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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...