ABSTRACT Freshman Student-Athletes Manual for Santa Monica College By Daniel Freeman Master of Science in Kinesiology The first year of college is one of the most difficult transitions that a student encounters (Giddan, 1988). The Santa Monica College . . .

There is a decrease in the mental health and academic well-being amongst middle school students. Researchers have successfully implemented self-reflections and physical activity to improve these aspects of a student's life, but CrossFit Kids has yet t . . .

When discussing anxiety in sport, gymnastics is often mentioned (Chase, Magyar, & Drake, 2005), as research has found that high-level female gymnasts exhibit higher anxiety levels than that of similarly skilled athletes in other sports (Kolt & Kirkby, . . .

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 . . .

The current study investigated the effect of emotional valence and forewarning on the formation of false memories. Participants read standard instructions or were forewarned about the nature of semantic associations. Participants were asked to recall . . .

The current research investigated factors that influence perceived employability of former offenders: the effects of type of custody (state prison versus county jail versus a CBAC program), type of offense (violent versus N3: non-violent, non-serious, . . .

Previous research has explored the development and establishment of perspective-taking. Perspective-taking is a behavior that has tremendous social significance; it impacts social relationships, workplace relationships, and more. Individuals with pers . . .