Assessing Narcissism Using Rorschach-Based Imagery and Behavior Validated by Clinician Reports: Studies With Adult Patients and Nonpatients

Assessment ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 898-916 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuela S. Gritti ◽  
David P. Marino ◽  
Margherita Lang ◽  
Gregory J. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Mood States ◽  
Personal Knowledge ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Assessment Procedure ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Personal Reference ◽  
Narcissistic Personality ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Rorschach Variables

We evaluate 11 Rorschach variables with potential for assessing grandiosity and narcissism. Seven of these variables were drawn from previous literature: Omnipotence, Idealization, Reflection, Personal Knowledge Justification, Exhibitionism, Magic, and Elevated Mood States; four were developed for this research: Expanded Personal Reference, Narcissistic Devaluation, Narcissistic Deflation, and Narcissistic Denial. Using Rorschach protocols from American normative adults and Italian adult outpatients, the dimensional structure of these variables was evaluated by principal components analysis, and validity was tested by correlations with clinician ratings of narcissism on two scales from the Shedler–Westen Assessment Procedure–200 that were made after at least five sessions with the primary clinician. A cohesive dimension was found in both data sets defined by Expanded Personal Reference, Personal Knowledge Justification, Omnipotence, and Idealization, and it was meaningfully correlated with the clinician ratings of narcissism ( M r = .41). Implications of the findings include the applicability of these variables in clinical practice and research for assessing narcissistic personality dynamics.

Computer-aided methods for 3-D visualization of serial sections and thick biological specimens

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 1060-1061
Author(s):  
Mark Ellisman ◽  
Maryann Martone ◽  
Gabriel Soto ◽  
Eleizer Masliah ◽  
David Hessler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Neuritic Plaque ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Molecular Physiology ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Dimensional Reconstruction

Structurally-oriented biologists examine cells, tissues, organelles and macromolecules in order to gain insight into cellular and molecular physiology by relating structure to function. The understanding of these structures can be greatly enhanced by the use of techniques for the visualization and quantitative analysis of three-dimensional structure. Three projects from current research activities will be presented in order to illustrate both the present capabilities of computer aided techniques as well as their limitations and future possibilities.The first project concerns the three-dimensional reconstruction of the neuritic plaques found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. We have developed a software package “Synu” for investigation of 3D data sets which has been used in conjunction with laser confocal light microscopy to study the structure of the neuritic plaque. Tissue sections of autopsy samples from patients with Alzheimer's disease were double-labeled for tau, a cytoskeletal marker for abnormal neurites, and synaptophysin, a marker of presynaptic terminals.

Cluster analysis for large data sets: applications to individual aerosol particles from the mid-pacific

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 1488-1489
Author(s):  
Thomas W. Shattuck ◽  
James R. Anderson ◽  
Neil W. Tindale ◽  
Peter R. Buseck
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Chemical Reactivity ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Particle Analysis ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Halogen Chemistry ◽  
Complete Study ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
Automated Scanning

Individual particle analysis involves the study of tens of thousands of particles using automated scanning electron microscopy and elemental analysis by energy-dispersive, x-ray emission spectroscopy (EDS). EDS produces large data sets that must be analyzed using multi-variate statistical techniques. A complete study uses cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, and factor or principal components analysis (PCA). The three techniques are used in the study of particles sampled during the FeLine cruise to the mid-Pacific ocean in the summer of 1990. The mid-Pacific aerosol provides information on long range particle transport, iron deposition, sea salt ageing, and halogen chemistry.Aerosol particle data sets suffer from a number of difficulties for pattern recognition using cluster analysis. There is a great disparity in the number of observations per cluster and the range of the variables in each cluster. The variables are not normally distributed, they are subject to considerable experimental error, and many values are zero, because of finite detection limits. Many of the clusters show considerable overlap, because of natural variability, agglomeration, and chemical reactivity.

Assessing emphasis gaps among MBA alumni: a model framework

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-51
Author(s):  
Stuart Van Auken ◽  
Earl Chrysler ◽  
Ludmilla Gricenko Wells
Keyword(s):  
Methodological Approach ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Assessment Procedure ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Mba Programs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Program Delivery ◽  
Mba Program ◽  
One Year

