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The Effects Of Prenatal Stress On The Size Of The Corpus Callosum, Richard K. Rowe Ii
The Effects Of Prenatal Stress On The Size Of The Corpus Callosum, Richard K. Rowe Ii
Master's Theses
The effects of prenatal stress on the size of the corpus callosum in rats was investigated using a prenatal heat, light, and restraint stress paradigm that influences the fetal hormonal milieu (Ward, 1972). Females were stressed thrice daily from Day 15 of pregnancy until parturition. Control females were left unstressed throughout their pregnancies. In adulthood (M = 223.16 days of age), male and female offspring from the two groups were sacrificed. Area, perimeter, and length of the corpus callosum were determined from sagittal sections of each brain. Results showed a sex difference for area, perimeter, and length of the corpus …
The Effects Of Positive And Negative Retrieval Cues On Release From Retroactive Interference, Michael P. Etgen
The Effects Of Positive And Negative Retrieval Cues On Release From Retroactive Interference, Michael P. Etgen
Master's Theses
The following study examined the effects of positive and negative retrieval cues within a release from retroactive interference design. Predictions based upon a modification to the cue-overloading hypothesis were evaluated. Subjects were 79 Introductory Psychology students. They learned two lists, each composed of four-legged animals, and were tested for recall of the originally-learned list. Informed subjects were supplied with a retrieval cue for the interpolated list to provide a release from retroactive interference. All subjects were further divided into those who were released by becoming aware during original learning and those who were not. Comparisons revealed a reliable and comparable …
The Effects Of Positive And Negative Retrieval Cues On Release From Retroactive Interference, Michael P. Etgen
The Effects Of Positive And Negative Retrieval Cues On Release From Retroactive Interference, Michael P. Etgen
Master's Theses
The following study examined the effects of positive and negative retrieval cues within a release from retroactive interference design. Predictions based upon a modification to the cue-overloading hypothesis were evaluated. Subjects were 79 Introductory Psychology students. They learned two lists, each composed of four-legged animals, and were tested for recall of the originally-learned list. Informed subjects were supplied with a retrieval cue for the interpolated list to provide a release from retroactive interference. All subjects were further divided into those who were released by becoming aware during original learning and those who were not. Comparisons revealed a reliable and comparable …
The North American Free Trade Agreement And Its Potential Impact On The Commonwealth Of Virginia, Brian Charles Kroll
The North American Free Trade Agreement And Its Potential Impact On The Commonwealth Of Virginia, Brian Charles Kroll
Master's Theses
This thesis consists of two parts. First, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is described in terms of free trade theory, its precedents, and the text of the treaty. Second, the international aspects of Virginia's economy are examined with regard to NAFTA. This thesis asserts that if implemented, NAFTA will produce the following results for Virginia: merchandise exports to Canada and Mexico will continue to increase; employment supported by merchandise exports will continue to increase; factory relocations and related employment losses will continue to be outpaced by employment growth in other manufacturing areas; trade in services will undergo direct …
The Anterior Commissure : The Effects Of Sex And Prenatal Stress, Hendree Evelyn Jones
The Anterior Commissure : The Effects Of Sex And Prenatal Stress, Hendree Evelyn Jones
Master's Theses
The effects of prenatal stress (light/restraint) on the development of the anterior commissure (AC) were investigated. The AC is known to be a sexually dimorphic structure of the brain not directly involved in reproductive behavior; unlike hypothalamic structures and nuclei, however, little is known about its development. The present work examines two factors, sex and stress, known to influence other brain areas. Pregnant rats were assigned to prenatal treatment and control groups. The treatment group was stressed thrice daily for thirty minutes using light/restraint during the third trimester (day 14-21). Control dams remained undisturbed. Male and female offspring were killed …
Lame Duck Theory Called Into Question, Lawrence Leonard Schack
Lame Duck Theory Called Into Question, Lawrence Leonard Schack
Master's Theses
The foundations of lame duck theory, the expression connoting the study of executive/legislative relations in association with tenure constraints, are composed of broad generalizations which are generally unchallenged by political scientists. Evidence in support of this assertion is scattered throughout relevant literature, most of which centers upon the national executive, the two-term limitation imposed by the Twenty Second Amendment, and the subsequent lack of influence our country's presidents wield as their "political capital dwindles" proportionate with the temporal progress of their second term. Interestingly, while a great deal of time and energy has been devoted to the discussion of the …
Personality Characteristics Of Child Molesters: A Fine-Grained Analysis Of Mmpi Clinical Subscales, Laura A. Hoffman
Personality Characteristics Of Child Molesters: A Fine-Grained Analysis Of Mmpi Clinical Subscales, Laura A. Hoffman
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Uplifts And Hassles In The Lives Of Young Adolescents, Lynda L. Cafasso
Uplifts And Hassles In The Lives Of Young Adolescents, Lynda L. Cafasso
