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The relation between mood and perceptual bias as measured in a binocular rivalry task
(1991-05)Bower's (1981) semantic network theory of emotion and Beck's (1967, 1976, 1979, 1987) theory of depression predict that mood is related to a perceptual bias for mood-congruent material. While several studies have demonstrated ... -
The inverse problem to the Voronoi diagram
(2007-05)The primary purpose of this thesis is to address the problem of solving the Inverse Problem for the Voronoi Diagram where the Inverse Problem is: Given a diagram that is in fact a Voronoi Diagram find the set of points X ... -
Beyond East and West: Political melancholy in the works of Orhan Pamuk
(2013-05)This thesis examines Orhan Pamuk's use of melancholy as a political concept. While the Nobel committee argues Pamuk's work is an example of clashing civilizations, this thesis argues Pamuk's novels examine how collective ... -
Making the grade: A study of academic success
(2013-12)Freshmen account for more than fifty percent of students who drop out before completing their degree, which means that increasing the success rates for freshmen is a critical challenge for many colleges and universities. ... -
Invisible chronic illness in female college students
(2019-09-18)The purpose of this thesis was to examine how female students negotiate the experience of college while living with an invisible chronic illness. Quantitative data, through the use of online surveys, were collected from ... -
Exploring gender differences in the praise and punishment of children
(2019-09-20)Praise and punishment serve as a framework for children to learn about themselves and their environment (Etaugh & Bridges, 2018). Several studies indicate that praise and punishment can impact a child’s motivation, academic ... -
Examining psychopathy: Relationships with disgust, moral severity, and gender
(2019-09-03)This study aimed to determine the relationship between psychopathy, disgust, morality, and gender. Previous studies indicated that psychopathy was correlated with a lack of morality and that disgust encourages conformity. ... -
The efficacy of mindfulness-based intervention in ameliorating externalizing behaviors and attentional concerns among college students
(2019-08-27)The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a mindfulness-based intervention among college students with externalizing behaviors and attentional problems. Three students attending their first year in ... -
Reassessing racism: Validation of the black lives matter scale as a measure of modern racism
(2019-09-18)The Civil Rights Movement was a response to discrimination against Black individuals (Scheman et al., 1985). The movement resulted in desegregation and shifts in societal racial attitudes (Scheman et al., 1985). In response ... -
The role of fluid reasoning in learning disability classification in a pediatric clinical population
(2019-08-14)ABSTRACT YOLANDA EVANS The role of fluid reasoning in learning disability classification in a pediatric clinical population August 2019 Fluid reasoning is a critical cognitive/neurocognitive ability that provides the ... -
Court-mandated substance use treatment: Implications for treatment adherence based on drug of choice
(2019-06-07)The ongoing opioid and stimulant epidemics place a significant burden on individuals, their families, and the broader community. The prevalence rates of substance use disorders (SUDs) among women in particular are ... -
Seeking sex in the archives: Orientation, metadata, and sartorial fetish items
(2019-09-20)This thesis seeks to illuminate how museums orient users towards clothing items associated with kink and fetish communities (sartorial fetish items) in their collections. Sara Ahmed’s queer phenomenological work guides ... -
“I can be the kind of parent that I wish I had”: Exploring multigenerational involvement in former foster care parenthood
(2019-08-12)The purpose of the foster care system is to promote safety, stability and wellbeing for children who have experienced maltreatment with the intent that children will heal and become stable adults. However, adolescents who ... -
A qualitative exploration of women-of-color professional academic advisors' perceptions and experiences
(2019-07-10)Within higher education institutions and research, Women-of-Color’s (WOC) professional experiences have become more visible. Yet, the lived experiences of WOC professional academic advisors working in colleges and universities ... -
Male-on-male rape culture and male survivor experiences of sexual violence
(2019-07-02)Adult male-on-male sexual assault has been studied minimally. Male rape survivors often face isolation, stigmatization of their perceived loss of masculinity, and questioning of their sexuality. Examining institutional ... -
Efficacy of incorporating text-to-speech in the composition classroom
(2019-09-25)Many First Year Composition (FYC) students tend to focus on correcting Lower Order Concerns (LOCs) when reviewing their essays but addressing these types of errors only represents part of effective academic writing. Research ... -
The chemical analysis of euphorbia bicolor (euphorbiaceae) latex and its analgesic and antiproliferative properties
(2019-10-29)People with intense pain arising from disease or traumatic injuries are most commonly treated with opioids. Despite substantial advances in pain research and treatment, the negative side effects of opioids, such as addiction, ... -
Structural and functional analysis of an HDAC3-H1.3 complex and its role in mitotic progression and microtubule dynamics
(2019-08-07)Histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) and linker histone H1 are both involved in regulation of chromatin compaction and mitotic progression. A novel HDAC3-H1.3 complex has recently been found in our lab. This complex was found ... -
Racist perceptions on a college campus: Intersectionality of gender, race, and Greek affiliation
(2019-08-12)This paper analyzes whether and how gender, race, and Greek affiliation, along with symbolic and traditional racial attitudes, are associated with racist perceptions on a college campus located in the deep south of the ... -
Assessing caregiver stress in a specialized pediatric population
(2019-08-27)Parental quality of life and stress levels have been linked to family and child functioning and outcomes. Assessing stress levels in caregivers raising children with medical complexity can guide clinicians in providing ...
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