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This unique hands-on guide walks neuropsychologists through the process of validity assessment and management in real-world clinical settings. Emphasizing the medical necessity of evaluating validity, the authors provide detailed examples, procedural tips, and downloadable practical tools. Step-by-step guidelines are presented for managing potentially complicated referrals, using the clinical interview to gain awareness of possible concerns, choosing and administering performance and symptom validity tests, and providing feedback and treatment recommendations when invalidity is identified. Clinician–patient relationship issues are sensitively addressed. The book concludes with a chapter-length case example.

Whether you''re grinding your way through MyCAREER, stacking VC to max out your build, assembling a MyTEAM God Squad, or running the courts in The Park and Rec, Beyond the Build: NBA 2K25 Guide to Gameplay Mastery and VC Hustle is your all-in-one playbook to dominate every aspect of NBA 2K25. Designed for both newcomers and seasoned players, this comprehensive guide dives deep into everything you need to know to rise above the competition and become a true 2K legend. Inside, you''ll discover the best builds for every position, badge tier breakdowns, advanced scoring strategies, and animation setups used by elite players. Learn how to optimize your controller settings, use the Auction House like a pro, and master Rec Center chemistry-even when running with randoms. From understanding MyTEAM''s pack economy to crafting high-IQ gameplay for Pro-Am competition, every chapter is filled with actionable insights backed by community-tested data and expert tips. Want to grind VC faster without spending real money? We''ve got you covered with proven VC farming methods, Season XP tricks, and daily objectives that get you paid. Need help locking in that perfect jump shot or defending top-tier dribble gods? This guide breaks it all down with real in-game examples, position-specific advice, and plug-and-play setups for success. Packed with resources like animation charts, badge stacking blueprints, camera and meter tips, plus recommended YouTube channels, Discord communities, and build-testing tools, this is more than a guide-it''s your 2K25 survival kit. Whether you''re going for your Legend grind, hunting trophies in MyTEAM, or just trying to win more games in The City, Beyond the Build gives you the knowledge, tools, and edge to take your game to the next level. Master NBA 2K25. Stack your VC. Build your legend.

In today’s deeply divided world, how can people find common ground with each other? One of the earliest goals of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was to build a modern Zion—a community where people would share one heart and one mind. That vision raises questions that are profoundly relevant in today’s divided society. Is unity of feeling and belief desirable or even possible? If so, what does it look like? Ryan Davis explores these questions by reflecting on personal stories from his life and work in the present-day Latter-day Saints faith community. The stories that Davis is interested in are ones in which relative strangers or mere acquaintances catch a glimpse of each other’s humanity. Within that liminal space—which Davis calls “Mormon Zion”—they are able to listen to each other, learn from each other, and find common ground, qualities that are sorely needed in today’s public square. Combining gifted storytelling with keen analysis, Davis illuminates people’s lived experiences within the Latter-day Saints community and offers thoughtful reflections on what it might mean to share one heart and one mind in today’s polarized world.

Step into the ring and take your WWE 2K25 skills to championship levels with The Essential Guide for Mastering WWE 2K25 and Becoming a Champion (2025 Edition). Whether you''re a beginner or a seasoned player, this ultimate strategy guide is packed with expert tips, hidden tricks, and pro-level tactics to help you dominate every match, mode, and opponent. Unleash the full potential of your favorite superstars, execute devastating combos, and master advanced counter techniques. Learn how to build an unstoppable faction in MyFACTION mode, craft the most immersive storylines in Universe Mode, and outsmart real players in Online Multiplayer. With a deep dive into the best custom creations, unlockable superstars, and secret Easter eggs, this book leaves no stone unturned. Discover the fastest ways to earn rewards, unlock rare superstars, and climb the ranked leaderboards. From perfecting reversals and submission holds to building iconic WWE arenas and customizing championship belts, this guide gives you insider knowledge to become the ultimate WWE 2K25 player. With expert strategies for Showcase Mode, MyRISE, and competitive online play, you''ll gain the edge needed to crush your opponents and rise to the top. Whether you''re looking to recreate legendary WWE rivalries or forge your own path to glory, this is the only WWE 2K25 guide you''ll ever need. Defeat the roster. Conquer the ring. Become the champion.

