Publications by authors named "L C Mullins"
Naturalistic observation of verbal behavior on social media is a method of gathering data on the acceptability of topics of social interest. In other words, online social opinion may be a modern-day measure of social validity. We sought to gain an objective understanding of online discourse related to the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Childhood adversity has been linked to poor psychological adjustment and decreased emotion regulation (ER) abilities. The extended process model of ER outlines the pivotal role of cognitive appraisals in the generation and expression of emotion as well as the pursuit of ER. The aim of the current study is to examine whether illness-related cognitive appraisals (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSeasonal variability in environmental conditions is a strong determinant of animal migrations, but warming temperatures associated with climate change are anticipated to alter this phenomenon with unknown consequences. We used a 40-year fishery-independent survey to assess how a changing climate has altered the migration timing, duration and first-year survival of juvenile bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas). From 1982 to 2021, estuaries in the western Gulf of Mexico (Texas) experienced a mean increase of 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Cannabis vaping is increasing among college students. There is little information on risk factors for vaping cannabis. Consistent with the self-medication hypothesis, experiencing depressive symptoms and having a chronic medical condition (CMC) are associated with cannabis use among young adults.
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- The study focused on understanding how parents cope with uncertainty regarding their child's atypical genital appearance due to a difference in sex development during the first year after diagnosis.
- Researchers identified three main patterns of parental illness uncertainty: "moderate stable," "low stable," and "declining," with the majority falling into the moderate stable category.
- The findings emphasize the need for tailored interventions to help families navigate the uncertainty associated with their child's health condition, and suggest that further research is necessary to explore how these patterns may change as the child grows.