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Personality Characteristics Of Alcoholics, Robert W. Arms

Student Work

In recent years there has been an increased scientific interest in the obsessive and compulsive use of ethyl aleohol -alcoholism. Concomitant with this increased interest in the alcoholic, there has been a decreasing tendency to regard alcoholism as moral turpitude, but rather to refer to it as a disease and to seek its genesis within the dynamics of the interrelated relationships of the emotional, mental, and physiological make-up of the individual. It is generally recognised that the personality is the framework upon which alcohol plays Its role to produce the alcoholic.

An Analysis Of Academic Achievement In Psychology, Charles Spital

Master's Theses

Some kinds of educational tests have been in use for centuries, dating back to oral tests of Socrates. It was not until 1845, however, that the brilliant Horace Mann first pointed to the advantage of written essay examinations over oral. And even then he could not precipitate any great rush toward the use of written tests.

Possible Factors Influencing Music Preference, Isabella M. Pinto

Psychology ETDs

The purpose of this study is to determine factors influencing musical preference. The most important factor related to preference for classical music is thought by some to be the cultural background of the listener. According to Lazersfeld, "there is probably no question so sensitive to socialize differences as listening to serious music." This is consistent with the opinion of musicians and music critics who state that discriminating musical taste is a result of frequent listening to good music.

Psychology In The Service Of A Lutheran Pastor, Alfred A. Bodtke

Bachelor of Divinity

Every pastor ought to have some knowledge or psychology. It is true, a pastor is first and foremost a theologian. As a theologian he must learn rightly to interpret the Divine Word and bring its precious truth to the people under his care. In doing this, the pastor through God's grace and help is benefiting his people for time and for eternity. If in addition to being a good theologian, a pastor knows some or the most important principles of psychology, he will the better be able to apply this Word of God, especially so in the case of such …

Ministering To Those In Stress, Edward J. Mahnke

Bachelor of Divinity

In this paper we are limiting the area to those whose inner tensions and conflicts resulting from original and actual sins which are disturbing their relationship to God, either consciously or unconsciously, whether they seek out or are sought by the pastor.

Out-Of-School Activities Of Seventh And Eighth Grade Pupils, Mayme O. Carpenter

Student Work

The purpose of this investigation is to study the out-of-school activities of the seventh and eighth grade children as reported by them, in relation to sex, economic status, race, and reading ability. The specific aim is to compare the activities of children to determine; 1. The nature of the out-of-school activities of the children selected for the study. 2. The relationship of economic status, sex, race, and reading ability to the character of their leisure-time pursuits.

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1948-04-09, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1941-1950

The edition advertises speakers Dr. Eleroy Stromberg and Paul V. Barrett for the college's Career Week program. Vocational experts in publishing, banking, ministry, dentistry, medicine, psychology, accounting, journalism, public school administration, and library science assemble to offer advice to Wooster students.

A Study Concerning Adolescent Leadership, Richard G. Thomas

Student Work

The world has long been faced with the problem of leadership. In almost every group endeavor, a leader is needed. It is said that in both World War I and World War II, many thousands of dollars were wasted upon men, trained to be combat officers, who, completing their training, were found inefficient because they lacked the ability to lead others.

A Theoretical And Experimental Study Of Jost's Law, David T. Benedetti

Psychology ETDs

It is the purpose of this paper to subject Jost's Law to a critical examination, as regards the method by which it was derived, the factors involved in the phenomenon to which it applies, and its validity as a scientific principle. This examination shall consist of a theoretical analysis based in part on an experiment designed in order to observe what may be termed the Jost phenomenon.