Enter the vast, untamed world of Monster Hunter Wilds with Master the Hunt: The Definitive Handbook to Weapons, Monsters, Armor Builds, and Expert Hunting Strategies. Whether you''re a seasoned hunter or a newcomer, this ultimate guide is your key to unlocking the full potential of the 2025 installment of the legendary franchise. Dive into the most comprehensive monster compendium ever compiled, featuring in-depth statistics, elemental weaknesses, and behavior patterns of every creature lurking in the Wilds. Master weapon special moves and advanced combos, optimize your armor builds for maximum efficiency, and learn expert hunting strategies that will give you the edge in every battle. Explore the stunning open-world landscapes, from scorching volcanic caverns to icy tundras, with detailed maps highlighting key locations, resource hotspots, and hidden secrets. Discover rare crafting materials, optimize your gear upgrades, and gain insider knowledge on the best ways to track, trap, and slay the most formidable beasts. With step-by-step guidance for solo and multiplayer hunts, an Appendix filled with essential reference materials, and a beginner-friendly quick-start guide, this book is your ultimate survival companion. No matter your playstyle-whether you prefer heavy-hitting Greatswords, precision-based Bows, or versatile Sword and Shield tactics-this book ensures that you hone your skills, maximize your efficiency, and conquer the Wilds like a true elite hunter. If you want to dominate Monster Hunter Wilds, this is the only guide you''ll ever need!

How far would you go to save a friend? After spearheading the charge to end a bloody civil war on Boreas-4, the Berserkers of Anvil Company expect some rest. Their battle-scarred commander, Captain Ron Axel, knows better. Hard experience has taught him that victory only brings more battles. His instincts are confirmed when, Lieutenant Colonel Tory Jamison, a ghost from his past, orders Anvil to the sharp end once more, tasked with delivering the final blow to the Karakan Defense Forces. Thrust into the unexpected role of regimental commander, Jamison shoulders the weight of the campaign''s success. She places her hopes on their sluggish ally, the United Federated States, to step up and ensure a decisive victory. Instead, when the final offensive begins, her Berserkers are falling while the UFS forces are MIA. Trapped in a decimated urban hellscape, Anvil Company is barely holding against relentless waves of enemy grunts and armor. To save his men from certain annihilation, Axel must lead them on their most perilous mission yet. As the bodies pile up on the front lines, Jamison wages her own battle in the command center against their dubious ally-ready to escalate a war of words into something far more dangerous. Confronted with overwhelming odds and treacherous alliances, the bonds of duty and friendship are pushed to their breaking point. From USA Today Bestseller Ryan W. Aslesen comes an epic military sci-fi story that plunges readers into the chaos and intensity of futuristic warfare, where every decision could mean life or death. Proven Valor is not just a tale of survival; it''s a story of sacrifice, loyalty, and the true cost of war. Part of the critically acclaimed Berserkers series, Proven Valor is a thrilling standalone novel set in the gritty War''s Edge universe. If you''re a fan of Hammer''s Slammers, Old Man''s War, or Starship Troopers, this is the book for you. Warning: This book contains graphic violence, profanity, and sexual content. It is intended for a mature audience. Reader discretion is advised.

A Black Myth: Wukong Game Guide and Strategy Book. Whether you''re a seasoned gamer or new to the legendary tales, this comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion for mastering the game. Explore the rich lore and history of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, as you embark on an epic adventure filled with challenging quests and formidable foes. This guide provides detailed walkthroughs, in depth strategies, and expert tips to enhance your gameplay. Learn how to master combat mechanics, harness magical abilities, and execute flawless combos. Discover hidden secrets, unlock powerful upgrades, and tackle boss battles with confidence. With step by step instructions and tactical insights, this book will help you navigate every twist and turn of the game. In addition to gameplay strategies, Unleash the Power of Wukong offers a comprehensive look at character progression, crafting, and resource management. Unlock the full potential of Wukong''s abilities and customize your playstyle to suit your strengths. The book also includes a detailed list of achievements and trophies, a glossary of terms, and links to valuable resources and community forums. Whether you''re playing solo or engaging in multiplayer modes, this guide equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to conquer the challenges that await. Immerse yourself in the world of Wukong and become a true legend. Embark on your journey today with Unleash the Power of Wukong: A Black Myth: Wukong Game Guide and Strategy Book-the ultimate resource for mastering the game. Disclaimer Please note that this book is an unauthorised game guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the original production of Black Myth.

