The current study investigated social class differences in judging the five risks outlined by the Domain Specific Risk Taking Scale (DOSPERT): social risk, recreational risk, financial risk, health and safety risk,and ethical risk. It was hypothesized . . .

People are notoriously bad at planning and tend to misestimate how long it will take to complete a task. People tend to underestimate task duration when the task takes more than about 10 minutes to complete, and overestimate task duration when the tas . . .

This study attempted to condition instrumentally the autonomic response of human heart rate. Attempts were made to control for two mediational problems, respiration and sub-vocal activity. The results did not support the hypothesis that human heart ra . . .

Research supports attractive food cues, such as olfactory cues, in our environment have a strong impact on eating behavior (Yeomans, 2006); however, research on olfactory cues has been mixed. Research demonstrates that brief olfactory exposures may in . . .

Students who suffer mental health issues often demonstrate poor academic performance. School-based mental health services, developed to help students achieve mental health and improve learning, are gaining popularity, though still not universally avai . . .

The thesis of this paper is that student protest movements are "revitalization movements." defined as deliberate, conscious, organized efforts members of a society to create a more satisfying culture in place of one which no longer meets the needs of . . .

Income and wealth inequality have been consistently increasing around the world. High inequality corresponds with high rates of various health and social problems. Some researchers implicate chronic stress induced by inequality as the primary mechanis . . .

Differences in the expression of sexual jealousy between men and women were assessed by presenting scenarios to participants where their partner committed an act of either physical infidelity or emotional infidelity with a potential rival. One-hundred . . .

Shelter dogs with problem behavior may have trouble getting adopted or may be euthanized. However, there are few studies that have used behavioral assessment and treatments for problem behavior of shelter dogs. Some studies have used functional analys . . .

Evidence shows that white noise may be an effectivestudyintervention for college students with attention problems. White noise has shown to be an effective intervention for both elementary and middle school students in helping studentsto remain on-tas . . .

Participants from two different cultural backgrounds were assessed and compared on two dimensions of self-construal: closeness and self size relation. Data were collected from University students in Japan (N=86) and the United States (N=84), with a to . . .

The growth of the Hispanic population and their continued low achievement has implications for educators. The purpose of the current study is to examine two factors that can increase academic performance of Hispanic students: bicultural self-efficacy . . .

Studies have demonstrated that phonological awareness is an essential skill for learning to read. Often students experience reading difficulties because they cannot differentiate between phonemes. This study investigates the efficacy of the reading in . . .

Historically, the profession of psychology has been dominated by men. However, in recent decades there has been a shift in demographics, with now an increasing number of women practitioners. This trend has become apparent in subfields of psychology, i . . .

In California, English language learner (ELL) students represent 24% of the school population (California Department of Education [CDE], 2009). ELL students have been shown to score below their peers in reading and mathematics (Artiles, Kozleski, Tren . . .

In his study of primate behavior, Harlow (1962) observed a differentiation of male and female roles in sexual behavior. The males displayed boisterous, almost violent behavior, while the females maintained a more sedate pattern. A parallel phenomenon . . .

The scope and purpose of this study are to determine possible relationships between a number of factors, escape behavior, and successful minimum placement in the camp setting. It is hoped that the factors s tudied will indicate relationships between s . . .

The rapid growth of Latinos in the United States and high prevalence of depression among the population have important implications. Research continues to focus on constructs that may play a role in the elevated risk of depression among Latinos. Famil . . .

Traditional theories, like those of Marx and Parsons, do not explain why the youth from affluent families’ arc in the forefront of the American reform and revolutionary movements. At the psychological level, a value-expectancy theory seems to be compa . . .

Higher education in the United States has experienced a loss of financial support, accompanied by an increasing criticism of cost and a questioning of effectiveness regarding student success (Gelman, Holland, & Soring, 2018). The level of knowledge an . . .

A large body of literature has examined human risky decision making behavior. Previous research has shown that equivalent decision making situations differing only in how they are framed (gain or loss) can influence how someone will make a decision. E . . .

ABSTRACT FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERFECTIONISM by Kyra L. Davies Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Summer 2009 Research on the development of perfectionism is important because . . .

