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Journal of Materials Science, 1992

The improved yield strength of annealed dispersion-strengthened copper (DSC) over conventional OF... more The improved yield strength of annealed dispersion-strengthened copper (DSC) over conventional OFE copper makes it a possible candidate for use in extremely high potential gradient particle accelerator structures where stability is of critical importance. Test brazes of such structures show that the surface of DSC is not readily wetted by conventional goldbased braze alloys used for copper. Surface analyses (by XPS and AES) of samples raised to brazing temperature show the presence of boron, which diffuses to the surface and possibly interferes with the wetting process. Boron is an intentional oxygen scavenger added to the DSC during manufacture. Alumina, the primary additive in the strengthening process, is not detected on the surface.

Handbook for clinical memory assessment of older adults.

he behavioral view thtit deiitession results from. inadequate, ineffective and/or tssufficient re... more he behavioral view thtit deiitession results from. inadequate, ineffective and/or tssufficient reinforcers was explored. Since the depressed person doesYnot act in a manner open to positive reinforcement by.others, he sufferS ongoing and deepening depression. The task of the therapist is to' iiprove behavior, especially.social skills, so. !Vint the depressed person can obtain greater satisfaction, 'through comiunication and relatioMships. Ther&pist attitude is important in working with theielderly. A case study of therapy with an elderly man illustr&tes the processes involved in helping the client increase his activity level, reduce dependency and use of medication, and improve communication with his wife. Recommendations for use.of a behavioral approach.ib the treatment of dopression,in tike.elderly include: (1) the importance of a clear focus and Amnsistent approach: (3) the,n.ecessity'of frequent repetition of the. connection between adaptitce behaviors and depressed feelings to maintain motivatioh: and (3) the neeCto set.modest goals and anticipate long-term treatment.-(NP11) 4 4

Journal of Gerontology, 1983

This study explored the effectiveness of brief psychotherapies for treatment of elderly depressed... more This study explored the effectiveness of brief psychotherapies for treatment of elderly depressed outpatients. All were in a current episode of major depressive disorder, but half the sample (n = 15) presented with endogenous symptomatology as well. Patients were assigned to either behavioral, cognitive, or insight-oriented psychotherapy for 16 sessions over a 12-week period. Evaluation occurred before and after therapy, and at four times during a 1-year follow-up interval. Nonendogenous patients responded more favorably to psychotherapy; this differential effect persisted throughout follow-up. Significant improvement, however, was made by some endogenous patients. One-third were not depressed by termination of therapy, and seven others were notably improved. Eight of IS had not relapsed at 1-year follow-up.

Journal of Gerontology, 1986

Profiles of 21 self-reported depression symptoms from 196 recently bereaved elders (mean age = 67... more Profiles of 21 self-reported depression symptoms from 196 recently bereaved elders (mean age = 67.70 years) were compared with those of 145 comparison control participants (mean age = 70.01). Responses from bereaved individuals were recorded approximately 2 months following the loss of their spouse. Comparison participants were married or, if single, had not lost a spouse to death or divorce in the previous 5 years. Results were consistent with the literature concerning normative bereavement reactions; that is, although bereaved people reported several features associated with depression, the likelihood of self-deprecatory cognitions was no greater among them than among control participants. Bereaved individuals were significantly more likely to report heightened dysphoria, dissatisfaction, and somatic disturbances typical of depression, even when variations in age, sex, number of years married, and educational and occupational status were taken into account. Differentiation of bereaved/control participants on some dysphoric features was dependent on the number of years married.

Journal of geriatric psychiatry, 1988

... Thompson, Larry W.; Gallagher, Dolores; Czirr, Ruth. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Vol 21(... more ... Thompson, Larry W.; Gallagher, Dolores; Czirr, Ruth. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Vol 21(2), 1988, 133-146. ... therapy and at 3-, 6-, 12-, 18-, and 24-mo follow-ups, using the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia, Beck Depression Inventory, Hamilton Rating Scale ...

Applied Clinical Psychology, 1985

Older adults comprise a rapidly increasing proportion of the population in the United States. In ... more Older adults comprise a rapidly increasing proportion of the population in the United States. In 1980, 9.9% of the population was 65 or older; between the 1960 and 1970 censuses, the number of aged increased 21.1% (Brotman, 1973). Pfeiffer (1980) reports that 11% of our population is over age 65, and 25% of these persons are thought to have psychological difficulties warranting professional attention. Approximately 25% of all suicides in this country are committed by persons over age 65 (Butler & Lewis, 1977). There is a well-documented gap, however, between the mental health needs of the elderly and the provision of services to meet these needs (Zarit, 1980). At least two-thirds of all psychologists do not work clinically with elderly clients (VandenBos, Stapp, & Kilberg, 1981). Only 4 to 5% of the case load in outpatient mental health clinics consists of elderly clients (Redick & Taube, 1980), and an even smaller percentage of elders are thought to be treated by private practitioners (Gottfredson & Dyer, 1978). Underutilization of services by the elderly has been partially attributed to a complementary relationship between older adults' reluctance to seek mental health services and professionals' resistance to use psychological interventions in treating elderly persons with apparent psychiatric problems. Regarding the hesitancy of elders to use psychological services, Zarit (1980) notes that the elderly may doubt that mental health personnel can be effective in helping them reduce their psychological discomfort. Given the history of medical difficulties and the regular use of medications typical of many elderly persons, it seems likely that those elders who do view their difficulties as psychological might