Disclaimer Please note that this book is an unauthorised game guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the original production of Roblox Are you frustrated with your Roblox game not gaining traction? Are you struggling to create engaging content and attract players? Do you dream of becoming a top Roblox developer, but don''t know where to start? Building a successful Roblox game requires more than just creativity - it demands expertise in game design, marketing, and community-building. You may be facing challenges such as: - How to create games that stand out from the crowd - How to grow and engage with your player base - How to optimize your game for maximum performance and profitability - How to stay ahead of the competition and adapt to changing trends "The Roblox Pro''s Game Guide: Advanced Strategies to Building, Creating, and Thriving in the Roblox Universe" is your comprehensive roadmap to success. Inside, you''ll discover: - Expert-level game design and development techniques - Proven marketing and promotion strategies to grow your player base - Advanced tips for optimizing game performance and earning Robux - Insights into the latest Roblox trends and updates - Interviews with top Roblox developers and industry experts - And much more! This book is your ultimate resource for mastering the art of Roblox game development. With its expert advice and real-world examples, you''ll be equipped to overcome any challenge and achieve success in the Roblox universe. Take your Roblox game to the next level with "The Roblox Pro''s Game Guide". Order your copy today and unlock the secrets to building, creating, and thriving in the Roblox universe!

Disclaimer Please note that this book is an unauthorised game guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the original production of " Men of War" Are you new to the world of Men of War and feeling overwhelmed? Are you struggling to navigate the game''s complex mechanics and strategies? Do you wish you had a comprehensive guide to help you improve your gameplay and dominate the battlefield? Men of War can be a daunting game, especially for beginners. With its intricate gameplay mechanics, complex maps, and intense multiplayer modes, it''s easy to get lost and frustrated. You may find yourself wondering: - How do I effectively manage my troops and resources? - What are the best strategies for success in different game modes? - How can I improve my chances of winning in multiplayer? A New Player''s Guide to Men of War Game is here to help! This comprehensive guide is designed specifically for beginners, providing you with the tips, tricks, and strategies you need to succeed. Inside, you''ll find: - A thorough introduction to the game''s mechanics and basics - Detailed strategies for success in single-player and multiplayer modes - Expert advice on troop management, resource allocation, and map navigation - Tips for improving your gameplay and dominating the competition This book is your ultimate solution to mastering Men of War. With its easy-to-follow guidance and expert insights, you''ll be able to: - Improve your gameplay and win more matches - Develop effective strategies for success in different game modes - Dominate the competition and become a top player Don''t let frustration hold you back from enjoying Men of War any longer! Get your copy of A New Player''s Guide to Men of War Game today and start playing like a pro! With this comprehensive guide, you''ll be well on your way to becoming a top player and enjoying the game to its fullest.

Disclaimer Please note that this book is an unauthorized game guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the original production of "Prison Architect" Are you struggling to design and manage your prison efficiently in Prison Architect 2? Do you find yourself constantly facing setbacks, unable to overcome the challenges thrown your way? Are you worried about not reaching your full potential in the game? Prison Architect 2 presents players with a myriad of challenges, from maintaining security and managing resources to keeping prisoners content and preventing riots. Understanding the intricate mechanics and optimizing your strategies can be daunting, especially for newer players. In this comprehensive guide, you can expect detailed insights into every aspect of Prison Architect 2 gameplay. From planning and constructing your prison layout to implementing effective security measures and managing inmate needs, each chapter is packed with valuable information and advanced strategies to help you excel. Discover proven tactics for maximizing efficiency in your prison operations, including tips for optimizing staff deployment, streamlining prisoner intake procedures, and mitigating potential risks. Learn how to design secure facilities, allocate resources wisely, and maintain a balance between punishment and rehabilitation to foster a stable and prosperous prison environment. Don''t let frustration hold you back from enjoying Prison Architect 2 to its fullest potential. With the strategies and insights provided in this guide, you''ll gain the confidence and skills needed to master the game and build the ultimate correctional facility. Take control of your prison, overcome every challenge, and become a true architect of justice!