ABSTRACT INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY by Jason Anthony Tate Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Summer 2009 The present study examined individual differences in mater . . .

ABSTRACT THE EFFECTS OF PRO-SOCIAL VIDEO GAMES ON EMPATHY by Simon Kamil Salem Master of Arts in Psychology: Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2009 There has been little research on the positive aspects of learning . . .

ABSTRACT AN INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO GAME SELF-EFFICACY by Justin D. Allan Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Fall 2010 Past research has shown that self-efficacy beliefs are an important factor i . . .

The current investigation was designed to examine whether metaphors, when presented as a graphic or as a text, help to increase learners’ understanding of unfamiliar concepts in physics—specifically the functionality of electrical circuits. One-hundre . . .

ABSTRACT THE INFLUENCE OF THEMATIC DISPLAYS ON THE COMPREHENSION OF TEXT by William Battinich Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2009 The current investigation was designed to examine wh . . .

ABSTRACT CB1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST AM-251: EFFECT ON SPATIAL MEMORY IN MALE MICE by Brannon Micheal Green Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Summer 2009 The current study investigated the effect . . .

ABSTRACT THE ROLE OF EMPATHY IN THE RUBBER HAND ILLUSION by Scott Cannon Lewis Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Summer 2010 The relationship between empathy and the rubber hand illusion has y . . .

ABSTRACT MAKING COMPLEX DECISIONS: UNCONSCIOUS OR ONLINE PROCESSES? by Jamie Kiss Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Summer 2010 Previous studies (Dijksterhuis, 2004; Dijksterhuis et al., 2006) . . .

ABSTRACT TEXT MESSAGING IN CLASS: EXTRAVERSION AS A MEDIATING FACTOR IN DISTRACTION by justin gonder Master of Arts in Psychology: Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2010 The sending and receiving of text-based mess . . .

ABSTRACT PERCEIVED SELF-EFFICACY AND WELL-BEING IN FATHERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM by © Blake R. Burnham 2010 Master of Arts in Psychology: Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Fall 2010 The current study examines the relati . . .

ABSTRACT PREDICTING ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND FAILURE: IMPLICATIONS FOR STEREOTYPE THREAT, MOTIVATION, INTEREST, AND SELF-REGULATION by Kareema Najme Rahim Malmin Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico . . .

ABSTRACT EVALUATING EXERCISE ADHERENCE: A SOLUTION FOCUSED APPROACH by Jonathan S. Schneider Master of Arts in Psychology: Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2011 Given the generous health benefits that may be attai . . .

ABSTRACT FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SELF-INJURIOUS BEHAVIORS: A NONCLINICAL SAMPLE by Elizabeth Ann Floto Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2009 Self-injurious behavior is a worldwide pheno . . .

One hundred and sixty eight undergraduates were presented with an expository passage regarding the current geopolitical conflict in the region of Darfur, accompanied by either one of two decorative graphics, or no graphic at all. The graphics were des . . .

ABSTRACT GENDER DIFFERENCES IN FACIAL RECOGNITION by © Karley M. Winters 2009 Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2009 Past research has found significant gender differences in facial rec . . .

ABSTRACT PERCEPTIONS OF STAFF ON THE ADDITION OF AN ANIMAL-ASSISTED ACTIVITY AT A REGIONAL CANCER CENTER by © Jessica Bibbo 2011 Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2011 This study was gr . . .

Are you destined to find your soul-mate? According to Knee, Patrick, & Lonsbary (2003), those with a destiny belief place a high value on whether a relationship is fated, while those with a growth belief believe that relationships develop graduall . . .

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE AMBIGUOUS CUE PROBLEM WITH PIGEONS by Nicholas Michael Nardi Master of Arts in Psychology: Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2009 Twelve pigeons were tested on the ambiguous cue task. The . . .

This study aimed to look closer at a specific aspect of metacognitive monitoring— judgments of learning (JOLs). Learners allocate study time according to JOLs so it is essential that JOLs are accurate. Unfortunately, learners are not always accurate w . . .

ABSTRACT THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTING ON CHILDREN’S ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: COMPARISON BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN by Akiko Watabe Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2011 This study . . .