Psychotherapy in Private Practice, 1983

Page 1. A Psychoeducational Approach for Treatment of Depression in Elders Larry W. Thompson Dolo... more Page 1. A Psychoeducational Approach for Treatment of Depression in Elders Larry W. Thompson Dolores Gallagher ABSTRACT. ... Innovative interventions are needed that will off-set such negative stereotypes (Levy, Derogatis, Gallagher & Gatz, 1980). ...

Advances in Behaviour Research and Therapy, 1984

PsycTESTS Dataset, 1989

CHAPTER 4 The California Psychotherapy Alliance Scales-LOUISE GASTON and CHARLES R. MARMAR The Ca... more CHAPTER 4 The California Psychotherapy Alliance Scales-LOUISE GASTON and CHARLES R. MARMAR The California Psychotherapy Alliance Scales, or CALPAS, comprise an alliance measure derived from theory and for which construct validity is somewhat supported by ...

Psychotherapy Research, 1998

... McGill University Stanford University McGill University With depressed elderly patients treat... more ... McGill University Stanford University McGill University With depressed elderly patients treated in behavioral (BT), cognitive (CT) or brief dynamic therapy (BDT), the prediction of outcome by alliance, technique (exploratory and supportive), and their interactions was exam-ined. ...

Psychology and Aging, 1990

Two hundred twelve bereaved elders rated marital adjustment using items drawn from the Locke and ... more Two hundred twelve bereaved elders rated marital adjustment using items drawn from the Locke and Wallace (1959) Marital Adjustment Test and completed the Beck Depression Inventory 2 months, 12 months, and 30 months after the loss of their spouses. Their responses were compared with those of 162 nonbereaved individuals of comparable age who were tested at the same times. More positive ratings of marital adjustment were made by bereaved subjects than by nonbereaved subjects. Among nonbereaved elders, more severe ratings of depression were associated with lower ratings of marital adjustment. In the bereaved sample, however, the opposite was found: More severe ratings of depression were associated with higher ratings of marital adjustment. This pattern of results changed only slightly over the 2.5-year course of bereavement and was not influenced by gender. These results are discussed in terms of cognitive processes (e.g., idealization) that influence retrospective assessments of marital adjustment during bereavement.

Psychology and Aging, 1991

Contemporary Psychology: A Journal of Reviews, 1986

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1982

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1983

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988

The prediction of the therapeutic alliance from patient preireatment characteristics was investig... more The prediction of the therapeutic alliance from patient preireatment characteristics was investigated with a sample of elderly depressed outpatients treated in behavioral, cognitive, and brief dynamic psychotherapy (N = 60). For the sample as a whole, a higher degree of patient defensiveness was related to a lower patient contribution to the alliance as reflected in patient commitment and working capacity. Also, the availability of environmental support was positively associated with greater patient commitment across treatment conditions. The association of patient preireatment characteristics with alliance was similar across behavioral and cognitive therapy and less similar across brief dynamic and behavioral or cognitive therapy. The nature of the therapeutic alliance in diverse treatment modalities is discussed, and implications for selection criteria and technical strategies for engaging the difficult patient are explored. Treatments grounded in diverse theories and characterized by different techniques have yielded roughly comparable results (Bergin & Lambert, 1978; Smith & Glass, 1977), which has led to a search for pretreatment and process predictors that may account for the observed change across a variety of psychotherapies. Among these variables, the therapeutic alliance is considered the strongest predictor of outcome in brief dynamic and client-centered psychotherapy (Hartley, 1985). The therapeutic alliance has been conceptualized as the ability of the patient and the therapist to work purposefully together (Greenson, 1967; Zetzel, 1956) and is considered an essential ingredient for the successful use of technical strategies and the experience of the therapeutic process (Bordin, 1979). Few empirical studies, however, have examined the patient pretreatment characteristics that are related to the quality of the therapeutic alliance, and none have examined those characteristics in diverse psychotherapy approaches. A clinical trial of the efficacy of behavioral, cognitive, and brief dynamic psychotherapy provided the opportunity to examine the relation between patient pretreatment characteristics and alliance. Across the three treatment conditions, the symptoms of elderly depressed outpatients were found to be equally