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Visual Naming Performance After Atl Resection: Impact Of Atypical Language Dominance., S. Kovac, G. Möddel, J. Reinholz, A. V. Alexopoulosa, T. Syed, M. Z. Koubeissi, S. U. Schuele, Tara T. Lineweaver, R. M. Busch, T. Loddenkemper

Tara T. Lineweaver

Purpose- To characterize the interaction between language dominance and lateralization of the epileptic focus for pre- and postoperative Boston Naming Test (BNT) performance in patients undergoing anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL). Methods- Analysis of pre- and postoperative BNT scores depending on lateralization of language as measured by the intracarotid amobarbital procedure (IAP) versus lateralization of the temporal lobe epileptic focus. Results- Changes between pre- and postoperative BNT performance depended on epilepsy lateralization (effect size = 0.189) with significant decrease in patients undergoing left ATL. Subgroup analysis in these showed that postoperative decline in BNT scores was significant in patients with atypical …

Atypical Language Lateralization In Epilepsy Patients, Gabriel Möddel, Tara Lineweaver, Stephan Schuele, Julia Reinholz, T. Loddenkemper

Tara T. Lineweaver

Purpose:  To investigate whether atypical language dominance in epilepsy patients is related to localization and type of lesions. Methods:  Four hundred and forty-five epilepsy patients received bilateral Wada testing. Language was classified as left (L), right (R), bilateral-dependent (BD, speech arrest after left and right injections), or bilateral-independent (BI, no speech arrest after either injection). Groups were compared regarding handedness and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesions. Lesions were classified as “early” (congenital), “late” neocortical (acquired after birth), and hippocampal sclerosis (HS). Results:  Of all patients, 78% were L, 6% R, 7% BD, and 9% BI. Right-handers with left lesions did …

Invited Review Of The New Executive Brain: Frontal Lobes In A Complex World, Tara Lineweaver

Tara T. Lineweaver

Book Review of: The New Executive Brain: Frontal Lobes in a Complex World, By Elkhonon Goldberg Published 2009, Oxford University Press, NY 334 pages ISBN No. 978-0-19-532940-7 $19.95

Differential Effects Of Alzheimer's Disease And Huntington's Disease On The Performance Of Mental Rotation, Tara T. Lineweaver, David P. Salmon, Mark W. Bondi, Jody Corey-Bloom

Tara T. Lineweaver

he ability to spatially rotate a mental image was compared in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD; n = 18) and patients with Huntington's disease (HD; n = 18). Compared to their respective age-matched normal control (NC) group, the speed, but not the accuracy, of mental rotation abnormally decreased with increasing angle of orientation for patients with HD. In contrast, the accuracy, but not the speed, of rotation abnormally decreased with increasing angle of orientation for patients with AD. Additional analyses showed that these unique patterns of performance were not attributable to different speed/accuracy trade-off sensitivities. This double dissociation suggests that …

Patients’ Perceptions Of Memory Functioning Before And After Surgical Intervention To Treat Medically Refractory Epilepsy., Tara T. Lineweaver, R. I. Naugle, A. M. Cafaro, W. Bingaman, H. O. Lüders

Tara T. Lineweaver

Purpose:One risk associated with epilepsy surgery is memory loss, but perhaps more important is how patients perceive changes in their memories. This longitudinal study evaluated changes in memory self-reports and investigated how self-reports relate to changes on objective memory measures in temporal or extratemporal epilepsy patients who underwent surgery. Methods: Objective memory (Wechsler Memory Scale–Revised) and subjective memory self-reports (Memory Assessment Clinics Self-Rating Scale) were individually assessed for 136 patients ∼6 months before and 6 months after surgery. A measure of depressive affect (Beck Depression Inventory–2nd Edition) was used to control variance attributable to emotional distress. Results: Despite a lack …

Young And Older Adults’ Beliefs About Effective Ways To Mitigate Age-Related Memory Decline, Michael Horhorta, Tara T. Lineweaver, Monique Ositelu, Kristi Summers, Christopher Herzog

Tara T. Lineweaver

This study investigated whether young and older adults vary in their beliefs about the impact of various mitigating factors on age-related memory decline. Eighty young (ages 18–23) and eighty older (ages 60–82) participants reported their beliefs about their own memory abilities and the strategies that they use in their everyday lives to attempt to control their memory. Participants also reported their beliefs about memory change with age for hypothetical target individuals who were described as using (or not using) various means to mitigate memory decline. There were no age differences in personal beliefs about control over current or future memory …

Aging Of Attention: Does The Ability To Divide Decline?, T. Salthouse, N. Fristoe, Tara Lineweaver, V. Coon

Tara T. Lineweaver

Previous research has yielded conflicting results regarding the relationship between adult age and the ability to divide attention between two concurrent tasks. At least some of the inconsistency is probably attributable to methodological variations, such as the manner in which divided-attention ability has been assessed, how single-task performance has been considered, and the degree of control over relative emphasis placed on each task. Two experiments employing procedures sensitive to these concerns were conducted in which a speeded decision task was performed during the retention interval of a letter-memory task. The results of both experiments indicated that there were relatively few …

Expectations About Memory Change Across The Life Span Are Impacted By Aging Stereotypes., Tara T. Lineweaver, Andrea K. Berger, Christopher Hertzog

Tara T. Lineweaver

This study examined whether expectations about memory change with age vary for different personality types. Four adjectives from each of Hummert’s age-stereotype trait sets were selected to create 11 adjective clusters varying in both valence (positive versus negative) and relevance to memory functioning. Three hundred and seventy three participants in three age groups rated the memory abilities of target adults, defined by the adjective clusters, across the adult life span. Consistent with past studies, participants believed in age-related memory decline. However, participants rated target adults with positive personality traits as having better memory ability and less age-related memory decline than …

Potential Liability For Failure To Adapt To Recurrent Flooding: Applying The Legal Framework Of The Farmers Insurance Group's Lawsuit Against Chicago And Chicago Municipalities To Norfolk And Virginia, James M. Andris Jr.

