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Jury Decision-Making: Normative And Informational Influences, Daniel Brown
Jury Decision-Making: Normative And Informational Influences, Daniel Brown
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
Juries are distinct groups in which scholars have been investigating for decades past. Members of these groups- called jurors- are key players in the court process and are susceptible to psychological concepts such as social conformity. With previous studies showing that jurors can be affected by both normative and informational influences, this calls into question the idea of being influenced through reading hypothetical scenarios instead of being present in the actual situation. This study is designed to examine the effect of one’s own decision-making about court cases during jury deliberations through knowing peer decisions. In this experiment, comprised of two …
The Influence Of Gene Transfer Agents In Symbiodinium Associated Microbial Communities And The Coral Holobiont, Kelly O'Connell
The Influence Of Gene Transfer Agents In Symbiodinium Associated Microbial Communities And The Coral Holobiont, Kelly O'Connell
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
Coral reefs serve an imperative role in the formation of marine ecosystems. They act as the foundation for complex food webs by supporting fish, sponges, algae, and invertebrates. However, coral bleaching and climate change have become major concerns in the conservation of ocean species over the past few decades. As a result, new methods of restoration are necessary for the propagation of these endangered coral species. This study focuses on the critical role that the symbiotic algae Symbiodinium, as well as their associated bacteria, play in the health of coral. A specific type of bacteria, α-proteobacteria, use virus-like particles called …
Crossover: Race And The Changing Culture Of The Nba, Roger Walker
Crossover: Race And The Changing Culture Of The Nba, Roger Walker
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
“The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game”-(Michael Jordan). Basketball has captivated the hearts and minds of people since its creation over 130 years ago. The sport allows players to showcase their natural athletic abilities in a unique and unprecedented way. In contemporary times the pinnacle of the sport of basketball …
Parks Of Pinellas: A Reflection, Ryan Ballogg
Parks Of Pinellas: A Reflection, Ryan Ballogg
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
No abstract provided.
Looting On The Digital Sea: An Economic Analysis Of Music Piracy, Jesse S. Daw
Looting On The Digital Sea: An Economic Analysis Of Music Piracy, Jesse S. Daw
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
The development of the internet has brought about a profound shift in the music industry for both record labels and the artists they represent. This shift has come as a result of modem capabilities for music to be hosted online and available to be downloaded by consumers over the internet. These innovations have allowed record labels and independent musicians to sell their music through a new and convenient medium, and services provided by companies such as ITunes and Amazon have introduced more options for consumers purchasing music. However, the ability to access music over the internet has created a new …
Regeneration Rates Of The Brittle Star Ophiocoma Echinata Under Conditions Of Near-Future Ocean Acidification And Temperature, Steven E. Bruzek
Regeneration Rates Of The Brittle Star Ophiocoma Echinata Under Conditions Of Near-Future Ocean Acidification And Temperature, Steven E. Bruzek
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
Ocean acidification is the result of uptake of atmospheric CO2 in the oceans. Anthropogenic CO2 emissions have increased rapidly since the start of the Industrial Revolution. Along with an increase in acidity, the ocean’s average temperature is rising from global warming. This study investigates the near-future (year 2100) effects of acidification and temperature on regeneration rates of the brittle star Ophiocoma echinata. Using HCl to induce acidification, regeneration rates for near-future conditions (pH 7.8 and temperature 30°C) did not decrease significantly from present conditions. Regeneration increased significantly with an increase in temperature alone, suggesting a complex interaction between temperature and …
An Ideal American Currency: We Can Eliminate Our National Debt, Valerie M. Gannon
An Ideal American Currency: We Can Eliminate Our National Debt, Valerie M. Gannon
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
A currency, as the word implies, should flow through an economy with optimum fluidity and be maintained in a quantity that facilitates trade and commerce between individuals supplying the labor used to fuel the corresponding economy. By examining the attributes of a currency, by definition and in practice throughout history, I will construct a model for an ideal currency for the U.S. This vision will raise awareness about how a currency should truly function in a democratic republic, while taking into consideration the inherent limitations of the labor supply and our natural resources. It will serve as a template for …
A Cultural And Historical Narrative Of The Titanic, Jillian Woodfield
A Cultural And Historical Narrative Of The Titanic, Jillian Woodfield
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
Unlike the little engine that could make it up the steep hill, the Titanic could not make it across the vast Atlantic, and yet it has fascinated and inspired people for generations. By definition, the word “titanic” means monumental, gigantic, or colossal. When people hear the word, however, they do not think of its literal meaning, but associate it with the ship that suffered a tremendous tragedy. The story of the Titanic did not end the night it sank on a frigid night more than one-hundred years ago. Indeed, it is a never-ending story that has been added to and …
Socioemotional Benefits Of Animal-Assisted Occupational Therapy With Children: A Review Of The Literature And Directions For Future Research, Christine E. Bruzek
Socioemotional Benefits Of Animal-Assisted Occupational Therapy With Children: A Review Of The Literature And Directions For Future Research, Christine E. Bruzek
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
