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Creator:: Landin, Joshua M.
Abstract:: study investigated the validity of the Perceiving Emotions branch of the Mayer-Salovey- Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT). This was conducted through a correlational analysis with three previously validated measures of nonverbal communication proficiency; The Profile of Nonverbal Communication (PONS), the Diagnostic Analysis of Nonverbal Accuracy-2 (DANVA2), and the Affective Communication...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Intelligence Test (MSCEIT). This was conducted through a correlational analysis with three previously

Creator:: Brydone-Jack, Michael J.
Abstract:: This research focused on characterizing the relationship between self-enhancing humor, self-compassion, and long-term emotional traits.. It was hypothesized that self-enhancing humor would be related to self-compassion and the related subscales of mindfulness and self-kindness. In addition, it was predicted that self-enhancing humor would relate most strongly to positive emotional traits....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: traits. The data supported both of these hypotheses, which allowed for the construction of a model of

Creator:: Casey, Jorie L.
Abstract:: Marijuana (MJ) is a widely used illicit substance among adolescents and young adults. Frequent MJ use has been associated with impairments in cognitive flexibility and inhibition, both of which play important roles in decision-making. However, the impact of frequent MJ on decision-making performance is mixed and not well understood. The...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Adult College Students by Jorie L. Casey A THESIS submitted

Creator:: Robison, Bianca R.
Abstract:: Jung, Ruthruff, Tybur, Gaspelin, and Miller (2012) reported behavioral evidence that the perception of facial attractiveness requires central attentional resources. We evaluated this conclusion using more sensitive electrophysiological measures. Participants first made an attractiveness rating on faces to validate the assigned level of attractiveness (low vs. high). They then performed...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Evidence from Electrophysiological Measures by Bianca Rocio Robison A

Creator:: Vele, Kimberly C.
Abstract:: Cannabis use rates have been escalating in recent years within the United States. The effects of cannabis on motivation and effort-based decision making have been of increased interest. Amotivational syndrome is a term used to refer to a lack of motivation, passive personality, non-productive behavior, and lowered educational attainment due...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Kimberly C. Vele A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Creator:: Burt, Sydni M.
Abstract:: College students today have a lot to contend with in their journey as young adults. The college years are often a transitional time for students, and as such there is a vulnerability to mental health declines. Financial, academic, and social strain are some of the factors that can contribute to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Students: an Oral History Project by Sydni Burt A THESIS

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