Brinkerhoff, Shirley

Presents an overview of the profession of research scientist, discussing job requirements and career opportunities, and contains anecdotes that demonstrate the values needed to be an ethical research scientist.

Examines the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder through the story of Connor, a young boy diagnosed with the disorder.

Examines a variety of North American stories, customs, rhymes, and other expressions of folklore associated with families.

Presents a story that provides insights into the challenges faced by children suffering with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and the impact of the disorder on family members and friends, and features facts about the causes, diagnosis, and treatments available for ADHD.

Examines urban legends, cyberlore, stories of aliens and the supernatural, and other expressions of contemporary North American folklore, and discusses the purpose and meaning of such tales.

Describes the characteristics and drug treatment of personality disorders, as well as alternative therapies.

Describes the characteristics and drug treatment of schizophrenia, as well as alternative treatments.

Examines the obsessive-compulsive disorder, its symptoms and manifestations, how it can be controlled and treated, and what it is like to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

A discussion of psychological disorders with onset in childhood and adolescence and the drugs and alternative treatments that are available for their management.