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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 ... -
The Prevalence And Responsiveness Of Head Injuries In A Chronic Disabling Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorder Population
(Psychology, 2014-12)Injuries to the head cause problems in multiple domains, including cognitive functioning, emotion regulation, memory recall, and reaction time. Head injuries are often highly debilitating and cause patients to have a ... -
Quick Decisions Involving Threatening And Non-threatening Images
The purpose of this research was to investigate the role of facial expressions with respect to quick decisions involving threatening and non-threatening images, to understand better the theoretical perspectives involving ... -
Ratio Bias In Judgment Under Specific Emotions
(Psychology, 2013-03-20)How does specific emotion influence the ratio bias phenomenon? Previous studies suggested that a more systematic and analytical reasoning with logical rationality seemed to be stimulated by negative emotions. However other ... -
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, ... -
Reactions To Depictions Of Intergroup Distinctiveness And Similarity Among Liberals And Conservatives
(Psychology, 2009-09-16)Reactions to an intergroup distinctiveness manipulation and a potential mechanism of intergroup boundary maintenance between liberals and conservatives were investigated. In Study 1, self-identified liberals and conservatives ... -
Risk Factors For Functional Restoration Non-completion
(Psychology, 2008-09-17)Previous studies have shown that the one-year outcomes after an interdisciplinary functional restoration program for patients with chronic disabling occupational disorders vary significantly between those who complete the ... -
The Role Of Abstraction For Creative Idea Generation
(Psychology, 2012-04-11)The present study examined the role of categories during a brainstorming task. Participants were asked to generate abstract categories before they brainstormed either in groups or individually in Study 1. It was expected ... -
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 Role Of Executive Functions And Maternal Characteristics In Externalizing Problems Among Young Children
(Psychology, 2014-07-14)Externalizing problems, such as hyperactivity, inattention, and defiance, that emerge early in life put children on a path toward numerous adverse outcomes, including delinquency, academic failure, and substance abuse. ... -
The Role Of Religion In Managing Existential Threat: Effects On Outgroup Attitudes
(Psychology, 2013-07-22)The increased worldview defense following mortality salience is a robust finding in terror management theory research. In some cases, this defense can take the form of ingroup favoritism, outgroup bias, and prejudice. I ...