Browsing MS Theses - DO NOT EDIT by Title
Now showing items 68-87 of 125
-
Latent Semantic Similarity in Initial Computer-Mediated Interactions
(2016-05-10)The initial interactions of same-sex strangers were investigated to examine the development of latent semantic similarity (LSS; that is, how interaction partners come to use words in the same way) in computer-mediated ... -
Lost in Your Halo: The Influence of Group Attractiveness and Diversity on Perceived Group Performance Ratings
(2023-05-11)Research on attractiveness suggests that more attractive individuals are assumed to have superiority on several traits, such as happiness and extraversion. This is termed the halo effect. Additionally, within the diversity ... -
Masticatory Performance In Those With Temporomandibular Joint And Muscle Disorder
(Psychology, 2013-07-22)Tempormandibular Joint and Muscle Disorder (TMJMD) occurs when dysfunction arises in the joints and muscles associated with the functionality of the jaw. Apart from many other complications, one of the problems that TMJMD ... -
Maternal Negative Affectivity And Child Internalizing Problems: Child Behavioral Inhibition As A Mediator
(Psychology, 2015)Early emerging internalizing problems such as depression, anxiety, and social withdrawal put children at great risk for developing mood disorders and substance abuse problems. The current study investigated both child ... -
Me or My Friends? Examining SNS Friend Activity's Impact on Applicant Perceptions
(2020-08-24)Cybervetting continues to be adopted by an increasing number of organizations each year, with approximately 43% of employers using social networking websites (SNSs) to screen job applicants (SHRM, 2016). Yet little attention ... -
Measurement Invariance Of The SF-12 Across Ethnic Groups Among Women In Postpartum
(Psychology, 2011-07-14)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine differential item functioning (DIF) as a plausible cause of subgroup variation in the short-form health survey (SF-12). Methods: Cross sectional secondary data analysis ... -
Modeling Work Retention In Chronic Disabling Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Role Of Pre-treatment And Post-treatment Risk Factors
(Psychology, 2011-07-14)Chronic pain has become an increasing problem, with serious social and economic consequences. One important socioeconomic outcome in the treatment of chronic disabling occupational musculoskeletal disorders (CDOMD) is ... -
NEGATIVE EMOTIONALITY, ACTIVITY LEVEL AND EXTERNALIZING PROBLEMS IN PRESCHOOLERS: THE INFLUENCE OF MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION
(2017-08-22)Early childhood temperament has been extensively linked to child externalizing behavioral problems such as aggression, violence, disobedience and antisocial behaviors. Individuals with such behavioral patterns are at greater ... -
A Novel Method Utilizing Approach-avoidance To Assess The Aversive Nature Of Pain
(Psychology, 2013-07-22)Pain is a multidimensional experience that involves sensory, emotional/affective, and evaluative components, yet preclinical pain research has mainly focused on testing the sensory dimension. Those suffering from pain may ... -
Organizational Justice And Stress: An Investigation
(Psychology, 2009-09-16)Utilizing survey methodology, the four-factor model of organizational justice was assessed, including distributive, procedural, interpersonal, and informational justice, as well as their relationships with overall perceived ... -
Partial Reinforcement Extinction Effects On Rats In A Runway And Operant Chamber
(Psychology, 2008-08-08)The partial reinforcement extinction effect (PREE) is traditionally observed in rats when on a partial reinforcement schedule in a runway, that is, they are more resistant to extinction (persistent) than those on a continuous ... -
Participant Makeup And Involvement In Corporate Alumni Relations Programs
This study investigates the participant involvement of users within a corporate alumni relations program by comparing groups based on employment status, job title, and number of skills listed in system user profiles. The ... -
Peer Victimization And The COMT Val158met Polymorphism: A Differential Susceptability Model
(Psychology, 2014-12)The link between peer victimization and various health related negative outcomes ranging from physical to psychological has been well established in the literature (Hodges & Perry, 1999; Rigby, 2001). While there are many ... -
Peforming Under Pressure: An Examination Of Performance, Workload, And Measures Of Acute Stress
(Psychology, 2009-09-16)Although many organizations use in-basket simulations as a means of selection and development, empirical guidance regarding the design of in-baskets is lacking. This study sought to fill that gap by examining the relationships ... -
Perceived Fairness Of The Use Of Facebook In The Selection Process
(Psychology, 2012-07-25)Although research has examined applicant attitudes in the selection process regarding the use of a variety of assessments tools, no scholarly or empirical studies to date have examined attitudes towards the use of Facebook ... -
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 ... -
Performance Differences: A Comparison Between Computer-based And Paper-pencil Versions Of A Work Simulation Exercise
(Psychology, 2008-09-17)Organizations use Assessment Center methods for selection and development of employees. Many organizations that offer assessment services have already made the transition from paper-pencil to computer-based assessments ... -
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 ... -
Physcial Symptoms In Patients With Acute TMD: The Influence Of Emotional Distress
(Psychology, 2013-03-20)The current study investigated symptoms of central sensitization syndrome (CSS), as well as, pain and pain-related interference among those with acute temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Additionally, the current project ... -
Predicting Pattern Characteristics That Lead To Work Return Following Functional Restoration Treatment In A Chronic Disabling Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorder Population
Chronic pain is a major problem worldwide. Millions of dollars are spent on treatment of chronic pain each year. Some people require a tertiary approach to pain recovery and seek treatment at an interdisciplinary functional ...