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Differential Effects Of Praise Types, Ronald M. Kennedy

Student Work

Sixty-two male Caucasian undergraduate Psychology students were randomly divided into four treatment groups wherein they all performed an identical task under the direction of a "supervisor." The supervisor dispensed either non-evaluative verbal feedback, Structured Praise, Considerate Praise, or a combination of Structured and Considerate Praise to subjects in treatment conditions one through four respectively. Considerate praise is characterized as aperiodic, unlinked (to the giving of a formal performance appraisal), informal (not required by the "system"), spontaneous, generally unwritten, "from the heart" type praise while structured praise is essentially just the opposite.

The dependent variables of task quantity, task quality, task …

Developmental Changes In Cognition: An Evaluation Of A Philosophy For Children Program, Leendert Baggerman

Student Work

The formal operational stage seems to differ considerably from earlier Piagetian stages. The first three Piagetian cognitive stages seem to develop fully in all individuals, unless there is a major cultural difference or a major psychopathology (Bruner, 1966). In contrast, there is disagreement in the literature as to whether formal operational reasoning fully develops in all normal individuals. Both Dulit (1972) and Tomlinson-Keasey (1972) found evidence that some normal individuals never attain formal operational reasoning. Others however (Jackson, 1965; Lovell, 1961) agree with Piaget (Inhelder and Piaget, 1958) that the emergence of formal operational reasoning occurs invariably between 11 and …

Development Of A Small Area Population And Housing Estimating Systems For The City Of Omaha, Stephen Warren Kinzy

Student Work

The need, for population housing information describing the conditions of our urban areas has become critical for city and county governments in their attempts to deal with such problems as urban growth, inner city decay and redevelopment, location of public facilities, and allocation of city services. No longer can the decennial census inventories be used as the only source of urban information. City and county governments must develop methods of estimating population and housing characteristics between census enumerations that can provide accurate, timely and meaningful information concerning the urban community. This information must then be made available to local decision …

Emperical And Fantasied Realities: Methodologies Of Qualitative Social Scientists And Fiction Writers, Agnes Czerwinski Riedmann

Student Work

The purpose of this research project then is to make an investigation of the methodological assumptions and practices of qualitative sociologists and/or anthropologists and of writers of fiction.

Juvenile Delinquency As A Form Of Deviant Behavior: The Study Of Social Class Attitudes Toward Delinquents, Donald E. Mbosowo

Student Work

Any member of any social group learns the proper ways of behaving in his group. He is informed of what might be the consequences and penalties if he violates group rules. The guidelines and rules of a group, for its members, are referred to as the concept of "group norm." Norms are found in all social groups. Sociology, as a discipline, deals with both the notion of adherence to group norms and the notion of departure from group norms. Some departures from norms are termed "delinquency." Sociologists and others have defined and explained delinquency to be any behavior of young …

Paul Green's "Louisiana Cavalier", David Birge

Student Work

In 1936 a new genre of theater, symphonic drama, was established with the opening of Paul Green’s The Lost Colony. Green was able to create his genre by combining certain elements of the place from historical eras and placing them in a contemporary setting. Like the religious plays of the Middle Ages and the passion plays of then and now, the local community was to be involved in almost every level of production; like the pageant or the masque, singing, dancing, and scenic spectacle were to be integral to its production; like the Greek theater the play was to be …

Physiological And Mutagenic Responses In Arabidopsis Thaliana (L.) Heynh To Aldrin, Lindane And Perthane., Susan B. Koba

Student Work

Introduction: Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh., a small member of the Cruciferae, is ideally suited as an experimental plant in mutation research for some of the following reasons: 1. It is a highly self-fertilizing species, which leads to the maintenance of extremely homozygous genetic lines. Outcrossing in the lab is in the range of 0.01%, while in nature it is no greater than 2% (Redei 1975). Thus, there is no confusion between new characteristics due to mutation and those due to outbreeding. 2. Spontaneous mutation rates are relatively low (Redei 1970), again making induced mutations more observable. 3. Its small size …

Cpacs Happenings (December 1977-January 1978 Newsletter), College Of Public Affairs And Community Service, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPACS Newsletters

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) newsletter that reported on the news, collaborations, events, and general happenings of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service. This newsletter has had many names and variations over the years including SPACS Newsletter (1973); Newsletter of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (1973-1974): Happenings (1974-1980s); and the current e-newsletter titled the CPACS Collective (2021-)

The Effects Of Title Ix On The Athletic Program At Ralston High School, Kenneth Allen

Student Work

The purpose of this study is to describe the changes in the Ralston High School Athletic Program in Ralston, Nebraska, since the enactment of Title IX Legislation, and to determine what additional facilities, staff, and budget are needed to provide equal opportunities for boys and girls in athletics by 1980. In addition to this, is is the intention of the investigator to determine wheather or not the Ralston School District is in compliance with Title IX regulations.

