The United States encouraged the spread of baseball in the Caribbean Basin as an act of cultural imperialism, but by the early twentieth century, a rising number of Latino baseball players were proving their mettle against major league and Negro leagu . . .

This study examines the effectiveness of utilizing an electronic device, or bug-in-ear (BIE) as a prompting tool for children diagnosed with Autism during peer-play sessions. BIE prompts were compared to prompts presented in person. Three 5-year-old m . . .

A staff performance intervention was introduced in a non-public behavior analytic agency with four behavior technicians working with children with autism to analyze the effects of goal setting and feedback on use of behavior specific praise statements . . .

This study analyzed pre and post natural disaster index crime rates in the city of Houston, Texas with using Hurricane Alex occurring in 2010. The data used are the crime rates from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Hurricane Alex was a category 2 . . .

Preference assessments are procedures used to identify potentially reinforcing stimuli. Preliminary evidence has shown a single-session multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment to be an effective and efficient method for iden . . .

Throughout history, humans have engaged in ethnocentrism. Previous research suggests that ethnocentrism is an evolved mechanism that reduces the likelihood of a human contracting a contagious disease. The present study explored the effects that contag . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine how giving students additional silent reading time during class impacted their overall reading comprehension scores. Reading is a part of all language arts classrooms, but the amount of reading students actuall . . .

By the late nineteenth century in Great Britain, the feminist movement began gaining traction by pushing for women’s suffrage. As women developed their political role in society, gender roles were also reevaluated. Although still subordinate they were . . .

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), there is a projected estimate of over 21 million veterans in the United States (Department of Veterans Affairs, 2014). PTSD affects an estimated 31% of Vietnam veterans, 10% of Gulf War veterans, 1 . . .

Fabry disease is an X-linked dominant inborn error of metabolism stemming from a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme a-galactosidase which manifests as renal, cardiac, and cerebrovascular disease and which affects men and women alike. Preliminary resea . . .

The current study compared a variable ratio reinforcement schedule to a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule similar to De Luca and Holborn (1992). The dependent variables were the duration in minutes of exercise on a stationary bicycle and the mean RPM . . .

The aim of this project is a critique of the publicness of public spaces, both physical and digital. The purpose of this critique is to identify and to map out the kinds of contradictions that inevitably show up in these spaces, rather than suggesting . . .

With the prevalence of autism continuing to rise, it is essential that public schools be assisted with identifying best possible outcomes, as well as best practices for supporting the academic success of students in the special education system. Recen . . .

This thesis examines the effects that different settings have on students reporting colleagues who are engaging in unethical behaviors. This project was based off of an original study done by Bernard and Jara in 1986. In this current thesis, one hundr . . .

There are many biases that affect the collection of data on human behavior. One such bias is expectations. Research has shown that this bias can be reduced sometimes with training. The current study looked at how two different amounts of training time . . .

The present study examined the effect of eyewitness credibility level on verdict outcome, juror verdict confidence, prosecution and defense case strength ratings, and perceived credibility ratings for the eyewitness, police officer, and alibi witness. . . .

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts place an increased emphasis on complex text in the primary grades. The Common Core Shifts explain how the CCSS are different from the previous standards. The Shifts, specifically Shift 1 . . .

This case study focused key problems Whole Foods Markets may be encountering now, and recommends some solutions to solve its problems and improve the company’s performance. Analyzing the company required an examination of the company’s external and in . . .

The i-Ready CAI program is a comprehensive educational software program designed to build reading skills and concepts in grades K-8, stand alone or to supplement existing curricula. The program's capability to individualize lessons, assess and track s . . .

High risk behaviors in LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender) youth are directly linked to little or no acceptance from family and caretakers. This workshop was created to address the lack of resources available to Latino LGBT youth and their . . .

With the advent of Common Core State Standards mathematics education in the United States has been experiencing a paradigm shift in the structure in which mathematics classes are organized. This study explored the difference between the traditional Un . . .

With the implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), student academic achievement and technology proficiency are the primary focus of public schools. Policymakers and educators are meetin . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine changes in eye movements of elementaryage children over a period of 3 months. Four children were recruited from a university-based after school remedial reading program. An eye tracker was used to track eye mov . . .

Reading fluency is a vital and important element in the reading process and a critical aspect for the reading development and achievement for students. The purpose of this thesis project was to explore the effects of using the repeated reading strateg . . .

The study was conducted with university students between the ages of 18-25 years old and aimed to investigate whether being trained to fluency had any benefits over accuracy only training, when accuracy participants were yoked to receive an equal numb . . .

Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal activity in the United States (U. S. Department of State, 2014). The majority of victims of human trafficking globally originate from the United States. In the Unites States, California leads in econom . . .

Central Valley Sikhs are an understudied ethno-religious group. This study explores the “Americanization” process, based on the degree to which cuisine has evolved and consumptive patterns have changed since their arrival in California’s Central Valle . . .

Social workers are prone to compassion fatigue while assisting individuals who have experienced traumatic events. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) program among social workers working wit . . .

The purpose of the current study was to answer three questions: (1) whether an employer’s hiring decision differed depending on whether or not the potential employee had an intellectual disability; (2) whether stigma was related to an employer’s hirin . . .

The purpose of this study is to explore the phenomenon of the dependency court process in Child Welfare from the parents’ perspective. The research question that guided the study is the following: What are parents’ experiences as they navigate the dep . . .

Parent participation in a child’s early years of school is very crucial. This thesis project contains research on the topic of parent involvement and early literacy. The research on parent involvement states that parents who encourage and support thei . . .

Mexican-American female students experience various stresses during their acculturative process. These stresses have been significantly linked to acculturative pressures, increasing the risk for depression and for suicidal ideation. Theoretical models . . .

Reducing mental illness stigma has the potential to remove barriers that prevent individuals in need of mental health services from seeking care. Previous research has shown that the most commonly used approaches to reducing mental health stigma are m . . .

This project creates a digital notebook for teachers of primary grades, kindergarten through third grade, of resources to help incorporate the Intel Education Lab Camera and SPARKvue software into their science instruction. The resources are organized . . .

Stress has been defined as a state of mental tension or something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety. Stress can influence a person’s behavior by making them more productive or negatively affect a person by reducing one’s concentration, m . . .

New technologies and reduced costs now allow whole genome sequencing (WGS) to be considered in a range of clinical care and public health settings. One possible use of WGS is as a tool in state-mandated public health newborn screening (NBS) programs. . . .

Preference assessments have been proven to be an effective assessment that is often used to determine preferences for individuals with developmental disabilities. The multiple stimulus without replacement preference assessment was used with typically . . .

The purpose of this thesis was to measure Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) and Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) as predicting factors for generalized prejudice with a focus on three particular target groups, mental illnesses, the lesbian and gay co . . .

Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking is a complex form of oppression that is affecting children and adolescents on a national and transnational level. In the United States statistical account of minors who are involved in the commercial sex trade varies due . . .

The Warriors for Recovery Webpage and Assets Map was created to address a gap in service related to serving the needs of students recovering from alcohol abuse in the collegiate community of California State University, Stanislaus. This project was co . . .

Because children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have difficulty with social interactions, they may not regularly engage in play activities with their siblings. Using an alternating treatment design, this study examined the efficacy of video-mode . . .

The San Joaquin County Jail does not currently have a Penal Code 288- Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Child- program in place to aid in the rehabilitation of offenders. There are two dominating philosophies for treatment of this population. The first, . . .

Emergency department crowding has been declared a public health crisis in the United States with millions seeking healthcare predominately though this department nationwide. Crowding worsens when the department is used to provide care to admitted pati . . .

Generation 1.5 individuals have a different experience than the first or second generation. They arrive to the U.S. as children and because of the effects of immigration and acculturating to a different culture, some struggle with their mental health. . . .

Recent research has established the positive effect of mindfulness and self-compassion. However, few studies have examined the impact mindfulness and self-compassion have in ethnically diverse communities, such as Latino immigrants. This study examine . . .

Many Americans today are facing or have faced a diagnosis of cancer. Many have just been diagnosed and have not gone through treatment, and others are no longer dealing with symptoms and are in remission. While individuals are going through treatments . . .

There are many Americans who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis whether it be a personal diagnosis, a family member, or a caregiver. Nonetheless, this can be very impactful to someone’s overall mental and physical health. Horticultural therapy i . . .

Adolescents enrolled in a high school district located in the Central Valley of California participated in an online survey that probed information regarding views of mental health. Data was collected from over 2,400 high school students between the a . . .

The issue of Hmong Gay and Lesbian identity might be a sensitive topic but needs to be explored with Hmong individuals who are gay or lesbian so that there is a better understanding of this issue and so as social workers we have a deeper knowledge of . . .

Improving student behavior is one of the most significant challenges schools face today. In an effort to improve student behavior and reduce suspension rates, many schools are adopting less punitive discipline programs based on the Restorative Justice . . .