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1991

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Attitudes Toward Animal Research Among Contemporary Psychologists, Carla A. Huskey Apr 1991

Attitudes Toward Animal Research Among Contemporary Psychologists, Carla A. Huskey

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The present research examined the attitudes of a national sample of contemporary professional psychologists concerning the use of animals in research. A survey was developed similar to that used by Gallup and Beckstead (1988). Additionally, psychologists were asked about their agreement with the two fundamental philosophical positions outlined by Herzog (1990): the principle of equality and the principle of specific rights.


Students As Parents, A'Sia M. Mcneal Apr 1991

Students As Parents, A'Sia M. Mcneal

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In totality, these studies suggest that non-traditional students may be more highly motivated due to all of their responsibilities than the more traditional students. Based on this information, it is hypothesized that regardless of all their other work and obligations, non-traditional students have better academic performance, and better attendance when compared to the more traditional students. Moreover, is predicted that older students attend college more for self improvement than to fulfill future career goals.