
An Introduction to the Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
Michael W. Vasey and Mark R. Dadds
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter reviews the tenets of the developmentalpsychopathology perspective and to consider their implications forunderstanding the development, maintenance, and amelioration of ...
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A Look at the Future
Marco Del Giudice
in Evolutionary Psychopathology: A Unified Approach
The closing chapter considers the present state of evolutionary psychopathology and discusses three areas of future development: proximate mechanisms, from molecular genetics and ...
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Developmental Variations in the Prevalence and Manifestation of Anxiety Disorders
Danielle D. Weiss and Cynthia G. Last
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter provides a comprehensive, integrative review ofcurrent research on the manifestation and prevalence of anxiety disordersthroughout childhood and across genders. It discusses ...
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Current Issues in the Treatment of Childhood Anxiety
Paula Barrett
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter aims to examine the relevance of developmentalfactors to the treatment of childhood anxiety, and in so doing toargue for their consideration and inclusion in future clinical ...
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Operant Conditioning Influences in Childhood Anxiety
Thomas H. Ollendick, Michael W. Vasey, and Neville J. King
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter reviews the principles and premises of operant conditioning, before exploring the utility of these principles in understanding the onset and maintenance of phobic and anxiety ...
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Temperamental Influences on the Development of Anxiety Disorders
Christopher J. Lonigan and Beth M. Phillips
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter discusses temperamental influences on the development of anxiety disorders. It begins with a definition of the key constructs of temperament, then reviews the evidence and ...
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Developmental Aspects of Conditioning Processes in Anxiety Disorders
Mark R. Dadds, Graham C. L. Davey, and Andy P. Field
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter explores developmental aspects of conditioning process in anxiety disorders. It describes some of the main features of contemporaryhuman conditioning models, and discusseshow ...
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Prevention Strategies
Susan H. Spence
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter discusses strategies that aim to prevent anxiety disorders from developing. It explores risk factors, intrinsic child characteristics, extrinsic influences, interactive risk ...
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Control and the Development of Negative Emotion
Bruce F. Chorpita
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter explores control and the development of negative emotion. It aims to examine the idea thatexperience with control plays an important role in the development of a ...
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The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
Michael W. Vasey and Mark R. Dadds (eds)
Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent forms of psychopathology across the life span. Although the onset of such disorders may occur at almost any point, in many cases they begin in ...
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Developmental Perspective
Eric M. Vernberg and R. Enrique Varela
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter explores posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. It outlines a conceptual model of PTSD from a developmental perspective, elements of traumatic exposure, ...
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Early Separation Anxiety and Its Relationship to Adult Anxiety Disorders
Derrick Silove and Vijaya Manicavasagar
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter explores early separation anxiety (SA) and its relationship to adult anxiety disorders. It outlines pathological forms of separation anxiety, early SA and its developmental ...
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Psychodynamic interpersonal therapy
Frank Margison
in Integration in Psychotherapy: Models and Methods
This chapter describes the origins of psychodynamic interpersonal therapy (PIT) in the context of a generic model of therapeutic change. The underlying theoretical principles are presented ...
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Emerging Adult Development and Substance Use Disorders
Douglas C. Smith, Tara M. Dumas, and Jordan P. Davis
in Emerging Adults and Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Developmental Considerations and Innovative Approaches
Developmental processes influence emerging adults’ substance use. Such processes may occur both before and during the period of emerging adulthood, which lasts roughly from ages 18 to 29. ...
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Information-processing Factors in Childhood Anxiety: A Review and Developmental Perspective
Michael W. Vasey and Colin MacLeod
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter provides an overview of these research findings in the areas of information-processing factors in childhood anxiety and considerswhat conclusions can be drawn thus far. Within ...
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Family Processes in the Development of Anxiety Problems
Mark R. Dadds and Janet H. Roth
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
The aim of this chapter is to review family processes with regardto development and maintenance of anxiety disorders in young people. It outlines the role of the family as a causal pathway ...
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Social Withdrawal and Anxiety
Kenneth H. Rubin and Kim B. Burgess
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter explores social withdrawal and anxiety. It defines social withdrawal, and discusses the developmental and psychological benefits of children’s peer interaction and ...
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Childhood Anxiety Disorders from the Perspective of Emotion Regulation and Attachment
Ross A. Thompson
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapterconsiders childhood anxiety disorders in light of developmental research on emotion regulation and the security of attachment. Attachment and emotionregulation have been topics ...
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The Role of Glucocorticoids in Anxiety Disorders: A Critical Analysis
Megan R. Gunnar
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter explores the role of glucocorticoids in anxiety disorders, and presents a critical analysis of research in the area. It outlines pathlogical anxiety and the links with ...
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Social Phobia
Tracy L. Morris
in The Developmental Psychopathology of Anxiety
This chapter discusses social phobia (also referred to as social anxiety disorder). It explores definitions and clinical characteristics, social anxiety as a risk factor, and factors ...
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