Purpose This paper aims to focus on Master of Business Administration (MBA) alumni and their ability to provide institution-specific insights into MBA program delivery. Given desired MBA positioning dimensions, a case exemplar is used to reveal gaps between “should have” program emphases and “actual” emphases. Departures from expectations are used to reveal either under- or over-emphases which require repair. Design/methodology/approach The study develops a gap assessment procedure and the theory of gaps, and it presents insights into the prioritization of gaps for closing through the revelation of gap themes of varying magnitude. It also reveals the benefits and the limitations of emphasis-based gap assessments. Additionally, the study addresses the complexity of creating the dimensional structure for MBA program gap revelation. Findings This paper reports on the issues of framing dimensions, including the possibility of dimensional omissions, with a particular emphasis on the utilization of an emphasis-based gap model within an a priori identified structure. Practical implications The methodological approach provides a blueprint for additional program review, and it produces a strong structural base for MBA program positioning. It is also is particularly important in evaluating newly created one-year MBA programs. Originality/value The work reveals the potential for the revelation of both under- and over-emphases in MBA program delivery and the possible issue of sub-optimization in gap closing (i.e. the closing of one gap while opening another).

scholarly journals Clinician Emotional Response Toward Narcissistic Patients: A Preliminary Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annalisa Tanzilli ◽  
Antonello Colli ◽  
Laura Muzi ◽  
Vittorio Lingiardi
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Emotional Response ◽  
Theoretical Orientation ◽  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
Narcissistic Personality Disorder ◽  
Assessment Procedure ◽  
Narcissistic Personality ◽  
Therapist Response

Patients with narcissistic personality disorder are among the most difficult to treat in therapy, especially for their strong resistance to treatment and several difficulties in establishing a therapeutic relationship characterized by intimacy, safety, and trust. In particular, therapists’ emotional responses to these patients can be particularly intense and frustrating, as reported in the clinical literature but rarely investigated empirically.The aims of this preliminary study were: 1) to examine the associations between patients’ narcissistic personality disorder and distinct therapists’ countertransference patterns; and 2) to verify whether these clinicians’ emotional reactions were influenced by their theoretical orientation (as well as gender and age).A national sample of psychiatrists and clinical psychologists (N = 250) completed the Therapist Response Questionnaire (TRQ) to identify patterns of therapist emotional response, and the Shedler-Westen Assessment Procedure-200 (SWAP-200) to assess personality disorder and level of psychological functioning in a patient currently in their care and with whom they had worked for a minimum of eight sessions and a maximum of 6 months (one session per week).From the complete therapist sample, we identified a subgroup (N = 35) of patients with narcissistic personality disorder, and we found that this personality pathology was positively associated with criticized/mistreated and disengaged countertransference, but negatively associated with positive therapist response. Moreover, our results confirmed that the relationship between patients’ narcissistic personality disorder and therapists’ emotional responses was not dependent on clinicians’ theoretical approach (as well as their age and gender).These findings are consistent with clinical observations, as well as some empirical contributions, and have meaningful implications for clinical practice of patients suffering from this challenging pathology.

scholarly journals Conductas disruptivas desde la óptica del docente: validación de una escala

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Álvarez-Hernández ◽  
Pilar Castro-Pañeda ◽  
Carmen González-González-de-Mesa ◽  
Eva Álvarez-Martino ◽  
María Ángel Campo-Mon
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confidence Level ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Classroom Behaviour ◽  
Educational Professionals ◽  
The Media ◽  
Components Analysis

<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-indent: 35.45pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;" lang="ES-TRAD">In recent years difficulties in the field of teaching have increased considerably, due to what it is known as disruptive classroom behaviour. Proof of this can be seen in the fact that this topic is the focus of numerous recent studies and also in the fact that this question appears frequently in the media. The main purpose of this study is to validate a scale in order to know objectively the views of educational professionals about disruptive classroom behaviours. Taking into account previous literature and working with a </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;" lang="ES-TRAD">panel of experts, a new scale of 15 items was developed. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;" lang="ES-TRAD">The scale was distributed to a sample composed of 346 professionals with an average age of 43. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-fareast-language: ES; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="ES-TRAD">An exploratory factor analysis, a principal components analysis and an analysis of correlations between factors were applied. Such analyses </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: ES; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="ES-TRAD">have confirmed that the factorial structure of the scales converges towards the anticipated factors and it reaffirms its weight and confidence level. It can be concluded from this that the scale is valid for measuring the perception of teachers regarding the question being studied. The data indicates an optimum fit of the three-dimensional structure to the items of the scale.</span>

scholarly journals The accuracy and relative efficiency of Landsat data and orthophotos for determining area and volume of spruce.

