Systematic Review of Dispositional Mindfulness and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptomology: A Targeted Examination of Avoidance.

High rates of nonresponse to evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have fueled the search for improved intervention. Evidence suggests that improvements in dispositional mindfulness (i.e.

Test anxiety and reading comprehension: the key role of fluid reasoning.

Background: High test anxiety has been associated with poorer academic performance. Test anxiety may affect academic performance by disrupting cognitive processes required for complex academic tasks, such as reading comprehension.

Objectives And Method: The objective of this cross-sectional study was to clarify the cognitive pathways through which test anxiety may affect reading comprehension performance using archival clinical data of adults (= 94;  = 23.

Is age a risk factor for cognitive changes following hematopoietic cell transplantation?

Cognitive deficits following hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) are common and affect post-HCT treatment regimen adherence and quality-of-life. Little is known about effects of age on cognition following HCT. The current study aimed to identify the effects of age on cognition one-year post-HCT, compared to pre-HCT baseline functioning.

The utility of cognitive changes in identifying those with acute graft vs. host disease following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant.

Acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD) is a common complication of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) and is associated with morbidity and mortality. Identifying those at risk for developing aGVHD is crucial for early intervention. The current study assessed whether scores on a brief cognitive screening measure could identify those that develop aGVHD by 100 days post-HCT.

Internalizing, Externalizing, and Interpersonal Components of the MMPI-2-RF in Predicting Weight Change After Bariatric Surgery.

Background: The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) is commonly used to assess psychological factors that may adversely impact weight loss. Research is limited on the specific MMPI-2-RF scales that may predict poor postoperative outcomes following bariatric surgery. The current study compared preoperative MMPI-2-RF profiles associated with postoperative weight change to novel component scores in a bariatric surgery sample.