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  • Betrayal Trauma and Fearful Shyness Predict Shame and Dissociation

    Creator:
    Nakai, Saki C.
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    The purpose of this study was to examine how fearful and self-conscious shyness subtypes are related to shame, dissociation, and PTSD following traumatic experiences. We hypothesized self-conscious shyness, characterized by feelings of embarrassment and fear of public scrutiny, to be related to symptoms of high betrayal. We predicted fearful shyness,...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Kathryn A. Becker-Blease The

  • Implementation Science in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Utility Value Intervention in General Psychology Courses

    Creator:
    Soicher, Raechel N.
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    Despite the dissemination of comprehensive reviews and teacher-friendly resources describing evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes, the adoption of these practices is slow and inconsistent across instructors at colleges and universities. To help reduce this research-practice gap, I argue for the application of implementation science to teaching and learning research...
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    Dissertation
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    : _________________________________________________ Kathryn A. Becker-Blease Despite the dissemination of comprehensive reviews and teacher

  • Student Perceptions of Two Versions of a Campus Sexual Assault Resource guide

    Creator:
    Mitchell, Jazlyn
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    College students need accurate information to both prevent sexual assault and to access services following sexual assault. Effective communication serves an important public health role by reducing both assaults and psychological distress. In contrast, ineffective communication can both increase assaults and psychological distress. Little empirical research is available to guide...
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    Poster
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    Student Perceptions of Two Versions of a Campus Sexual Assault Resource Guide Jazlyn Mitchell, Kathryn

  • Investigating Differences between Rural and Non-rural Students

    Creator:
    Sinnott, Christian B.
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    Rural students have lagged behind non-rural students in matriculation into higher education, as well as in completion of four-year degrees. The current studies sought to investigate academic readiness, academic performance, and psychological differences between rural and non-rural students at Oregon State University. Rural and non-rural students were compared during spring...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Kathryn A. Becker-Blease Rural students have lagged behind non-rural students in matriculation into

  • The Effectiveness of a Malleable Mindset Intervention in an Introductory Psychology Course

    Creator:
    Bostwick, Keiko C. P.
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    Students who believe that their intelligence is able to grow over time (malleable/ growth mindset) perform better on measures of academic success than students who believe that intelligence is a fixed trait that cannot be changed (fixed mindset; Dweck, 2000). Previous research on the effectiveness of mindset interventions have demonstrated...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Introductory Psychology Course. Abstract approved: Kathryn A. Becker-Blease Students who believe that