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The Importance Of Family Interactions With Institutionalized Disabled Individuals, Lila Jaber Abdullah

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Dance-Movement Therapy For Geriatric Populations, Sharon Kirsch

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The aging process is characterized by the onset of physical limitations and emotional stress. It is vital to find outlets for social interaction, physical activity, and relaxation.

Dance-movement therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which the therapist utilizes movement interaction as the primary means for accomplishing goals . Dance- movement therapy is the use of rhythmic movement as a means of self-expression and communication, which aids in the healthier integration of mind and body.

This study investigates the effect s of dance- movement therapy for the elderly. Dance-movement sessions were presented to three groups of senior adults: an active …

The Law And The Nurse Anesthetist, Beverly Ann Krause

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Should the surgeon, as "captain of the ship", be liable for the negligent acts of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist? The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is a highly skilled and educated nurse and is far more informed about anesthesia than the surgeon . The surgeons resent this needless liability , and because of this, the use of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to administer anesthetics might decrease.

To prove that the hypothesis was correct, several methods of research were done . A content analysis showed that the courts are divided on their decisions. There have been many decisions absolving the surgeon …

The Holistic Approach To Stress Related Illness And Implications For Health Care, Dean Allen

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The Hypoxia Screen As An Indicator Of Alterations In The Number Of Centeral Cholinergic Recpetors Inuduced By Chronic Acetylcholinestrerase Inhibition, Kathleen B. Wallace

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Chronic administration of diisopropyl fluorophosphate (DFP) at 72 hour intervals for a total of 14 doses resulted in a reduction in the number of central muscarinic receptors in mice as measured by the specific binding of [3H]Quinuclidinyl benzilate (QNB) to cortical tis sue homogenates (pmole/mg protein). The number of cholinergic receptors were reduced significantly by 12% in DFP treated animals (0.687 + 0.018 pmoles/mg) as compared to vehicle treated controls (0.781 +0.016 pmoles/ mg) after the sixth dose of DFP (Day 17). The decrease in the number of central cholinergic receptors was maximal after the 8th dose of DFP (Day …

Investigation Of A Method To Increase The Sensitivity Of Counter-Current Immunoelectrophoresis Using Direct-Contact Photography, James E. Hohenberger

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Counter-current Immunoelectrophoresis (CIE) has been used to detect bacterial capsular polysaccharides in both cerebrospinal fluids and blood serum of children with systemic meningococcal diseases. The sensitivity of the method depends upon the titre of the antisera. It was found that the sensitivity of CIE could not be increased by the method of direct-contact ultraviolet photography. The sensitivity could be increased by one serial dilution, on the average, by the treatment of a 0.25% tannic acid wash for 15 minutes.

A Classroom Management Model And Activities For Developing Self-Responsibility In The Elementary School, Sharon Montalbano Tebbe

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One major goal of education is to nurture students who can take responsibility for their continued growth. In meeting this goal, educators must develop responsible problem solvers for society. This project establishes a classroom management model and activities for elementary teachers to use in setting up programs in their classrooms for developing self-responsibility in their students.

Classroom management models, teacher effectiveness, and student characteristics were researched in developing the model and activities presented in Chapter III and IV. In order for teachers to develop responsible problem solvers, the research indicated certain teacher behaviors were needed. Also, the research demonstrated that …

A Case For Family Therapy For Low-Income Families, Ruth Mihevc

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"A Case for Family Therapy for Low-Income Families" explores the challenges faced by low-income families in accessing mental health services, particularly family therapy, and presents a model for addressing these challenges. The thesis begins by examining the relationship between social class and mental illness, noting that lower-income individuals face greater barriers to mental health care while also experiencing higher rates of mental illness. These barriers include logistical issues such as transportation, financial constraints, and scheduling conflicts, as well as systemic biases in the mental health delivery system that make it difficult for low-income families to access appropriate care.

The author, …

An Experimental Study Of Comparison Between Ph-Parametric Pumping And Ph-Cycling Zone Adsorption Process On Protein Separation, Vincent P. Jajalla

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In this thesis, an experimental investigation was conducted to compare the performance of the continuous pH-parametric pumping and the pH-cycling zone adsorption process on protein separation.

The model system studied was hemoglobin-water. on CM-Sepharose CL-6B (cation) exchanger in a single-column system. Various modes of operation were tried on both the pH-parametric pumping and the pH-cycling zone adsorption method. The separation factors for each mode of operation were computed and compared.

