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A Comparison Of Mean Occurrences Of Saad Sentences And Transformations, Judith E. Courtney

Theses and Dissertations

The. purposes of the present .study were to compare the frequency of occurrence of five simple, active, affirmative, declarative (SAAD) sentence patterns and twenty selected transformations in one-hundred utterance oral language samples of sixty preschool children (three, four, and five years of age) and twenty adults (eighteen to twenty-three years of age) and to determine if the first fifty utterances of the language samples differed from the second fifty utterances of the samples with regard to the frequency of occurrence of those same sentence patterns and transformations.

Sixty preschool children and twenty college age adults served as subjects for this …

The Divorce Process And Psychological Adjustment, Gary R. Hackney

Theses and Dissertations

Divorce has become more and more prevalent. Despite the fact that the number of divorces is rapidly increasing, scientific researchers have not taken this opportunity to thoroughly study divorce in general and the divorced in particular. At present, the main body of psychological literature in this field has been predominantly focused on the children and their reactions and future adjustment patterns as a result of going through the unfortunate experience of a parental divorce. Although researchers and laymen alike readily agree that the divorce process is also very difficult on the two spouses, no one has actually researched or defined …

The Classification And Identification Of Ecosystems In Bowman County, North Dakota, Michael L. Heinrich

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to classify and identify ecosystems in Bowman County, North Dakota. Procedures utilized in conducting this study were a review of pertinent Literature, cartographic analysis, air photo interpretation and field study.

The study has established a regional profile in terms of physical and cultural characteristics which has not previously been done for Bowman County, North Dakota.

Ecosystems were classified.using parameters previously established by the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. The parameters included general topography, soil types, degree of slope -■'tad' vegetative cover.

Eight terrestrial ecosystems were identified within Bowman County. The ecosystems were: …

A Q-Methodological Study Of The Kubler-Ross Stage Theory, Anne M. Metzger

Theses and Dissertations

Kubler-Ross (1969) identified a progression through stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance as a completion of the dying process. These stages are encompassed by feelings of hope which extend throughout the course of illness. The present study was designed to investigate the correspondence between the stage changes hypothesized by the Kubler-Ross theory and the perception of the course of illness by seriously ill patients and their spouse. An additional focus of the study was an evaluation of Q-methodology as a research procedure with the terminally ill.

A thirty-six item structured Q-sort was administered on two occasions to …

An Analysis Of Selected Knowledge Of Indian Culture Held By Indian Students Enrolled In The Grand Forks, North Dakota Public Schools, Murton L. Mccluskey

Theses and Dissertations

The Problem: The purpose of this investigation is to determine: (1) the attitudes that Indian children in the Grand Forks Public Schools have about themselves as Indian, as measured by the Native American Self- Concept and Attitude Inventory; (2) how much information Indian children in the Grand Forks Public Schools have about Indian Culture, as measured by the Native American Culture Knowledge Inventory; and (3) the attitudes that Indian children in the Grand Forks Public Schools have about school in comparison to a matched sample of non-Indian children, as measured by the School Sentiment Index.

The Procedure: The population for …

Muscular Strength Of Holstein Community High School Wrestlers During The 1974-75 Season As Measured By The Prone Row And Bench Press Tests, Jacky W. Overgaard

Theses and Dissertations

This study was conducted to determine the changes in dynamic muscular strength which occurred in the bench press and prone row exercises over a season of wrestling competition. Twenty-six Holstein Community High School wrestlers were the subjects of this study. This non-probability sample was tested in the pre-season, at the pre-Christmas, post-Christmas, and post-season.

A multiple regression analysis and Dunn's Test were used to analyze the results at the .05 level of significance.

Significant gains in the dynamic muscular strength of the wrestlers was evident as measured by the prone row exercise. This increase in strength occurred during a period …

Majority Effects On Grade School Children's Perceptions Of Sex-Appropriate Occupations, Debra L. Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Historical Review Of Therapy Techniques And Procedures In The Treatment Of Adult Aphasia, Diane R. Perras

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

No abstract provided.

June 1975, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

June 1975 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 8 pages

Volume 57, Number 9

Spring Commencement: May 11, 1975, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Spring Commencement Program from May 11, 1975.

May 1, 1975, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the May 1, 1975, meeting of the University Senate. 51 pages

May 1975, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

May 1975 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 12 pages

Volume 57, Number 8

A Study To Determine The Effects Of A Perceptual-Motor Program Upon The Improvement Of Motor Skills And The Enhancement Of Self-Concepts Of Primary School Children, Grades One Through Three, Thomas G. Hall

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study wa3 to determine whether a perceptual-motor program, conducted by primary classroom teachers, could improve not only children*3 motor skills, but also enhance their self-concept.