The Effects Of Title Ix On The Athletic Program At Ralston High School From 1972-1977, Kenneth Allen

Student Work

Since the opening of the new Ralston High School in 1968, the student enrollment has increased and new programs have been developed. The period of 1968 through 1972 was a period of rapid growth.and development in the athletic program. More students were being involved in athletics. In particular, the boys' athletic program was making big strides. With the involvement of more boys, junior varsity and sophomore teams were created, and additions were made to the coaching staff. However, the girls' athletic program was struggling for survival. The budgets for the respective programs were not proportionate. The boys' coaching staff out …

Profile Of Shoplifting: Disparity Between The Practice And Prevention, Douglas D. Steensma

Student Work

It was the purpose of this study to show the disparity in effort between the shoplifter in practice of the crime, and the retail security specialist’s efforts toward prevention and apprehension. In addition, a further objective was to dispel some of the myths surrounding the crime of shoplifting and its prevention. Finally, this study sought to make specific recommendations for the purpose of advising retail security personnel where their efforts may be continued, discontinued, or re-directed to combat more effectively the crime of shoplifting.

The Relationship Between Displaying Political Yard Signs And Voting Turnout In Omaha, Nebraska: An Exploratory Study, Gary Dean Henson

Student Work

In recent studies of voting behavior, few variables have been ignored. These studies have produced a mass socio-psychological data through which the political scientists, sociologists, and various others have attempted to discover what has influenced voting behavior. Studies have ranged from the macro-influence of national alternatives to micro studies of psychological reasons for preference and turnout. Many of the studies have utilized what is termed the "behavioral approach."

Cpacs Happenings (November 1977 Newsletter), College Of Public Affairs And Community Service, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPACS Newsletters

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) newsletter that reported on the news, collaborations, events, and general happenings of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service. This newsletter has had many names and variations over the years including SPACS Newsletter (1973); Newsletter of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (1973-1974): Happenings (1974-1980s); and the current e-newsletter titled the CPACS Collective (2021-)

An Annotated Bibliography On Children Of Divorce, Jane D. Woody

Publications

Articles and chapters and books relating to children of divorced parents.

The Structure Of Employment In The Omaha Smsa: Estimates And Projections By Industry And Occupation, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), Edward W. Hauswald

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The structure of employment by industry and occupation in the Omaha Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) 1 has been changing. Trends in various industries and occupations in the Omaha SMSA do not, however, differ ·significantly from national trends. Agricultural employment is increasing in absolute numbers, but represents a declining proportion of the Omaha SMSA labor force, as is true for the nation. Similarly, employment in the manufacturing sector has become less and less important as a proportion of all employment. State and local government and retail trade employers have all had continued long term upward increases in employees, both in …

Identification And Analysis Of Growth Occupations And Entry Level Positions In The Omaha Smsa With Special Attention To Minimal Training, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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Manpower planning creates a special need for information that identifies growth occupations or positions and entry level and/or para-professional positions which require minimal training. Estimates and projections of employment by industries and by occupations have been presented and analyzed elsewhere with emphasis upon general trends in such employment in the Omaha SMSA. In order to have a more specific understanding of local developments, additional information as to recent past and current occupational developments is desirable. An attempt to obtain such information was made by means of a survey of employers in the Omaha SMSA in August-September, 1977. The specific objectives …

Directory Of Services Relevant To Children Of Divorce, Jane D. Woody

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Services available to children of divorce in Omaha, Nebraska area.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1977, Vol. 05, No. 11, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Newly Delineated Suburban Areas Set Omaha Economic Pace."

Since the Spring of 1974, the Center for Applied Urban Research, with the support of the Economic Development Council of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, has monitored the demographic and economic development of the Omaha area. A major portion of . this development has now moved into areas peripheral to the Omaha City limits. In order to examine this expansion, CAUR has redefined its subareas to monitor more closely the growth trends in both the central and outlying portions of the Omaha …

Saudi Arabia Sociological Research Project, Ralph H. Todd, David W. Hinton, Genevieve Burch, Armin K. Ludwig, Jack Ruff

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The Center for Applied Urban Research under contract to the Leo A. Daly Company agreed to provide specific research services regarding housing and community needs and desires of the Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG). The specific objective of the study was to provide a sociological profile through survey research of the National Guard officer and enlistee, and where married of the officer/enlistee's family and/or dependents. The profile was to include such general variables as family size, sex, extended family, family mobility, and the role of elders and youth. The outcome of the study was to assist Leo A. Daly Company …

