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en Cybersécurité et Société
1.
Chrétien, M.; Giroux, I.; Goulet, A.; Jacques, C.; Bouchard, S.
Cognitive restructuring of gambling-related thoughts: A systematic review Journal Article
In: Addictive Behaviors, vol. 75, pp. 108–121, 2017, ISSN: 03064603 (ISSN), (Publisher: Elsevier Ltd).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: behavior change, cognition, Cognitive distortions, cognitive restructuring, Cognitive techniques, cognitive therapy, Cognitive-behavioral treatment, empiricism, Gambling, Gambling treatment, human, Humans, methodology, nomenclature, pathological gambling, procedures, psychology, review, sport, systematic review, Therapy, Thinking
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Gamblers' thoughts have a fundamental influence on their gambling problem. Cognitive restructuring is the intervention of choice to correct those thoughts. However, certain difficulties are noted in the application of cognitive restructuring techniques and the comprehension of their guidelines. Furthermore, the increase of skill game players (e.g. poker) entering treatment creates a challenge for therapists, as these gamblers present with different thoughts than those of the gamblers usually encountered in treatment (e.g. chance-only games like electronic gambling machines). This systematic review aims to describe how cognitive restructuring is carried out with gamblers based on the evidence available in empirical studies that include cognitive interventions for gambling. Of the 2607 studies collected, 39 were retained. The results highlight exposure as the most frequently used technique to facilitate identification of gambling-related thoughts (imaginal = 28.2%; in vivo = 10.3%). More than half of the studies (69.2%) clearly reported therapeutic techniques aimed to correct gamblers' thoughts, of which 37% involved visual support to challenge those thoughts (e.g. ABC log). Of the 39 studies retained, 48.7% included skill game players (i.e., poker, blackjack, sports betting) in their sample. However, none of these studies mentioned whether cognitive restructuring had been adapted for these gamblers. Several terms referring to gamblers' thoughts were used interchangeably (e.g. erroneous, dysfunctional or inadequate thoughts), although each of these terms could refer to specific content. Clinical implications of the results are discussed with regard to the needs of therapists. This review also suggests recommendations for future research. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd
2.
Chrétien, M.; Giroux, I.; Goulet, A.; Jacques, C.; Bouchard, S.
Cognitive restructuring of gambling-related thoughts: A systematic review Journal Article
In: Addictive Behaviors, vol. 75, pp. 108–121, 2017, ISSN: 03064603 (ISSN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: behavior change, cognition, Cognitive distortions, cognitive restructuring, Cognitive techniques, cognitive therapy, Cognitive-behavioral treatment, empiricism, Gambling, Gambling treatment, human, Humans, methodology, nomenclature, pathological gambling, procedures, psychology, review, sport, systematic review, Therapy, Thinking
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Gamblers' thoughts have a fundamental influence on their gambling problem. Cognitive restructuring is the intervention of choice to correct those thoughts. However, certain difficulties are noted in the application of cognitive restructuring techniques and the comprehension of their guidelines. Furthermore, the increase of skill game players (e.g. poker) entering treatment creates a challenge for therapists, as these gamblers present with different thoughts than those of the gamblers usually encountered in treatment (e.g. chance-only games like electronic gambling machines). This systematic review aims to describe how cognitive restructuring is carried out with gamblers based on the evidence available in empirical studies that include cognitive interventions for gambling. Of the 2607 studies collected, 39 were retained. The results highlight exposure as the most frequently used technique to facilitate identification of gambling-related thoughts (imaginal = 28.2%; in vivo = 10.3%). More than half of the studies (69.2%) clearly reported therapeutic techniques aimed to correct gamblers' thoughts, of which 37% involved visual support to challenge those thoughts (e.g. ABC log). Of the 39 studies retained, 48.7% included skill game players (i.e., poker, blackjack, sports betting) in their sample. However, none of these studies mentioned whether cognitive restructuring had been adapted for these gamblers. Several terms referring to gamblers' thoughts were used interchangeably (e.g. erroneous, dysfunctional or inadequate thoughts), although each of these terms could refer to specific content. Clinical implications of the results are discussed with regard to the needs of therapists. This review also suggests recommendations for future research. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd
3.
Bouchard, S.; Gervais, J.; Gagnier, N.; Loranger, C.
Evaluation of a primary prevention program for anxiety disorders using story books with children aged 9-12 years Journal Article
In: Journal of Primary Prevention, vol. 34, no. 5, pp. 345–358, 2013, ISSN: 0278095X (ISSN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adaptation, adaptive behavior, Anxiety disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety sensitivity, article, Bibliotherapy, book, Books, Child, Children, cognitive therapy, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, female, human, Humans, male, methodology, Primary Prevention, procedures, Program Evaluation, Psychological, randomized controlled trial, Self Concept, Self Efficacy, Self-efficacy, treatment outcome
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4.