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Nonprofit Child Care Facility Management: Funding Reliance, Size, And Organization Behavior, Ami E. Nagle
Nonprofit Child Care Facility Management: Funding Reliance, Size, And Organization Behavior, Ami E. Nagle
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Primary And Team Nursing: Perceived Job Attributes And Work Outcomes, Jerrold Wade Jacobson
Primary And Team Nursing: Perceived Job Attributes And Work Outcomes, Jerrold Wade Jacobson
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Reading And Comprehension In Hearing And Hearing Impaired Children, Martha A. Gordon
Reading And Comprehension In Hearing And Hearing Impaired Children, Martha A. Gordon
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
The Ethical Decision Making Of Clinical Psychology Graduate Students, Jeanne M. Piette
The Ethical Decision Making Of Clinical Psychology Graduate Students, Jeanne M. Piette
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Private Speech In Bilingual Children, Diana Jergovic
Private Speech In Bilingual Children, Diana Jergovic
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
A Correlational Analysis Of Personality Factors, Reasoning Styles, And Gender In Identity Integration, Daniel J. Zoller
A Correlational Analysis Of Personality Factors, Reasoning Styles, And Gender In Identity Integration, Daniel J. Zoller
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Organizing Amid Diversity: Local Action, Social Change And Community Participation: A Case Study Of Tenants Organizing For Affordable Housing, Maryann Mason
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Decision Framing And Persuasive Message Appeals On The Cooperation Rate Of Individuals Faced With A Social Dilemma, Joseph S. Kaplan
The Effects Of Decision Framing And Persuasive Message Appeals On The Cooperation Rate Of Individuals Faced With A Social Dilemma, Joseph S. Kaplan
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Gender Differences In Connectedness: An Examination Of Maternal And Peer Relationships In Adolescence, Joy Huston Rock
Gender Differences In Connectedness: An Examination Of Maternal And Peer Relationships In Adolescence, Joy Huston Rock
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Depression And Wishful Thinking: Are Depressives' Desires Separated From Their Beliefs?, Marc Umar Wenzel
Depression And Wishful Thinking: Are Depressives' Desires Separated From Their Beliefs?, Marc Umar Wenzel
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Social Comparison Processes On The Perception Of Self Esteem And Achievement In The Learning Environment, Linda Steiner Thomas
The Effects Of Social Comparison Processes On The Perception Of Self Esteem And Achievement In The Learning Environment, Linda Steiner Thomas
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Adjustment Of Hearing-Impaired Children And Siblings, Karen L. Burk
Adjustment Of Hearing-Impaired Children And Siblings, Karen L. Burk
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
The Attributions Of Male And Female Subjects To Disposition-Focused Vs. Situation-Focused Suicide Attempts, Kirsten A. Elling
The Attributions Of Male And Female Subjects To Disposition-Focused Vs. Situation-Focused Suicide Attempts, Kirsten A. Elling
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Risk-Taking Trends In Midlife Role Changes For Women, Susan B. Webb
Risk-Taking Trends In Midlife Role Changes For Women, Susan B. Webb
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Using Literature To Teach Critical Thinking To Social Work Students, Noer Linda O'Connor
Using Literature To Teach Critical Thinking To Social Work Students, Noer Linda O'Connor
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Predictors For The Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among Acculturating Asian Indian Professionals, Vinita Menon
Predictors For The Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among Acculturating Asian Indian Professionals, Vinita Menon
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Local Residential Segregation And Diversity: Organizational Efforts Challenging The Inevitability Of Racial Separateness, Michael T. Maly
Local Residential Segregation And Diversity: Organizational Efforts Challenging The Inevitability Of Racial Separateness, Michael T. Maly
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Rorschach Assessment Of Ego Functioning: A Comparison Of The Eii And Cesi, Justin D. Resnick
Rorschach Assessment Of Ego Functioning: A Comparison Of The Eii And Cesi, Justin D. Resnick
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Perception Of Rape And The Ethic Of Care: An Extension Of Gilligan's Moral Developmental Schema, Marylouise E. Jones
Perception Of Rape And The Ethic Of Care: An Extension Of Gilligan's Moral Developmental Schema, Marylouise E. Jones
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Re-Discovering The Pre-Settlement Landscape: Making The Oak Savanna "Real", Reid M. Helford
Re-Discovering The Pre-Settlement Landscape: Making The Oak Savanna "Real", Reid M. Helford
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Efficacy, Expectations And Effort: An Investigation Of The Role Of Cognitive Factors As Mediators Of Performance In Alcoholism Treatment, David P. Parrella
Efficacy, Expectations And Effort: An Investigation Of The Role Of Cognitive Factors As Mediators Of Performance In Alcoholism Treatment, David P. Parrella
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Children's Understanding Of Oppositionality: In Support Of A Predictional Process, Christine Marie Feldmann
Children's Understanding Of Oppositionality: In Support Of A Predictional Process, Christine Marie Feldmann
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.