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Treatment Of Chronic Nightmares Using Progressive Relaxation Training, Jennifer R. Trefonas

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the effects of progressive muscle relatxation on the frequency of, and the anxiety associated with, chronic nightmares. Three females diagnosed as suffering from an anxiety disorder and who experienced at least two nightmares per week served as subjects. Treatments consisted of practicing progressive relaxation trainig twice daily with the assistance of a tape-recorded exercise. The first practice occurred prior to 3:00 p.m. and the second practice occurred before retiring at night. Subjects recorded nightmare frequency, intensity, and theme on the Daily Nightmare Questionnaire (DNQ). In addition, nightmare-associated anxiety was measured daily with the State Trait Anxiety Inventory …

Children's Attributional Style And Length Of Stay In An Alternative Education Program, William E. Pinnell

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Previous research has linked attributional style in children to self-esteem, loneliness, depression, general distress, and reading persistence to the learning disabled. The current study sough to determine if specific attributional styles in children were correlated with their length of stay in a behaviorally based Alternative Education program. Sixty-two first-grade through sixth-grade children were recruited from two Alternative Education campuses in Polk County, Florida. They each completed two administrations of the Children's Attributional Style Questionnaire (CASQ), separated by a two-week interval, and one administration of the performance Expectation Questionnaire, (PEQ), which assessed the children's expectation of their ability to perform tasks …

Cognitive And Social Desirability Factors In Marital Adjustment For A Sample Of Retired Older Adults, Priscilla B. Wilson

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated cognitive components of marital adjustment and the role of social desirability response sets in a sample of retired older adults. It was hypothesized that higher marital adjustment scores would correlate negatively with dysfunctional beliefs concerning marriage. The objectives of the study were to identify which irrational beliefs are related to higher and lower levels of marital adjustment, and to determine the extent to which higher adjustment scores reflect the tendency to respond in a socially desirable manner. The sample consisted of 45 married couples, each partner of which was retired and aged 65 years or older. Assessment …

An Evaluation Of A Parent Sex Education Program, Janice Devlin

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Sex education during childhood and adolescence is much more than a "birds and bees" discussion between a mother and a daughter or a seventh-grade science unit on human reproduction. It is, rather, a pervasive experience involving children's everyday interactions with friends, family, and their wider social environments. Elizabeth Roberts (1980) has developed a framework for understanding sexuality that emphasizes the broad-based nature of sexual learning. She focuses on six dimensions of sexuality which are socially learned: gender role, affection and intimacy, family roles and social life styles, body image, erotic experiences, and reproduction. The role of the family in each …

Assessment Of The Extent Of Agreement On The Implementation Of Instructional Design Principles Among Corporate Training And Development Experts, Elba C. Grovdahl

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A sample of corporate instructional designers and professors of instructional design completed the "Corporate Instructional Design Scale." The data yielded information on the extent of agreement that descriptive statements identified conventionally and systematically designed instruction.

Descriptive and asymmetric log linear (statistical) analyses were conducted. In the asymmetric log linear analyses, the extent of agreement was used as the dependent variable. The three independent variables with three levels each were Program type (conventionally designed instruction, both conventionally and systematically designed instruction, and systematically designed instruction), Instructional component (instructional intents, instructional strategies, and instructional assessments), and Trainer type (professional trainers in manufacturing, …

Development Of A Prototype Auditory Training Computer Program For Hearing Impaired Preschoolers, Leslie R. Doster

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A computer program which pairs auditory stimuli with visual stimuli was developed for the purpose of providing auditory training for the hearing impaired. It utilizes a Texas Instruments 99 /4A computer and Extended BASIC programming language which allows considerable graphics and sound capability. The lessons make full use of the sixteen colors available and the sound is provided three ways: Texas Instruments speech synthesizer, the computer itself (musical tones and noise), and by tape recorder which is controlled by the computer.

Focus of the lessons, which are designed for children ages three to five, is awareness of sound, environmental sounds, …

Evaluation Of The Reduction Of The Nonadiabatic Hyperspherical Radial Equation To The First Order, Steven L. Carbon

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

In this paper we examine the effectiveness of reducing the second order radial equation, of the hyperspherical coordinate solution to the two-electron Schrodinger equation, into a set of coupled first order linear equations as suggested by Klar. All results have been obtained in a completely nonadiabatic formalism thereby ensuring accuracy. We arrive at the conclusion that our application of the reduction process is in some way inconsistent and suggest a possible resolution to this anomaly.

