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E K Byrd

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PubMed1997

Age differences in WISC-III subtests of children experiencing academic difficulties.

WISC-III subtest scores of 180 children referred because of academic difficulties were analyzed for differences based on age (M = 9.6, SD = 2.7) and IQ. Rank-orders of all subtests indicated no significant correlations across the six age-IQ groups, suggesting that interpretation of changes in subtest rankings may require consideration of age and IQ, especially for such children. When data were organized into Acquired Knowledge, Spatial Ability, and speed-related task categories, analyses of variance showed a main effect for IQ. Furthermore, scores on Acquired Knowledge were associated with age at the lower category of IQ, whereas Spatial Ability and speed-related tasks were not related to age.

Age Factors↗
PubMed1988

Disability in full-length feature films: frequency and quality of films over an 11 year span.

The purpose of this study was to assess frequency of disabling conditions in feature films and the general quality of these films (as judged by professional film critics reviews and movie going consumer ratings) over an 11-year span. 'Psychiatric disorder' were most frequently depicted. Professional film critics were markedly more negative in their reviews than ratings made by movie going consumers.

Attitude to Health↗
PubMed1983

A pilot study of effects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training on participants' self-concepts.

The administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was taught to a group of 12 adults. The Tennessee Self-concept Scale Form-C and the Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior Scale (FIRO-B) were administered before and after their training. A control group of 12 was administered both scales twice with one day between administrations. Analysis indicated both groups showed significant differences between the pre- and posttest administrations on expressed affection on the FIRO-B. However, participants in a brief CPR course did not score significantly differently from a control group on these measures, as expected.

Humans↗
PubMed1980

Television programming and disability: a ten year span.

Television programming covering disability over a ten year span, 1967-68 and 1977-78, was studied to determine similarities and differences. Variables identified for comparisons included network, program type, disability, time slot, and length of programming. The largest frequency of programs occurred on NBC in 1968. However, in 1978 the largest frequency occurred on the Public Broadcasting System. This can be partially explained by the increased numbers of programs on PBS overall and their traditional concern with public interest and service programming. The commercial networks historically have been in the business of entertaining and portray disability more so in that fashion. Movies head the list in 1968. However, in 1978, dramatic series and children's programming head the list followed by news documentaries and telethon. Paraplegia was the most frequent disability portrayed in 1968 followed by mental illness, drug addiction and emotional disability. In 1978 mental illness headed the list followed by alcoholism, emotional disability and physically handicapped. Paraplegia in 1968 can be accounted for by the program "Ironside" that featured a paraplegic detective. Mental illness and emotional disturbance seem to be consistent targets over the decade for popular programming in prime time.

Persons with Disabilities↗
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Media and disability.

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