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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Via Exposure And Response Prevention, Dyona Augustin
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Via Exposure And Response Prevention, Dyona Augustin
Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, otherwise known as OCD, affects millions of people across the globe every year; and the obsessions/compulsions associated with this disorder can have a negative impact on one’s day to day living (Clark, 2000). Seeing that many people suffer from this disorder, researchers have attempted to determine which treatment methods (e.g., behavioral or pharmacological) are more effective at treating the symptoms/behaviors associated with it. One cognitive-behavioral technique that has shown a lot of promise is exposure and response (or ritual) prevention (ERP) (Allen, 2006). Although ERP may not be 100% effective at treating the symptoms of OCD, the research …
Biculturalism: Its Implications For The Family System, Josie Augustin
Biculturalism: Its Implications For The Family System, Josie Augustin
Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal
Many people of different ethnic groups migrate to the U.S. in hopes of finding opportunities to prosper for themselves and their families. However, with this migration comes many issues in the family system, particularly when dealing with a family that has first generation American adults and second generation American children. This mix of cultures gives rise to another population, one of bicultural or multicultural individuals. Biculturalism or multiculturalism implies that one has two or more cultural identities, respectively (Benet-Martínez & Haritatos, 2005). These identities can come to cause bicultural and multicultural families many issues, many relating to differing rates of …
The Epistemological Status Of Theoretical Simplicity, Yineth Sanchez
The Epistemological Status Of Theoretical Simplicity, Yineth Sanchez
Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal
In this paper, I argue that theoretical simplicity is not an epistemic virtue. Therefore, we need not prefer the simpler explanation of two competing scientific theories. First, I clarify the concept of theoretical simplicity as it figures into discussions in the philosophy of science. Next, I evaluate the strongest arguments in favor of this view as a criterion of theory selection. Then, I present two instances where theoretical simplicity is not preferable as such a criterion. Lastly, I show that while there may be a number of nonepistemic criteria of theory choice, including simplicity, none of them bears upon truth. …
Investigation Of The Role Of The Family In Anorexia Nervosa Treatment, Katie Dabrowski
Investigation Of The Role Of The Family In Anorexia Nervosa Treatment, Katie Dabrowski
Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal
Anorexia nervosa burdens individuals with an unyielding obsession with weight loss and food restriction, ultimately leading to extreme emaciation and even death (Kaye, Fudge, & Paulus, 2009). This disorder most often plagues adolescent females, with estimates of prevalence in 0.2% to 1% of adolescent girls (Mirsa et al, 2011). Current literature suggests family relationships and dynamics, rather than blaming individual family members, are essential in understanding and ultimately treating the disorder for adolescent girls. This paper will review the literature on family relationships and dynamics conducive to disordered eating among daughters, as well as examine the findings regarding supportive family …