Article: Sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity, sexual impulsivity, or what? Toward a theoretical model.
The Journal of Sex Research;  August 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ......Researchers often make statements about likely mechanisms (e.g., anxiety reduction or mood regulation), but these are more often based on...relating to the impact of negative mood. If we assume that anxiety reduction or mood improvement is a key factor in many cases of out...

Article: THE RELATIONSHIP OF TRAIT AND TEST ANXIETY WITH MATHEMATICS ANXIETY.
College Student Journal;  June 1, 2000 ;     700+ words ......trait anxiety might be expected to benefit more from an intervention designed to reduce anxiety more generally (e.g., stress inoculation training) than one that more narrowly targets math anxiety, such as systematic desensitization. While math anxiety commonly...

Article: Safeguarding undercover employees: a strategy for success.
The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin;  August 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......resources to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. In so doing, the safeguard team can provide critical selection, education, stress inoculation, monitoring, debriefing or reintegration support, and risk management services to UCEs and their department. Selection...

Article: Helping prison staff handle the stress of an execution.
Corrections Today;  July 1, 1993 ;     700+ words ......hour, and time is set aside for a question-and-answer session. The pre-stress training is intended to achieve a sort of stress inoculation. Research suggests that most psychological problems people experience following a traumatic event result from not being...

Article: Foreign language anxiety of university students.
College Student Journal;  December 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ......language acquisition. The implication of the findings for anxiety, reduction programs are discussed. ********** Literature Review As...substantial levels of apprehension are found, the discussion of anxiety reduction programs is warranted. Measurement of Anxiety Level Anxiety...

Article: Play therapy with kids & canines; benefits for children's developmental and psychosocial health.(Brief article)(Book review)
SciTech Book News;  September 1, 2008 ;     134 words ......training guidelines. Anecdotes from the author's and other play therapists' practices discuss the use of dogs in exercises for anxiety reduction, treatment for grief and loss, confidence building, weight reduction and fitness, work with behavioral and social difficulties...

Article: COLLEGE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC STRESS AND ITS RELATION TO THEIR ANXIETY, TIME MANAGEMENT, AND LEISURE SATISFACTION.
American Journal of Health Studies;  January 1, 2000 ;     700+ words ......Anxiety, time management, and leisure satisfaction were all predictors of academic stress in the multivariate analysis. Anxiety reduction and time management in conjunction with leisure activities may be an effective strategy for reducing academic stress in...

Article: Preparation before surgery reduces children's anxiety.(Brief article)
AORN Journal;  May 1, 2007 ;     213 words ......positive effects in both preoperative and postoperative outcomes. Behavioral interventions the researchers used included * anxiety reduction measures, * use of distraction on the day of surgery, * video modeling and instructions before surgery, * inclusion of...

Article: Medical aesthetician.(You're a what?)
Occupational Outlook Quarterly;  March 22, 2004 ;     700+ words ......drift off. I do put people to sleep, but not with anesthesia, she says. Some people just get so relaxed, they fall asleep. Anxiety reduction is a large part of Michele's job because of where she works: in a Cleveland hospital's radiation oncology department. Cancer...

Article: Physical activity and quality of life: assessing the influence of activity frequency, intensity, volume, and motives.
Behavioral Medicine;  September 22, 2004 ;     700+ words ......consistent. Although some studies have shown that physical activity has mood-elevating effects, (3-6) as well as stress and anxiety reduction effects, (7-9) others have shown no effect on stress or anxiety. (10-12) Moreover, decreased mood has been observed during...

Article: New Nutritional Supplement -- Natrol Stress & Anxiety: DAY & NITE -- Can Help Ease Consumers' Angst.
Business Wire;  April 29, 2009 ;     700+ words ......calm focus, relaxation, and a positive mood. It features 5-HTP, B Vitamins (folic acid, B6, and B12), and L-Theanine for anxiety reduction and for supporting a smooth transition to evening activities, for better sleep preparation. 5-HTP is a drug-free, plant-deriv...

Article: Selections from hypnosis in radiology.
Subconsciously Speaking;  May 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......symptoms (Barber 1959; Barber 1960; Hilgard 1969; Hill 1952; Hill 1952b; Martin 1991; Shor 1962). Hypnosis as a means of anxiety reduction has proven highly beneficial for patients undergoing MRI examinations (Friday 1990) and was shown to reduce drug use during...

Article: Fearful flyers. (services for business executives afraid of air travel) (Amenities)
Chief Executive (U.S.);  November 1, 1992 ;     700+ words ......Airlines, USAir and other organizations are helping flyers face their fears. Using behavior modification, relaxation and anxiety-reduction techniques, counselors help executives to break the cycle of panic. Graduation usually entails a round-trip flight. I'm...

Article: Career choice anxiety, coping, and perceived control. (Articles).
Career Development Quarterly;  June 1, 2002 ;     700+ words ......anxiety may prevent them from the very actions that would relieve their indecision and reduce their anxiety. Inclusion of anxiety reduction in career decision-making interventions seems to enhance client career decision-making efforts but has not been shown to...