Two hundred and thirty-four children in grades one, two, and three, from the Great Palls Public School District, were divided into two groups, experimental (N=121) and control (N=113). The experimental group received eight weeks of treatment (a perceptual-motor program) on a daily basis from their classroom teacher who themselves had received twelve to sixteen hours of in-service instruction in perceptual-motor training. The control group continued to receive physical education instruction from …

A Study Of Human Resource Accounting, Susan I. Griffin

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Trade Effect Of The European Economic Customs Union On The Economy Of Greece, 1962-1971, Demetrios A. Konstandinoudes

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Medicare: Problems Involved With Cost Allocation, Utilization, And Reimbursement, Gerald A. Forgit

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Effects Of A Preschool Program For Parental Involvement On Reading Readiness, William R. Kreul

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a school district training parents to teach pre-reading skills to their four-year-old children through home-based learning activities. These activities were carried out through an experimental program in Independent School District 742 which has its central administrative offices in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

The method used to evaluate the effects of the experimental program was to test a sample of the experimental group and a control group upon matriculation to kindergarten in September, 1973, and at the end of the school year in May, 1974. The test used was the Screening …

A Reliability Study Of The Goldman-Fristoe-Woodcock Test Of Auditory Discrimination Used With Learning Disabled Children, Bruce W. Stenhjem

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to compare scores obtained on the two subtests comprising the Goldman-Fristoe-Woodcock Test of Auditory Discrimination (GFW) to determine test-retest reliability and internal reliability of the GFW.

Twenty-three subjects between the ages of six years, six months to ten years, three months previously identified as exhibiting a learping disability (LD) were matched by age levels with twenty-three subjects identified as exhibiting normal learning abilities (NL) . These two groups were administered the Quiet and Noise Subtest of the GFW followed by a retest within seven days.

Statistical analysis of the test-retest scores of the Quiet …

Structure And Behavior Of The Petroleum Industry: The North Dakota Experience, 1965-1975, Denise E. Markovich

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of the energy crisis on the petroleum industry in North Dakota. Because of the complex structure of the industry, particular attention was focused on the unbranded dealers who sell gasoline in the state.

A questionnaire, which was mailed to members of the North Dakota Retail Gasoline Dealers' Association, was designed to elicit responses as to the severity of the energy crisis. The questionnaire was followed up by numerous personal interviews and telephone calls directed mainly at those dealers who are no longer in business. Finally, research was conducted to determine …

The Onlooker: April 28, 1975, Mike Jacobs, Suezette Bieri

North Dakota Politics - Publications

April 28, 1975, issue of "The Onlooker," a news magazine focused on North Dakota and the issues that impacted the state.

Volume 1, Number 10

12 pages

The Effects Of Suggestibility And Expectancy On Systematic Desensitization, Dennis L. Johnson

Theses and Dissertations

The present study investigated the effects of subject suggestibility and instruction induced expectancies in systematic desensitization. It was hypothesized that subject suggestibility, instruction induced expectancies, and the interaction of suggestibility and expectancies would affect the outcome of systematic desensitization. Students in introductory psychology classes were asked to fill out the Suinn Test Anxiety Behavior Scale (STABS). The Barber Suggestibility Scale (BSS) was later administered to 105 high STABS scorers. High and low BSS scorers were then selected for further participation in the study. High and low suggestibility subjects were randomly assigned to each of the three treatment groups: the high …

The Onlooker: March 31, 1975, Mike Jacobs, Suezette Bieri

North Dakota Politics - Publications

March 31, 1975, issue of "The Onlooker," a news magazine focused on North Dakota and the issues that impacted the state

Volume 1, Number 8

12 pages

The Onlooker: March 17, 1975, Mike Jacobs, Suezette Bieri

North Dakota Politics - Publications

March 17, 1975, issue of "The Onlooker," a news magazine focused on North Dakota and the issues that impacted the state

Volume 1, Number 7

12 pages

The Onlooker: March 10, 1975, Mike Jacobs, Suezette Bieri

North Dakota Politics - Publications

March 10, 1975, issue of "The Onlooker," a news magazine focused on North Dakota and the issues that impacted the state.

Volume 1, Number 6

16 pages

March 1975, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

March 1975 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 12 pages

Volume 57, Number 6

The Onlooker: January 31, 1975, Mike Jacobs, Suezette Bieri

North Dakota Politics - Publications

Inaugural issue of "The Onlooker," a news magazine focused on North Dakota and the issues that impacted the state. Dated January 31, 1975.

Volume 1, Number 1

14 pages

The Onlooker: Volume 1, Number 9, Mike Jacobs, Suezette Bieri

North Dakota Politics - Publications

Volume 1, Number 9, of "The Onlooker," a news magazine focused on North Dakota and the issues that impacted the state

16 pages

The Dakota Maverick: The Political Life Of William Langer, Also Known As "Wild Bill" Langer By Agnes Geelan, Agnes Geelan

William Langer Papers

Agnes Geelan, the first woman mayor of a town in North Dakota and the first woman State Senator in North Dakota, wrote this biography of William Langer in 1975. The book examines Langer's personal life and political career.

Physicians And Surgeons - Infants - Physician's Liability For Noncompliance With Child Abuse Reporting Statute, Jeffrey Hannig

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

"University Of North Dakota 75/76 Basketball Guide", University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's Basketball

Media guide for the 1975-1976 UND men's basketball team. The guide contains information about the team and its coaches, and was sent to local and regional media outlets.