Giroux, I.; Faucher-Gravel, A.; St-Hilaire, A.; Boudreault, C.; Jacques, C.; Bouchard, S.
Gambling exposure in virtual reality and modification of urge to gamble Journal Article
In: Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 224–231, 2013, ISSN: 21522715.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: article, behavior therapy, clinical trial, computer interface, female, Gambling, human, Humans, Implosive Therapy, male, methodology, Middle Aged, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, psychological aspect, psychological rating scale, questionnaire, Questionnaires, Self Concept, Self Efficacy, User-Computer Interface
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The urge to gamble is a psychological, physiological, and emotional state involved in the maintenance of pathological gambling. The ability of repeated exposure to a virtual gambling environment to modify the urge to gamble and perceived self-efficacy (PSE) is investigated. Ten video lottery players move throughout a virtual bar with five video lottery terminals five times. The urge to gamble and PSE do not significantly vary during exposure to the gambling environment. However, the desire to gamble significantly increases when passing from the practice environment to the gambling environment. These findings suggest that virtual reality is viable for use in exposure, but that a sole 20-minute session does not set the extinction process into motion. Future studies should be conducted on virtual exposure over the course of several sessions, with the addition of a cognitive restructuring intervention. © Copyright 2013, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2013.
5.
Tremblay, L.; Bouchard, S.; Chebbi, B.; Wei, L.; Monthuy-Blanc, J.; Boulanger, D.
The development of a haptic virtual reality environment to study body image and affect Journal Article
In: Annual Review of CyberTherapy and Telemedicine, vol. 11, pp. 80–84, 2013, ISSN: 15548716, (Publisher: Virtual reality med institute).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Affect, Arousal, art, article, Biofeedback, body image, computer interface, Emotional communications, female, happiness, Haptic devices, Haptics, human, Human bodies, human experiment, Humans, male, methodology, Mood, motor performance, physiology, psychological aspect, psychology, Psychomotor Performance, Psychophysiology, sadness, Touch, User-Computer Interface, velocity, virtual reality, Virtual-reality environment, Young Adult
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We report the results of a preliminary study testing the effect of participants’ mood rating on visual motor performance using a haptic device to manipulate a cartoonish human body. Our results suggest that moods involving high arousal (e.g. happiness) produce larger movements whereas mood involving low arousal (e.g. sadness) produce slower speed of performance. Our results are used for the development of a new haptic virtual reality application that we briefly present here. This application is intended to create a more interactive and motivational environment to treat body image issues and for emotional communication. © 2013 Interactive Media Institute.
6.
Bouchard, S.; Gervais, J.; Gagnier, N.; Loranger, C.
Evaluation of a primary prevention program for anxiety disorders using story books with children aged 9-12 years Journal Article
In: Journal of Primary Prevention, vol. 34, no. 5, pp. 345–358, 2013, ISSN: 0278095X (ISSN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adaptation, adaptive behavior, Anxiety disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety sensitivity, article, Bibliotherapy, book, Books, Child, Children, cognitive therapy, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, female, human, Humans, male, methodology, Primary Prevention, procedures, Program Evaluation, Psychological, randomized controlled trial, Self Concept, Self Efficacy, Self-efficacy, treatment outcome
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7.
Giroux, I.; Faucher-Gravel, A.; St-Hilaire, A.; Boudreault, C.; Jacques, C.; Bouchard, S.
Gambling exposure in virtual reality and modification of urge to gamble Journal Article
In: Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 224–231, 2013, ISSN: 21522715.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: article, behavior therapy, clinical trial, computer interface, female, Gambling, human, Humans, Implosive Therapy, male, methodology, Middle Aged, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, psychological aspect, psychological rating scale, questionnaire, Questionnaires, Self Concept, Self Efficacy, User-Computer Interface
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The urge to gamble is a psychological, physiological, and emotional state involved in the maintenance of pathological gambling. The ability of repeated exposure to a virtual gambling environment to modify the urge to gamble and perceived self-efficacy (PSE) is investigated. Ten video lottery players move throughout a virtual bar with five video lottery terminals five times. The urge to gamble and PSE do not significantly vary during exposure to the gambling environment. However, the desire to gamble significantly increases when passing from the practice environment to the gambling environment. These findings suggest that virtual reality is viable for use in exposure, but that a sole 20-minute session does not set the extinction process into motion. Future studies should be conducted on virtual exposure over the course of several sessions, with the addition of a cognitive restructuring intervention. © Copyright 2013, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2013.
8.
Tremblay, L.; Bouchard, S.; Chebbi, B.; Wei, L.; Monthuy-Blanc, J.; Boulanger, D.