It is shown that the continuous pH-parametric pumping, with circulation to insure the pH uniformity inside the column, has the better separation factor than the pH-cycling zone adsorption method.

Some Observations On The Development Of Use Of Computer Informational Systems In Hospital Settings And Recommendations For Proposed Implementation At St. Joseph's Hospital, Andrew Z. Richardson

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An intent is stated to discuss the developmental history and social impact of computer information retrieval systems on the hospital setting with primary area of focus being the Pharmacy Department. The interrelationship among various areas in the hospital setting are considered for need and cost/benefit associated with the use of a computerized information retrieval system.

A Case Study of St. Joseph Hospital is presented in example of evaluative consideration for implementation of a computerized information retrieval system.

Different forms of the "state-of-the-art" in informational systems are considered for their effective impact on cost/ benefit ratios to patient care and hospital …

Adoptees' Perception Of Their Biological Parents' Characteristics, Jo Anne C. Rocklage

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The thesis, Adoptees' Perception of Their Biological Parents' Characteristics by Jo Anne C. Rocklage, explores how adoptees perceive and project attributes onto their biological parents in the absence of direct knowledge. The study acknowledges the complex emotional and psychological experiences of adoptees, including issues of identity, self-concept, and the desire to search for their origins. It reviews adoption literature, including the "Adoption Triangle" framework, which examines the relationships among adoptees, biological parents, and adoptive parents. The thesis also discusses psychological concepts such as the "family romance game," in which adoptees construct imagined narratives about their origins.

To investigate these perceptions, …

Generative Systems & The Sense Of Vision, James Bouchard

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The Biological And Mathematical Basis Of L Systems, Christine Kelly-Sacks

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Similarities Between Chinese Taoism And Western Graphic Design, Lillian Yin-Ling Sung

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The Role Of Management In The Evaluation Of A Proposed Corporate Acquisition, Dianne O. Isbell

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The Theoretical Foundations Of Psycho-Diagnostics: A Comparison Of Dynamic Psychiatry And Ego Developmental Psychiatry, Marian Rice

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Marian Rice's thesis compares two models of psychiatry: dynamic and ego developmental. The dynamic model, rooted in classical psychoanalytic theory, focuses on resolving the Oedipal conflict. The ego developmental model emphasizes object relations theory and resolving the rapprochement crisis. The thesis explores the history of psychoanalytic theory, highlighting the evolution of Freud's ideas and the contributions of other theorists like Reich, A. Freud, and Hartmann. Object relations theory, a key aspect of ego developmental psychology, is discussed in detail, examining the works of Klein, Fairbairn, Winnicott, Balint, and Mahler. The thesis concludes by summarizing both models and emphasizing the importance …

A Humanistic/Existential Approach To A Universal Symbol, Linda Sweeney

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This paper explores the therapeutic potential of the universal heart symbol in the context of humanistic–existential art therapy. The author situates the work within a tradition that emphasizes creativity, spirituality, and the search for meaning, presenting the heart as a transcultural and archetypal image capable of guiding clients toward self-discovery. Unlike symptom-focused or diagnostic approaches, this perspective underscores the transformative role of symbols and imagery in facilitating psychological growth and healing.

The heart, as both biological organ and cultural metaphor, is shown to occupy a central place in human imagination and artistic expression. Across history and across cultures, it has …

Art Therapy With The Mentally Retarded: Exploring Developmental Art Patterns Of Copying Tendencies And The Need Of Symbolism, Noranna Jean Wingender

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This thesis investigates the art therapy practices used with moderately and mildly mentally retarded adults, focusing specifically on developmental art patterns, the urge to copy, and the presence or need for symbolic meaning in artistic expression. Conducted within a private residential facility, the research employs a qualitative approach rooted in developmental psychology and art therapy theory. The work examines how adult residents respond to structured and unstructured art exercises that mirror the developmental stages observed in children, particularly those outlined by Lowenfeld and Brittain.

The study identifies key behaviors and tendencies—such as the inclination to imitate forms, repeated use of …

Some Affects Of The Mother / Daughter Relationship On The Individuation Process Of Women Between 35 And 45 Years Of Age: A Pilot Study, Loretta Elaine Dubin

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Background And Philosophical Statement On The Problems And Issues Related To The Oppression Of Women And Political Process Of The Equal Rights Amendment, Linda Ortmeyer Kanagawa

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Crna [Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists]: Is The Aana Your Union?, Doris T. Margrabe

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The problem discussed in this paper is whether the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) will need to unionize as a direct result of the activities of the Registered Nurse (RN) in order to insure financial solvency? If unionization is the answer to the CRNAs financial security, then what kind of a bargaining unit should the CRNA be associated with?