Disclaimer Please note that this book is an authorised Game guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the original production of Hogwarts Legacy. Are you a beginner to the magical world of Hogwarts Legacy, feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of the game? Do you find yourself lost in the vastness of the Hogwarts universe, unsure of where to start or how to become a pro?Navigating the enchanting yet intricate world of Hogwarts Legacy can be daunting for beginners. The game is filled with intricate puzzles, powerful spells, and hidden secrets that can be challenging to uncover. The vast array of choices and paths can leave players feeling confused and directionless. "Game Guide for Hogwarts Legacy: A Beginners Complete Guide" is your comprehensive guide to mastering this game. It is packed with pro strategies and secrets that will help you navigate the game with ease. Expect detailed walkthroughs, character analysis, spell guides, and secret locations within the game. This book will also provide you with strategies to overcome the toughest bosses and challenges. This guide is designed to turn your worries into excitement. It provides step-by-step strategies, helping you to understand the game mechanics and storyline better. With this guide, you will learn how to effectively use spells, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets. It will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to transform from a beginner to a pro player. Don''t let the challenges of Hogwarts Legacy overwhelm you. Grab your copy of "Game Guide for Hogwarts Legacy: A Beginners Complete Guide" today and start your magical journey with confidence and ease. Unleash the pro gamer in you!

Why It’s OK to Own a Gun explores the right to self-defense, but also looks beyond it to what gun ownership fundamentally means in American life. Guns can provide a source of meaning that doesn’t depend on how much money you have or how important your job is. Guns can offer a sense of shared identity that’s not hung up on intellectual credentials or ideological orthodoxy. For many responsible gun owners, owning a gun is a way of positively reclaiming one’s own agency in the world. It’s true that guns matter to only a minority of Americans, but the same could be said for many important political liberties. Like freedom of religion and freedom of expression, guns should be on the list of basic rights. In fact, they are: as some in America’s founding generation anticipated, gun rights have offered a bulwark for republican freedom. Because there is nothing morally wrong with any of these values, owning a gun is OK. Key Features: Discusses the grounds of the political rights of gun ownership Connects the debate over guns with the sociology of gun ownership Describes genuinely worthwhile features of a way of life that’s unfamiliar to many readers Considers empirical and normative aspects of the gun debate Thinks about individual rights in the context of state power

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Pound of Flesh has everything you could ask for in a great military scifi story: well-developed heroes, a terrific villian, pulse pounding action, exciting space battles, and a layer of emotional depth. An unforgettable novel in which its hardware, as awesome as it is, never outshines its characters. A must-read for anyone who loves military science fiction. -Nate Timberlake, Captain USAF The mission is simple: escort Dr. Nadir and her team of aid workers through insurgent-held territory to a remote village on Idun-3. Veteran Lieutenant Ralph Hague and his platoon have completed far more dangerous assignments fulfilling the Berserker''s contract with Biodyne Industries. When an army of radical cultists, The Immortals, arrive in search of Biodyne''s research on a life-extending drug, Hague and his troops are redirected into the heart of a war-torn planet to rescue Biodyne personnel and their data from a secret research facility called Outpost 16. There he witnesses horrors that shock him to his very core. Surrounded by hostile forces, he must choose between his duty and his conscience. Barely escaping the outpost, Hague''s platoon and the civilians in his charge trek through the deadly jungle, pursued by fanatical Immortal troops and local insurgents hell bent on killing them. Outgunned and outmanned, Hague must outwit his enemies to escape. Even his superior training and extensive experience might not save him. The Immortal leader won''t leave without his Holy Writ-and he will annihilate every Berserker on Idun-3 to get it. The mission has changed. Hague''s only objective is survival. Pound of Flesh is a thrilling stand-alone novel set in the gritty War''s Edge universe. Warning: This book contains graphic violence, profanity, and sexual content. It is intended for a mature audience. Reader discretion is advised.

The heart of a Northman beats only for more blood. Heir to the Bear Clan of Valheim, young Raknar anticipates the day he will become chief and lead his clan across the sea to pillage foreign shores. When his village is sacked, his clan put to the sword, Raknar must forge a new destiny, alone. Captured during a raid on the Kingdom of Acheron, Raknar is enslaved by the diabolical Queen Zakara. She forces him to fight as a gladiator in the pits, but her true interest in Raknar lies in the fulfillment of a dark prophecy that will provide her an heir and unlock unworldly power. Escaping to the exotic land of Byzantia, Raknar steals to survive, captures the heart of Princess Yabala, and is banished by the emperor for his impudence. Unable to win Yabala''s hand, he becomes a raider on the steppes, certain he will never see her again. But the gods have other plans for him. When Raknar learns that Queen Zakara has kidnapped Princess Yabala, Raknar must return to the dungeons of Acheron to face the queen and her fell sorceries once and for all. Raknar: The Northman is the first stand-alone novel set in the gritty Hystoria fantasy world. Warning: This book contains graphic violence, profanity, and sexual content. It is intended for a mature audience. Reader discretion is advised.

