Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024

  • Research Article

    Social Communication Traits in Typical Hispanic Infants and Toddlers for Use in Autism Screening

    Nicolás Linares-Orama*, Hillary Fossas, Valeria Torres

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 12-16
    Received: 13 February 2024
    Accepted: 5 March 2024
    Published: 20 March 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.pbs.20241302.11
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    Abstract: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that the first Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) screening of development and behavior for all children can be completed as early as 9 months of age. To address this recommendation this study was aimed at describing the gestural and oral receptive and expressive social communicative behavior of ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Pilot Research for the Assessment of Neuroanatomical Correlates in Relation to Brain Talents Identified Through the Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment

    Iannoccari Giuseppe Alfredo*, Cariani Claudia Tania, Domenico Rega, Fariselli Lorenzo, Iseppato Ilaria

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 17-31
    Received: 19 January 2024
    Accepted: 5 February 2024
    Published: 2 April 2024
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    Abstract: The current research is centered on investigating the neurophysiological correlates associated with various talents, with the goal of determining whether specific brain areas are activated during the expression of these talents. The study specifically investigates individuals with different occupational roles, distinguishing between social/healthca... Show More
  • Research Article

    Epidemiology of Substance Abuse Among the Youths in Makueni County, Kenya

    Vincent Kavita, Jacob Masika, Priscilla Kabue*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 32-42
    Received: 19 March 2024
    Accepted: 7 April 2024
    Published: 17 April 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: Majority of youths all over the world ignorantly rely on one or more types of drugs for their everyday activities, including Mandrax, Cocaine, Tobacco, Heroine, Khat, Morphine, Alcohol, Amphetamines, Ephedrine, and Glue among others. This study’s purpose was to evaluate the epidemiology of substance abuse among the youths in Makueni C... Show More
  • Research Article

    Psychological Flexibility Skills and Mental Wellbeing in Athletes: An Exploration of Associations and Gender Differences

    Hannaleena Ronkainen*, Tobias Lundgren, Göran Kenttä, Johanna Ihalainen, Maarit Valtonen, Raimo Lappalainen

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 43-55
    Received: 21 March 2024
    Accepted: 9 April 2024
    Published: 29 April 2024
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    Abstract: Psychological flexibility skills (PFS) have shown to be an important aspect of wellbeing among the general population, however, there is a gap in research exploring flexibility skills among athletes. The present study examined the effects of PFS on young athletes’ (n = 106, M = 19.9) psychological wellbeing, symptomatology, and gender differences. ... Show More