Head direction (HD) cells and theta oscillations are thought to be part of a network mediating navigational behavior. Intraseptal infusions of muscimol eliminates theta and produces navigational deficits. The present investigation sought to characteri . . .

The aim of the present study was to examine the mediating roles of emotion dysregulation and cognitive and behavioral avoidance in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and psychological distress. A total of 305 participants from a large pub . . .

It is the purpose of this study to determine the reaction to frustration of a group of mentally retarded children, as measured by the Rosenzweig Picture Frustration Study. Following are two hypothesis which the writer poses in regards to the reaction . . .

The study expanded upon a previously proposed model of the relationship between self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism to motivation and academic outcomes by introducing psychological well-being as both dependent on perfectionism and a pr . . .

The aim of this study is to explore the role of the superior colliculus (SC) in the generation and maintenance of the rat head direction (HD) cell signal. The SC is a major pathway by which visuospatial information enters the limbic system and it cont . . .

The current study explored a potential prejudice reduction strategy and sought to examine how exposure to a way of thinking about the origin and development of human beings, along with pre-existing beliefs about human origins, influence racial attitud . . .

This study explored the relationships that exist between an individual’s geographical context (i.e., residential isolation and exposure to ethnic groups), social context (i.e., high school diversity and close friends), and cultural variables (i.e., et . . .

The present study examined the effect of working memory capacity in false memory elicited by the DRM paradigm in two experiments (Experiment 1: N = 31, 80.6% female, age M = 21.29 years, SD = 4.26; Experiment 2: N = 29, 72.4% female, age M = 20.28 yea . . .

Data from three studies were used for the development and validation of a new inventory called the Spiritual Identity Scale (SIS). In Study 1 a viable factor structure was developed. In Study 2 convergent and divergent validity was established by exam . . .

Intimate social relationships are likely to include messages of health-related social control. Depending on personality characteristics, people may perceive these messages as positive or negative. Relationship quality may also influence these percepti . . .

Confidence building and experience in physical activity (PA) during adolescence can foster confidence to be active throughout life, despite barriers, providing a larger repertoire of activities in adulthood. Sources of Data In this study, predictors o . . .

One of the most frequently used inventories to measure anti-trans prejudice in research is the Genderism and Transphobia Scale (GTS; Hill & Willoughby, 2005). Multiple versions of this inventory have been proposed to improve measurement of both ne . . .

A fear conditioning paradigm with rodents is commonly used to elucidate the neural fear mechanism in humans. One region that is suggested to be involved in detailed processing of stimuli during fear conditioning is the perirhinal cortex (PER). While t . . .

The members of the personnel department of the Sacramento Junior College have made an empirical study for several years of the achievements and failures of students who had placed in the lower quarter in any section of their college entrance tests. Fr . . .

California State Colleges are required by law to evaluate the scholastic ability and achievement in English skills of all candidates for public school credentials. The selection of tests to be used for this purpose is left to the discretion of the ind . . .

There is limited research analyzing the variables that contribute to the preference to engage in short-term mating in strictly female samples. More specifically, the combination of the Big Five, The Dark Triad, esteem, religiosity, physical attractive . . .

Children exposed to violence and abuse have been found to exhibit emotional problems such as high emotional reactivity, which is indicative of maladaptive emotional regulation processes. Young children with dysregulated emotions have exhibited emotion . . .

Research has shown that people are living longer and the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or another form of dementia has increased. Currently, there is no cure or prevention for AD, but researchers are working to develop treatments t . . .

I examined dehumanization as a function of aggression, moral identity salience, and outgroup identity. Dehumanization, the denial of human characteristics and capacities to other humans, is frequently associated with intergroup conflict and violence ( . . .

The present study examined the links between maladjustment (i.e., neuroticism, intolerance of uncertainty, and avoidant coping), active coping (i.e., individual and social), and distress (i.e., tense depression, anxious arousal, and perceived stress) . . .

The present study examined the relationships of fast food restaurant (FFR) density and proximity, Axis 1 psychiatric disorders, and gender to body mass index (BMI), using geographic information systems (GIS). The sample (N = 123) included adult patien . . .

This research examined the verbalizations of clinic-referred children with a history of maltreatment and behavior problems, specifically comparing children whose mothers did or did not report clinical levels of depressive symptoms. Young children and . . .

The researcher examined the effect of American Indian mascots on gender stereotypes using a 3 (Prime: stereotypic mascot, neutral mascot, no mascot) x 3 (Gender-typic job: masculine, feminine, gender-neutral) x 2 (Applicant gender: male, female) betwe . . .

The current study investigated whether and which conditions of causation contribute to perceptions of intent. The study used a 2 (locus: internal or external) x 2 (stability: stable or unstable) x 2 (controllability: controllable or noncontrollable) x . . .

Addressing psychological literature’s need for more information regarding the development of transformational leaders, who have a superior ability to successfully lead their employees, this thesis study examines John Bowlby’s (1969) attachment theory . . .