This book provides a comprehensive overview and examination of the international aspect of Events Management and the many challenges and complications that arise in the planning and delivery specifically of cross-border and cross-cultural events. Authored by a current academic and ex-practitioner in the field, this book boasts an excellent balance of theory with practical advice and guidance. Chapters cover all the key concepts needed to manage and deliver an international event and fully reflect the current trends and issues facing the sector today. These include: sustainability, digital communication, social media, Big Data, corporate social responsibility, accessibility, security issues, and managing volunteers among many others. International case studies are included in each chapter accompanied by study questions and useful weblinks for further reading and research. This will be of great interest not only to students and researchers of International Events Management, Tourism and Hospitality, but also to current practitioners in the Events sector.

The purpose of this study was to explore the origin and impact of a popular tradition at Taylor University known as Silent Night. Through a phenomenological design, this study investigated traditions, specifically Silent Night, at a small, faith-based, liberal arts institution in the Midwest called Taylor University. The following questions guided this exploratory research: What is the student perception of the value of Silent Night? What is the personnel perception of the value of Silent Night? What are the institutional elements surrounding a successful campus tradition? Key findings from this study include an understanding of traditions defined from student and personnel perspectives, the benefits from engaging in campus traditions, the characteristics of a successful tradition, and institutional elements that set up a tradition for sustainability and success. Data collected from student and personnel interviews were divided into two main themes: descriptors and outcomes. Five subthemes emerged from the descriptors: continual, origin/history, location, timing, and transmission. Three subthemes emerged from the outcomes: community, fun, and university promotion. Based on these findings, several implications for practice and research also surfaced for higher education professionals. This research confirmed the value of campus traditions and identified institutional elements aiding their success.

This paper investigates the impact of customer compatibility - the degree of fit between the needs of customers and the capabilities of the operations serving them - on customer experiences and firm performance. We use a variance decomposition analysis to quantify the relative importance of customer, employee, process, location, and market-level effects on customer satisfaction. In our models, which explain roughly a quarter of the aggregate variance, differences among customers account for 96-97% of the explainable portion. Further analysis of interaction-level data from banking and quick service restaurants reveals that customers report relatively consistent satisfaction across transactions with particular firms, but that some customers are habitually more satisfied than others. A second set of empirical studies provides evidence that these customer-level differences are explained in part by customer compatibility. Customers whose needs, proxied by differences in demographics and product choices, diverge more starkly from those of their bank''s average customers report significantly lower levels of satisfaction. Consistently, banks that serve customer bases with more dispersed needs receive lower satisfaction scores than banks serving customer bases with less dispersed needs. Finally, a longitudinal analysis of the deposit and loan growth of all federally insured banks in the United States from 2006-2017 reveals that customer compatibility affects a firm''s financial performance. Branches with more divergent customers grow more slowly than branches with less divergent customers. Institutions serving customer bases with more dispersed needs have branches that exhibit slower growth than those of institutions serving customer bases with less dispersed needs.

This paper presents various topics that contribute to understanding Sue Klebold, Monique Lépine, Terri Roberts, Laurel Harper, and Parvinder Sandhu as secondary victims of school shooting homicides. With the application of Becker''s (1963) labelling theory, there is an opportunity to examine the potential ramifications these secondary victims suffer as the result of the shootings, in addition to examining if they are subjected to social labels. By studying secondary victims of crime and the labels imposed on them, this study may be able to understand why such individuals suffer from mental illness and/or sociological drawbacks. The results of this study indicate that the social labelling of secondary victims is a social reaction to the victim''s behaviour and relationship with the offender. These victims are more likely to suffer from anxiety disorders such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

