Browsing by Author "Buskist, William"

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Effects of D-Amphetamine on Choice Behavior under Mixed Concurrent Schedules

Reile, Phyllis (2007-08-15)

The goals of this dissertation were to conduct detailed analyses of behavior in transition in response to changes in reinforcement contingencies by using mixed concurrent Random Interval-Random Interval (conc RI RI) schedules ...

Examining the Testing Effect in an Introductory Psychology Course

Howard, Christopher (2010-08-03)

This study examined the effects of repeated testing in an Introductory Psychology course. Student performance on items repeated from quizzes to exams (either unit, cumulative, or both) was compared to items that had not ...

Identifying Effective Teaching Behaviors of Pharmacy Faculty Master Teachers

Ford, Channing (2016-07-20)

This study aimed to examine the similarities and differences of effective teaching qualities and behaviors identified by student pharmacists and pharmacy faculty. Using an online survey, participants were asked to identify ...

An Investigation of Coping Skills, Locus of Control, and Quality of Life in Young Adults with Learning Disabilities

Cooper, Amy (2006-12-15)

Research in the field of learning disabilities (LD) has traditionally emphasized the deficits associated with the diagnosis. Recent research efforts demonstrate a shift towards a more positive approach in an effort to ...

Manipulating Reflexive Establishing Operations in Young Children with Pervasive Developmental Disabilities

Shillingsburg, Miriam (2006-08-15)

Previous research has demonstrated the effects of manipulating establishing operations (EO) on problem behavior, task compliance, and the effectiveness of items as reinforcers. Much research on EO focuses on deprivation ...

More Than Meditation: The Role of Dispositional Mindfulness in Alcohol and Marijuana-Related Problems

Philip, Andrew (2010-05-27)

Mindfulness refers to experiencing one’s self and environment in a conscious and unbiased manner focusing on the temporary, passing quality of thoughts, feelings, and life. Treatment providers have employed mindfulness-based ...

PineHill: A Novel Approach to Computer Aided Language Learning

Koh, Kyuhan (2007-05-15)

Teaching language involves understanding the way people perceive words and utilizing methods of instruction that they can easily comprehend. Computer assisted instruction is of great benefit and more interesting to learners ...

Prediction of Adolescent Suicidality: Relative Contribution of Diagnosis, Psychopathy, and Impulsivity

Cowles, Natalie (2006-12-15)

Suicide is a leading cause of death among American youth, and specific subgroups among the general population have been identified as being at particularly high risk for suicidality. The present study sought to assess ...

Protective Effects of Positive Emotions

Busler, Jessica (2016-07-27)

This dissertation investigates the protective effects of positive emotions in cognitive and physiological realms. Previous research indicates that positive emotions lead to broader thinking compared to negative emotions ...

Providing Personalized Feedback Regarding Alcohol Use in a Group Format to College Freshmen

Henslee, Amber (2008-08-15)

College student alcohol use has become an increasing public health concern in recent years. In particular, risky alcohol use behaviors such as binge drinking episodes and methods in which to intervene have become areas ...

The Psychometric Assessment of Meaning-making: Reactions to Everyday Dilemmas (Red)

Salter, Robin (2006-12-15)

According to Robert Kegan (1994), many people are essentially “in over their heads” in trying to meet the conceptual and emotional demands of everyday life. In the workplace, this phenomenon may be exacerbated if jobs are ...

Psychopathy and Choice of Victims: Implications for the Sub-Categorization and Treatment of Juvenile Sexual Offenders

Sikorski, Jason (2005-12-15)

Adolescent sexual offenders are responsible for a considerable portion of the sexual abuse victimization that takes place in American society today. Convicted sexual offenders report that they most often began their sexual ...

Writing as a coping mediator between psychological and physical health

Daniels, Jennifer (2008-12-15)

Individuals who have survived a traumatic event demonstrate vast and numerous resulting psychological and physiological symptoms. After a trauma, the individual utilizes some type of coping technique to deal with the ...