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Sleepwalking and Sleep Talking
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2024
Somnambulism, commonly known as sleepwalking, involves individuals engaging in activities ranging from simple walking to more complex behaviors such as driving. Sleepwalking typically occurs during the slow-wave sleep stages 3 and 4 early in the night when the person is not dreaming, contradicting the myth that sleepwalkers are acting out their dreams. Factors that increase the likelihood of sleepwalking include sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption. Contrary to common beliefs, it is safe...
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Habituation: Studying Infants Before They Can Talk
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2023
Source: Laboratories of Nicholaus Noles, Judith Danovitch, and Cara Cashon—University of Louisville Infants are one of the purest sources of information about human thinking and learning, because they’ve had very few life experiences. Thus, researchers are interested in gathering data from infants, but as participants in experimental research, they are a challenging group to study. Unlike older children and adults, young infants are unable to reliably speak, understand speech, or even move and...
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Studying Adipose Endothelial Cell/Adipocyte Cross-Talk in Human Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue
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2024
Here, we describe a protocol for isolating, culturing, and phenotyping microvascular endothelial cells from human subcutaneous adipose tissue (hSATMVECs). Additionally, we describe an experimental model of hSATMVEC-adipocyte cross-talk.
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Highly Stable, Functional Hairy Nanoparticles and Biopolymers from Wood Fibers: Towards Sustainable Nanotechnology
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2016
Synthesis schemes to prepare highly stable wood fiber-based hairy nanoparticles and functional cellulose-based biopolymers have been detailed.
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Perspectives on Sensation and Perception
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2023
Source: Laboratory of Jonathan Flombaum—Johns Hopkins University The study of sensation—how signals are transduced from sensory organs, like the eyes—and perception—how the brain interprets these messages—has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when great strides were made in understanding the properties of light and how they relate to the visual system. Importantly, such sensory and perceptual processes determine what we see, feel, taste, and hear in our surroundings. However, many...
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Its influence is mediated by cognitive appraisal, meaning the way a person interprets an experience rather than the event alone. Repeated interpretations can make distressing reactions more likely and can guide behavior in unhelpful directions. Examining these interpretations helps clinicians understand how thoughts, emotions, and actions interact, which can inform more adaptive responses.
When an interpretation repeatedly reinforces distress, it may strengthen a consistent pattern of emotional and behavioral responding. The concern is not simply that a thought occurs, but that its repeated appraisal continues to shape how experiences are understood. Recognizing this pattern gives treatment a specific target and creates an opportunity to consider a more adaptive interpretation.
Compassionate or realistic alternatives do not require ignoring difficulties or replacing every negative thought with an overly positive statement. Instead, they provide different ways to interpret an experience that may support more adaptive emotional and behavioral responses. In clinical work, comparing these alternatives with recurring unhelpful interpretations can strengthen coping and promote more balanced self-regulation.
In cognitive behavioral therapy, clinicians help patients recognize negative thinking patterns, examine how those patterns relate to distress, and practice alternative statements. This process turns a vague sense of being overwhelmed into identifiable cognitive material that can be evaluated and reframed. The resulting information can support treatment planning and guide work on coping skills.
A supported sequence begins with identifying the recurring thought or statement, evaluating its interpretation, and then practicing a compassionate or realistic alternative. Clinicians use this process to connect cognitive patterns with emotional and behavioral responses rather than treating thoughts in isolation. Repeated practice can support coping skills and encourage more adaptive responses during treatment.
Clinicians study these strategies in relation to anxiety, depression, stress, and self-regulation. Their relevance lies in addressing interpretations that may contribute to distress or interfere with adaptive behavior. The information gathered during this work can contribute to assessment and treatment planning, while practicing alternative statements may help patients develop coping skills suited to their clinical needs.