Effectiveness Of Three Differential Reinforcement Techniques As A Function Of Past Reinforcement History And Present Schedule Of Reinforcement, La Rue Chappell

Student Work

The effectiveness of three differential reinforcement techniques, extinction of the old response with reinforcement for the new response versus extinction of the old response with double reinforcement for the new response versus continuation of reinforcement for the old response with double reinforcement for the new response, in reducing lever-pressing behavior, was studied, as a function of past reinforcement history and present schedule of reinforcement. Thirty children, with a mean age of 5 years 10 months, were reinforced for tapping the assigned key on either a differential reinforcement of low rates (drl 10"') or a differential reinforcement of high rates (VR …

Cpacs Happenings (October 1977 Newsletter), College Of Public Affairs And Community Service, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPACS Newsletters

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) newsletter that reported on the news, collaborations, events, and general happenings of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service. This newsletter has had many names and variations over the years including SPACS Newsletter (1973); Newsletter of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (1973-1974): Happenings (1974-1980s); and the current e-newsletter titled the CPACS Collective (2021-)

Kabul Times, October To December, 1977, Bakhtar News Agency

Kabul Times

No abstract provided.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1977, Vol. 05, No. 10, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

Publications

This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Children in the Nebraska Courts," by Genevieve Burch.

for his treatment before, during and after the court appearance. In some instances a child is not represented by an attorney other than that of other family members. Often the case revolves around a question of custody, and whenever the court decision results in changes of family circumstances the consequences may be greatest for the child. Any delay in recognizing an error in a custody decision or in establishing permanent custody intensifies the psychological stress and may even endanger his physical well being. …

How-To-Do-It: A Pond Project For Junior High School Students, Jim David

Service Learning, General

Copies of an old Coconino SUN, northern Arizona's century-old newspaper, described a drowning in an area called the City Pond.

Correctional Law, The Medical Rights Of Prisoners: A Descriptive Study, Patricia Reimer

Student Work

The objective of this thesis is to provide a summary and a comparison of the rights of prisoners to medical treatment as specified by law with actual medical conditions in penitentiaries. Hopefully this thesis will be a useful review of the past, but more importantly, it is hoped that this research will give corrections future directions regarding specific medical standards that must be met.

Cpacs Happenings (September 1977 Newsletter), College Of Public Affairs And Community Service, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPACS Newsletters

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) newsletter that reported on the news, collaborations, events, and general happenings of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service. This newsletter has had many names and variations over the years including SPACS Newsletter (1973); Newsletter of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (1973-1974): Happenings (1974-1980s); and the current e-newsletter titled the CPACS Collective (2021-)

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1977, Vol. 05, No. 09, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

Publications

This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Small Banks of Nebraska and Iowa: An Examination of Some Variations in Performance," by E.J. Steele.

The United States is a nation of small banks. In 1975, the median size bank had between $15 and $20 million of demand and time deposits.¹ Since banking structure is determined in large part by state regulations, the number and sizes of banks vary a great deal among the states. Table 1 shows the number of banks in Nebraska, Iowa and surrounding states in 1975. Nebraska had 448 banks and ranked eleventh in the …

The Relationship Of Verbal Abilities To Cognitive Complexity, Margaret R. Mullins

Student Work

A view of the person as an individual striving to anticipate, understand, and control his environment was put forth by Kelly (1955) in his Psychology of Personal Constructs, Kelly states that the person looks at the world through "patterns or templates which he creates and then attempts to fit over the realities of which the world is composed" (p. 9). These templates or patterns are termed constructs, and result from the person’s ability to distinguish differences and similarities in the world about him and generalize them to other instances. Constructs are used to predict events and to assess the validity …

The Reaction Of Selected Southern Ontario Newspapers To The Entrance Of Newfoundland Into Confederation, 1945-1949., Timothy A. Rutz

Student Work

In this thesis, the viewpoint of the southwestern Ontario press via three representative newspapers will be looked at from December 11, 1945 (the day the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced the calling of a National Convention in Newfoundland to decide that country's future government) until the first week in April 1949 (when Newfoundland's provincial government behan to function after confederation with Canada) in order to trace their coverage of these developments. The three papers chosen were The London Evening Free Press, The Windsor Daily Star, and The (Toronto) Globe and Mall. The major objective of this study will …

A Study Of The Occupational Education Involvement Of Selected Small Iowa High Schools, Richard L. Hunter

Student Work

The purpose of this study is threefolds 1. the identification of the various types of occupational education programs which currently exist in selected small Iowa high schools; 2. the identification of selected characteristics of these programs; and, 3. the formation of a body of information which can be used by schools that are seeking to improve their occupational education programs.