Chapter 3 General Achievement

The absolute normal scores test (K) is described as a test for the symmetry of a distribution of scores about a location parameter designated as 0. The test is compared to the sign test (S) and the Wilcoxon test (W) as an alternative to the t-test. Power comparisons are made among the K, S, W, and t tests. An example is presented where the sample size is less than 20. The large sample approximation to the normal distribution is also illustrated.     

Chapter 3 Medical Complications of Bulimia

Bulimia has medical consequences that affect virtually every organ system in the body to some degree. Some consequences seem relatively minior while some are catastrophic and life threatening. All are important for the health care professional to recognize so that appropriate therapy can be instituted. While attempting to avoid confusing technical details, this chapter outlines the most major of these complications and discusses their implications both as to the health of the patient and our understanding of this mysterious and unique disease. The author emphasizes the hypothalamic control of autonmic function as a common pathway for many of the medical complications.     

Chapter 3: Resolving PTSD Through Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy

Summary

The effect of short-term psychodynamic therapy with a young and highly motivated African-American student athlete presenting with posttraumatic stress syndrome-delayed onset was examined. In 12 sessions, the client successfully addressed several issues including: rape, spirituality, race, and family dynamics.