This paper documents the effects of last place aversion in queues and its implications for customer experiences and behaviors, as well as for operating performance. An observational analysis of customers queuing at a grocery store, and four online field studies in which participants waited in virtual queues, revealed that waiting in last place diminishes wait satisfaction while increasing the probabilities of switching and abandoning queues, with detrimental implications for service capacity. The research suggests that last place aversion can lead to maladaptive customer behaviors—switching behaviors that increase wait times and abandoning when the benefits of waiting are most pronounced. The results indicate that this behavior is partially explained by the inability to make a downward social comparison; namely, when no one is behind a queuing individual, that person is less certain that continuing to wait is worthwhile. Furthermore, this paper provides evidence that queue transparency is an effective service design lever that managers can use to reduce the deleterious effects of last place aversion in queues. When people can’t see that they’re in last place, the behavioral effects of last place aversion are nullified, and when they can see that they’re not in last place, the tendency to renege is greatly diminished. Finally, a system-level experiment, in which pairs of queues were created and analyzed, reveals that when the effects of last place aversion are addressed, overall abandonment decreases, such that with equivalent arrival and service rates, total service capacity can be increased.

Gamified training is a novel management control system in which companies use gamification techniques to engage and motivate employees to learn. This study empirically examines the performance consequences of gamified training by conducting a field experiment in a professional services firm. We find that the main effect of adopting the gamified training platform on performance is not statistically significant at conventional levels. However, we also find that the effect is moderated by employee engagement, such that the gamified training platform improved performance in offices with high employee engagement and worsened performance in offices with low employee engagement. In offices with high levels of employee engagement—with above-median rates of employee retention and willingness to log onto the training platform—each additional minute of average platform engagement per employee led to an additional 0.28 new clients per month. In offices with below-median rates of employee retention and willingness to log onto the training platform, each additional minute of average platform engagement per employee resulted in 0.78 fewer new clients per month. Taken together, these results suggest that gamified training, which, in part, is intended to help engage and motivate employees to learn, may only yield performance benefits among those who are already highly engaged and motivated.

Being in your 20s is like losing your parents at Disneyland, but for the rest of your life. Sure, its all fun and games because at least Mickey Mouse is there and cotton candy is flowing. Then you realize, Wait, what the heck am I supposed to do now? MOM, DAAAAAAD!?! ANYBODYYYY!?! Some people are lucky. They know exactly what they want out of life early on and are relentless in attaining it. Good for them they deserve it. Most of us, however, are forced to continuously alter our path, always striving to reinvent ourselves and find our passion somewhere along the way. Whichever category you fall in, at one point or another, we all find ourselves lost, trying to navigate our way through the storms of life. Whatever walk (or storm) youre on, theres no doubt in my mind that you seek more out of this life. I wrote this book for one reason - to serve as a roadmap for those searching to live a successful, peaceful, and purpose-filled life. Will we allow our past to alter our present? Or will we decide to find our Purpose, Escape our past, take Action, Change our autopilot, and become Empathetic to our surroundings? Yes, for those of you paying attention - those five steps I just listed off spell P.E.A.C.E. See, not as dumb as I look crouching in that field below.

Firms do not typically disclose information on their costs to produce a good to consumers. However, we provide evidence of when and why doing so can increase consumers’ purchase interest. Specifically, building on the psychology of disclosure and trust, we posit that cost transparency, insofar as it represents an act of intimate disclosure, fosters trust. In turn, this heightened trust enhances consumers’ willingness to purchase from that firm. This account was supported in four studies, conducted in the field and in the lab. A pre-registered field experiment indicated that diners were 21.1% more likely to buy a bowl of chicken noodle soup when a sign revealing the ingredients of the soup also included the cafeteria’s costs to make the soup (Study 1). Three subsequent lab experiments replicated and extended this basic effect, providing evidence of when and why it occurs (Studies 2–4). Taken together, these studies imply that the proactive revelation of costs can improve a firm''s bottom line.

Researchers have associated agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) with a range of mild cognitive deficits, especially involving higher order executive functions. In this study, I investigated the self-understanding of executive functions in individuals with ACC by comparing laboratory-controlled, self-report, and observer-report measures. I achieved this by gathering self- and observer-reported data of executive functions and comparing these data to each other and to a normative distribution. I also examined how strongly observer-perceptions of executive functions correlate with laboratory measurement. My results indicated (a) individuals with ACC self-report fewer problems with executive functions in their daily life than observers on the Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Function–Adult Version (BRIEF-A), (b) several significant correlations exist between observer ratings on the BRIEF-A Metacognition Index and the performance of individuals with ACC on aspects of the Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS), and (c) the BRIEF-A appears to demonstrate greater sensitivity for poor executive functions associated with complex novel problems than the D-KEFS. These findings raise questions about the ecological validity of executive function instruments used for clinical assessment in the ACC population, provide evidence for a lack of self-understanding or insight in individuals with ACC, and support previous research demonstrating higher-order cognitive deficits in the clinical profile of ACC.