Unification Of Lutheran Social Agencies In Nebraska, Walter A. Juergensen

Student Work

The Lutheran Church is becoming more aware of its responsibility over against social welfare work. However, the very fact that there are so many divisions, also known as synods or conferences, within the Lutheran Church itself, immediately proves a hindrance in carrying out its ministry of mercy. What is the past record of the Lutheran Church in welfare work? Which organizations are in existence which help carry on this work as a Whole? What is meant by Lutheran social welfare work? What is the history of each of the Lutheran welfare agencies found in Nebraska? Is it not possible to …

An Analytical Study Of Children's Radio Listening Interest, Habits And Attitudes, Paul J. Heideman

Student Work

June 30, 1946 was unique from an educator's point of view. The radio, the press, and every conceivable means of communication had been pressed in to service to prepare the American public and the world at large for one of the greatest scientific experiments ever undertaken by man. In this group were, without doubt, many boys and girls of elementary school age, with interest heightened and curiosity sharpened by weeks of anxious waiting. Though the reception was generally poor due to static conditions and many older members of the group lost interest, these children were not satisfied till the announcer …

An Analysis Of Children's Interests In Comic Books, Louise A. Volker

Student Work

The last fifty years have witnessed a widespread public interest in comic strips published as special features in daily newspapers, magazines, and advertisements. The past ten years have shown a rapid growth in popularity of a similar type of reading matter - the comic book.

The Stabilizing Power Of Christianity In Personality Disturbances, Richard Delventhal

Bachelor of Divinity

Christianity, or Christian theology, is not only theoretical but also highly practical. Christianity teaches the Way of Life, which means, not only the life to come, but also this life, here and now. In its fullest application to the individual, it not only prepares one for the future life in heaven, but also prepares one for a normal and more abundant life in this world.

The Biblical Concept Of The Soul According To Nephesh-Psyche, Paul Lessmann

Bachelor of Divinity

With this basis established we can well proceed with our discussion, and observe the multitudinous array of facts about the human soul--its origin, life, and destiny-- facts which are still ignored by the modern science of psychology. The Holy Bible is our foremost source; for here we have throughout the infallible word of God. He is the Creator of man; he can tell us most about his creature.

Verbal Inspiration- A Stumbling-Block To The Jews And Foolishness To The Greeks, Th. Engelder

Concordia Theological Monthly

There is no end to the sophistries, misstatements, and puerilities which the moderns marshal against Verbal Inspiration. But there is an end to the readers' patience. So we shall bring our examination of the first objection to an end with the present writing.

Verbal Inspiration- A Stumbling-Block To The Jews And Foolishness To The Greeks, Th. Engelder

Concordia Theological Monthly

"The vast majority of the difficulties and objections arise from erroneous preconceptions and false presuppositions, untenable assumptions and unfounded assertions, strange misconceptions and persistent misrepresentations, by mistakes and misstatements of the questions -with all the fallacious inferences there from. … The prevalence of errors in Scripture is proclaimed ad nauseam in many of our current reviews, both theological and general; in periodicals, both religious and secular; and in many of the recent books bearing on the question." (H. M’Intoah, Is Christ Infallible and the Bible True? Pp. 473, 621.) At the risk of nauseating the reader we shall discuss a …

A Psychological Approach To Christian Marriage, Francis L. Getz

Graduate Thesis Collection

We will make it our purpose of this thesis to approach Christian marriage from a two-fold standpoint; we will search for the New Testament concept of marriage, unhampered by set theological patterns of thought; we will approach it psychologically.

An Experimental Study In Accuracy Of Pitch Attainment By Visual Means At Omaha Central High School, Carol Marhoff Pitts

Student Work

The problem of intonation in solo and in group singing, as well as in instrumental music, has existed almost from time immemorial.

Mental Hygiene And The Bible, H. D. Mensing

Concordia Theological Monthly

Mental hygiene has been variously defined, depending upon the school represented or the scope intended. It is sometimes broadly conceived as including the cure of the •abnormal and diseased mind (psychiatry), as also the development and preservation of a healthy mind, an integrated personality. The stress, however, is always upon the prophylaxis, upon the prevention of maladjustment. "All mental hygiene is directed toward a happy and successful life in conformity with the dictates of personal and higher laws."

A Technique For Inter-Translating Psychological Theories, Joseph C. Trainor

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies

The present situ.at ion in psychology is a strange mixture of para.dox, dilemma and confusion, with many self-confident schools of thought in the field, each somewhat antagonistic to the others. The history of other sciences reveals that these are the growing pains out of which there will emerge the matured science. Meanwhile, the squabbles and the confusion are here and we must do something about them.

