Diazepam-Binding Inhibitor: A Novel Target for Treatment of Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders are a common mental illness affecting millions of people around the world. Current pharmacological treatments for anxiety often target serotonin (5-HT) and/or gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors. However, these medications can cause significant side effects, including sedation, addiction, and tolerance. Thus, there is a …
Development Scales: An Overview of Their Use in Assessing and Diagnosing Developmental Delays The use of developmental scales is a common tool for assessing and diagnosing developmental delays. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the use of these scales as a way to identify developmental delays in children. This article provides …
Destrudo, first coined by Freud in 1910, is a concept that is used to describe the instinctive drive for destruction. It is a concept that has been widely discussed in the literature and is seen as an important part of psychoanalytic theory. It is believed to be a part of the human psyche that is …
Determiner is a grammatical function that is used to indicate the presence of a noun in a sentence. It is a type of determinative word that is used to refer to the quantity, quality, or identity of a noun. Determiners are used to indicate the presence of a noun in a sentence without directly referring …
Development, according to Merriam-Webster, is defined as “the act, process, or result of developing” or “the state of being developed.” This term is used in a variety of contexts, from childhood development to economic growth. Development can be used to refer to the growth and progress of an individual, a country, or a society. In …
Design Fluency Test: A Comprehensive Review of Its Uses and Limitations Abstract Design fluency tests are a form of cognitive assessment used to measure an individual’s ability to think creatively and generate novel ideas. Research indicates that design fluency tests can provide valuable information about an individual’s cognitive functioning, problem-solving abilities, and creative potential. This …
Dysphonetic Dyslexia: Diagnosis and Treatment Dysphonetic dyslexia is a type of dyslexia characterized by difficulty processing phonemes, or the smallest units of spoken language. It is estimated that up to 10% of individuals with dyslexia have this particular type of the disorder (Ramus, Marshall, & Rosen, 2016). This article will discuss the diagnosis and treatment …
