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Masters ThesisMoss, Victoria M.Research demonstrates that meditators perform better than non-meditators on neuropsychological tests of frontal systems functioning. Thus, meditation may improve frontal lobe-regulated activities (e.g., attention), which could, in turn, have important . . .
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Masters ThesisO’Brien, Kaitlin MarieWith the overwhelming popularity of Facebook, researchers have found associations with its overuse such as negative impacts on relationships, mood, and addictive behaviors. Among these characteristics, emotion dysregulation, impulsivity and substance . . .
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Masters ThesisRowley, Christina A.Although early preventive interventions that curtail the negative effects of chronic stress in childhood are needed, few preventive interventions exist for young children. the current study aimed to address this gap by testing the feasibility of a pre . . .
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Masters ThesisStapley, Ashley L.Research suggests that a critical cognitive mechanism involved in false memory is semantic memory. Humans are highly susceptible to false memory error which poses a problem for the reliability of eyewitness testimony. To combat this problem researcher . . .
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Masters ThesisAzer, LilianThe purpose of this study was to investigate physiological effects associated with tobacco use on cognitive functioning. This study also examined the association between tobacco use, depression and anxiety. It was hypothesized that when compared to no . . .
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Masters ThesisKrupa, Lauren M.This study examines the relationship between social anxiety and self-concept clarity. Previous research has shown that social anxiety and self-concept clarity are related, and that low self-concept clarity is a unique predictor of social anxiety. Ther . . .
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Masters ThesisPhillips, KristenFibromyalgia (FM) is a pervasive chronic pain condition that affects almost every aspect of daily life. Symptoms can be debilitating and severe, leading to precautionary and inactive lifestyles for those diagnosed. Perceived social support from loved . . .
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Masters ThesisFleming, Helena Elizabeth W.This study was grounded in the I3 theory of aggression, which examines factors that make aggression more or less likely to occur. This study focused on intimate partner violence within the I3 framework. in particular, negative mood regulation (NMR) ex . . .
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Masters ThesisJurkiewicz, OliviaDigital interactions can provide rich and novel information for psychological research. An influential form of digital communication is online reviews. Individuals supply critical judgments and opinions to facilitate the decision-making process of the . . .
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Masters ThesisHarkness, Mia M.There is a dearth of research regarding the ADHD subtypes, particularly research related to subtype differences pertaining to bully behavior and peer-rejection. Moreover, the scarce findings on this topic are inconsistent. This study utilized the Chil . . .