Description |
2 volumes ; 30 cm |
Contents |
V.1. Thesis - Non-retinal light stimulation and the human biological clock -- v.2. Professional portfolio - The treatment of borderline personality disorder using dialectical behavior therapy |
Summary |
Since 1998, debate has occurred over whether light synchronises the human biological clock through the visual system only, or if the light penetrating our skin is also influential. This thesis provides definitive, debate ending, evidence that skin exposure to even intensely bright light has no impact on circadian timing. The portfolio presents a review of the literature regarding the efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy as a treatment for borderline personality disorder, a summary of the proposed mechanisms of action on the various treatment components, and a description of the clinical application of the four 'skills training modules' via the use of four case study examples |
Notes |
Submitted to the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University |
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Degree conferred 2010 |
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Thesis (D.Psych. (Clinical))--Deakin University, Victoria, 2008 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (volumes1: leaves 184-204, volumes2: leaves 94-97) |
Notes |
All Doctorate of Psychology (D. Psychology) portfolios have been removed from the collection until further notice |
Subject |
Circadian rhythms.
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Biological rhythms.
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Light -- Physiological effect.
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Borderline personality disorder -- Treatment.
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Dialectical behavior therapy.
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Genre/Form |
Academic theses.
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Author |
Deakin University. Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
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Deakin University. School of Psychology
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