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N M Campbell

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PubMed1983

The aging physician and retirement.

The attitude of physicians toward retirement was studied using a questionnaire sent to physicians aged 65 and older. The information obtained was supplemented by organizing a study group of interested doctors. Of the 58 respondents whose average age was 71, 54 were still in practice and 65% had no plans for retirement. There was a strong urge to maintain the status quo. The group discussion centered around the loss of control over one's declining practice and the fear of diminishing competence with advancing age. The dedicated lifetime pursuit of a medical practice makes retirement extremely difficult for today's older physician. This study supports surveys on the working life span, longevity and mortality of North American physicians.

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The role of cognitive factors in cue reactivity: extinction on demand.

Cue reactivity measures have become common in addictions research for their apparent objectivity. We used an analog paradigm to examine whether such measures are subject to impression management. Students with conditioned reactions of salivation to the sight and smell of a lemon were assigned to a control group, an experimental group asked to reduce salivation, or an experimental group asked to reduce salivation and promised a reward if successful. Both experimental groups reduced salivation more than the control group; the group rewarded for reduction reduced salivation more than the group that was only asked to do so. This suggests that cue reactivity measures can be manipulated by research participants or clients in treatment. Suggestions for research and implications for treatment are addressed.

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