Current health strategy has usually concentrated on the treatment of diseases after its start within a general health-care system. The way is harsh for the people. The trend of expenditures in health care will nearly undoubtedly lead to massive rises in medical expenses, likely failing the national health insurance system. The flow of healthcare would be set to change, with more critical rank involved in preventive medicine. Thus, with its focus on aging, anti-aging medicine might play a vital character in preventive medicine. For example, there are two anti-aging drugs (USA) and one anti-aging nutraceutical (Japan) for the human clinical trials under the approvals by Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and these tests are ongoing. The term for anti-aging clinical trials is the first time to be used approved by FDA for the clinical trial using metformin. The first example of this standard change is approval by FDA of the clinical trial for deciding the efficacy of metformin, in reducing the risk for aging-associated diseases. This book is intended to introduce these messages to ordinary people. Hopefully, people will have a better future.

Current health strategy has usually concentrated on the treatment of diseases after its start within a general health-care system. The way is harsh for the people. The trend of expenditures in health care will nearly undoubtedly lead to massive rises in medical expenses, likely failing the national health insurance system. The flow of healthcare would be set to change, with more critical rank involved in preventive medicine. Thus, with its focus on aging, anti-aging medicine might play a vital character in preventive medicine. For example, there are two antiaging drugs (USA) and one antiaging nutraceutical (Japan) for the human clinical trials under the approvals by Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and these tests are ongoing. The term for anti-aging clinical trials is the first time to be used approved by FDA for the clinical trial using metformin. The first example of this standard change is approval by FDA of the clinical trial for deciding the efficacy of metformin, in reducing the risk for aging-associated diseases. This book is intended to introduce these messages to ordinary people. Hopefully, people will have a better future.

“An exceptional book that should make an immediately positive impact on the study of Irish Americans in the Civil War.” —The Journal of Southern History Drawing on records of about 5,500 soldiers and veterans, Shades of Green traces the organization of Irish regiments from the perspective of local communities in Connecticut, Illinois, and Wisconsin and the relationships between soldiers and the home front. Research on the impact of the Civil War on Irish Americans has traditionally fallen into one of two tracks, arguing that the Civil War either further alienated Irish immigrants from American society or that military service in defense of the Union offered these men a means of assimilation. In this study of Irish American service, Ryan W. Keating argues that neither paradigm really holds, because many Irish Americans during this time already considered themselves to be assimilated members of American society. This comprehensive study argues that the local community was often more important to ethnic soldiers than the imagined ethnic community, especially in terms of political, social, and economic relationships. An analysis of the Civil War era from this perspective provides a much clearer understanding of immigrant place and identity during the nineteenth century. The author focuses on three regiments not traditionally studied—rather than those of New York City and Boston—and supports his argument through advanced quantitative analysis of military service records and a wealth of raw data, an unusual and exciting development in Civil War studies. Shades of Green’s impressive research provides a significant contribution to scholarship sure to bring something valuable to several fields of study.

Pediatric Amplification: Enhancing Auditory Access is a comprehensive resource that focuses specifically on the process of fitting children with hearing aids, a population that is underrepresented in the scientific and clinical literature. The text is based on a theoretical framework that posits that well-fit, consistently worn hearing aids can optimize the auditory access of children with hearing loss. This theoretical framework serves as the basis for providing clinical care to children with hearing aids and their families. The content is organized around using best practices to provide aided audibility, promote consistent hearing aid use, and engage in high-quality linguistic input for children who wear hearing aids. The text is unique in its focus on the clinical management of amplification in the pediatric population using cutting-edge research based on the needs of children who are hard of hearing. It includes chapters dedicated to hearing assistance technology and case studies to illustrate the concepts presented. Pediatric Amplification is a professional resource for clinicians and audiologists who serve children who wear hearing aids and their families and can also be used in graduate courses for students in audiology, deaf education, and speech-language pathology.