Animal-assisted therapy has developed into a valuable tool for therapeutic interventions with children. Previous studies have targeted physical outcomes and comfort functions of animal-assisted therapy. This thesis sought to establish the extent to which evidence marshaled to date supports the hypothesis that canine and equine assisted therapy may also produce benefits in children’s mental health (socioemotional) outcomes in the areas of assertiveness, competence, and interpersonal relatedness. A review of the animal-assisted therapy literature identified a general lack of research specific to this area. This said, the very limited research base relevant to this topic did provide suggestive evidence that canine …
Unintentional Gerrymandering: Why Location Matters In Politics, Thomas P. Towzey
Unintentional Gerrymandering: Why Location Matters In Politics, Thomas P. Towzey
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
In the 2012 election for the United States House of Representatives, a plurality of voters voted for a Democratic candidate, but despite this, the Republican Party won a majority of the House races. There are several possible explanations for this discrepancy, most notably partisan gerrymandering. However, with this paper, I wanted to explore another explanation, one which has received little attention in comparison to partisan gerrymandering. I believe that “Unintentional Gerrymandering” is a key reason for the discrepancy between votes and seats in many elections, including in the 2012 House of Representatives election. Unintentional Gerrymandering occurs when the voters for …
The Effectiveness Of Teaching Ethics, And How Different Majors Perceive One Another’S Ethics, Sarah Smith
The Effectiveness Of Teaching Ethics, And How Different Majors Perceive One Another’S Ethics, Sarah Smith
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
This thesis examines the effectiveness of teaching ethics, especially to accounting and other College of Business majors. It examines what the most effective methods of teaching ethics are, and whether the current methods used by teachers at USF have the intended emphasis on the importance of ethics in business. First, it examines the literature surrounding the topic of ethics education in business, then examines the reasons that ethical behavior is necessary in business, and then it examines the results of an opinion based survey taken by students. The survey results demonstrate that, while students within the College of Business gave …
Tax Loopholes And Expenditures : An Analysis, Ed B. Bernal
Tax Loopholes And Expenditures : An Analysis, Ed B. Bernal
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
Loophole is a term that is often misused by politicians and the general public to criticize tax incentives such as the preferential capital gains tax rate and the charitable contributions deduction. This use of the term id imprecise because of the underlying implication that those using the law as it is intended are “cheating the system.” Most of these tax incentives are actually tax expenditures passed by the government to subsidize specific groups or activities. Because both tax expenditures and loopholes reduce the tax liability of their beneficiary legally, the line separating the two seems very thin. The purpose of …
Evolution Of Maternal Investment Strategies For The Order Crocodylia, Ileisy Lobaina
Evolution Of Maternal Investment Strategies For The Order Crocodylia, Ileisy Lobaina
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
The order Crocodylia includes two alligators, six caimans, thirteen crocodiles and two gharials species. In this study, the maternal investments by species in the order Crocodylia in offspring number, offspring size at hatch, and female body size were determined and compared to the predictions of the Smith-Fretwell maternal investments model and an alternative maternal investment model. The findings of this study contradict the Smith-Fretwell model and support the alternative model. The Smith-Fretwell model predicts that mothers who produce a larger number of offspring must sacrifice the quality of their offspring. Results showed that hatchlings were about the same size regardless …
Halted Movements, James Foster
Halted Movements, James Foster
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
A window into a world; the world behind the window. Solitude spent in watching and longing, time spent exploring a world yet to force ink onto paper. An agoraphobic sharing attention between lofty musings and dreamscapes, seeking safe passage from their isolation; the thoughts which occur and the scenes envisioned. The reader following the journey through prose and visuals, the latter created with hand-drawn, etched, and printed copper plates.
Stand Your Ground: An Analysis Of Today And A Forecast Of The Future, Erica N. Beers
Stand Your Ground: An Analysis Of Today And A Forecast Of The Future, Erica N. Beers
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
"The law is never static; it is always changing, being interpreted or redefined, as regulators and judges strive, with varying degrees of success, to ensure that the law constantly reflects changes in society itself" Throughout the history of the United States, and even within the state of Florida, there have been numerous occasions where laws have been passed and controversy amongst society and the government has ensued. Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law has been criticized since its enactment. Since this law became effective in October of 2005, it would be hardly accurate to claim that this law made a clean …
Aspects: An Investigation Into Life Writing, John Ballard Pecora
Aspects: An Investigation Into Life Writing, John Ballard Pecora
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
No abstract provided.
Venerating Violence: The Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam And Post-Civil War Sri Lanka, Heather Lee
Venerating Violence: The Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam And Post-Civil War Sri Lanka, Heather Lee
USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)
This thesis seeks to discover the conditions legitimizing political violence by exploring the Sri Lankan Civil War and then pairing the derived principle with theoretical justifications of violence, including just war theory. While many attest that the radically violent means employed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam throughout the war were immoral and inexcusable acts of terrorism, this claim too quickly discredits their motives without due consideration, thus unfairly detractingfrom the legitimacy of their cause. I hope to show the fault in this tendency, both in the context of the Sri Lanka and in more general terms. Political violence …