Rape trauma syndrome (RTS) is a topic about which experts testify in legal cases. It is most often used by prosecutors in sexual assault cases to counter a defendant’s claim that the sexual contact in question was consensual. The specific nature of the testimony varies from case to case but often includes a description of
In sports, optimal performance is only achievable if athletes recover after competition. Recovery and intense exercise must also be balanced with everyday life. Additionally, sufficient physiological and psychological recovery protects against overtraining. However, it is just a small step from regular daily practice to a high frequency of demanding events, which complicates the process of
The statement “No sweet without sweat!” is well known by athletes of any age. It expresses the time and cost athletes have to invest to achieve top-class performances. K. Anders Ericsson suggested that athletes must practice for 10,000 hours or 10 years to become experts in an activity. However, extensive training holds many pitfalls if
Children are warned not to talk to strangers, but this focus is misguided. It puts the burden on (potential) child victims, and it is not ‘‘odd-looking’’ strangers who are most likely to molest children, but their teachers, coaches, priests, doctors, neighbors—and relatives. Children are not warned about their fathers, mothers, stepparents, siblings, foster parents, or
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a form of child abuse resulting in an inflicted traumatic brain injury (TBI) thought to be secondary to a sudden deceleration which results in trauma to the brain of a young child. This sudden deceleration can occur when the child is violently shaken and the brain strikes the inner surface
Battered women’s paradoxical responses to their abusers have perplexed professionals and laypersons alike. These responses include expressing love for the abusers, denying or minimizing the abuse, blaming themselves for the abuse, continuing to stay with the abusers, returning to the abusers after fleeing, and refusing to testify against the abusers after they have been arrested
The statement “No sweet without sweat!” is well known by athletes of any age. It expresses the time and cost athletes have to invest to achieve top-class performances. K. Anders Ericsson suggested that athletes must practice for 10,000 hours or 10 years to become experts in an activity. However, extensive training holds many pitfalls if
Downsizing is the planned elimination of jobs and positions in order to decrease the number of workers employed by an organization; it is often a response to changing technology, market demands, and institutional pressures. Downsizing occurs in a large number of organizations, and it is increasingly being accepted as a legitimate management tool even in
This article provides an overview of Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects both physical and cognitive aspects of an individual’s life. This article explores the genetic underpinnings of the syndrome, discussing the molecular basis, inheritance patterns, and diagnostic methods. The subsequent section explores the clinical presentation and psychological implications of Fragile X Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder with profound implications in the field of psychology. This article provides an in-depth exploration of PWS, encompassing its clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, etiology with a focus on genetics, and the intricate psychological and behavioral challenges faced by individuals living with PWS. The article underscores the critical role