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Creator:: Smith, Caroline M.
Abstract:: Clothing is wrought with symbolism. Each day when outfits are selected and worn, messages are being sent and received, categorizing the wearer. The self and the many different roles that it plays in society are important factors in determining a personal appearance. We try to reflect our internal concept of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: more than ever of the importance of a good first impression. While some people hone and craft their

Creator:: Allen, Pamela M.
Abstract:: Psychological theory of social cognition and Buddhist philosophy of cognition suggest that people's actions should determine their impressions of future events. In psychology, several studies have shown that behavior can activate constructs and thereby influence one's perception. However, they do not address prosocial behavior, a specific concern of Buddhist philosophy...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ) behavior in the PD was manipulated by first priming undergraduate psychology student participants with

Creator:: Findley, Angela J.
Abstract:: In the social context, distinct worldviews provide multiple, subjective, durable and conflicting views of natural resource situations. This research analyzes worldviews that shape people's perceptions, understandings and evaluations of forests and forestry in order to examine conflict associated with forestry issues. Differences in local residents' views of wildland fires and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Jewett, Gretchen L.
Abstract:: Low income, first-generation college students face many barriers in their pursuit of a college degree. As a result, the retention rates for this student population have traditionally been lower than for other student populations. In order to support the persistence of this student population it is important to study the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Stories of Low Income, First-Generation Students AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Gretchen L

Creator:: Waggoner, April R.
Abstract:: There is a knowledge gap concerning the outcomes of early adolescent sexual initiation (ASI). In particular, the influence of early ASI upon adult attachment is unknown. A multiple regression study was conducted to address this knowledge gap. Adult partner/spouse attachment was the criterion variable, and the predictor variables included both...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: were female heterosexual undergraduates who had experienced: (a) consensual first coitus during

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