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Masters ThesisRowley, Christina A.Although early preventive interventions that curtail the negative effects of chronic stress in childhood are needed, few preventive interventions exist for young children. the current study aimed to address this gap by testing the feasibility of a pre . . .
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Masters ThesisStapley, Ashley L.Research suggests that a critical cognitive mechanism involved in false memory is semantic memory. Humans are highly susceptible to false memory error which poses a problem for the reliability of eyewitness testimony. To combat this problem researcher . . .
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Masters ThesisKrupa, Lauren M.This study examines the relationship between social anxiety and self-concept clarity. Previous research has shown that social anxiety and self-concept clarity are related, and that low self-concept clarity is a unique predictor of social anxiety. Ther . . .
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Masters ThesisPhillips, KristenFibromyalgia (FM) is a pervasive chronic pain condition that affects almost every aspect of daily life. Symptoms can be debilitating and severe, leading to precautionary and inactive lifestyles for those diagnosed. Perceived social support from loved . . .
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Masters ThesisFleming, Helena Elizabeth W.This study was grounded in the I3 theory of aggression, which examines factors that make aggression more or less likely to occur. This study focused on intimate partner violence within the I3 framework. in particular, negative mood regulation (NMR) ex . . .
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Masters ThesisJurkiewicz, OliviaDigital interactions can provide rich and novel information for psychological research. An influential form of digital communication is online reviews. Individuals supply critical judgments and opinions to facilitate the decision-making process of the . . .
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Masters ThesisJordan, AlejandraSuicide by Cop (SbC) is a method of suicide in which an individual purposely engages in threatening behavior toward police officers in an attempt to be killed. Previous studies have found the prototypical SbC subject is male, mid 30s, with a history o . . .
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Masters ThesisLopez, Michael D.Humans assess formidability though a variety of cues including weaponry, group size, and incapacitation (Fessler, Holbrook, Snyder, 2012; Fessler & Holbrook, 2013a, Fessler & Holbrook, 2013b). These studies argue that formidability is heuristically re . . .
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Masters ThesisEwing, Emily LorrainePrevious research has found a consistent association between stressful life events and depressive symptoms. However, it is not well understood why some individuals are more vulnerable to depressive symptoms following a stressful life event than others . . .
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Masters ThesisValadez, Adrian M.The purpose of the current study was to determine if members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, etc. (LGBTQ+) community experience stereotype threat—a psychological phenomenon that hinders a marginalized individual in a multitude of ta . . .
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Masters ThesisSudit, AnnaResearchers have found that parental involvement plays an important role in children’s learning and development. Students generally score higher on educational achievement tests, have better attendance at school, and are more likely to continue their . . .
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Masters ThesisCorbett, Benjamin E.This study investigated the relationship between experienced stress and perceptions of stress in law enforcement officers; whether or not physical exercise, social support, and alcohol use serve as moderating variables between experiences of stress an . . .
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Masters ThesisPiercy, BrookeAnxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders both globally and in the United States. Early-life stressors such as poor socialization and isolation, as well as diets high in fats and sugars have been shown to increase levels of anxiety . . .
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Masters ThesisTenbrook, SeanMusic is generally considered a powerful tool to experience emotions. However, there is mixed research on whether it can hinder or enhance our emotional states. the present study aimed to explore this concept further. Moreover, the purpose of this stu . . .
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Masters ThesisSebastian, TrevorYoga has become an increasingly popular form of exercise in the West with promising findings of improved physiological and psychological well-being. However, researchers have expressed concern in its efficacy in a clinical setting. This study aimed to . . .
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Masters ThesisSilvas, RebeccaThere is limited literature on how factors like race and disguise jointly impact eyewitness identification. Both of these factors are very likely to occur simultaneously in a crime in which an eyewitness may need to identify the perpetrator. Researche . . .
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Masters ThesisMachia, TiffanySince the advent of the Internet, researchers have sought to determine whether the Internet may advance users’ well-being or if Internet use is associated with a variety of negative outcomes, including emotional distress. Additionally, although social . . .
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Masters ThesisCastaneda, MarlonIntergroup bias was evaluated using moral dilemmas in which killing one person was necessary to save five others. The five people had demographic characteristics that placed them in varying degrees of proximity to the decision-maker: atheists, elderly . . .
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Masters ThesisBenedicto, SamanthaRestricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are a core symptom of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The most common RRBs are hand flapping, finger tapping, body swaying, or out-of-context waving. RRBs disrupt attachment between parent and child. The pur . . .
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Masters ThesisEum, SharonI examined acculturative stress among Korean immigrants living in the U.S. Acculturative stress is a stress individuals experience as they adjust to a new culture. Acculturative stress damages mental health. I investigated how acculturative stress, co . . .