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Long-Term Outcomes Of Chronic, Recreational Marijuana Use, Celia G. Imhoff
Long-Term Outcomes Of Chronic, Recreational Marijuana Use, Celia G. Imhoff
The Corinthian
As numerous variations of cannabis become increasingly legalized in the United States, a growing body of research is emerging that reveals the adverse effects of chronic, recreational, and long-term marijuana use on human mental, emotional, and social development, general cognition, and academic and career performance. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the nation and its potency continues to rise (Atkinson, 2016; Beaver, 2010; Gilman, 2015). Addiction scientists have found an association between chronic cannabis use and slowed neurocognitive function and information processing, measurable deficits in memory, learning, motivation, attention, persistent irritability, paranoia, insomnia, anxiety disorders, depression, general …
The Relationship Between Children’S Birth Orders And Their Social Competence, Christina Borne, Kimberly Mears
The Relationship Between Children’S Birth Orders And Their Social Competence, Christina Borne, Kimberly Mears
The Corinthian
The significance of sibling ordinal position as a determinant of behavior has long been debated in both past and present literature. A correlation between behavior problems in firstborn children and male children has been suggested. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between birth order and children’s social competence. Data of forty-three head start children with ages ranging from 3 to 5, collected by a larger study over 3 years, were used for analyses. Teachers of these children were given a Social Competence Behavior Evaluation to rate children’s social behaviors in the classrooms. Sibling data reported from …
The Effects Of Interpersonal And Informational Justice On Perceptions Of An Authority Figure, Kevin M. Schultze
The Effects Of Interpersonal And Informational Justice On Perceptions Of An Authority Figure, Kevin M. Schultze
The Corinthian
There are several traits and characteristics that people may use to judge an authority based on how that authority acts and treats those under him or her. However, are there times when an authority can influence his or her own reputation among subordinates simply by the type of task he or she provides, or the level of information he or she presents? Prior evidence has suggested that perceptions of authorities are influenced by a number of qualities. The purpose of this experiment was to test how the nature of a task and whether a rationale is provided for the task …
Cell Phone Usage And Autonomy In College Students, Jonathon Lassiter, Jessica Hill, Kelli Fain, Kevin Lamb
Cell Phone Usage And Autonomy In College Students, Jonathon Lassiter, Jessica Hill, Kelli Fain, Kevin Lamb
The Corinthian
This study aimed to determine cell phone usage differences in dependency upon family and friends between upper division (3rd & 4th year undergraduates) and lower division (1st & 2nd year undergraduates) males and females. Subjects consisted of 270 students at a public liberal arts university in the southeastern United States. Participants in the study were administered an online survey that consisted of 31 questions assessing their cell phone usage. Cell phone usage in this study was defined as engaging in verbal communication on a cellular phone. Dependency was measured by the number of calls and length of calls one reportedly …
Assessing Observed Character Strengths In Groups Using Streamed Video And Video Ipods, Jonathan P. Floyd
Assessing Observed Character Strengths In Groups Using Streamed Video And Video Ipods, Jonathan P. Floyd
The Corinthian
Positive psychology is a developing trend in modern psychological studies. Among the many facets of positive psychology are the values in action signature strengths, a collection of 24 positive attributes that are related to basic good character traits in all people. These strengths were recognized and researched as a way in which to cultivate good character through examining the positive side of individuals. The research examined the effectiveness of the values in action signature strengths survey as an evaluation tool to be used in group development activities.
Aggression In Thinkers And Feelers, Adam Allen, Leah Beacham, Milkia Franklin, Jenna Graham, Amanda Higdon, Becky Littleton, Toni Pollard, Tiffany Sirmans
Aggression In Thinkers And Feelers, Adam Allen, Leah Beacham, Milkia Franklin, Jenna Graham, Amanda Higdon, Becky Littleton, Toni Pollard, Tiffany Sirmans
The Corinthian
This research team would like to elaborate on the aggressive tendencies of people and how they correlate with the personality types "Thinkers" and "Feelers." We are interested in whether aggression is more apparent in a Thinker or a Feeler. Our hypothesis is as follows: the personality type of Thinker is more aggressive than the personality type of Feeler.