Multivariate Analysis Of Competition And Habitat Use Of Small Mammals In Florida Sand Pine Scrub, C.E. Jr. Swindell

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

T Cell Subset Analysis In The C57bl/6j Mouse, Bonny Bass

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Functional studies of murine T cells were performed to verify the role of T cells and adherent cells in the production of IL-2 and to clarify the role of the L3T4 receptor. Whole spleen cells were passed over nylon wool columns to obtain purified populations of cells for this purpose. It was found upon reconstitution of the T cells and adherent cells that a collaboration between the two was necessary for optimal IL-2 production. Their level of IL-2 production increased above the amount produced by the whole spleen cells. Antibody mediated cytotoxicity using L3T4 antisera identified T helper cells exclusively. …

Effects Of Volunteer Activity On Psychosocial Adjustment Among The Elderly, William R. Criss

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This research was carried out to determine if psychosocial adjustment improves for elderly persons engaged in volunteer activity. Questionnaires were completed by 27 persons aged 60 or over before and two months after beginning volunteer activity at one of 33 Florida community hospitals. A control group of 37 persons without hospital volunteer experience also completed these two questionnaires, which covered several aspects of psychosocial adjustment, including self-esteem, life satisfaction, sense of control, optimism, anxiety, depression and somatization. An analysis of covariance with repeated measures indicated that there was no significant improvement in subjective well-being associated with volunteer activity after accounting …

Criteria For Referral Of Pre-School Children By Pediatricians And Family Practice Physicians To Audiologists And Otolaryngologists, Janet Celia James

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether pediatricians and family practice physicians were using standard criteria referring pre-school children to otolaryngologists and/or audiologists. Data was collected regarding the types of instruments and procedures used in the referral, in addition to the etiologies most frequently referred. Comparisons of referral criteria were made between pediatricians and family practice physicians.

A 17-item questionnaire regarding audiological tests, procedures and pathologies was sent to 108 pediatricians and 112 familiar practice physicians in the Central Florida area. Similarities in tests and procedures used by the two groups of physicians were limited to the use …

The Ucf Report, Vol. 09 No. 13, December 17, 1986, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Artists invited to offer work for Wild Pizza; SUS chancellor, AT&T officer to speak to Friday's graduates; Happy; Roads closed; Open House; Report: For the future of America: State colleges/universities must take leadership roles.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 30, December 9, 1986

Central Florida Future

Students protest CIA recruiting; Financial aid forms late, funds not; Future late; Slightly Off Campus; News: Lack of funds closing colleges; Radiant barriers help keep southern homes cooler (by Florida Solar Energy Center); News clips: Less parking; Opinion: Campus coverage: it's not just fluff... it's our job; Sports.

Techniques For Shading Residential Walls And Windows, Florida Solar Energy Center, Philip W. Fairey

FSEC Energy Research Center®

Solar radiation is a major heat source in buildings - welcome in cold weather but a summertime problem. Florida's long cooling season and short heating season increase the importance of protecting windows, walls and sliding glass doors during hot weather, while still permitting solar heat to enter a building during cold weather. cooling and heating energy savings of 10% - 20% are possible through good shading strategies. Properly designed roof overhangs can provide adequate sun protection, especially for south-facing surfaces. Vertical shading devices such as trees, trellises, trellised vines, shutters, shading screens awnings and exterior roll blinds are also effective. …

Solar Water Heater Troubleshooting Checklist, Florida Solar Energy Center

FSEC Energy Research Center®

Lists the Symptom, Component, Possible Cause, and Remedy/Check of possible solar hot water heater problems.

Sandspur, Vol 93, No 06, 1986, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 09 No. 12, December 3, 1986, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

USP assured minimum of $700 raises; Faculty artist to have showing in San Francisco; Recommitment to salute milestone for minorities; Phone directories ready to pick up.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 09 No. 11, November 19, 1986, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Computer programmers win regional; Rate of serious crimes on campus down for year; UCF Professors reach out to students over phone net

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 25, November 18, 1986

Central Florida Future

Rumors of attacks spread though UCF; Escort program funding, manpower cut in half (with photo); Chief: To serve and protect, not to police; News: Health center: Admissions responsible for shot records; Touch-tone phone makes registering easy for all; CLAST policy to become more stringent; Opinion: A Top 10 listing of trivialities we like at UCF; The other side of nowhere: Stories we'd like to see, but won't (by Tim Ball); Coaches corner (by Head Football Coach Gene McDowell); Sports: New [basketball] tourney announced.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 23, November 11, 1986

Central Florida Future

Senate passes bill to start crackdown on campus clubs; Radio advertisers find loophole in law; UCF PD cashes in on parking situation; News: College professors' testimony helps Christian fundamentalists battling books; Colleges begin new trend of midyear tuition hikes; Opinion: Editorial on UCF sports and Orlando needs clarification; The other side of nowhere: Editorial on UCF sports and Orlando needs clarification (Tim Ball); Letters: Tragedy must end; Coaches corner (by Head Football Coach Gene McDowell).