Modern Psychiatry And The Bible, H. D. Mensing

Concordia Theological Monthly

A discussion of modem psychiatry and the Bible in the compass of our allotted space cannot pretend to be exhaustive, but must of necessity be a mere sketch, touching here and there the points that seem of special interest for our purpose. We shall, in fact, limit ourselves to the discussion of current technical terms and then, as we proceed, stop to examine some of the problems as they come within the sphere of our observation. The very nature of our subject-matter must preclude any dogmatic statements, except where a statement of Holy Scripture is not concerned; for psychology with …

Emotional Behavior As Aroused By Initial Experience In School, Frances M. Edwards

Student Work

Kindergarten children, on their first day in school, give one who has the opportunity to observe them an interesting experience. Each child reacts to this new situation in an individual manner. Some show their own particular idiosyncrasies, while others appear to accept this now contingency as though they were well experienced in school activities. The outstanding mannerisms and reactions of each child can give a watchful teacher some insight into the emotional characteristics of the particular child who shows marked variations from the ordinary.

More Functional Nonsense—A Reply To Felix S. Cohen, Walter B. Kennedy

Fordham Law Review

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Activities And Opportunities Of Boys In Omaha, William Glenn Sullenger

Student Work

As truly as the caterpillar takes on wings and the tadpole lungs and limbs, of which neither had any trace before, the boy takes on not only habits and instincts and ways of getting on in the world, but actual new structure as well. Boyhood begins with the second set of teeth; it ends with the advent of the beard and a new set of enzymes in the blood. Neither boy nor grub nor pollywog passes on to the next stage of his existence by any mere enlargement.

Postcard From Virginia Veeder Westervelt, Wellesley, Massachusetts, To Mrs. Millicent Veeder, Schenectady, New York, 1935 February 19, Virginia Veeder Westervelt, Wellesley College Archives

Virginia Veeder Westervelt letters (6C/1935)

Postcard to her mother asking her to send psychology notes to help her in class.

A Study Of Juvenile Delinquency In Omaha, Nebraska, Harriet M. Hicks

Student Work

In the history of man, the problem of deviation from the normal or social standard of behavior has been ever-present, necessitating recognition and consideration. Science has shown that intelligence levels vary on both sides of the postulated. Children’s behavior likewise varies; it has been classified by legal distinction into non-delinquent (normal) and delinquent, the latter so different from the standards set up by society that the child becomes an object of apprehension and potential danger to the well-being of the group as well as to his or her own existence in society. The classifications cited above are the products of …

Crimes And Criminals, By William A. White, Alvin C. Johnson

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Some Relationships Between Psychological Examinations Scores And Scholastic Marks Of College Freshmen, Vaughn E. Mccoley

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

Reliable estimates of an individual student's fitness for college work are important in determining whether or not he should be admitted to college. Prominent educators and others interested in our educational system realize that before we permit a candidate to enter college we should answer two questions concerning him. (1) Can this candidate probably maintain a satisfactory record in his college studies? (2) If so, is he, in other respects also the sort of individual whom we want in our student body?

In this study we have confined ourselves to the question of the candidate's scholastic ability. We want to …

The Shifting Sands Of Science, Th. Engelder

Concordia Theological Monthly

Men are colling upon the Christian Church with increasing insistence that it adjust its teachings to the findings of science. The Western Christian Advocate of December 22, 1027, declared: "New discoveries have necessitated new statements of our faith. Our views of the Bible, our ideas as to God's relationship to the world, have got to be reconstructed. . . . The heterodoxies of one day have become the orthodoxies of the next." w. K. Wright, in A. Student’s Philosophy of Religion, demands that he, the student, draw no conclusions in conflict with the dicta of present-day mental and physical science. …

A Study Of The Relation Of Achievement In Particular Fields In High School To Achievement In Particular Fields In College: Being A Study Of 280 Freshmen Who Entered The Fort Hays Kansas State College In September, 1930, Ellsworth Dodrill

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

This study has two purposes. The first one is to determine the high school achievement of the Freshman class who entered the Fort Hays Kansas State College in September, 1930. The second purpose is to determine to what extent college success in the various fields, English, Mathematics, Natural Science, and Social Science, can be predicted from success in the corresponding fields in high school.