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The Psychology Of Senescence: An Introductory Study, Charles W. St. John

Historical Dissertations & Theses

The following biographical studies have been made with the purpose of showing through concrete cases some aspects of mental decline in senescence. To the objection that each of these cases follows a course in a degree divergent from that of normal mental decline, the reply is that a study of these striking instanced, we believe, afford a more ready insight into the underlying phenomena than would a similar one which deals with average or typical cases. The significance of exceptional cases should not be underestimated. Certain peculiar conditions have been present which have modified the typical phenomena, but after due …

Lectures And Addresses Delivered Before The Departments Of Psychology And Pedagogy In Celebration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Opening Of Clark University, Clark University

Conference Materials

Publication of all psychology and pedagogy lectures given at Clark University's historic 1909 conference. The conference, which took place September 6th through September 19th, was a celebration of the institution's twentieth anniversary featuring lectures, discussions, and demonstrations from prominent scientists and scholars across the physical, biological, and social sciences.

Psychology lectures include:

"The Origin and Development of Psychoanalysis" by Sigmund Freud (due to the historical significance of this work, we have also made it available on its own here

"The Association Method" by Carl G. Jung

"Abstracts of Lectures on the Psychology of Testimony and on the Study of Individuality" …

A Swedish Population Of Worcester: A Study In Social Survey, Karl J. Karlson

Historical Dissertations & Theses

This paper is not going to be an historical sketch of the growth and development of the population, but instead a description of the status quo of an industrial, peace-loving, and law-abiding Swedish settlement. The material for this thesis has been gathered from statistics of churches and societies, in personal interviews with prominent men who has been closely associated with the Swedish people for a great many years, and from personal observation and investigation. It is needless to say, I think, that I shall present the facts as I have found them and be as impartial as anybody possibly can.

The Psychology Of The Business Man, Harlow Gale

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

The Psychology Of Evidence, Herbert L. Klingbeil

Bachelors’ Theses

It is the purpose of this article to advocate the determination of issues of fact in judicial controversies, not upon any mere arbitrary considerations, "but upon the important scientific considerations which legal psychology has shown are involved. It is the purpose of this article to advocate the introduction into our judicial system of those psychological methods which have been experimentally established and may be safely and advantageously applied. It is the purpose of this article to advocate the introduction into our juridical system of the trained psychologist, by the side of the toxic expert and the alienist.

Physiology And Mental Science, A. T. Ormond

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Trauma And The Use Of Formal And Informal Resources In The Deaf Population: Perspectives From Mental Health Service Providers, Stephanie W. Cawthon, Bentley W. Fink, Paige Johnson, Sarah Schoffstall, Erica Wendel

JADARA

Using grounded theory analysis, the current study identifies the perspectives of therapists and counselors regarding the nature of informal and formal resources supporting the treatment of deaf individuals with trauma. Nineteen counselors and therapists were interviewed, and accessibility, formal support, informal networks, and gaps in resources were identified as salient themes. Subsequent analysis identified concerns with confidentiality as a strong theme. This study emphasizes the need for counselors and therapists to become mindful of utilizing resources to support the treatment of trauma while being concerned with confidentiality.

Finding Babies In Many Baths (Review Of Evolution: The History Of An Idea, Third Edition. By Peter Bowler), Steven J. Scher

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

The Physiological And Psychological Effects Of Resistance Training On Overweight And Obese Adolescents, Imara A. Person

Honors Undergraduate Theses

The purpose of this study is evaluating the relationship between resistance training and its effects on obese adolescents with the purpose of reducing physical inactivity. One method includes improving strength in obese children through strength exercises. As well as the effectiveness of resistance training on psychological components such as self-efficacy, exercise competence, and self-esteem as a means of increasing long term exercise adherence.

Research included in this study follow the CDC’s recommendation of youth strength training: 6-17 years old (2022e). Databases such University of Central Florida Library, PubMed, SportDiscus, and Journal of Strength and Conditioning were used to find appropriate …