The Ucf Report, Vol. 09 No. 10, November 5, 1986, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Board of Regents okays implementation: PhD in Business a milestone for UCF; Robert Kersten to relinquish position of Engineering dean; Phonathon pledges come to $42,413.

Sandspur, Vol 93 No 04, October 29, 1986, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 19, October 28, 1986

Central Florida Future

Health fee hiked $2; Enrollment yet to fall; Group helps lead newcomers around college life; Hail Mary striking up controversy in Kansas; New parking lot opens (with map); UCF President Trevor Colbourn, Athletic Director Gene McDowell, Wayne Densch, and Annee Densch participate in the dedication of the Wayne Densch Sports Center (photo); Study finds fewer minorities in college; Leaks in house make winter seem worse (by Florida Solar Energy Center); Homecoming 1986; Opinion: Festivities outweigh football loss, make good homecoming; Future world: Football game a bittersweet loss (by Chris Richcreek); Sports: Coaches Corner (by Head Football Coach Gene McDowell); Ladies …

The Ucf Report, Vol. 09 No. 09, October 22, 1986, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

In honor of Carl H. Galloway Jr.: College of Business announces endowed chair; UCF Sports Center Dedication honors Orlando's Wayne Densch; Twitchell pushes for parks vote.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 17, October 21, 1986

Central Florida Future

College of Business gets $1-million chair; Campuses being pulled into politics by candidates; Alcohol Awareness Week swings into gear during Homecoming at UCF; News: Computer professor fills $1 million endowed chair; Possible Legionnaires' disease strikes two college campuses; UCF gets state's first gravity base network; A quiz to test your booze l.Q.; Opinion: Positive image promotion still needs fine tuning; The other side of nowhere: American. life: drunks, jerks, fat ladies (by Tim Ball); Letters: Star Wars; UCF safety hazards; Coaches corner (by Gene McDowell)

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 16, October 16, 1986

Central Florida Future

Air Force pins wings on woman (photo of Col. Charlie Moore attaching pilot wings to Laura Theodorson's uniform); Diplomas dirt cheap; Controversy besets Daytona SG position; Knowing expectations help students in classes; News: Mold what to do when scores of spores invade your home (by Florida Solar Energy Center); Opinion: Odds and ends about the campus in which we live; Future world: What Reagan really said at Summit (by Chris Richcreek); Sports: Knights ranked 19th [football]; Women slip to 11th after loss [soccer]; Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.

Sandspur, Vol 93 No 03, October 15, 1986, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 15, October 14, 1986

Central Florida Future

Building boom to hit UCF; ATM planned for credit union; Research Park not off-limits to UCF; News: Committee finds $287 G's in reserve, then boosts fee; Study finds no link between drinking age and alcohol-related accidents; News clips: Bookstore contest; Dorm sex is ok; Docs big debts; OCC bash; Buy a hunk; Help wanted; Football $$; Animal rights group fails to halt university experiments; Opinion: Summit a success and a failure due to Star Wars; From the spleen: Big-buck contents abound at UCF (by Adam Chrzan); The other side of nowhere: Florida doesn't need casino trash (by Tim Ball); Sports: …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 14, October 9, 1986

Central Florida Future

BOR forces credit union to re-locate; Committee may hike health fee, Fee could rise from 524 to 530; Yugoslavian writers bring their works to UCF; News: university searches for missing money; UCF's Marching Band Dancers (photo); Energy saving answers to questions (by Florida Solar Energy Center); Opinion: Football team, UCF sports deserve more than just a raw deal; From the spleen: UCF slogans submitted for approval (by Adam Chrzan); Life its ownself: Things hopping at Student Center (by Ira D. Smith); Sports: NCAA blows ii for Knights in poll; No more Bridges to cross (photo of David Bridges); Confetti: The …

The Ucf Report, Vol. 09 No. 08, October 8, 1986, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Academic Affairs asks applications for two top posts; National news helps Chases revise ancient Maya history; Credit Union moves near bookstore; THE bridge reopening only days away: Alafaya Trail will flow again; College phonathon off to a good start; Economist Thurow to speak at UCF.