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The Evolution Of Social Pain: Understanding The Neural Network Of Social Ostracism Through Electroencephalogram Waves, Daniel Kern, Joseph Williams, Faculty Advisor
The Evolution Of Social Pain: Understanding The Neural Network Of Social Ostracism Through Electroencephalogram Waves, Daniel Kern, Joseph Williams, Faculty Advisor
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The lack of belonging or frequent exposure to social ostracism has maladaptive psychological and physical consequences. However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying the neural processes of social ostracism. Previously, Williams (2009) showed a decrease in theta power in the frontal lobe when female participants were ostracized in a virtual chat-room. Using male and female Illinois Wesleyan college students, this study manipulated two powerful social cues (biological sex and attractiveness level) to determine their effect on prefrontal brain activity in response to social ostracism in a virtual chat-room environment. Using EEG technology, frontal theta power (4-8Hz) was measured using …
Determinants Of Housing Price In China, Tian Mao, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor
Determinants Of Housing Price In China, Tian Mao, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor
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Environmental Equity In Illinois: A County-Level Comparison Of Toxic Releases, Ted Richards, Craig Broadbent, Faculty Advisor
Environmental Equity In Illinois: A County-Level Comparison Of Toxic Releases, Ted Richards, Craig Broadbent, Faculty Advisor
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In 2008, 21,695 industrial facilities reported to the US Environmental Protection Agency's Toxic Release Inventory Program. Collectively, these facilities reported releasing 3.86 billion pounds of toxic chemicals into the local environment. Of these 3.86 billion pounds of toxic chemicals, 78.7 million were released in the state of Illinois. This study addresses the question of whether or not this toxic pollution is distributed equally between individuals of different race in Illinois. The study uses both county-level hazardous air emissions data from the EPA and US Census data from the years 2000 and 2008. The study employs both statistical analysis and ordinary …
Effects Of Gender Based Descriptors On A Deity And A Corresponding Religious Group, Hannah Jones, Jennifer Daniels, Faculty Advisor
Effects Of Gender Based Descriptors On A Deity And A Corresponding Religious Group, Hannah Jones, Jennifer Daniels, Faculty Advisor
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An Assessment Plan Of The Sociology Program At Illinois Wesleyan University, Ashley Beadle, James Sikora, Faculty Advisor
An Assessment Plan Of The Sociology Program At Illinois Wesleyan University, Ashley Beadle, James Sikora, Faculty Advisor
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In preparation for a North Central Accreditation campus visit in 2012, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology updated their student learning outcomes for majors and program goals and objectives for both disciplines. One part of the assessment centered on the faculty's evidence regarding their effectiveness as teachers in meeting program goals-objectives, and another part addressed present and alumni students' perceptions of their learning outcomes in their majors and general education. Accomplishing that assessment of the programs and student learning outcomes went through a number of stages, each examining a facet of the programs since 2002, the previous University accreditation visit. …
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Gun Control Laws In The United States, Lauren Seidner, Amit Ghosh, Faculty Advisor
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Gun Control Laws In The United States, Lauren Seidner, Amit Ghosh, Faculty Advisor
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In recent years, the social and legal environments surrounding firearms have changed drastically. This study aims to discover if gun control legislation is an effective deterrent mechanism for crime by constructing an index that systematically compares gun laws at the state level and scores them on 30 weighted criteria in six different categories. The index is constructed for 10 high regulation states and 1 0 low regulation states for the years 1 996 to 2005, and using panel data and Ordinary Least Squares regressions, the paper analyzes the relationship between gun control legislation and crime rates, while also accounting for …
An Exploration Of Quality Of Life In Terms Of Family Planning For Lower Income Urban Women: Pune, India, Gwenlyn Robinson, William Munro, Faculty Advisor
An Exploration Of Quality Of Life In Terms Of Family Planning For Lower Income Urban Women: Pune, India, Gwenlyn Robinson, William Munro, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Rural To Urban Migration, Ryan Nielsen, Laila Garda, Faculty Advisor
Rural To Urban Migration, Ryan Nielsen, Laila Garda, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Stress, Spirituality, And Wellness: Changing The State Of Wellbeing Within A Public Health Paradigm, Bringing Integrative Therapies To The American Biomedical Industry, Kristin B. Robinson, Georganne Rundblad, Faculty Advisor
Stress, Spirituality, And Wellness: Changing The State Of Wellbeing Within A Public Health Paradigm, Bringing Integrative Therapies To The American Biomedical Industry, Kristin B. Robinson, Georganne Rundblad, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Subordination Agreements In Mclean County, Walker Ambrose, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
Subordination Agreements In Mclean County, Walker Ambrose, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
A Culture Of Peace Inside And Out: The Case For Combined Peace Education In The United States, Jessica L. Meyer, Marina Balina, Faculty Advisor
A Culture Of Peace Inside And Out: The Case For Combined Peace Education In The United States, Jessica L. Meyer, Marina Balina, Faculty Advisor
