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Modulation Of Memory Formation Following Violations Of Conditioned Expectations, Dennis Antonio Amodeo Jan 2009

Modulation Of Memory Formation Following Violations Of Conditioned Expectations, Dennis Antonio Amodeo

Theses Digitization Project

Increment in attention to the conditioned stimulus (CS) leads to an increased rate of acquisition of new associations involving CS. While the neuroanatomical basis of the phenomenon is largely understood, little is known about the synaptic mechanisms underlying memory formation for prediction error. The current experiment tests the overall hypothesis that this specific form of memory depends on N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor activation.


Early Maladaptive Schemas: The Role Of Gender, Renee Kathleen Prince Jan 2009

Early Maladaptive Schemas: The Role Of Gender, Renee Kathleen Prince

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis studied the effects of self identified gender, gender roles and beliefs, and gender attributes on Early Maladaptive Schema (EMS). Early Maladaptive Schema therapy is an innovative prototype which blends aspects of many schools of thought to enhance treatment outcomes for difficult to treat clients with ingrained character issues.