Eyewitness memory is a powerful source of information, but is often inaccurate and unreliable. Multiple studies suggest that post-identification feedback plays a large roll in influencing eyewitness choices from line-ups. Previous studies also indicat . . .

In the current study, the relationship between experiences with violent victimization in the past year and current level of distress was examined. In addition the role of dispositional optimism as a moderator between victimization and distress was als . . .

The purpose of the current investigation is to teach manded selection responses through joint control training to children diagnosed with autism. The goal of this study is to evaluate the role of joint control in teaching selection responses in childr . . .

Adult romantic relationships are complex, with many factors contributing to the development and maintenance of each relationship. Relationship scholars have asserted that individuals in intimate relationships depend on motivations to remain involved w . . .

Previous research on acculturation has emphasized that immigrants who integrate two cultures and use both their heritage language (HL) and English fluently tend to have better mental health and subjective well-being, comparing to those who have non-in . . .

Research has shown that instructional bias may influence eyewitness decision making when the culprit is absent, thus potentially resulting in a false identification. Historically, law enforcement has addressed this issue by reading an instruction to w . . .

Recent research on social identities has begun to stray away from examining outcomes of single-identity experiences and has shifted to investigating outcomes that result from the lived experiences of our multiple social identities. This type of resear . . .

The bulk of research examining academic attitudes have focused on examining the degree to which People of Color are able to gain acceptance (e.g. assimilate) into the university environments’ social structure, regardless of the extent to which the gro . . .

Favorable behavior to those who are attractive, especially in the courtroom, has been the topic of media discussions as of late. We attribute positive characteristics with individuals who are physically attractive. For example attractive individuals a . . .

Many studies have investigated factors that affect susceptibility to false memories. A large body of research has demonstrated the negative effects of sleep restriction and sleep deprivation on decision making. However, few have investigated the effec . . .

Since birth, children are exposed to an abundance of technology. The rapid increase of mobile devices among children may affect the interaction of the parent and child (Radesky, Schumacher, & Zuckerman, 2015). The parent-child interaction is important . . .

The purpose of this thesis is to describe how moral reasoning is influenced by both an individual's stage of moral development Kohlberg (1971) and his/her cultural values Hofstede's (1980). This study explores the interaction of the cognitive aspects . . .

Current research on eyewitness memory has found that lineup administrators can influence witness’ identification procedure through subtle or overt suggestions. The current study employed the same paradigm by Eisen et al. (2018) to examine if witnesses . . .

ABSTRACT Perceptions of Work Emails as a Function of Sender and Recipient Sex By Efren Lopez Esparza Research indicates that sexism, both hostile (angry sexism identifying women as inferior) and benevolent (paternalistic protection and other subjugati . . .

Social identity theory explains the use of group membership to represent one’s self-concept. Group members develop a strong emotional bond towards their membership and share similar knowledge amongst the group (Tajfel, 1974). Regardless of its destruc . . .

Leadership and credibility perceptions influenced by voice pitch and gender was examined. A sample of 184 participants was recruited from California State University, Los Angeles. There were 51 men and 133 women ranging in age from 18 to 65 years (M = . . .

The role of functional limitations and self-reported chronic disease on CES-D-8 depression scores was investigated in the Health and Retirement Study's 2008 data. The sample included 5835 respondent's ranging in age from 50-83. Multivariate adaptive r . . .

Much research indicates that people form impressions of others based on very little information. Previous research suggests that a social stigma exists toward divorced men and women, and there are also a variety of negative stereotypes associated with . . .

The purpose of this investigation was to analyze protective and risk factors within the foster care system that contribute to negative outcomes in foster children. Although many studies have analyzed protective and risk factors separately, this study . . .

Academic and social burden (ASB) is defined as academic and social challenges, responsibilities, or obligations that may place a student at risk for academic failure. While ASB may unduly overwhelm students, such burdens alone are unlikely to result i . . .

Juvenile bench officers were surveyed to examine their knowledge of several well-established factors that have been found to affect suggestibility in children's disclosures of abuse, and eyewitness identification. Eighteen participants completed a sur . . .

The present study addresses questions regarding the relationship between the Five Factor Model of Personality, self-esteem, trait-narcissism, and social media usage. One hundred students provided researchers access to their Facebook profiles, and comp . . .

Of the first 250 convicted persons later proven innocent through DNA evidence, 16% had falsely confessed during the police investigation. Law enforcement interrogators' increasingly psychological methods frequently employ deception and manipulation ac . . .

Some of the most commonly prescribed drugs to adolescents are Methylphenidate (MPH) to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Fluoxetine (FLX) for the treatment of Major Depression. The introduction of MPH, FLX, or exposure to the illicit . . .

In efforts to understand women’s subjective experiences and the stress related to those experiences, Shea et al. (2014) developed a measure called “The Subjective Femininity Stress Scale.” Using this measure participants are able to describe their sub . . .