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, and Local Government Liability

Panelists will discuss issues surrounding FEMA reforms to the NFIP, how stormwater management actions can assist local governments in response to those changes, and what liabilities exist for governments.

Mapping Coastal Risks And Social Vulnerability: Legal And Policy Issues And Opportunities, Lisa Schiavinato

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Social Vulnerability

Panelists, moderated by Lynda Butler, will share their perspectives and analyses on the intersections among race, law, science and environmental justice in community vulnerability assessments.

Commission Meeting, Carlton H. Hershner, Carlton H. Hershner

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Commission Meeting: Report on Climate Change Progress in Virginia

Go Green, Save Money: Lowering Flood Insurance Rates In Virginia With Stormwater Management, Kristen Clark

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, and Local Government Liability

Panelists will discuss issues surrounding FEMA reforms to the NFIP, how stormwater management actions can assist local governments in response to those changes, and what liabilities exist for governments.

Adaptation: Market Sector Responses, Michael Vernon, Michael Vernon

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Adaptation: Market Sector Responses

Panelists will share information on new business opportunities evolving out of recurrent flooding occurrences, new renovation loan solutions, and innovative financing opportunities.

Identifying Socially Vulnerable Communities In Coastal Virginia, Sarah L. Stafford, Jeremy Abramowitz

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Social Vulnerability

Panelists, moderated by Lynda Butler, will share their perspectives and analyses on the intersections among race, law, science and environmental justice in community vulnerability assessments.

Through The Storm, Through The Rain: The Realities Of Climate Change And The Need For New Engagement In Hampton Roads, Va, Erica Holloman

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Social Vulnerability

Panelists, moderated by Lynda Butler, will share their perspectives and analyses on the intersections among race, law, science and environmental justice in community vulnerability assessments.

National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System: A Catalyst For Local Government Adaptive Planning To Reduce Flood Risk, Bill Lesser

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, and Local Government Liability

Panelists will discuss issues surrounding FEMA reforms to the NFIP, how stormwater management actions can assist local governments in response to those changes, and what liabilities exist for governments.

Potential For Physical Vulnerability To Sea Level Rise And Flooding, Molly Mitchell, Karinna Nunez, Alex Renaud, Coastal Resource Management Clinic, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Social Vulnerability

Panelists, moderated by Lynda Butler, will share their perspectives and analyses on the intersections among race, law, science and environmental justice in community vulnerability assessments.

Fearless Friday: Marli Horwitz, Christina L. Bassler

SURGE

Over three and a half million people will have experienced homelessness in the past year- an overwhelming and disheartening statistic. For this week’s Fearless Friday, we highlight Marli Horwitz, who has courageously dedicated herself to debunking stereotypes, increasing awareness, and taking action towards ending homelessness. As program coordinator of D.C. Outfitters, she has led many trips to public parks in D.C., provided toiletries and clothing to people experiencing homelessness, and has planned two successful Homelessness Awareness Weeks. [excerpt]

Hemispheric Bases For Emotion And Memory, Tad T. Brunyé, Sarah R. Cavanagh, Ruth E. Propper

Department of Psychology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The goal of this Research Topic was to bring together diverse scientific perspectives on lateralized brain mechanisms underlying emotion, motivation, and memory. The Topic resulted in eight articles, three of which report original research and five of which review and synthesize past research with the aim of developing new hypotheses and theory. A range of international experts with diverse backgrounds, theoretical perspectives, and experimental methods contributed to the Topic. Contributions strongly reflect this diversity, ranging from examining pupil dilation in response to viewing Rembrandt portraits to understanding how caffeine supplementation influences levels of spatial processing. In all cases, the authors …

Optimizing Performance Of Hrss And Selling Of The Shared Services Model, Elizabeth Wixted, Stuart Smith Phd

Research in Human Capital Development (HCD 770)

In today’s business world, organizations must continuously change in order to stay relevant and competitive in the marketplace. One of the ways organizations have been doing this is by moving functional groups to centers of excellence and shared services models. The purpose of these models is to standardize processes across organizations with the added intention to recognize significant cost savings. My company is no exception to this phenomenon but we are moving one line of business at a time in a slow and thoughtful manner. If I had the opportunity to sell the shared services model to my entire enterprise, …

The Tides Of Life (Chicago), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

This speech was originally delivered at a Moody Business Network Luncheon, part of a series of such luncheons organized by The Moody Church in Chicago. In it Pollard posits that servant leadership -- while not always explicitly Christian -- is oftentimes the primary way one actualizes Christian values in the workplace.