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Explanatory Disclosure Booklet Study, Anna Genchanok, Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor
Explanatory Disclosure Booklet Study, Anna Genchanok, Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
The Importance Of Education Systems In Post-Conflict Settings: The Case Of Bosnia-Herzegovina (Bih), Emily Coles, William Munro, Faculty Advisor, Marina Balina, Faculty Advisor
The Importance Of Education Systems In Post-Conflict Settings: The Case Of Bosnia-Herzegovina (Bih), Emily Coles, William Munro, Faculty Advisor, Marina Balina, Faculty Advisor
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Evaluating A Sensorimotor Intervention In Children Who Have Experienced Complex Trauma: A Pilot Study, Lauren Hansen, Robert Lusk, Faculty Advisor
Evaluating A Sensorimotor Intervention In Children Who Have Experienced Complex Trauma: A Pilot Study, Lauren Hansen, Robert Lusk, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Educational Factors On Student Achievement, Deming Payne, Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor
Educational Factors On Student Achievement, Deming Payne, Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
High Frequency Trading And The Stock Market: A Look At The Impact Of Trade Volume On Stock Price Changes, Kyle Portnoy, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
High Frequency Trading And The Stock Market: A Look At The Impact Of Trade Volume On Stock Price Changes, Kyle Portnoy, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
A Web Of Connections: The Role Of Social Capital And Trust In The Formation Of Virtual Organizations, Paige Maynard, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
A Web Of Connections: The Role Of Social Capital And Trust In The Formation Of Virtual Organizations, Paige Maynard, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
The Environmental Kuznets Curve And Political Factors, Olivia Campbell, Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor
The Environmental Kuznets Curve And Political Factors, Olivia Campbell, Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Lis Pendens As An Indicator Of Mortgage Quality: Mclean County, Illinois, Michael J. Mann, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
Lis Pendens As An Indicator Of Mortgage Quality: Mclean County, Illinois, Michael J. Mann, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Niche Occupations In Income: A Closer Look At Chinese, Filipino, And Asian Indian Immigrants, Paige Maynard, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor
The Effect Of Niche Occupations In Income: A Closer Look At Chinese, Filipino, And Asian Indian Immigrants, Paige Maynard, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
R&D Investment Link To Profitability: A Pharmaceutical Industry Evaluation, Lawrence J. Nord, Illaria Ossella-Durbal, Faculty Advisor
R&D Investment Link To Profitability: A Pharmaceutical Industry Evaluation, Lawrence J. Nord, Illaria Ossella-Durbal, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
The Deterrent Effect Of Capital Punishment, Adam Law, Amit Ghosh, Faculty Advisor
The Deterrent Effect Of Capital Punishment, Adam Law, Amit Ghosh, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Right-To-Work Laws Effects On Unemployment And Wages, Duncan Lawson, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor
Right-To-Work Laws Effects On Unemployment And Wages, Duncan Lawson, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Financial Crises And Mortgage Assignments: Mclean County, Illinois From 1990-2010, Graham Boden, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
Financial Crises And Mortgage Assignments: Mclean County, Illinois From 1990-2010, Graham Boden, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Time Series Analysis Of Recapture Agreements In Mclean County, Illinois, Eugene Kuzmin, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
Time Series Analysis Of Recapture Agreements In Mclean County, Illinois, Eugene Kuzmin, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
The Frequency Of Leases In Mclean County, David Martz, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
The Frequency Of Leases In Mclean County, David Martz, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Redistricting And The Public Interest: Developing A Value-Explicit Dialogue, Amy Uden, Jim Simeone, Faculty Advisor
Redistricting And The Public Interest: Developing A Value-Explicit Dialogue, Amy Uden, Jim Simeone, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Supreme Court Responsiveness: An Analysis Of Individual Justice Voting Behavior And The Role Of Public Opinion, Michael Browning, Greg Shaw, Faculty Advisor
Supreme Court Responsiveness: An Analysis Of Individual Justice Voting Behavior And The Role Of Public Opinion, Michael Browning, Greg Shaw, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
A Study Of The Maintenance Of Conversation In Students With Autism, Jessica Clemens, Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor
A Study Of The Maintenance Of Conversation In Students With Autism, Jessica Clemens, Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Cyberostracism And Social Monitoring: Social Anxiety's Affects On Reactions To Exclusion And Inclusion Online, Claire Karlen, Jennifer Daniels, Faculty Advisor
Cyberostracism And Social Monitoring: Social Anxiety's Affects On Reactions To Exclusion And Inclusion Online, Claire Karlen, Jennifer Daniels, Faculty Advisor
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Previous research has shown that ostracism ―the equivalence of exclusion in a social situation―improves social monitoring abilities ― a natural practice by individuals that serves to gather information through social cues about what is happening in their social worlds (Pickett, Gardner, & Knowles, 2004). Current knowledge on social anxiety, defined as a chronic fear of social situations that put one in the position of evaluation by others, describes hypersensitivity in those individuals in cases of social monitoring others (Barlow, 2002; Craske,1999). The current study investigated how those two constructs interacted in a cyberostracism paradigm. After measuring their social anxiety levels, …