Eeg Methods For The Psychological Sciences, Cheryl L. Dickter, Paul Kieffaber Dec 2013

Eeg Methods For The Psychological Sciences, Cheryl L. Dickter, Paul Kieffaber

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Person Perception, Bruce D. Bartholow, Cheryl L. Dickter Sep 2011

Person Perception, Bruce D. Bartholow, Cheryl L. Dickter

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The complexities of the brain and nervous system make neuroscience an inherently interdisciplinary pursuit, one that comprises disparate basic, clinical, and applied disciplines. Behavioral neuroscientists approach the brain and nervous system as instruments of sensation and response; cognitive neuroscientists view the same systems as a solitary computer with a focus on representations and processes. The Oxford Handbook of Social Neuroscience marks the emergence of a third broad perspective in this field. Social neuroscience emphasizes the functions that emerge through the coaction and interaction of conspecifics, the neural mechanisms that underlie these functions, and the commonality and differences across social species …


Social Cognitive Neuroscience Of Person Perception: A Selective Review Focused On The Event-Related Brain Potential, Bruce D. Bartholow, Cheryl L. Dickter Nov 2007

Social Cognitive Neuroscience Of Person Perception: A Selective Review Focused On The Event-Related Brain Potential, Bruce D. Bartholow, Cheryl L. Dickter

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This compelling volume provides a broad and accessible overview of the emerging field of social neuroscience. Showcasing an array of cutting-edge research programs, leading investigators present new approaches to the study of how the brain influences social behavior, and vice versa. The contributors discuss the theoretical advantages of taking a social neuroscience perspective and analyze what their findings reveal about core social psychological phenomena. Essential topics include emotion, motivation, attitudes, person perception, stereotyping and prejudice, and interpersonal relationships.