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What's Really Important in Introductory Psychology?

Creator:: Bohnstedt, Chloe
Abstract:: Is there a core set of concepts in psychology? Early work identified keywords in psychology by asking textbook authors what concepts were most important to them to understand what was essential for college students' psychological literacy (Boneau, 1990). Much of the early work showed there is little consistency in the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: psychology textbooks, taking keywords from each chapter and faculty rated those terms to select the most

An Electrophysiological Study of Object-Based Correspondence Effects: Is Visual Processing Modulated by the Intended Action?

Creator:: Jardin, Elliott, Lien, Mei-Ching, and Proctor, Robert W.
Abstract:: Some studies have found that responses are faster when the orientation of an object’s graspable part corresponds with the response location than when it does not (i.e., the object-based correspondence effect). We examined Goslin et al.’s (2012) claim that the effect is the result of object-based attention (visual-action binding). As...
Resource Type:: Poster

On the Control of Spatial Attention: Is There an Attentional Bias Toward Threatening Objects?

Creator:: Taylor, Robinson and Lien, Mei-Ching
Abstract:: Stimuli signaling threat are often processed especially rapidly (e.g., Fox, Russo, & Dutton, 2002). Similarly, some studies have suggested that expressions of fear have a strong pull on our attention because they signal threat (e.g., Phelps, Ling, & Carrasco, 2006; Shaw, Lien, Ruthruff, & Allen, in press; Vuilleumier & Schwartz,...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: Department of Psychology, Oregon State University

Mindfulness-based stress reduction interventions: Can intentional self-awareness reduce stress in older adults?

Creator:: Anderson, Lillian L.
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: for Healthy Aging Research Lilly Anderson 2015 Life Scholar

Diversity and Psychology: Promoting Inclusive Perceptions of Disability

Creator:: Williams, Hannah M.
Abstract:: The way that an individual defines and understands the term “disability” has the potential to affect how they view and interact with people with disabilities. Previous research suggests that classroom interventions and frequent interactions with people who have disabilities can be effective in promoting the social model of disability and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Diversity and Psychology: Promoting Inclusive

Accelerated food source location in aging Drosophila

Creator:: Egenriether, Sada
Abstract:: Adequate energy stores are essential for animal survival, and sophisticated neuroendocrine mechanisms evolved to stimulate foraging in response to nutrient deprivation. Food search behavior is usually investigated in young animals, and it is not known how aging alters this behavior. To address this question in Drosophila, we compared the ability...
Resource Type:: Presentation

Does temperature preference change in aging flies?

Creator:: Chase, Teresa, Giebultowicz, Tomasz M., Chow, E., and Giebultowicz, Jadwiga M.
Abstract:: Aging is known to be affected by many factors such as nutrition and exercise, and more studies are needed to understand the mechanisms of aging. Aging in flies shows many similarities with humans; therefore we study mechanisms of aging in flies as a model organism. Studying aging in flies requires...
Resource Type:: Poster

Cross-Cultural Comparison of Business Practices Between Oregon and Taiwan

Creator:: Kizer, Kylyn
Abstract:: A cross-cultural analysis of business practices based on video recordings of interviews with business professionals in both Oregon and Taiwan, with the intent of finding evidence to support or question current beliefs about cultural differences between American and Asian cultures. Particular focus is paid to business practices such as networking,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Psychology presented on June 4, 2012. Title: Cross

The Effectiveness of cTRAIN Computer-Based Programs in Occupational Psychology and its Sociological Implications

Creator:: McNamara, Allison
Abstract:: Pesticides can often be toxic and for this reason their methods and quantities of application are extremely regulated. Pesticide applicators are at risk of permanently damaging their health from exposure to pesticides. In order to ensure that these employees have the proper information to protect themselves, they are required to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Psychology and its Sociological Implications. Abstract approved

Cheese tour ’08: a journey to four of Oregon’s farmstead creameries and into the world of artisan cheese

Creator:: Spatz, Michelle C.
Abstract:: Oregon has a growing artisan cheese industry and is developing a reputation as one of the country’s leading regions for many varieties of cheeses. This thesis is an exploration of four of Oregon’s premier artisan creameries. The primary research for this project included visiting the farms and cheesemakers, tasting the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: a natural rind rubbed with oil and paprika during its time in the aging room. In Steve’s words

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What's Really Important in Introductory Psychology?

An Electrophysiological Study of Object-Based Correspondence Effects: Is Visual Processing Modulated by the Intended Action?

On the Control of Spatial Attention: Is There an Attentional Bias Toward Threatening Objects?

Mindfulness-based stress reduction interventions: Can intentional self-awareness reduce stress in older adults?

Diversity and Psychology: Promoting Inclusive Perceptions of Disability

Accelerated food source location in aging Drosophila

Does temperature preference change in aging flies?

Cross-Cultural Comparison of Business Practices Between Oregon and Taiwan

The Effectiveness of cTRAIN Computer-Based Programs in Occupational Psychology and its Sociological Implications

Cheese tour ’08: a journey to four of Oregon’s farmstead creameries and into the world of artisan cheese

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