Some of the highest increases in overweight and obesity are being seen among young adults worldwide. Research demonstrates that obesity in young adulthood increases the risk of remaining obese through adulthood. The current obesigenic environment cont . . .

Theories of prefrontal cortical function in human and primate models include regulation of cognitive processes such as working memory and executive functions, both of which may be implicated in spatial navigation behavior. The role of working memory i . . .

The present study was designed to investigate the co-occurrence of obesity, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders among a rural population. The sample (N = 117) consisted of Hispanic Americans and non-Hispanic whites with an average body mass index of . . .

This study examined the effect of manipulation of motivating operations prior to intervention on the outcome of the extinction procedure for two children with developmental disabilities who displayed problem behavior maintained by access to attention. . . .

It has become increasingly understood and accepted in recent years that education must concern itself with the development of the whole child. One of the most important functions of the schools, it is agreed, is guiding youth in the development of wel . . .

Parents and teachers share the common objective of guiding youth toward competence and maturity, and a similarity of their attitudes toward behavior should be expected. However, along with the areas of similarity, some differences may also be expected . . .

Due to high rates of teenage pregnancy and STI contraction, it is important to understand what contributes to risky sexual behaviors that are associated with unintended pregnancy and STI contraction. The relationship between virginity status, ethnicit . . .

The present study examined the effects of participant’s prior knowledge that some of the presented memories were false, and the addition of specific implausible details on perceived memory characteristics (MCQ ratings) and the veracity judgment of oth . . .

The problem to be investigated in this study is the constancy of IQ scores of readers and non-readers using the 1937 Revision of the Stanford-Binet Test of General Intelligence, and the Leiter International Performance Scala, 1948 Revision. Inasmuch a . . .

The present study examined the biasing effects of gender stereotypes on source monitoring by manipulating the source sex, sexual orientation, facial features and statement type in two experiments (Experiment 1: N = 104, 68.3% female, age M = 21.50 yea . . .

The present study explored the relationship of self-determination, autonomy, intrinsic motivation, self-actualization, relationships with academic members and family, well-being, and adaptation and commitment to college in a structural model. Three hu . . .

The present study examined the relationship between religious identity and well-being in a structural model. Four hundred and seventy-two college students (78% female and 27.7% White/European American) at a large public university in the Western Unite . . .

The high-probability instructional sequence with and without demand fading has been used in the treatment of food refusal to establish consumption of non-preferred or novel foods. Previous research suggests that this may be an effective treatment in i . . .

In this study, the effects of religious orientation, protestant work ethic (PWE), right-wing authoritarianism (RWA), and belief in a just world (BJW) on victim perception were assessed using a structural equation modeling approach. Of the 362 undergra . . .

The purpose of the current study was to broaden our understanding of the relationships between family functioning and self-concept. Participants included 311 Psychology students at California State University Sacramento (82% females) who completed sel . . .

A study of attitudes toward mental illness and the mentally ill compared 280 Ghanaian and 564 California high school and undergraduate college students. The Ghanaians were found: a) to be more rejecting of the mentally ill and the ex-mental patient; b . . .

Research was conducted to determine if certain effects upon volunteers found in other studies of volunteering in real-life environments could also be found in the virtual environments of massively multiplayer online role-playing games. Participants we . . .

It was hypothesized that people who like rock music will be more enthusiastic in their mood responses to all types of music than people who like classical music. The mood responses of the rock group will be greater (in group percentage) than the mood . . .

Disruptive behavior is considered the most common concern among general education teachers. Due to the nature of disruptive behavior amongst multiple students in the classroom, it ha been suggested that the most reasonable way of handling disruptive c . . .

Panic disorder (PD) is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked attacks of somatic and cognitive symptoms of anxiety. While the causes of PD are not entirely understood, a hyper-reactive fear circuit involving the amygdala has been implicated in many pr . . .

Forty eight older adults, sampled from two senior communities, watched a series of words on a computer monitor and then took a written exam that tested their explicit word recall. Results revealed a main effect for presentation, such that participants . . .

Previous research has shown that head direction (HD) cells located within the anterior dorsal thalamus (ADN) will discharge maximally when a rodent’s head is facing toward the cells’ preferred directions along the horizontal plane. These cells will re . . .

An increasing number of communities have been plagued with greater levels of violence, which, in turn, have negatively impacted youth. Exposure to community violence can lead to internalizing problems, aggressive and delinquent behaviors and academic . . .

Adult attachment and personality traits can impact an individual’s attributions of perfectionism. This study explored the predictor variables of adult attachment (anxious and avoidant) and personality traits on the criterion variable of multidimension . . .

The purpose of the current study was to examine the effects of modern homonegativity on hiring decisions of homosexuals. In this 2 (female versus male) x 2 (gay-implied versus straight-implied) x 2 (level of applicant’s GPA: average versus high) betwe . . .