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The Role Of Cingulate Cortex In Spatial Learning And Pain Processing
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)Research implicates the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) mediates the affective component of pain processing but not spatial learning. The Posterior Cingulate Cortex (PCC) mediates spatial learning but not pain processes. ... -
Sex Differences In Object Location Memory: Fixed Versus Moving Through Space
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)Previous studies suggest that females possess superior object location memory than males. The present study investigated object location memory using both static and dynamic tasks. Additionally, the correlation between ... -
The 2D4D Ratio And Cyclic Shifts As Predictors Of Self-perceived Quality And Permissiveness
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)The following paper discusses the findings from background research leading up to a discussion of findings from the present study. The relationships between female sexual permissiveness and female's self-perceived quality ... -
An Examination Of Individuals' Self-selections To Organizations
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)It has long been noted that people have a tendency to look for and engage in situations that are congruent with their personalities, their self-concepts, their interests, their attitudes and their values (Allport, 1937; ... -
Peripheral Blood Perfusion Induced By Electrical Stimulation Of The Anterior Cingulate Cortex
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)In the last decade, much research has implicated the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) in the modulation of both emotion and visceral functions in primates and rats. Rat studies have shown that electrical stimulation of ... -
Perception Of Diversity
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)Two studies were conducted to examine effects of diversity on perception. The primary purpose of the first study was to see how people perceive diverse groups, how comfortable they are working in such groups, and how ... -
The Power Of Ostracism: Can Personality Influence Reactions To Social Exclusion?
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)Ostracism, also labeled social exclusion, is seen by researchers and lay persons alike as one of the more socially painful events that is an inevitable part of life. Moreover, many theorists (e.g., Zadro, Williams, and ... -
Are Socially Dominant Men More Facially Dominant And More Prone To Sexual Jealousy?
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)Previous studies show that men with masculine facial characteristics are perceived as more dominant than men with less masculine facial characteristics. This study investigated whether facially dominant men behaved more ... -
Duration And Depth: The Effects Of Leader-follower Relationship Quality On Observer Ratings Of Leadership Performance
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)Previous research has shown that the duration and depth of the leader-follower relationship influences how followers rate their leaders. However, no studies were found that asked whether this relationship influenced how ... -
Validation Of World English (WE) Listening Comprehension Scale
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)World English (WE) includes any type of dialectical English spoken around the world (Hinkel, 2005). In the present study, a WE listening test was developed. The original form of the test consisted of six scales measuring, ... -
Evidence For A Simpatico Self-schema In Studies Comparing Hispanics and Whites
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)Considerable evidence exists that many Latin American cultures emphasize concept of simpatia or simpatico (Triandis, Martin, Lisansky, & Betancourt, 1984). The purpose of this research project was to test for evidence that ... -
Social Familiarity As A Predictor Of Observational Learning In The Domestic Dog (Canis Familiaris)
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)Experiments utilizing observational learning in dogs are becoming more frequent, but few investigate the familiarity relationship between model and observer. Two experiments were designed to explore the familiarity ... -
Re-experiencing Social Versus Physical Pain And Its Influence On Self-regulatory Reserve
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)This study examined the influence of reliving social pain on current reports of pain, self-regulatory ability, and differences in reactions. Participants (N=137) completed personality measures in phase one. Days later, ... -
Personality Influences On Marital Satisfaction: An Examination Of Actor, Partner, And Interaction Effects
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)The current research was designed to examine the associations between married partners' personalities and their marital satisfaction. The major goal of this research was to examine the unique predictive validity of 13 ... -
Evolution Of Gender Differences In Adult Crying
(Psychology, 2007-08-23)The evolutionary function of gender differences in adult crying was investigated, specifically whether females were selected to cry more than males ostensibly to aid in their survival. Both studies were based on the idea ... -
Spacing And The Delay-retention Effect: An Alternative Explanation Of The Effects Of Feedback Timing On Semantic Learning
(Psychology, 2007-09-17)Current theoretical accounts of feedback timing effects on retention are problematic. Some predict that delayed feedback should lead to better retention; others predict that immediate feedback should lead to better retention. ... -
Cognitive Independence And Cohesion In Decision-making Groups
(Psychology, 2007-09-19)Cognitive Independence (CI) can be defined as the tendency to form opinions and make decisions based on personal knowledge as well as additional information that appears to be valid and factual. CI implies a tendency away ... -
Chemotherapy Related Cognitive Impairment In The Rat
(Psychology, 2008-04-22)Treatment for cancer has been indicated to negatively impact the quality of life for patients. Specifically, chemotherapy has been associated with fatigue, nausea, and peripheral neuropathy. More recently, chemotherapy has ... -
Do Spinal Fusions Necessarily Result In Poorer Therapeutic Outcomes?
(Psychology, 2008-04-22)Controversy exists over the relationship between spinal fusion surgery and successful therapeutic outcomes. Common problems include unstandardized outcomes, ignoring the impact of the medico-legal system, and a paucity of ... -
Chronic Widespread Pain In Patients With Occupational Spinal Disorders: Prevalence, Psychiatric Comorbidity, And Association With One-year Treatment Outcomes
(Psychology, 2008-04-22)Chronic Widespread Pain (CWP) is estimated to affect 4.1% - 13.5% of the general population. Compared to those who are pain-free or have localized pain, those with widespread body pain have been found to higher rates of ...