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Cognition and apathy in normal pressure hydrocephalus
… patients commonly display cognitive decline and apathy. NPH is recognised as an important cause of cognitive decline as it is thought be reversible with surgical CSF diversion (e.g. shunt surgery). However, this remains controversial and the neuropsychology of NPH is relatively poorly understood. …
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Apathy and Impulsivity in Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration
Apathy and Impulsivity in Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration Ian Coyle-Gilchrist Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD) is pathologically heterogeneous group of degenerative diseases of the brain. While there are distinct and highly recognisable clinical syndromes associated with FTLD there is …
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Policy making and civic involvement: Apathy or impotence?
This thesis discusses the current problems surrounding civic participation. Conventional political wisdom tells us that many people have become apathetic when it comes to getting involved in politics. However, I will argue that policy makers misconstrue their perception of the public because they …
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Mechanisms of apathy in health and Parkinson's disease
Apathy and impulsivity are common and debilitating consequences of many neuropsychiatric diseases, including Parkinson's disease. Despite their prevalence and prognostic importance, their underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This knowledge gap presents a barrier to clinical assessment …
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Apathy and Impulsivity in Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration Syndromes
… use of transdiagnostic methods to investigate apathy and impulsivity. These two multifaceted constructs are observed across all frontotemporal lobar degeneration syndromes, including frontotemporal dementia, progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal syndrome. They cause substantial …
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A theoretical study of alienation, apathy and anomie
Thesis: B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Economics and Social Science, 1964
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The Cognitive and Neural Basis for Apathy in Frontotemporal Degeneration
The syndrome of apathy, defined as a reduction in goal-directed behavior (GDB), has profound consequences for morbidity and mortality in the patient and for family-caregiver burden. Apathy is one of the primary neuropsychiatric syndromes associated with the disruption of the frontal-striatal …
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Apathy, Depression, and Emotional Lability in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
… cognitive profiles associated with apathy, depression, and emotional lability (EL) in patients with ALS. Participants were 161 consecutive referrals to the Neurology service of the Houston Methodist Hospital MDA-ALS clinic. All patients met El Escorial World Federation of Neurology …
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The Influence of Apathy and Depression on Cognitive Functioning in Parkinson’s Disease
Depression and apathy are two of the most common psychiatric symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) with prevalence estimates at higher rates than in medical populations with similar levels of disability. Several studies have provided evidence to suggest that apathy and depression are independent …
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On the neurobiology of apathy and depression in cerebral small vessel disease
… can lead to neuropsychiatric symptoms such as apathy, a loss of motivation, and depression, which is characterised by low mood and a loss of pleasure. Apathy and depression are both prevalent symptoms in SVD, but an understanding of the relationship between underlying disease processes and the …
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Voter apathy: why does it exist and what can be done to overcome it?
<p>The purpose of this study was to ascertain why the stakeholders in the educational process do not participate in the annual school election and to identify and implement techniques that would motivate these stakeholders to go to the polls.</p> <p>The population of this study consisted of the …
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Apathy after stroke: clinical characteristics, association with functional outcome and effect on carer burden
Apathy is a multidimensional syndrome that frequently presents in stroke survivors and is characterised by a loss in motivation and initiative, reduced social interactions, and neutral emotionality. Apathy affects cognitive functioning, everyday activity including social life, and functional …
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An investigation of functional correlates and predictors of apathy in a Memory Clinic sample
Apathy is a common neuropsychiatric symptom in neurological and psychiatric illnesses and is associated with adverse outcomes, significant caregiver burden, cognitive and functional impairment, and poor quality of life. Marin's (1991) definition of apathy as an amotivational disorder has gained …
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The effects of apathy and depression on cognitive and functional outcomes in Alzheimer's disease
… carrying out activities of daily living (ADL). Apathy and depression are also the two most frequent neuropsychiatric sequalae associated with AD and have an impact on patients' ability to execute ADLs. Little is still known if apathy subdomains differently predict ADL performance in these …
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Activism or apathy? Selected student attitudes towards the role of civic engagement at Rowan University
The purpose of this study was to gain insight into selected student attitudes towards the role of civic engagement at Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, in spring, 2011. The study investigated the impact of selected demographic factors on civic engagement. Civic engagement levels were …
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Examining the quality of gender measurements in criminological and criminal justice research: pervasive apathy or bad research methods?
Criminology has often been criticized for its lack of gender inclusivity and ‘androcentrism,’ particularly by feminist and queer criminologists who note that the field rarely uses separate measures of gender and sex assigned at birth or ones that extend beyond the binary, severely limiting the …
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Managing online communications and feedback relating to the Welsh visitor attraction experience: apathy and inflexibility in tourism marketing practice?
… context. The management implications of apparent apathy or indifference and inflexibility in the marketing practices of many Welsh visitor attractions are considered.
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Student Perception of Social Loafing in University Teamwork
… loafing and discussion non-contribution. Loafer apathy (a general lack of care or interest) predicted significant variance in each of the four loafing behaviours and social compensation. Team performance (assignment grades) was not related to the perceived presence social loafing in a team. …
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Exploring perceptions of rural youth participation in political elections: A case study of Thulamela Municipality
… This study investigated the phenomenon of voter apathy among South African youth, focusing specifically on factors that influenced this disengagement among rural youth. Through a phenomenological approach, research analyzed the 2021 local government elections, revealing significant apathy among …
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Frontal lobe dysfunction, as measured by the frontal systems behavioural scale, in the context of HIV infection and heavy episodic drinking
… behaviour. Behavioural disturbances such as apathy, disinhibition, and dysexecutive function are well-known consequences of frontal lobe pathology, leading to significant impairment. Heavy episodic drinking (HED) and HIV are common conditions that impair the frontal lobe, with disinhibition …
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