The methodology utilized in this paper was: an extensive reading of the history of the nursing profession and its professional organization; the history of nurse anesthetists and the functions of their professional organization; a review of the development of labor legislation …

Art Therapy In The Treatment Of Emotionally Distrubed Children With Learning Problems, William L. Franklin

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In my work, in a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed children, I have observed that many, if not a majority, of the residents experience difficulty in learning . Emotionally disturbed children exhibit inappropriate emotional reactions which hinder their ability to make appropriate responses to their environment. Uhlin (1979), described their predicament as being unable to structure and maintain their experiences of reality. As a result, such children function in a distorted manner (Uhlin, 1979). Emotional disturbances can range from children who seemingly become detached from reality; for example, the autistic children to the less observable or detectable disturbances related …

Analysis On The Use Of Viewing Filters To Determine Necessary Color Change In The Graphic Arts Industry, John W. Mcfarlan

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This thesis analyzes the effectiveness of the Kodak Color Print View ing Filters. The first half discusses the problems people in the graphic arts encounter when working with color reproductions and points out the in adequacies of the proofing system currently in use. The second half focuses on the application of the viewing filters and their ability to improve the proofing system. This involves an experiment where twenty print buyers and twenty printers are tested on three test images. Half of the partici pants use the viewing filters, the other half do not. The results of the experiment indicate that …

The Effect Of Using Games In The Language Arts Classroom On The Achievement And Motivation Of Ninth Graders, Jan Dineen

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The proposed study would be conducted with fifty to sixty rural, male and female students enrolled in ninth grade language arts classes to determine whether the use of games bas a greater effect on achievement and motivation, than the use of the traditional techniques of lecture and discussion. A modification of the nonequivalent control group design is intended for use which two intact classrooms to test the two hypotheses. The effects of the treatment would be measured by a twenty item achievement test adapted from two other standardized achievement tests and one criterion-referenced test. It would also be assessed by …

Attitudes Of Mid-Life Mothers Toward Their Daughters' Adolescence, Terri Sweig

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This paper discusses the ways in which mid-life mothers reflected their attitudes toward the emerging womanhood of their adolescent daughters through art work. It concerns natural and normal developmental stresses which occur as mothers and daughters pass through difficult life stages somewhat simultaneously. A non-clinical group of four mothers between 38 and 44-years old with daughters between 14 and 17-years old responded to five specifically designed drawing tasks derived from literature on mid-life and mothers and daughters. Information was elicited regarding each mother's relationship to her own mother, the negotiation of her own adolescence, and her present self-concept. Discussion of …

Search For Intimacy, Eric I. Field

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Osmotic And Mean Activity Coefficients Of Libr And Lic In Methanol At 25, 35, And 45 Degrees C, Peggy Tomasula

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Vapor pressure depression data of LiBr and LiCl in methanol at temperatures of 25,35, and 45°C were measured in the molality range 0.1-4.4m using a static method, where the difference in vapor pressure of the electrolytic solution is compared to that of pure methanol.

Osmotic coefficients were calculated from the vapor pressure data. This data was then correlated with both the one parameter Bromley equation and the three parameter Pitzer equation. For all systems at all temperatures, the data were better correlated by the Pitzer equation than with the Bromley equation. Mean activity coefficients of the two salts at the …

The Grid: Toward A Design Methodology, Robert Shaffer Kerr

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A Business Primer For The Artist/Craftsman, Susan L. Alves

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A Survey Of Radiographic Films To Determine Autoradiographic Image Intensification Capabilities, John Ross

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A survey of radiographic films to establish the best donor/receiver combination for use in the autoradiographic image intensification technique was studied. Underexposed images of a 16 step aluminum wedge and a resolution target were made with Kodak film types XG-1, XL-5, XV-2, NMC or DuPont Cronex film. The underexposed, developed and processed films were treated in a subtractive photographic reducer (mixture of potassium ferricyanide and sodium thiosulfate) prior to radioactivation with an alkaline solution of sulfur-35 thiourea. Autoradiographs of the radioactivated films were made. Both qualitative and quantitative evaluations of the intensified images and their corresponding characteristic D-Log Rel. H …