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Adolescent Socialization
(1972-04-01)Some people define adolescence simply as an affliction Others, probably looking back, follow G. B. Shaw in describing it as such a wonderful time of life that it’s a shame to waste it on children, Freudians describe the ... -
Rheumatoid Arthritis With Special Emphasis On The Psychosomatic Implications
(1980-04-01)The name rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was introduced by Dr. Sir Alfred Baring Garrod in the nineteenth century when he was able to distinguish between it and gout by an elevation of uric acid in the latter. 1 It is possible ... -
Demographic Variables Related To The Fear Of Success
(1988-04-01)Fear of success has been defined as the motive to avoid success in situations wherein an individual is capable of accomplishment but perceives the potential costs of such success as outweighing the potential gains. Some ... -
Variations in Behavioral Symptom Patterns of Schizophrenia as a Function of Age of Onset
(1989-04-01)Defining, studying, and explaining schizophrenia has always been a difficult undertaking. One major problem is differentiating it from other major disorders. Another problem is determining whether schizophrenia is a single ... -
An Analysis of the Juvenile Justice System Using Psychological Theories of Punishment
(1990-04-01)The problem of juvenile delinquency affects all of society. The high recidivism rate and the steady increase in juvenile crime suggest the importance of an effective juvenile justice system. This paper provides an analysis ... -
Fundamental Religion and Locus of Control
(1991-04-01)Locus of control within fundamental religious groups was studied. The fundamentalists' seemingly paradoxical belief in both internal and external locus of control was explored in a discussion of the history, theology and ... -
Peer Counseling Training and Resident Assistant Job Performance
(1991-04-01)This study was designed to evaluate the effects of peer counseling skills training on resident assistant job performance. Training in peer counseling skills was given to six of seventeen resident assistants working in the ... -
Effects of Culture and Debate Experience on the Fundamental Attribution Error
(1992-04-01)The tendency to make the fundamental attribution error was investigated in two experimental groups: high school debaters and international students. Despite their experience arguing assigned positions, the debaters committed ... -
An Introduction to Severe Closed Head Injury and Issues in its Rehabilitation
(1992-04-01)This paper introduces the possible consequences of a closed head injury and the prospects for rehabilitation. It is divided into four sections. The first section explains the neurological consequences of acceleration/deceleration ... -
The Efficacy of Hypnosis on Pain Reduction
(1995-04-01)In research and applied settings, the use of hypnosis to reduce the intensity of pain has been well-documented. This experiment was performed to determine the effect of hypnotic induction on the perception of pain and to ... -
The Value of Peer Mediation in Reducing Conflict Behavior
(1995-04-01)The purpose of this research project was to determine if a particular peer mediation program reduced the incidence of conflict on playgrounds. The difference between observed conflict behaviors at Clancy Elementary School ... -
Perceived Gender Roles and Sexual Fantasies of College Women
(1996-04-01)The relationship between traditional or non-traditional perceived gender roles and dominant or submissive sexual fantasies was investigated. The subjects were 32 college women with a mean age of 19.6, ±2.8. The participants ... -
Community Support Services In Treating Individuals With Schizophrenia
(1997-04-01)The effectiveness of Community Support Services for adults with schizophrenia is substantiated by evidence from both research and experience. When comprehensive, coordinated services are provided, the use of long-term ... -
Learning Styles: Relationships to Sex, Age, and Grade Level
(1997-04-01)To determine if sex, age, and education level affect learning style, 49 students from a rural middle school and 59 students from a rural high school were surveyed with the CITE (Center for Innovative Teaching Education) ... -
The Effects of Color Preference on Attention Span in Individuals with Angelman syndrome
(1997-04-01)Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder involving a deletion on the maternal chromosome 15 characterized by a variety of physical, mental and behavioral problems. This paper addressed the physical problem of hypo pigmentation ... -
A Correlational Study Of Managed Care And Stress Among Helena Therapists
(1998-04-01)Recent reports have indicated the implementation of managed care in mental health care systems has had an effect on stress levels in the therapeutic community. This research was conducted to determine the relationship ... -
The Differing Attitudes Between College Students and Police Officers Toward Women as Rape Victims
(1998-04-01)Rape is a violent crime. Myths and misconceptions surrounding it only further its injustice. Many victims, especially college students, don't report the crime because they fear police officers' attitudes towards them. ... -
The Effect of Divorce Groups in Reducing Childhood Aggression
(1998-04-01)The purpose of this research was to determine if children of divorced families were more aggressive than the children of non-divorced families, and also to determine if divorce groups would reduce the incidence of that ... -
Parent Knowledge of School Rules and Proactive Behaviors in Children: Implications of a Parent Education and Involvement Program Conducted at the Helena Head Start
(1998-04-01)The effects of a specific parent involvement strategy on proactive behaviors in children were studied in this experiment. Four classrooms, two experimental groups and two control groups, from the Helena Head Start volunteered ... -
Montana's Juvenile Justice System: Punishment Versus Rehabilitation
(1998-04-01)Montana's juvenile justice system was established with the idea of protecting juveniles in trouble with the law. Over time, new laws were created and more responsibility has been placed on the juvenile. As time continues ...