| Description |
2 volumes ; 30 cm |
| Contents |
V.1. Thesis - Cognitive function in adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome -- v.2. Professional portfolio - A case-study examination of psychological assessment in facilitating positive client change |
| Summary |
This thesis explored cognitive function in adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome. Counter to what has been found in adults, adolescents with CFS performed as well as their peers on demanding tests of executive function, information processing, memory and attention. The results suggest that CFS might impact differently on the developing brain. The portfolio used a case study approach to examine the effectiveness and utility of Finn's Therapeutic Assessment model in four clients |
| Notes |
Submitted to the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University |
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Degree conferred 2010 |
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Thesis (D.Psych. (Health))--Deakin University, Victoria, 2009 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (volumes1: leaves 261-293, volumes2: leaves 99-105) |
| Notes |
All Doctorate of Psychology (D. Psychology) portfolios have been removed from the collection until further notice |
| Subject |
Chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Cognition in adolescence.
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Psychodiagnostics.
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| Genre/Form |
Academic theses.
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| Author |
Deakin University. Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
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Deakin University. School of Psychology
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