The development of a haptic virtual reality environment to study body image and affect Journal Article
In: Annual Review of CyberTherapy and Telemedicine, vol. 11, pp. 80–84, 2013, ISSN: 15548716.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Affect, Arousal, art, article, Biofeedback, body image, computer interface, Emotional communications, female, happiness, Haptic devices, Haptics, human, Human bodies, human experiment, Humans, male, methodology, Mood, motor performance, physiology, psychological aspect, psychology, Psychomotor Performance, Psychophysiology, sadness, Touch, User-Computer Interface, velocity, virtual reality, Virtual-reality environment, Young Adult
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9.
Allili, M. S.
Wavelet modeling using finite mixtures of generalized Gaussian distributions: Application to texture discrimination and retrieval Journal Article
In: IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, vol. 21, no. 4, pp. 1452–1464, 2012, ISSN: 10577149.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: algorithm, Algorithms, article, Automated, automated pattern recognition, computer assisted diagnosis, Computer Simulation, Computer-Assisted, Data Interpretation, Finite mixtures, Generalized Gaussian, Generalized Gaussian Distributions, Image Enhancement, Image Interpretation, Image segmentation, Imaging, Kullback Leibler divergence, Marginal distribution, methodology, Mixtures, Models, Monte Carlo methods, Monte Carlo sampling, Normal Distribution, Pattern Recognition, Performance improvements, reproducibility, Reproducibility of Results, Sensitivity and Specificity, Similarity measure, State-of-the-art approach, Statistical, statistical analysis, statistical model, Texture data set, Texture discrimination, Texture modeling, Textures, three dimensional imaging, Three-Dimensional, Wavelet Analysis, Wavelet coefficients, Wavelet decomposition, Wavelet modeling
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Bouchard, S.; Bernier, F.; Boivin, E.; Morin, B.; Robillard, G.
Using biofeedback while immersed in a stressful videogame increases the effectiveness of stress management skills in soldiers Journal Article
In: PLoS ONE, vol. 7, no. 4, 2012, ISSN: 19326203.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: adult, Arousal, article, Biofeedback, clinical trial, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, explosion, feedback system, first aid, Heart Rate, human, human experiment, Humans, Hydrocortisone, male, mental stress, metabolism, methodology, Military Personnel, military phenomena, normal human, pathophysiology, Psychological, psychological aspect, psychology, Psychophysiology, randomized controlled trial, recreation, Saliva, saliva level, simulation, soldier, Stress, Stress management, Video Games
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title = {Using biofeedback while immersed in a stressful videogame increases the effectiveness of stress management skills in soldiers},
author = {S. Bouchard and F. Bernier and E. Boivin and B. Morin and G. Robillard},
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abstract = {This study assessed the efficacy of using visual and auditory biofeedback while immersed in a tridimensional videogame to practice a stress management skill (tactical breathing). All 41 participants were soldiers who had previously received basic stress management training and first aid training in combat. On the first day, they received a 15-minute refresher briefing and were randomly assigned to either: (a) no additional stress management training (SMT) for three days, or (b) 30-minute sessions (one per day for three days) of biofeedback-assisted SMT while immersed in a horror/first-person shooter game. The training was performed in a dark and enclosed environment using a 50-inch television with active stereoscopic display and loudspeakers. On the last day, all participants underwent a live simulated ambush with an improvised explosive device, where they had to provide first aid to a wounded soldier. Stress levels were measured with salivary cortisol collected when waking-up, before and after the live simulation. Stress was also measured with heart rate at baseline, during an apprehension phase, and during the live simulation. Repeated-measure ANOVAs and ANCOVAs confirmed that practicing SMT was effective in reducing stress. Results are discussed in terms of the advantages of the proposed program for military personnel and the need to practice SMT. © 2012 Bouchard et al.},
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This study assessed the efficacy of using visual and auditory biofeedback while immersed in a tridimensional videogame to practice a stress management skill (tactical breathing). All 41 participants were soldiers who had previously received basic stress management training and first aid training in combat. On the first day, they received a 15-minute refresher briefing and were randomly assigned to either: (a) no additional stress management training (SMT) for three days, or (b) 30-minute sessions (one per day for three days) of biofeedback-assisted SMT while immersed in a horror/first-person shooter game. The training was performed in a dark and enclosed environment using a 50-inch television with active stereoscopic display and loudspeakers. On the last day, all participants underwent a live simulated ambush with an improvised explosive device, where they had to provide first aid to a wounded soldier. Stress levels were measured with salivary cortisol collected when waking-up, before and after the live simulation. Stress was also measured with heart rate at baseline, during an apprehension phase, and during the live simulation. Repeated-measure ANOVAs and ANCOVAs confirmed that practicing SMT was effective in reducing stress. Results are discussed in terms of the advantages of the proposed program for military personnel and the need to practice SMT. © 2012 Bouchard et al.