Browsing VanLiere Symposium Posters by Title
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Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Children with ADHD
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2010-04)The DSM IV (2000) criteria for the diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) are a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactive-impulsive behaviors that are more frequently displayed and more severe ... -
Understanding the Moral Foundations Theory and Recommendations for Improvement
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2018)In the study of moral psychology there has been much debate as to whether or not conservative perspectives should be considered moral. Different psychologists have justified their answers to this question by using ... -
The Underutilization of Mental Health Services by Arab-Israelis
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2014)The Arab population in Israel is dissuaded from utilizing mental health services by two main factors: cultural stigmas discouraging the use of psychological resources and a distrust of Israeli-governed services. -
The Use of Animation as a Pedagogical Agent
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2015)Participants were shown one of two animated videos designed to teach them about Classical Conditioning. The only difference between the two videos was that one featured expressive visuals and motion while the other did ... -
The Use of Expressive Writing as a Therapeutic Prevention for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Proposed Study
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2016)Among persons who have experienced a traumatic event in their life, the failure to disclose emotions regarding the event often leads to symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Pols & Oak, 2007). One of the most ... -
Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Reduce Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2015)Purpose: to examine CBT as a means for reducing anxiety symptoms in children with ASD and other NDD. -
Using Desensitization Programs to Promote Dental Exam Compliance in Older Adults with Dementia: A Proposed Study
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2022)By 2050, it is estimated that nearly 13 million Americans will be affected by Alzheimer’s disease (Herbet et al., 2003) Individuals with Dementia often refuse dental care, leading to poor oral health and other negative ... -
Utilizing White Identity to Dismantle Racial Privilege
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2018)The goal of this study is induce White people to dismantle racial inequality by re conceptualizing racial privilege via meritocratic and group image threat. Multiple sufficient causes theory: either merit or Whiteness ... -
Validation Of Subclassification Groups In Tourette’s Syndrome Using A Community Sample
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2008)Research on the pathophysiology of Tourette Syndrome (TS) has been confounded by the occurrence of comorbid symptoms. Therefore, studies are often unclear on whether findings are the result of TS (e.g., tics) or comorbid ... -
VanLiere Symposium Schedule, 2009
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Verbs are Hard to Acquire for Children; Embodiment Link?
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2009)The processes underlying early verb acquisition seem to differ universally from other word classes, particularly nouns. The debate surrounding Gentner's Natural Partitions versus Linguistic Relativity in explaining early ... -
VIDEO MODELING TEACHES PRETEND PLAY SCHOOLS TO PRE-SCHOOLERS WITH AUTISM SPECRTRUM DISORDERS
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2012)Improving play skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders can have positive effects on their social, linguistic and cognitive development. The current study used an alternating treatment single subject design with ... -
Visual Deficiencies due to Parkinson’s Disease: A Potential Biomarker
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Vision deficiency has been reported in several cases of PD, characterized by dysfunction in acuity/contrast, color discrimination, and morphological changes to the retina/fovea. Older adults with and without PD were recruited ... -
We Need Access to Mental Health Programs, and We Need it Now!
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2022)The US has provided scarce resources to combat mental health in the past, but with the impact of the pandemic and other external factors, the population of people needing those resources are increasing expediential, ... -
Why doesn't nectar robbing decrease seed set in some bee-pollinated plants?
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2016)Unlike hummingbird-pollinated plants, some bee-pollinated species do not suffer reproductive loss by nectar robbing. This observational study investigated the probability that Bombus sp forage on either Mertensia ciliata ... -
Wilderness Therapy for Youth of Color: An Examination of Program Length, Cultural Relevance, and Post-Program Care
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2015)Researchers have identified factors that make wilderness therapy an effective form of therapy for youth experiencing mental health, home environment, and academic challenges. Little research has been done to identify ... -
Wilderness Therapy: A Review And Application Of System Models
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2008)A literature review of wilderness therapy, including practical information for perspective clients, and current practitioners and researchers. Differentiates between therapeutic approaches similar to wilderness ... -
Within-Compound Associations Are Not Sufficient To Produce Taste-Mediated Odor Potentiation
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2004)Previous research provides theoretical explanations for conditioned taste aversion (CTA) by proposing specific relationships among taste, odor, and illness in rats. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects ... -
A Working Model of Group Therapeutic Songwriting for Treating Children Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Childhood Sexual Abuse is a key risk factor for depression & emotional dysregulation. Victims have trouble describing trauma with words. Music therapy offers child a way out of silence. Songwriting, a popular method in ...