Mason Ming and Scott Richards, CP&SE Religiousness has gained more attention in psychological research and literature in the past few decades (Allen & Heppner, 2011; Cervantes & Parham, 2005; Worthington et al., 2003). Richards and Bergin (1997) noticed a spiritual energy in the United States that has “created a powerful cultural demand for psychotherapists to […]
Teacher’s Use of Technology in a Preschool/Kindergarten Setting
Maudi Mckell Sundrud and Jennifer Wimmer, Teacher Education Teacher’s Use of Technology in a Preschool/Kindergarten Setting Mentor: Jennifer Wimmer, Teacher Education As a response to the increase of technology in society, the education system has pushed for greater technology integration in schools. Schools across the nation have invested in technology intended to help students learn […]
Shyness and Relationship Expectations
Stephanie Richardson and Larry Nelson, School of Family Life Introduction Emerging work suggests that socially withdrawn individuals are at risk for a variety of problems during emerging adulthood (Luster, Nelson, & Busby, 2013; Tackett, Nelson, & Busby, 2013). In particular, a variety of studies link relationship difficulties to shy individuals within the context of romantic […]
The Effects of Media on Ambivalent Sexism and Attitudes Towards Domestic Violence Victims
Liam Lavelle and Niwako Yamawaki, Department of Psychology Introduction The impact of media on behaviour has long been studied and debated in the field of psychology. Research on the effects of media have primarily focused on the relationship between violent media and real life acts of physical violence. In recent years studies have shown that […]
Chronic Intermittent Ethanol to Establish Dependence
David Matthews, and Scott Steffensen, Department of Psychology Introduction Excessive alcohol consumption in the United States is costing hundreds of billions of dollars in the United States alone. Addiction is a corrosive disease whose impact spreads across a broad spectrum including monetary damages, social disruption, health concerns, and life-ending decisions. Trailing a path of 88,000 […]
Comparing the Effects of Tredmill Desks and Cycling Desks on Cognitive Performance
Nicholas Randall and Michael Larson, Department of Psychology Introduction Sedentary lifestyle and obesity are growing concerns that are responsible for at least 300,000 premature deaths and $90 billion spent on health care per year in the United States (Manson et al., 2004). Many jobs today contribute to a sedentary lifestyle by requiring prolonged periods of […]
METH Causes Expression of 8-OHG in the Addiction Pathway and Leads to Increased S-Glutathionylation of the Vesicular Monoamine Transportor Via the Sigma Receptor
Taylor Hyde and Scott Steffensen, Department of Psychology Introduction Methamphetamine (METH) is a highly addictive drug of abuse and which results in serious financial, societal, and individual consequences in the United States. In 2005, METH abuse costs the country billions dollars each year. Societal and individual costs as a result of METH use are also […]
Mid-Season Coaching Changes in the NBA
Kenan Spruill, Adam Roberts, and Joseph Price, Department of Economics “When the going gets tough, we fire the coach”, this quote from former coach and current ESPN analyst Jeff van Gundy represents part of the current trend in sports. Management fires the coach in the hope that the new one can lead the team to […]
Oxytocin and Infant Development: A Study of the Genetic Underpinnings Behind Social Behavior in Rhesus Macaques
Spencer Waters and James Dee Higley, Department of Psychology Introduction It is widely accepted that the neuropeptide oxytocin helps mediate pro-social behavior and bonding between humans as well as other primates. Current genetic research has shown a link between variants in the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) and measures of social skills in humans. Demonstrating a […]
An Investigation on the Neural Correlates of Testing Encoding and False Memories
Seth Spencer and Brock Kirwan, Department of Psychology Introduction Memory is an essential component for day to day living. Recognition memory in the brain has been associated with specific neural structures such as the medial temporal lobe (MTL), including the hippocampus and the adjacent MTL cortex [1]. The hippocampus is known for its ability to […]
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