ANP3 - Anglais pour Psychologues (CC2)

Question 1

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What is the research question of the group project ?

Answer 1

The research question of the group project is ‘How are Pica behaviors in autism affected by gender ?’

Question 2

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What is the name of the article ?

Answer 2

The studied article is entitled ‘A transdiagnostic, modular approach to treating pica in young girl’

Question 3

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Who wrote the article ?

Answer 3

The article was written by Moline et al. (2023), a group of three female Canadian researchers

Moline, R., Thomassin, K., & Hou, S

Rachel Moline, Kristell Thomassin, and Sharon Hou

Question 4

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When was published the article ?

Answer 4

The article was published in 2023

Question 5

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In which journal was the article published ?

Answer 5

The article was published in the Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology (CPPP), an american scientific journal, released by APA (the American Psychological Association)

This journal is a publication of APA Division 54 (Society of Pediatric Psychology)

Question 6

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What are the article’s keywords ?

Answer 6

The article’s keywords are : Pica, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),Girl, and Modular approach

Also : Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) ; Youth, Comorbid disorders

Question 7

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What is the general topic of the study ?

Answer 7

The general topic of the study is eating disorders

Question 8

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What is the specific topic of the study ?

Answer 8

The specific topic of the study is eating disorders in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a young girl

Question 9

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What is the aim of the study ?

Answer 9

The aim of this case study is to offer the first empirical support for a modular and transdiagnostic treatment to treat youth pica and comorbidities.
The Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH) treatment offers a comprehensive program that clinicians can use to tailor treatment.
The study propose clinicians a treatment plan for youth pica and emphasize the importance of parent involvement in youth treatment

Question 10

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What is the hypothesis of the study ?

Answer 10

The hypothesis of the study suggests that the use of a modular and transdiagnostic approach, such as the MATCH-ADTC programme, can be effective in treating pica in a young girl with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Question 11

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What are the independent variables of the study ?

Answer 11

There are three independent variables oparated in the study :
- Therapeutic intervention : Implementation of the MATCH-ADTC programme, including specific modules to target pica and other behavioural problems
- Duration and frequency of treatment sessions : 26 sessions over a 12-month period, with 50-minute sessions
- Parental involvement : Active involvement of parents in the therapeutic process, including monitoring behaviours and applying techniques learned during sessions

Question 12

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What are the dependent variables of the study ?

Answer 12

There are three dependent variables measured in the study :
- Pica behaviours : Frequency and severity of pica behaviours (consumption of non-food items) measured using standardised assessments, such as the Behavior Rating Scale (BRS).
- Behavioural problems : Assessments of general problem behaviours, including aggression and hyperactivity, also measured by the BRS.
- Emotional and behavioural symptoms : Measured using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), which assesses subscales such as obsessive-compulsive problems, thinking problems and internal and external problems.

Question 13

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What are the controlled variables of the study ?

Answer 13

There are two controlled variables in the study :
- Medical and psychological history : Factors such as Triple X syndrome, trauma history, and comorbid diagnoses (such as ASD and ADHD) that could influence treatment outcomes.
- Pre- and post-treatment assessment : Measures taken before the start of treatment, immediately after the end, and six months later to assess the durability of the effects

Question 14

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Who are the participants of the study ?

Answer 14

The case study subject is a 10-year-old girl, named ‘Olivia’, with a medical history including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Triple X syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a history of trauma.

Recruitment: Olivia was referred to the clinic by her adoptive parents, who were also her maternal grandparents.

Question 15

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What is the design of the study ?

Answer 15

This case study is a quasi experimental design because the participant was purposely assigned to the experimental conditions

Question 16

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What is the material of the study ?

Answer 16

The main material of the study was the treatment programme used, named ‘MATCH-ADTC’ (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems), which is a modular, evidence-based approach

Question 17

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What is the procedure of the study ?

Answer 17

The experimental procedure took place in three stages :
1. Initial assessment (pre-treatment assessments to establish a baseline)
2. Intervention (Programme used: MATCH-ADTC) with 26 sessions (including a range of modules) over 12 months, each lasting 50 minutes
3. Post-treatment assessments (evaluations at different stages to measure changes)

Question 18

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What are the main finding(s) of the study ?

(from the results)

Answer 18

Data from the assessment scales were analysed to determine changes in pica behaviour and other behavioural problems, with particular attention to significant differences between pre- and post-treatment assessments.
This structured methodology made it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of the MATCH-ADTC programme in treating pica and comorbid behaviours in a young girl, while actively involving her parents in the therapeutic process

Question 19

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What are the interpretations of the study ?

(synthesis of main findings)

Answer 19

The results of the study suggest that the modular and transdiagnostic approach used in the MATCH-ADTC programme is effective in treating pica and problem behaviours in the young girls taking part in the study :
- Significant improvement in behaviours
- Sustainability of results (six-month post-treatment)
- Role of parental involvement to the success of the treatment
- Efficiency of modularity allowing flexibility

Question 20

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What are the limitations of the study ?

Answer 20

Although the results are promising, several limitations must be taken into account:
- Single case study : The study focuses on a single participant, which limits the generalisability of the results to other children with similar conditions. Further studies with larger samples are needed to confirm the effectiveness of the approach.
- Lack of control group : There was no control group to compare the results, which makes it difficult to attribute the improvements specifically to the intervention. Improvements could be due to other uncontrolled external factors.
- Duration and intensity of treatment : The treatment required a relatively high number of sessions, which may raise questions about its feasibility in clinical settings where time and resources are limited.

Question 21

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What are the significance and contribution of the study to the group’s research topic and research question ?

(implications and links to the other studies analysed by the group)

Answer 21

This study of the modular approach to treating pica in a young girl with autism can be linked to research into the link between gender and manifestations of pica in autism :
- Perception and assessment of pica behaviours : The study could contribute to research on how gender influences the perception of pica behaviours by both parents and professionals. This perception may have an impact on decisions concerning the treatment and management of the behaviour.
- Development of gender-specific interventions : The results of the study could contribute to the development of interventions that take into account gender differences in the manifestation of pica behaviours
- This study may contribute to understanding gender differences by exploring the specific characteristics of pica in a girl with autistic disabilities.

Question 22

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How this study contributes to the group project

Answer 22

This study can serve as a starting point for further research into the relationship between gender and manifestations of pica in children with autism. This could encourage a better understanding of gender specificities in treatments and interventions, and pave the way for broader research on gender differences in behavioural and developmental disorders