Preference assessments have been proven to be an effective assessment tool used to identify preferences for individuals with developmental disabilities. There are 4 methods of preference assessments: single-stimulus preference assessment, paired-stimu . . .

Empathy is identified as a necessary trait among helping professionals. Research indicates that empathy is important to treatment outcomes and client satisfaction. However, little consensus on defining and training empathy in helping professionals exi . . .

Trauma is a common occurance, and when unaddressed it could potentially develop into posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Military members are exposed to potential traumatic events when deployed to combat zones. Military veterans are vulnerable to de . . .

Providing opportunities for choice has been demonstrated in past research to reduce problem behaviors, and increase on-task engagement and task performance. The current study sought to also examine the effects of within-task choice on accuracy and tas . . .

This project consisted of two studies, conceptually linked. In Study 1 a working definition of make-up sex was constructed and 60 make-up sex motivations were collected. These motivations formed the basis of a questionnaire used in Study 2. In Study 2 . . .

Variability of responses is an essential skill, and deficits in this area can contribute to pathologies such as autism and depression. It has been widely accepted that response contingencies can increase variability, but research suggests that verba . . .

Conditional discrimination learning in animals has been the source of research for many decades. However, primary factors involving human discrimination learning remain obscure. It is the goal of the current research to investigate the effect physic . . .

The present study focused on stress related to graduation using Lazarus’ transactional theory to formulate hypotheses. It attempted to replicate Folkman and Lazarus’ (1985) study using a stress questionnaire and centering on the emotional experiences . . .

As civilization has evolved, so have the patterns of dietary consumption. Many of these patterns are pathological in nature, and as such, threaten man’s very existence. One such form of eating pathology is that of Orthorexia Nervosa (ON), an unhealt . . .

This study explored the relationship between attachment styles, self-control, and cell phone reliance. A total sample of 118 university students completed the Experiences in Close Relationship, Self-Control, and Cell Phone Reliance scales. Attachment . . .

This thesis examines the relationship between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) history and adult perceptions of body image. The moderating effect of one’s biological sex on this relationship is analyzed as well. In addition, whether or not event central . . .

The current study sought to expand the understanding of the differences between Hispanic and Caucasian women in regards to body image. The predominant thought in body image research appears to be that women of an ethnic minority do not internalize med . . .

Child abuse and neglect is still a problem, in spite of efforts to reduce its impact. The requirement of mandated reporting duties of elementary school employees has continued to be a focus of research, and underreporting of child abuse and neglect . . .

Previous research demonstrates that variability is a feature of operant behavior that can be reinforced. When variability is reinforced (on a VI60 schedule) concurrently to a difficult target behavior (on a CRF schedule), it facilitates the acquisit . . .

Bullying is pervasive across schools in the United States. The bullying circle describes the roles of bully, bystanders, defender, and victim. Bully-victims, students who are both victims and bullies, are of special concern. Bullying consists of dir . . .

The purpose of the present study was to assess if there is a relationship between a Deaf and/or hard of hearing individual’s level of identification with the Deaf culture and their past and current use of therapy. Participants were 25 Deaf and/or hard . . .

Research has demonstrated the acquisition speed of a skill/behavior may be altered by a large quantity of variables. In this research, acquisition speed was measured to determine which method of presentation of the comparison stimuli resulted in the f . . .

This research focused on behavioral coaching methods for improvement of accurate skill performance in sports. Five female volleyball players from a university team participated in the study. Multiple baseline across behaviors design was used to evalua . . .

Positive reinforcement, in the form of praise, is one of the most powerful tools used in effective programming by classroom staff for all types of educational environments. It is not only important for staff to use praise but to also specify the behav . . .

The following study sought to use the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) as a means of decreasing depression and delusional ideation, and increasing insight and coping skills in adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Using the BDI . . .