Search for dissertations about: "Temperament and Character dimensions"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Temperament and Character dimensions.

  2. 1. Personality and its complexity : An investigation of the Swedish version of the Temperament and Character Inventory

    Author : Sven Brändström; Per-Olof Nylander; Sören Sigvardsson; Conny Nordin; Ada Zohar; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

    Abstract : In former days the descriptions of personality were based on typologies, reflecting the view that people do not change over time and so have a stable, life-long personality type. Later on exclusive categories were created, but during recent times the understanding of personality has changed due to more dimensional and dynamic thinking. READ MORE

  4. 2. Obsessive-compulsive disorders : Personality traits and disorders, autistic traits and biochemical findings

    Author : Susanne Bejerot; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; Key words: Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Personality; Autistic disorder; Serotonin; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi; Psychiatry; psykiatri;

    Abstract : Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common disabling mental disorder.Personality disorders are frequent in OCD. Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism share similarities with obsessive-compulsive and schizoid personality disorders and may be referred to as "odd" personality traits. Also compulsions are common in autism. READ MORE

  5. 3. Treatment of social phobia : development of a method and comparison of treatments

    Author : Ewa Mörtberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Social phobia; Intensive Group Cognitive Treatment; Individual Cognitive Therapy; Treatment as Usual; Drug treatment; Randomized Controlled Trial; Temperament and Character dimensions;

    Abstract : Social phobia is a common (13 %) and disabling anxiety disorder associated with considerable social and occupational handicap. It is not likely to remit without treatment. READ MORE

  6. 4. Platelet serotonin function and personality traits in affective disorder

    Author : Jolanta Neuger; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Serotonin; depression; panic disorder; platelets; personality; citalopram;

    Abstract : Serotonin (5-HT, 5-hydroxytryptamine) is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system which has been implicated m the aetiology and pathogenesis of affective disorders like depression and anxiety disorders. The serotonergic system has been shown to be involved in the modulation of mood, sleep, appetite, libido, energy and cognition and memory functions. READ MORE

  7. 5. Epidemiological studies on mental health in Tehran - Iran

    Author : Habib Emami; Norman Sartorius; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Iran; mental health; adolescents; suicidal behavior; personality; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

    Abstract : Since 1979 Iranians have experienced a variety of events that reasonably will have lasting effects on their mental health. In 1979 the Islamic Revolution took place and in 1980 eight years of Iraq-Iran war started. READ MORE