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Psychology

Western Michigan University

Masters Theses

1978

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A Descriptive Study Of Parish Clergy And Their Counseling Practices, Gregory J. Ludlow Dec 1978

A Descriptive Study Of Parish Clergy And Their Counseling Practices, Gregory J. Ludlow

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First paragraph:

It has been the function of societies throughout history to provide comfort and support for it's troubled members. In the past, this function was performed by the society's religious institutions.Today, as in the past, people who want solutions.to the problems they experience, or who want to gain pathways to possible solutions, look to their religion, their church organization, their clergyman, to their God. The clergymen of a community are apt to be the first professionals of that community to be consulted when the need for help is felt.


Acquisition Of Problem-Solving Behavior Via Precurrent Training, Diane E. Nelles Dec 1978

Acquisition Of Problem-Solving Behavior Via Precurrent Training, Diane E. Nelles

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No abstract provided.


A Conceptual Analysis Of Radical Behaviorist Epistemology, Marcia L. Bennett Dec 1978

A Conceptual Analysis Of Radical Behaviorist Epistemology, Marcia L. Bennett

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No abstract provided.


Self-Esteem And Goal Difficulty As Influences On Task Performance And Task Satisfaction, John W. Johnson Dec 1978

Self-Esteem And Goal Difficulty As Influences On Task Performance And Task Satisfaction, John W. Johnson

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No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of Choice Procedures: Positive Reinforcement, Michael Joseph Boivin Aug 1978

A Comparison Of Choice Procedures: Positive Reinforcement, Michael Joseph Boivin

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No abstract provided.


Color Preference As A Function Of Personality, Robert J. Russell Aug 1978

Color Preference As A Function Of Personality, Robert J. Russell

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No abstract provided.


The Exploration And Exposition Of Factors Related To Lunar Influence On Suicides, Suicide Calls And Crisis Calls, Scott Gene Cook Aug 1978

The Exploration And Exposition Of Factors Related To Lunar Influence On Suicides, Suicide Calls And Crisis Calls, Scott Gene Cook

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No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of Total Communication And Traditional Speech Training Methods With Hearing Noncommunicating, Severely Mentally Retarded Individuals, Michael E. Wells Aug 1978

A Comparison Of Total Communication And Traditional Speech Training Methods With Hearing Noncommunicating, Severely Mentally Retarded Individuals, Michael E. Wells

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No abstract provided.


Negative Behavioral Contrast As A Function Of Response Effort, Nile Elliott Warner Aug 1978

Negative Behavioral Contrast As A Function Of Response Effort, Nile Elliott Warner

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No abstract provided.


A Behavior And Cost Analysis Of Two Remediation Procedures, Theodore D. Apking Aug 1978

A Behavior And Cost Analysis Of Two Remediation Procedures, Theodore D. Apking

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No abstract provided.


Comparison Of Work Samples And A Psychological Test In A Vocational Evaluation Program, Charles Dircken Aug 1978

Comparison Of Work Samples And A Psychological Test In A Vocational Evaluation Program, Charles Dircken

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No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of Choice Procedures: Negative Reinforcement, Raul Rene De La Garza Cano Aug 1978

A Comparison Of Choice Procedures: Negative Reinforcement, Raul Rene De La Garza Cano

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No abstract provided.


Conditioned Reinforcement: An Attempt To Replicate The Thomas Procedure With Children, Michael B. Oberlin Aug 1978

Conditioned Reinforcement: An Attempt To Replicate The Thomas Procedure With Children, Michael B. Oberlin

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No abstract provided.


An Analysis Of The Generalization Of Multiple-Word Response Forms Across Stimulus Conditions, James E. Nofziger Aug 1978

An Analysis Of The Generalization Of Multiple-Word Response Forms Across Stimulus Conditions, James E. Nofziger

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No abstract provided.


Effects Of Differential Temporal Onset Of Auditory And Visual Conditional Stimuli Upon Consummatory Licking Behavior Of Rats In A Discriminative Punishment Situation, Nelia Masiques Apr 1978

Effects Of Differential Temporal Onset Of Auditory And Visual Conditional Stimuli Upon Consummatory Licking Behavior Of Rats In A Discriminative Punishment Situation, Nelia Masiques

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No abstract provided.


The Role Of Need Assessment In The Community Mental Health System, William K. Redmon Apr 1978

The Role Of Need Assessment In The Community Mental Health System, William K. Redmon

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Introduction

The general purpose of the present paper is to analyze community mental health services in Michigan with respect to the responsiveness of the system to the target community. In order to accomplish this goal, several variables must be considered.

First, historical precedents of the current mental health system will be examined to determine the responsibilities of the system to the citizenry. Both legislative mandates and informal recommendations will be reviewed. Second, the methodologies available for community need assessment and citizen-system communication will be summarized in terms of their utility for increasing citizen control of service planning. Third, an actual …


An Investigation Of The Role Of The Electrodermal Activity In Reduction Of Snake Phobia, Mohammad Jaafar Behbehani Apr 1978

An Investigation Of The Role Of The Electrodermal Activity In Reduction Of Snake Phobia, Mohammad Jaafar Behbehani

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No abstract provided.


Training Retarded Adults To Reinforce Work Behaviors Of Retarded Clients, A. Celso Goyos Apr 1978

Training Retarded Adults To Reinforce Work Behaviors Of Retarded Clients, A. Celso Goyos

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No abstract provided.


Employee Reactions To Job Characteristics: A Partial Replication, Artegal R. Camburn Apr 1978

Employee Reactions To Job Characteristics: A Partial Replication, Artegal R. Camburn

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No abstract provided.


Modification Of Verbal Deficits Of Rural Teachers, Elizabeth Zissu Apr 1978

Modification Of Verbal Deficits Of Rural Teachers, Elizabeth Zissu

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No abstract provided.