Browsing PSY Theses and Dissertations by Issue Date
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An analysis of job performance of dairy product retail routemen
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Measurement of the behavorial status of children with cerebral palsy
(Wichita State University, 1951-06) -
A preliminary investigation of visual hallucinations
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Problems of university students as reflected by Mooney problem check list
(Wichita State University, 1953-05)The plan of the study was to obtain data on the problems of college students for these purposes: (a) To execute the major research project of relating problems to other variables; (b) to make available to administrative, ... -
A study of area judgments under distorted room conditions
(Wichita State University, 1956-07) -
An investigation of needs of nursing students by interaction methodology
(Wichita State University, 1956-12)This study seeks to determine, l. The specific needs revealed by student nurses. 2. The fluctuation of these needs as the student progresses through the school. -
Investigating contributions of eye-tracking to website usability testing
(2005-05)Research applying eye-tracking to usability testing is increasing in popularity. A great deal of data can be obtained with eye-tracking, but there is little guidance as to how eye-movement data can be used in software ... -
Transfer of training from virtual reality environments
(2005-05)This study evaluated the transfer of training and training efficiency of two virtual reality environments (head-mounted display and personal computer) for a complex manual assembly task. Transfer of training was measured ... -
The effects of multiple column online text on reading speed, reading comprehension, and satisfaction
(2005-05)This study examined the effects of the number of columns and type of justification on reading speed, reading comprehension, and satisfaction for online text. Sixty-six participants read a single narrative passage of ... -
Factors associated with Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants eating healthy foods and engaging in exercise
(2005-05)As barriers to engaging physical activities or consuming healthy foods increase, the frequency of reported exercise and consumption of healthy foods decreases. The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument that ... -
Benefits to pets from the human-animal bond: a study of pet owner behaviors and their relation to attachment
(2005-05)Researchers have demonstrated clear benefits to humans in their relationships with companion animals; however, little is known about how these animals may benefit from their relationships with humans. The purpose of the ... -
Creating a product to increase internal motivation to use technology in the classroom
(2005-07)Technology integration is a national initiative; however, some teachers are still unwilling or unable to use computers in the classroom. Attitude has been identified as a factor inhibiting teachers. Therefore, this study ... -
Dimensions of depression and psychopathy in psychiatric inpatients: contribution of the RC scales
(2005-07)While depression and psychopathy have long been believed to be mutually exclusive traits, a number of MMPI-2 studies have found relatively high correlations between the original Depression and Psychopathic Deviate Scales. ... -
Diagnosing autism: comparison of the childhood autism rating scale (CARS) and the autism diagnostic observation schedule (ADOS)
(2005-07)This project sought to determine the utility in using either, or both, of two instruments to diagnose autism, the CARS (Childhood Autism Rating Scale) and the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), Modules 1 or 2. ... -
Relationship of the Jesness Inventory to the Psychopathy Checklist--Youth Version in a sample of incarcerated youth
(2005-07)This project sought to determine the relationship between the Jesness Inventory (JI) and the Psychopathy Checklist-Youth Version (PCL-YV) in sample of incarcerated adolescents. The adolescents were male juvenile offenders ... -
The effects of aging and cognitive decrements on simulated driving performance
(2005-12)While most seniors are capable, conscientious drivers, some have experienced age-related declines in the skills that support safe driving, thus pose a hazard to themselves and to other road users. There seems to be agreement ... -
Making it sane :the participation benefits of consumer run organizations
(2005-12)The goal of this study is to develop a robust theory that explains how participation in a Consumer-Run Organization (CRO) can lead to positive individual outcomes. To accomplish this goal, existing theoretical explanations ... -
Changing attitudes about stereotyped groups and critical thinking ability
(2006-05)The goal of this study was to examine the relationship between a change in stereotype rating of photographs and the critical thinking skill of the rater. The groups rated for the study were Black, Middle Eastern/Arab, and ... -
Where did I park? Connecting lower-level and higher-level memory processes
(2006-05)Performance relationships on various behaviorally tested modalities i.e., verbal, and visual-spatial, supported the possibility that lower-level, working memory measures might be predictive of higher-level, long-term memory ...