Prior research is lacking on types of influences that can overturn a death sentence to life in prison. More specifically, few studies have looked at the influence of mitigating factors. The current study explores if religious traits and reform type in . . .

Working memory is a construct central to cognition as it serves as the theoretical bridge between short term and long term memory. Current models of working memory describe function and organization differently based on structural or neural activation . . .

The current study was designed to examine how overhearing radio communication between officers indicating that they caught the perpetrator (prior to being admonished) increased the suggestiveness of the procedure, while simultaneously influencing the . . .

The relationship between drug use and sexual risk behaviors have been linked in multiple studies, with drug and alcohol use associated with higher rates of riskier sexual practices such as unprotected sex. Most studies of risky sexual behavior employ . . .

Bullying and peer victimization are pervasive in the U.S. and globally. Research has shown that school-age victimization was associated with negative child development outcomes such as poorer mental health and psychosocial outcomes in the short- and l . . .

Memory is impacted significantly by the presence of a firearm. Prior research has sought to answer important questions such as the impact of context on the weapon focus effect. No research has sought to determine the role of perspective. The current r . . .

Drug relapse and other poor decisions have been attributed to stimulant withdrawal. Factors that determine decisions are the costs and benefits associated with the rewards. The present study investigated decision-making wherein the benefit of a prefer . . .

Participants were 112 undergraduate students (75 women and 37 men; M age = 22.1 years, range = 18-46 years). The majority of participants identified Latino/a (68.4%) and having friends (70%) or family (39%), known to be gay or lesbian. This study cont . . .

Of the first 250 convicted persons later proven innocent through DNA evidence, 16% had falsely confessed during the police investigation. Law enforcement interrogators' increasingly psychological methods frequently employ deception and manipulation ac . . .

Previous research on acculturation has emphasized that immigrants who integrate two cultures and use both their heritage language (HL) and English fluently tend to have better mental health and subjective well-being, comparing to those who have non-in . . .

The way we conceptualize learning impacts the way we teach. A common model construes learning as acquiring individual pieces of knowledge. But researchers in education, cognitive science, and developmental psychology have argued that learning is the p . . .

In efforts to understand women’s subjective experiences and the stress related to those experiences, Shea et al. (2014) developed a measure called “The Subjective Femininity Stress Scale.” Using this measure participants are able to describe their sub . . .

Children are increasingly exposed to and have been using media at much higher rates over the past decade (Collier et al., 2016). Thus, it is crucial for parents to consider their role in regulating their children’s exposure to screen-based media, espe . . .

Several research studies have shown response interruption and redirection (RIRD) to be an effective treatment in reducing the rate of motor stereotypy for individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Less attention, however, has been given . . .

Predictors of performance in implicit and explicit memory were analyzed in a large adult sample. While it is the case that the predictors of explicit memory are understood, little is known about the predictors of implicit memory. The purpose of this s . . .

This study was conducted as a means of examining attitudes of ingroup colorism, experiences of discrimination, and ethnic identification Specifically, comparing three different subgroups of skin color within the Latino community. One-hundred sixty-eig . . .

This study examined the relationships between perceived racial discrimination, psychological general well-being, and racial identity with interracial relationship satisfaction in a sample of 70 People of Color. Results of multiple regression analysis . . .

This experiment was designed to examine the perceptions of police brutality and activism against it, such as “Black Lives Matter.” This was completed by 395 participants who read a newspaper clipping about a fictional person mistaken as a burglar, whi . . .

Noise is a growing problem in urban environments and academic settings. Both environmental noise and the common practice of listening to music in attempt to block out the noise may cause detriments to cognitive task performance. Several different cogn . . .

Research suggests that people consume the most alcohol in their late teens, and early to mid-twenties (NIAAA, 2014). Emerging adults in college are especially at risk for excessive alcohol use (Hingson, Zha, & Weitzman, 2009). They are also heavy user . . .

The majority of bullying research was conducted with White students or outside the U.S., limiting the generalizability of their findings to ethnic minorities in the U.S. Immigrant families, especially those of recent immigration and lower socioeconomi . . .

In the past decade, many domestic atrocities have occurred which has given rise to the implication of media as a possible cause of aggressive behavior. Calls for regulation of media, especially video games, have increased in the wake of these tragic e . . .

Addiction plagues our society, and the search for recovery is constant. There is no gold standard of what is considered “rehabilitated” or what necessarily constitutes a “successful” treatment episode aside from client completion. There is however dat . . .

Past research has found that an introduction of gang evidence significantly increases the probability of a defendant being found guilty in a criminal trial. The current study examines whether mock jurors' beliefs in a just world and knowledge of gang . . .

Human subjects played a videogame to earn money on multiple and mixed fixed-ratio schedules. In both conditions, a "pause" screen appeared between ratios, requiring an additional response to move onto the next ratio. On the multiple schedule, a discri . . .