Interpersonal Problem Solving and Creativity in Boys with and Boys without Learning Disabilities

1992 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise D. Shondrick ◽  
Felicisima C. Serafica ◽  
Philip Clark ◽  
Karen G. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Formulation ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Interpersonal Problem ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
Interpersonal Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Process ◽  
Consequential Thinking

The present study compared the interpersonal problem-solving skills and creativity of 46 boys with (LD) and 46 boys without (NLD) learning disabilities. In addition, it examined the relationships between interpersonal problem solving and creativity. The Test of Interpersonal Problem Solving (TIPS), based on D'Zurilla and Goldfried's (1971) model of the interpersonal problem-solving process, and two measures of creativity — the Alternate Uses Test (AUT) and Eisen's Test of Remoteness (ETR) — were administered individually. LD students had significantly lower scores on Problem Formulation, Consequential Thinking, and Total Problem Solving Ability than their NLD peers. However, no group differences were noted on either the verbal (AUT) or the nonverbal (ETR) measure of creativity. Some significant relationships emerged among interpersonal problem solving and creativity scores.

IPT and IPT-A

2018 ◽  
pp. 23-42
Author(s):  
Laura J. Dietz ◽  
Rebecca J. Weinberg ◽  
Laura Mufson
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Role Transitions ◽  
Interpersonal Problem ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Interpersonal Problem Solving ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Educational Component

Chapter 2 of Family-based Interpersonal Psychotherapy (FB-IPT) for Depressed Preadolescents presents the basic principles of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) and of interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed adolescents (IPT-A), empirically supported interventions for depression in adults and adolescents. IPT is a structured, time-limited treatment for depression that identifies one of four interpersonal problem areas (i.e., grief, role transitions, role disputes, and interpersonal deficits) that may be related to an individual’s onset of symptoms. IPT seeks to reduce depression by helping patients improve their relationships with others through effective communication and interpersonal problem-solving. IPT-A is a developmental adaptation that is designed to treat adolescents, ages 12 to 18 years, with depression. Both models include three phases of treatment (initial, middle, and termination), as well as a large psych educational component and a focus on helping depressed patients acquire better communication and problem-solving skills.

COMT Val158Met polymorphism is related with interpersonal problem solving in schizophrenia

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 320-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Üçok ◽  
M. Öztürk ◽  
Z. Duman ◽  
G. Saruhan-Direskeneli
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Continuous Performance Test ◽  
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test ◽  
Card Sorting ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Interpersonal Problem ◽  
Interpersonal Problem Solving

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate associations between COMT Val158Met polymorphism, and interpersonal problem solving capacity and cognitive functions in schizophrenia.MethodsCOMT Val158Met polymorphism was studied with ARMS-PCR method in 99 outpatients with schizophrenia. Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale was used to assess symptom severity. The Assessment of Interpersonal Problem Solving Skills (AIPSS) was used to evaluate problem solving capacity. Continuous Performance Test (CPT) and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), were used to measure cognition.ResultsPatients with Met/Met genotype had higher AIPSS subscores for detecting the problem, than those with Val/Val at baseline (p = 0.02). Met allele was also found to be related with higher AIPSS-receiving skills (p = 0.04). Val allele was found to be related with more commission errors in CPT (p = 0.03). There was no relation between Val158Met polymorphism and WCST and clinical measurements.ConclusionOur findings suggest that Val allele might be related to poor performance on detecting the interpersonal problems, and attention in schizophrenia.

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