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 . . .

This study examined the relationships between 2D:4D (the ratio between the second and fourth digits of the hand, which may be a marker of prenatal androgen exposure), sociosexual orientation, and attention to photographic stimuli. The sample included . . .

The present study explored the relationship between coping strategy and physiological responsiveness following exposure to traumatic visual stimuli. A total of 30 psychology undergraduate students between the ages of 18 and 27 were selected to partici . . .

Children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have trouble initiating social interactions. Deficits include omission of questions which are mands for information. This pragmatic language skill may be especially difficult to establish . . .

Decreasing disposable cup use in coffee shop can potentially save trees from being cut down and used to manufacture disposable cups. The current study used a group multiple baseline design across stores to evaluate a personal prompting procedure deliv . . .

The current model of sex education in the United States falls mostly under either abstinence education or comprehensive programs. Previous research has shown that comprehensive programs have helped individuals make safer choices with their sexual b . . .

The present study looked at the effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on implicit and explicit memory test performance in post-menopausal women (N = 60). Women who were either on HRT (n = 20), had previously been on HRT (n = 20), or had never . . .

This thesis examined whether sorority and non-sorority women differed in their sociosexual orientation, or willingness to engage in casual sex. In addition, alcohol consumption and social norms were examined as potential mediators of this differenc . . .

In order to increase our understanding of what factors to include in substance recovery programs, the following relationships were examined in clients: prevalence of sexual concerns, fears of intimacy, time in recovery, relationship status and one’s . . .

Predictors of licensed clinicians’ attitudes toward e-therapy was investigated. This article discusses trends of electronic tools used in the field of psychology. The factors that may predict attitudes toward utilization of e-therapy practices were ex . . .

"Like" as a linguistic filler has been described as an irritant which, when used excessively, negatively impacts impressions of speakers in professional settings. The present study examined the effects of the filler "like" on perceptions of therapist . . .

The differential outcome effect refers to the increase in accuracy obtained in discrimination tasks when rewards provided for correct responses vary according to the stimulus presented. The current research compared a higher magnitude of reinforcement . . .

This study explored the veracity of numerous reports that adoptees experience a higher than average fear of reexperiencing rejection. A higher prevalence of rejection sensitivity and dissociation was predicted among adopted adults relative to comparat . . .

Mental health services in the United States are generally underutilized among minorities (Cauce et al., 2002; Lambert, 2004). Existing literature documents Muslim-Americans’ negative views towards seeking mental health services (Ali, Liu, & Humiedan, . . .

The goal of this study was to determine the relationship between differentiation of self, anxiety, and cultural identity. It is widely accepted that people with high differentiation of self experience lower levels of anxiety than those with low dif . . .

The purpose of this research was to assess cyber-bullying behaviors, both victimization and perpetration, as predictors of perceived parent-child emotional closeness. The participants consisted of freshman and sophomore high school students in the Tra . . .

Previous research has attempted to identify and understand the differences between adults who were raised by an alcoholic parent and those who were not. The present study aimed to compare Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs) with non-ACOAs on locus o . . .

Children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often display a variety of maladaptive behaviors that require intensive interventions. These interventions often include behavioral parent training, which has been found to be highly effective . . .

Online social networking (e.g., Facebook), has become a significant part of many individual’s lives as a way to communicate with friends or family members and to express emotions. The purpose of this study was to consider the impact that online social . . .

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of brief, daily mindfulness training derived from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the physiological measures of recovery from stress in employees within their work settings. Following two concurrent . . .

The Good Behavior Game (GBG) is a group contingency that has demonstrated to be an effective intervention in reducing disruptive behavior across various settings, populations, and range of classroom grades. The GBG involves immediate positive punishme . . .

Specific praise has been trained when working 1:1 with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and is widely regarded as an important aspect of therapy. However, most previous research supports the use of positive reinforcement and attention . . .

Tzanakaki et al. (2014) used a tactile prompt and artificial reinforcement to increase social initiations among children with ASD. Tzanakaki et al. (2014) were the first to successfully fade out an effective initiation intervention. This study looked . . .

The delivery of reinforcement has been used to increase the variability of responses. The current study sought to compare two Lag schedules of Reinforcement Lag-3 and Lag-8 to determine if the higher value of a Lag schedule can produce greater respons . . .

Impulsive behavior in young children has been decreased in self-control training procedures that delay reinforcement gradually over time. Such procedures typically utilize fixed delays to reinforcement during training trials. The purpose of the presen . . .

This study explored the potential relationship between executive functioning, risk engagement, and risk perception. A sample of 41 participants, ages 19-30 (M = 24.95, SD = 3.16), was recruited to participate in the study. A correlational design was u . . .

Test anxiety affects millions of college students across the United States. The current study examines the effects of meditation and biofeedback on test anxiety. Previous research suggests that mediation reduces levels of anxiety and continued use is . . .

The aim of this study was to obtain better insight into the associations between childhood maltreatment and life satisfaction in adulthood by examining the mediating roles of depression and anxiety. Data from 898 adults (aged 34-84 years) who took par . . .

Past research suggests that although there is a similar prevalence of disordered eating among women of different ethnicities, there may be differences in their willingness to seek professional help. The present study examined the relationship between . . .

A growing body of research suggests that decreased vagal activity and increased sympathetic activity contribute to an augmented risk of depression, sleep and psychological disturbances following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Heart rate variability bio . . .

The present study explored participants’ reports of acculturation and barriers experienced when utilizing outpatient mental health services. Participants were primary caregivers for children who received treatment at a specialized ADHD clinic. Thirty- . . .