Browsing Psychology by Type "Abstract"
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A usability and safety study of bone-conduction headphones during driving while listening to audiobooks
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Bone-conduction technology has been around since the 1800s but using this technology in headphones is relatively new. Bone-conduction transmits sound through the bones of the skull. This research compared the effect of ... -
Above and beyond standardization: The role of communication and teamwork in patient handoffs
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)Patient handoffs are the transition of patient care from one provider or group of providers to the next (Joint Commission, 2005). Handoffs are important, information rich communication events that are essential for maintaining ... -
Aggression and matrix reasoning
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Abstract thought is a domain of cognition concerned with organizing discrete concrete ideas into broader concepts through identifying similarities and underlying patterns. Greater ability in abstract thinking has been ... -
An open-source implementation of the quick CSF method for rapid evaluation of contrast sensitivity
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)Contrast sensitivity is an important feature of functional vision, but traditional psychometric assessment methods require an excessive number of trials to estimate a complete contrast sensitivity function across the full ... -
Applying interdependence theory to geriatric nursing assistant/resident relationships
(Oxford University Press, 2011-11-02)The study was concerned with the applicability of interdependence theory for understanding the quality of certified nursing assistant (CNA)/resident relationships in long term care facilities. Interdependence theory, a ... -
Are two computer monitors better than one?
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Previous studies have found using more than one monitor increases productivity, but benefits may diminish when monitor count or size increases. The purpose of this study was to determine whether increases in productivity ... -
Associations of pickleball-playing with cognition among older adults: A six and 18-month longitudinal study
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Inevitably, physical and cognitive abilities decline with age. The population of those over the age of 65 is currently doubling, so care of this population needs to increase (Passel & Cohn, 2008). Cognitive ... -
Can you judge a video game by its cover? An exploration of subjective impressions and viewing patterns
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)Studies have shown that first impressions of websites can lead to lasting opinions regarding usability and trustworthiness. However, little research has been conducted concerning first impressions of video games. In this ... -
Cognitive defusion versus cognitive restructuring: An analogue examination of potential moderating variables
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)The impact of negative self-referential thoughts on psychological problems has long been targeted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) through cognitive restructuring. Recently, acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches ... -
Comparison of the SWAY balance mobile application to the BESS balance assessment in older adults
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014-05)Balance assessment has commonly been subjective; however, advances in handheld mobile devices have provided objective balance measurement tools. Recently, the SWAY Balance Mobile Application, which utilizes tri-axial ... -
Concealed carry on university campuses: attitudes, behaviors, And safety knowledge before and after July 1, 2017
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Since July 1st 2017, in Kansas it is legal to carry a concealed weapon on some state government properties (e.g., university campuses). But little is known about the rate of concealed carry on campuses, and why members of ... -
Conspiracy beliefs, bullshit receptivity, & social media behaviors
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)In the wake of the January 6th Insurrection of 2021, a new lens has been focused on conspiracy theories and their potential effects on public safety and civil discourse. From Pizzagate to Stop the Steal, a new body of ... -
Do wearable devices bring distraction closer to the driver? Comparing smartphones and Google Glass
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Distracted driving increases driving errors (e.g., deviation from lane-keeping, inconsistent speed, delayed response-time) and chance crashes. Increased availability and usage of hand-held and wearable devices have exacerbated ... -
Documentation workflow in a pediatric emergency department
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)The pediatric emergency department (ED) is a complex environment where physicians perform multiple tasks under intense time pressure and are interrupted more often than in any other hospital department. Documentation is ... -
Does more attention improve or impair lane keeping performance
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)The effect of cognitive load on lane variation is inconsistent and theoretically unclear. The lateral prioritization hypothesis proposes that smaller lane deviation is due to more attention to steering control and active ... -
Effects of a visuo-motor training task on visual functioning in older adults
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)The normal aging process is associated with variable degrees of decline in perceptual, cognitive, and motor control abilities that are important for the successful execution of everyday tasks, such as driving and walking. ... -
Evaluating and optimizing the design of clinical decision support for paramedics in the field
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Millions of people call upon emergency medical services each year to access the healthcare system by ambulance. Nearly every moment of every day, paramedics across the globe respond to provide medical care in austere ... -
Evaluation of driver distraction: text messaging versus talking on a cell phone
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)In the United States, 35 states have passed legislation banning texting while driving. By comparison, no state bans hands free cellular phone use by adults while driving. The concern regarding texting reflects an underlying ... -
Exploring the use of a private social network to reduce isolation among independent living residents
(Oxford University Press, 2015-11)Researchers have reported that older adults’ use of computers is associated with reduced depression, and isolation (Cotten, et al., 2014; Czaja et al. 2014 ). These studies involved conventional software such as Facebook. ... -
Firearms safety
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Despite the fact that many people are unintentionally killed or injured in firearms-related incidents each year in the USA, there has been little research conducted on firearms safety. The current study addresses this issue ...