1985 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-150
Author(s):  
D.A. Stellingwerf ◽  
S. Lwin
Keyword(s):  
Principal Components ◽  
Relative Efficiency ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Landsat Data ◽  
Age Classes ◽  
Upper Austria ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
Total Forest Area ◽  
Area And Volume

Comparative estimates were made for a 12 841-ha area of Upper Austria comprising areas of pure or mixed Norway spruce and beech, young stands and non-forest. The Landsat data, classified by principal components analysis, gave very inaccurate differentiation of species, age classes and smaller non-forest areas, although the total forest area was reasonably accurate. Stand vol. of spruce was estimated by 2-stage sampling of both data sets followed by field work on sample plots. The Landsat method required 53% more primary (first-stage sampling) units, 23% more man-days and higher extra costs than the orthophoto method for the same accuracy. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

scholarly journals Measuring the Morphology and Dynamics of the Snake River by Remote Sensing

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 3-15
Author(s):  
Carl Legleiter
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Image Data ◽  
River System ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Hyperspectral Data ◽  
Snake River ◽  
Central Component ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Channel Form ◽  
And Behavior

The Snake River is a central component of Grand Teton National Park, and this dynamic fluvial system plays a key role in shaping the landscape and creating diverse aquatic and terrestrial habitat. The river’s complexity and propensity for change make effective characterization of this resource difficult, however, and conventional, ground-based methods are simply inadequate. Remote sensing provides an appealing alternative approach that could facilitate resource management while providing novel insight on the factors controlling channel form and behavior. In this study, we evaluate the potential to measure the morphology and dynamics of a large, complex river system such as the Snake using optical image data. Initially, we made use of existing, publicly available images and basic digital aerial photography acquired in August 2010. Analysis to date has focused on estimating flow depths from these data, and preliminary results indicate that remote bathymetric mapping is feasible but not highly accurate, with important constraints related to the limited radiometric resolution of these data sets. Additional, more sophisticated hyperspectral data are scheduled for collection in 2011, along with further field work.

scholarly journals A New Family of Extended Lindley Models: Properties, Estimation and Applications

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2146
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Abouammoh ◽  
Mohamed Kayid
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Biological Engineering ◽  
Unified Approach ◽  
Right Censored Data ◽  
New Family ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Life Distributions ◽  
And Behavior

There are many proposed life models in the literature, based on Lindley distribution. In this paper, a unified approach is used to derive a general form for these life models. The present generalization greatly simplifies the derivation of new life distributions and significantly increases the number of lifetime models available for testing and fitting life data sets for biological, engineering, and other fields of life. Several distributions based on the disparity of the underlying weights of Lindley are shown to be special cases of these forms. Some basic statistical properties and reliability functions are derived for the general forms. In addition, comparisons among various forms are investigated. Moreover, the power distribution of this generalization has also been considered. Maximum likelihood estimator for complete and right-censored data has been discussed and in simulation studies, the efficiency and behavior of it have been investigated. Finally, the proposed models have been fit to some data sets.

scholarly journals Preliminary crystallographic analysis of Xyn52B2, a GH52 β-D-xylosidase fromGeobacillus stearothermophilusT6

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (12) ◽  
pp. 1675-1682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roie Dann ◽  
Shifra Lansky ◽  
Noa Lavid ◽  
Arie Zehavi ◽  
Valery Belakhov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Crystal Form ◽  
Thermophilic Bacterium ◽  
Crystallographic Analysis ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Glycoside Hydrolase Family ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Cell Parameters ◽  
Average Unit

Geobacillus stearothermophilusT6 is a thermophilic bacterium that possesses an extensive hemicellulolytic system, including over 40 specific genes that are dedicated to this purpose. For the utilization of xylan, the bacterium uses an extracellular xylanase which degrades xylan to decorated xylo-oligomers that are imported into the cell. These oligomers are hydrolyzed by side-chain-cleaving enzymes such as arabinofuranosidases, acetylesterases and a glucuronidase, and finally by an intracellular xylanase and a number of β-xylosidases. One of these β-xylosidases is Xyn52B2, a GH52 enzyme that has already proved to be useful for various glycosynthesis applications. In addition to its demonstrated glycosynthase properties, interest in the structural aspects of Xyn52B2 stems from its special glycoside hydrolase family, GH52, the structures and mechanisms of which are only starting to be resolved. Here, the cloning, overexpression, purification and crystallization of Xyn52B2 are reported. The most suitable crystal form that has been obtained belonged to the orthorhombicP212121space group, with average unit-cell parametersa = 97.7,b= 119.1,c = 242.3 Å. Several X-ray diffraction data sets have been collected from flash-cooled crystals of this form, including the wild-type enzyme (3.70 Å resolution), the E335G catalytic mutant (2.95 Å resolution), a potential mercury derivative (2.15 Å resolution) and a selenomethionine derivative (3.90 Å resolution). These data are currently being used for detailed three-dimensional structure determination of the Xyn52B2 protein.

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