ABSTRACT LOCUS OF CONTROL AND ATTITUDES ABOUT MIDWIFERY by Allison L. Skinner Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2009 Few research studies have been published on the psychological factor . . .

ABSTRACT ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK BEHAVIORS AS PREDICTORS OF PERSONALITY by Robert Lewis Stigers Master of Arts in Psychology: Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Summer 2011 Social network websites have emerged as some of the . . .

ABSTRACT THE INFLUENCE OF THEMATIC GRAPHICS IN THE INTERPRETATION OF NARRATIVE TEXT by Chad C. Mortensen Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2009 This investigation was designed to test t . . .

ABSTRACT DIABETES KNOWLEDGE IN COLLEGE STUDENTS by Adam Yates Master of Arts in Psychology: Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Fall 2010 Type 2 diabetes is an epidemic in the United States and many parts of the world, espe . . .

ABSTRACT A CORRELATIONAL STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN 2D:4D RATIO AND MOOD CHANGE by Donald Robert Rickgauer Master of Arts in Psychology: Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2010 The ratio of the length of the . . .

vii ABSTRACT THE EFFICACY OF SKILLSTREAMING SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM by © Lanelle S. Dowling 2010 Master of Arts in Psychology: Applied Psychology Option California State University, Chico Spri . . .

ABSTRACT PERSONALITY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ONLINE GAME PLAYERS AND NON-PLAYERS by Hector E. Topete Master of Arts in Psychology: Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2010 Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games . . .

ABSTRACT LEADER SOURCES OF POWER, REINFORCEMENT, PUNISHMENT, AND EMPLOYEE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS by Scott T. Wallace Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2010 Supervisors have five source . . .

ABSTRACT THE INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPY ON IMMUNOREGULATION OF LATENT EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS by Julia B. Pivovarova Master of Science in Psychology California State University, Chico Spring 2009 Previous research has shown that emotional disclosur . . .

ABSTRACT DEFINING THE NOMOLOGICAL NETWORK OF IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT by © Andrew Clark Nichols 2011 Master of Arts in Psychology Psychological Science Option California State University, Chico Spring 2011 Goffman’s theory of self-presentation postulates . . .

The most widely accepted approach in trying to understand the etiology eating disorders is the biopsychosocial model which incorporates a wide range of risk factors. The present study attempts to narrow the scope of risk factors by incorporating three . . .

The study’s aim was to examine the effects of the interplay between a discussant’s cognitive abilities as well as a discussant’s philosophical positioning towards a controversial issue with those of his or her partner. The influence of the discourse w . . .

Eleven pigeons responded on a concurrent chain schedule of reinforcement in order to examine the effects of global temporal context on initial link choice proportion. Each bird was exposed to alternating blocks of concurrent chain schedules and either . . .

A lack of research exists examining Mexican American emerging adulthood experiences. This present study attempts to address the influences of acculturation and familism on emerging adulthood. Five hypotheses are presented comparing the Mexican America . . .

Memory for touch has often been under-researched with much research focusing on auditory and visual memory. Both our senses of touch and vision are often providing information simultaneously and share brain regions for memory. Studying the two togethe . . .

Interest in collaborative services is on the rise, yet little is known about consumers’ perceptions of these services. The current research study aimed to gain further information on consumers’ and their family members’ perceptions on collaborative co . . .

Proponents of perceptual Learning Style theories claim that there are individual differences in the modalities through which people learn best. In contrast, critics argue that there is not enough evidence to support such claims. However, mere lack of . . .

Two hundred and fifty undergraduate students were presented a legal case perspective regarding a class action lawsuit describing the defendant positively or negatively and were accompanied by one of five stacked-bar graphs, or no graphic at all. The g . . .

FaceReader is software designed to measure six emotional facial expressions quickly and easily. We tested the validity of FaceReader by asking 30 participants to imitate unambiguous pictures of “happy” and “angry” emotional expressions. Participants w . . .

The study of prosocial action requires a cross-cultural journey to unravel antecedents that contribute to the phenomena of cooperative behavior. This research examines elements that would augment our understanding of personal behavior and the societal . . .

We have characterized several aspects of axon development in mice with a mutation in exon III of the p75NTR gene. The mutation results in deletion of the extracellular ligand-binding domain. We examined the distribution of axons by diameter, degree of . . .

