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A confirmatory factor analytic comparison of the Test of Everyday Attention for Children
(2011-05)Attention problems are prevalent worldwide and the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) continues to rise. In the school and community settings, many tests are used to assess for attention difficulties. ... -
Social desirability, need for uniqueness, and the illusion of explanatory depth in perceptions of the fine arts
(2020-01-09)This study explored how writing about the arts may lead to the illusion of explanatory depth and affect aesthetic appreciation levels. The study also explored the association between socially desirable responding, need for ... -
Investigating the effects of utilizing Video Self Modeling (VSM) as a modality to deliver a story mapping intervention with students who are deaf or hard of hearing to target reading comprehension and vocabulary
(2020-01-07)The purpose of the study was to investigate the efficacy of video self-modeling in delivering a Story Mapping intervention with the purpose of increasing reading comprehension, vocabulary, and self-efficacy. Participants ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Self-advocacy among individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI)
(2019-07-18)The following study examined the impact of self-advocacy in relation to self-stigma and life satisfaction in individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). Diagnoses included under this title ... -
Disgust as predictor of shooter bias
(2019-07-17)Racial bias in shooting decisions has been a prominent issue in America for several decades. Several psychological and environmental factors have been correlated with bias in shooting decisions, but one factor that has not ... -
Graduate training in body image complexity: Evolving competence to meet emerging research
(2019-06-06)Positive psychologists and feminist theorists have advocated for a paradigm shift from pathologizing conceptualizations of body image to growth-fostering and celebratory approaches. The researcher conducted an exploratory ... -
Biofeedback as a treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(1997-05)The purpose of this study was to examine biofeedback training and its relationship to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Six boys between the ages of 9 and 12 who were diagnosed as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity ... -
School performance for low-birthweight children: Behavior problems and school difficulty
(1996-05)The purpose of this study was to investigate the risks associated with low birth weight in the school setting and the incidence of low birth weight children having behavior problems that relate to school difficulty. Parents ... -
The relationship of teacher efficacy, general behavioral knowledge and causal beliefs to the acceptability of behavior interventions
(2006-05)The primary purpose of this teacher-focused study was to investigate the impact of specific personal characteristics including self-efficacy, knowledge of behavior principles, and causal beliefs on the acceptability of a ... -
A comparison of the Kinetic Family Drawings of African-American, Hispanic, and Caucasian third-graders
(1997-05)This study explored similarities and differences between the Kinetic Family Drawings (KFDs) of third-grade children of African American, Hispanic, and American Caucasian ethnicity. The KFD is a projective drawing test which ... -
A comparison of the cognitive patterns of ADHD and normal girls on the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Ability (Revised)
(1996-05)The cognitive patterns of 60 girls, 32 with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and 28 without ADHD, between the ages of 6 and 11 were compared. The cognitive patterns were determined by cluster analyzing the ... -
A concurrent validity study of the MBTI, MMTIC -R and SSQ with middle school students
(1999-08)The difficulty in finding a suitable testing instrument to assist in the determination of personality type in children is the inspiration for the current study. The search for such a valid instrument becomes even more ...
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