The aim of the present study was to fit data to a structural equation model that includes conservatism, HIV-related stigma, and avoidance behavior. An exploratory factor analysis was performed, and a subsequent structural model was created with conser . . .

The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between professor-student interactions and psychosocial well-being (loneliness, social anxiety) through the mediator of campus belonging. The college transition can be stress-inducing for studen . . .

Several studies suggest that the perirhinal cortex (PER) may function to unitize stimulus components across time or modalities, and multiple findings have supported the involvement of the PER in stimulus unitization during fear conditioning. However, . . .

The role of the perirhinal cortex (PER) in memory is well established; however, its role in perception remains controversial. The objective of the current thesis is to revisit this debate by using a series of experiments that aim to replicate and exte . . .

In response to an increasing crime rate after WWII, the United States began developing programs which were designed to assist in improving the lives of those living in poor and deprived conditions. In order to maintain accountability of these programs . . .

The process of adapting to a culture different from one’s own is multifaceted and interlaced with unique stressors for ethnic and cultural minorities. This study explored the acculturative stress experienced when individuals adjust their behaviors and . . .

Research on ethnicity suggests that people’s understanding of ethnicity is embedded in a system of levels and the degree to which a setting is ethnically diverse may shape how people understand and identify with their ethnicity and related attitudes a . . .

The effects of exercise and leisure activity on positive mood, anxiety and depression in college age women was investigated. Individuals participated in a 30-minute activity, either exercise or reading, performed indoors or outdoors. Variables were me . . .

Pairing the Elaboration Likelihood Model with Social Categorization Theory and Social Identity Theory, an experiment examined the effect of both the persuaders’ ethnicity and the strength of the targets association with their own ethnicity on being pe . . .

The current study examined mediation models to explain differences in sex and ethnicity in retrospective reports of parental physically abusive behavior for Asian, African, Latino, and White American college students. In addition, relationships betwee . . .

Previous research has showed the benefits of ethnic identity and self-efficacy, though little research has examined the relationship between these two constructs in relation to at-risk behaviors, particularly for ethnic minority adolescents. This stud . . .

The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) (Ajzen, 1991) and personality were used to predict intention to vote in the 2010 California general election. The TPB considers Attitudes, Subjective Norms and Perceived Behavioral Control beliefs in relation to in . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of context on self-construal of European Americans and Asian Americans and to examine how ethnic make-up of groups in various social settings affect self-construal. It was expected that European A . . .

The primary goal of this research is to identify predictors of work interference with family (WIF) and their subsequent relationship to WIF in 72 female, married participants. Several distal predictors (managerial support, role autonomy, and hours wor . . .

In the present study, I examined the effects of presentation modality, consequentiality, and collaboration on the veracity judgments of others’ memories for childhood events (N = 143, 72% female, age M = 21.30, SD = 3.40). Accuracy of individually-mad . . .

Attachment, bonding in a secure, avoidant, or anxious way, can impact a range of domains. This study explored the impact of attachment type (secure, avoidant, or anxious) on seven aspects of personality in 269 introductory psychology students. A total . . .

The purpose of this study was to assess the significance of demographic variables, depression, and pet attitude as predictors of willingness to participate in animal-assisted activity (AAA) programs. The final sample included 57 residents at assisted- . . .

This study examined culture, sex, and gender role attitudes in relation to transformational leadership. A sample of 107 university students (21 male, 86 female) responded to the SCS, SRES, and MLQ. The results supported the hypothesis that people with . . .

The Internet is a branch of media that has been growing in popularity recently and it has revolutionized the way people see the world. However, there is an insufficient amount of research to examine the relationship between this new technology and per . . .

This study examined experience and ethnic identity as correlates of multicultural competence in a group of 150 graduate school students attending California State University, Sacramento. The results show ethnic identity and experience to be significan . . .

Stress has negative consequences for well-being across the lifespan. Thus, social support, social strain, and control beliefs were examined in undergraduates and seniors (N = 364, ages 18 to 97, 72% women) for their relationships to multiple domains o . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 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 . . .

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 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 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 . . .

It was the purpose of this study to compare the relative effectiveness of radar scope motion pictures and radar scope still photographs when used as briefing aids for presenting information concerning the location of the radar target aiming point, and . . .

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 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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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. . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .