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Psychology

Theses/Dissertations

William & Mary

1983

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The Impact Of Feminism On Subjective Class Identification, Emilie Patricia Walter Jan 1983

The Impact Of Feminism On Subjective Class Identification, Emilie Patricia Walter

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No abstract provided.


The Interrelationship Between Moral Judgment, Sex Role Development And Perceived Parental Childrearing Practices, Christine Tracey Laws Jan 1983

The Interrelationship Between Moral Judgment, Sex Role Development And Perceived Parental Childrearing Practices, Christine Tracey Laws

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

No abstract provided.


The Effectiveness On Problem Resolution Of Three Different Treatment Modalities : Client-Centered, Rational Emotive Therapy And Paradoxical Directives, Michael Wagner Gombatz Jan 1983

The Effectiveness On Problem Resolution Of Three Different Treatment Modalities : Client-Centered, Rational Emotive Therapy And Paradoxical Directives, Michael Wagner Gombatz

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

The effectiveness of paradoxical directives (PD) as a technique was compared to client-centered (CC), rational emotive therapy (RET) and wait-list control. Subjects who received PD treatment would (1) evaluate self-rated problem relief as more greatly improved than subjects in the CC, RET and/or control group (CG); (2) rate the quality of the relationship as measured by the Barrett-Lennard Relationship Inventory (RI) higher than subjects in the CC and RET groups; (3) express a greater willingness to reveal themselves to a counselor as measured by the Willingness-to-Disclose Questionnaire (WTD) than subjects in the CC, RET, and/or CG; (4) show self-reported lower …


A Study Of The Relationship Of Death Anxiety To Openness Toward Change And Sense Of Well-Being, Joan Ruth. Moore Jan 1983

A Study Of The Relationship Of Death Anxiety To Openness Toward Change And Sense Of Well-Being, Joan Ruth. Moore

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Several writers have suggested a similarity between the loss process experienced by the dying person and the loss process experienced by individuals making changes in their lives. This concept has been incorporated into several areas of therapy yet little research has been done to substantiate the idea. A sense of well-being has also been suggested as important within the Existential concept that death resolution enhances mental health and functioning. This study explores the possible relationship between death attitudes and both openness to change and sense of well-being. Three hypotheses were investigated: (1) there is an inverse relationship between death anxiety …


An Exploration Into The Induction Of Greater Reflectiveness And "Lucidity" In Nocturnal Dream Reports, Gregory Scott Sparrow Jan 1983

An Exploration Into The Induction Of Greater Reflectiveness And "Lucidity" In Nocturnal Dream Reports, Gregory Scott Sparrow

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The purpose of this study was to determine the availability of "lucid dreaming" to a sample comprised of individuals with a wide variety of previous dream work experience. Defined as the experience of becoming aware that one is dreaming during the dream itself, lucid dreaming has been regarded as a potentially therapeutic experience which, if inducible in counseling clients and self-directed dream students, could serve as a valuable therapeutic and growth tool.;A sample of voluntary subjects was obtained from the membership of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This population was chosen because of their interest …


An Investigation Of Cognitive And Affective Prerequisites For Conventional Moral Reasoning, Robert Bowers Thompson Jan 1983

An Investigation Of Cognitive And Affective Prerequisites For Conventional Moral Reasoning, Robert Bowers Thompson

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No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Mitigating Circumstances On Attributions Of Responsibility, Charles Huff Jan 1983

The Effects Of Mitigating Circumstances On Attributions Of Responsibility, Charles Huff

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Objective Self Awareness And Anxiety Upon Cartoon Humor Appreciation, Kathleen Marshall Bullock Jan 1983

The Effects Of Objective Self Awareness And Anxiety Upon Cartoon Humor Appreciation, Kathleen Marshall Bullock

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No abstract provided.