There is growing recognition that protracted enrollment in English language development curriculums leads to undesirable student outcomes, including drop-out (ostensibly due to lower expectations, diminished access to a challenging curriculum, etc.). . . .

This study examined levels of guilt toward a traumatic military-related event, the centrality of that event to one’s identity, and individuals’ satisfaction with social relationships related to the severity of posttraumatic stress symptomology in a U. . . .

The public goods game (PGG) has been a useful tool for providing insight into cooperation in social dilemmas. Heterogeneity in cooperation suggests that individual difference variables may have predictive value. I hypothesized that social axioms, defi . . .

Students diagnosed with a psychological condition often experience an impact in other areas on their life, including academics, stress management, and overall general well-­‐ being. This program was developed, implemented, and studied to determine if . . .

With the rise of technology comes interesting new possibilities. It is commonplace for people to carry a constant source of entertainment in their pocket. Because of this, in live performance situations, the performer is now not guaranteed attention o . . .

Intimate partner violence is a widespread public health issue that affects individuals in all social classes, ethnicities, and regions. However, despite much research surrounding risk factors and consequences of intimate partner violence there remains . . .

Families can struggle to adjust to the pile-up demands of daily life raising a child with autism. When the demands persistently outweigh the capabilities of the family, such as raising a child with autism, this can result in a crisis for the family (P . . .

The present investigation aims to specifically address three problems underlying the relationship between facial competence and electoral success, (1) how facial competence influences longer-term perceptual measures like one’s overall impression of a . . .

Childhood maltreatment, from the ages of zero to 18, is a pervasive adverse experience that continues to affect the lives of many adults. The Department of Health and Human Services reported in 2014, that there were 702,000 cases of child abuse and ne . . .

Approximately 67.6% of college women and 31.3% of college men display body-image dissatisfaction (Keel, Heatherton, Dorer, Joiner, & Zalta, 2006). Negative body-image and dissatisfaction have been linked to the development of not only eating disor . . .

Help-seeking behavior is often attributed to use of psychological services which in turn is attributed to reduced periods of distress. Masculine gender roles and gender role conflict have been attributed as barriers to seeking help for psychological d . . .

Despite media campaigns aimed at reducing cell phone use while driving, prevalence remains alarmingly high. One reason why individuals may use a cell phone while driving is because they are unable to delay gratification when faced with an immediate re . . .

Honesty-Humility is a sixth major trait of personality (adding to the Five Factor Model) that describes the degree to which an individual is sincere, modest, honest, prosocial, and without a desire for elevated social status. Social status—our wealth, . . .

A growing national concern for mental health services and an increasing number of students attending university have set the stage for overwhelmed university counseling centers. More and more students across universities are seeking campus counseling . . .

Adolescence is a challenging period of development marked by many physiological, social, and cognitive changes that all seem to revolve around an evolving sense of identity and self image. Eating disorders and sub-threshold disordered eating are preva . . .

Body image dysphoria is a prevalent issue, primarily for young women, that can potentially influence psychological and physical disorders. The image of the “perfect” body is frequently shown in media and yet impossible to achieve in reality. As a resu . . .

This study examines the use of a mindfulness-based SEL intervention for reducing the at-risk social and emotional behaviors in second grade students while also accounting for student gender and ethnicity as factors that may influence at-risk behaviors . . .

College students often report poor body image and increased levels of social physique anxiety. Exercise has been shown to be a factor that can influence body image and social physique anxiety. This study examined the effects of strength, aerobic, and . . .

There is an increasing number of studies and reviews that demonstrate the benefits of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for students. These benefits include improved academics, increased prosocial behaviors and feelings of school connectedness, decr . . .

The Larry P. v. Riles court case of 1979 prohibited the use of intelligence tests in the state of California for the purposes of determining special education eligibility with African American students enrolled in public education. This legislation re . . .

Previous research has explored feminist identity in college-aged women but not younger age groups (Alexander & Ryan, 1997; Manago, Brown, & Leaper, 2009) It is not known whether feminist identity can begin to develop in childhood if encouraged . . .

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 . . .