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Activation Of The Default Mode Network Is Related To High Reaction Time Variability In Adhd, Parsa Nilchian
Activation Of The Default Mode Network Is Related To High Reaction Time Variability In Adhd, Parsa Nilchian
Undergraduate Research at FIU (URFIU) Conference
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental condition in U.S. children and affects more than 6.1 million individuals between the ages of 2-17 years. Recent studies have identified elevated reaction time variability (RTV) as a reliable feature of ADHD, yet it is under debate whether increased RTV is related to lapses of attention, and the neural mechanisms behind high RTV are not well understood. The default mode network (DMN) is a functional brain system responsible for internally-directed mental processes, and it is most active when not engaged in cognitively demanding tasks. Activation of the DMN during active states could …
Confidence Mediates The Sex Differences Observed In Mental Rotation Tests, Carlos J. Desme
Confidence Mediates The Sex Differences Observed In Mental Rotation Tests, Carlos J. Desme
Undergraduate Research at FIU (URFIU) Conference
Mental rotation is defined as the ability to rotate 2-D and 3-D objects in space using one's mind. Individual differences recorded in this ability are related with entry into STEM. Several research laboratories bespeak that factors explaining these sex differences include exposure to spatial activities/toys, spatial anxiety, and cognitive strategy used to resolve tasks. One discrete factor receiving less attention is confidence. The study attempted to replicate these differences, examine whether confidence interacts with mental rotation ability estimation, and determine whether confidence mediates these differences. 510 college students completed a 24-item Mental Rotation Test, in which they were shown one …
Do Relationships Matter?: Understanding The Impact Of Student-Teacher Relationships On Academic Performance For Children With Ebps, Sebastian Salinas
Do Relationships Matter?: Understanding The Impact Of Student-Teacher Relationships On Academic Performance For Children With Ebps, Sebastian Salinas
Undergraduate Research at FIU (URFIU) Conference
Problem behavior in early childhood is associated with academic and social difficulties in the years following preschool (Pianta & Stuhlman, 2004). Previous studies have suggested that teacher-child relationships are predictive of higher academic success in elementary school-age children (Hamre & Pianta, 2001), but few studies have examined this association in preschoolers (Lee & Bierman, 2015). The purpose of the current study is to examine the association between teacher-child relationships and academic outcomes (i.e., reading and writing proficiency)in preschoolers with externalizing behavior problems (EBPs) prior to participation in an early intervention summer program. Teacher report of conflict, closeness, and dependency dynamics …
Differences In Predictive Ability Of Gross And Fine Motor Skills Towards Language Outcomes: A Systematic Review, Veronica Alvarez
Differences In Predictive Ability Of Gross And Fine Motor Skills Towards Language Outcomes: A Systematic Review, Veronica Alvarez
Undergraduate Research at FIU (URFIU) Conference
Motor skills can be divided into two types: gross motor skills (e.g., crawling, walking) and fine motor skills (e.g., grasping). When infants are first learning to navigate their environment, motor skills are a primary way for infants to independently explore and interact with objects and people. Importantly, research has indicated that motor skills can have a cascading effect on language acquisition. The purpose of the current study is to systematically review current literature on the relation between gross and fine motor abilities and language development in order to investigate any potential differences in predictive abilities of gross and fine motor …
Introverts And Extroverts: Learning To Understand One Another, Nicole Larraguibel
Introverts And Extroverts: Learning To Understand One Another, Nicole Larraguibel
Undergraduate Research at FIU (URFIU) Conference
The world today is made up of individuals with varying levels of introversion and extroversion. Such strong differences in personality can easily lead to clashes, making it crucial for introverts and extroverts to learn to understand one another. The purpose of this research paper is to highlight the differences in personalities and demonstrate how they can be used as strengths to complement one another. If introverts and extroverts are able to better understand each other, then it will immensely benefit interpersonal communication in all aspects of life, ranging from relationships to the workplace.
Bilingualism And Executive Functions, Trinidad Arguelles
Bilingualism And Executive Functions, Trinidad Arguelles
Undergraduate Research at FIU (URFIU) Conference
For this research experiment our team was able to recruit and test 36 Miami Dade College Students, (13 Monolingual , 22 bilinguals, and one trilingual). Participants ranged in age from 18- 30 years old. The study is part a collaboration with Nova Southeastern University (NSU). By administering a series of multiple audio, visual, and verbal tests our team was able to compare cognitive functioning between the two samples. The battery of tests consisted of : The Nonverbal Stroop Card Sorting Test (NSCST), Bilingual Verbal Ability Test (BVAT), the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), Shipley, and the N-BACK. We use language …