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The positivity effect and its influence on financial decision-making ability.
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2017)This research examined the relationship between the positivity effect and financial decision-making ability. The positivity effect refers to an attentional bias observed in older adults for positive over negative stimuli ... -
Never good enough : body image dissatisfaction amongst Native-Dominican and Dominican American female adolescents.
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2015)The current study investigated “ideal body image” among Native-Dominican and Dominican-American female adolescents and the factors that relate to body image dissatisfaction. Adolescents (N=109) completed questionnaires ... -
Relationship between training methods, owner attitudes and frequency of problem behaviors in pet dogs (Canis familiaris)
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2014)Problem behaviors such as aggression and destructive behavior are the primary reason why pet dogs are relinquished to animal shelters. These behaviors often pose a risk to humans as well as to other animals. Two factors ... -
The relationship between selective visual attention and the maintenance of anti-fat prejudice.
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2013-09-17)This research examined the relationship between visual attention and maintenance of anti-fat prejudice. Previous research has found that prejudice might be maintained in part due to biased attentional allocation to ... -
Effects of mindfulness practice for children (MP-C) with emotional and behavioral challenges: a preliminary investigation.
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2013-07-24)Assesses the effects of learning and practicing mindfulness for children with emotional and behavioral challenges in a community-based afterschool setting. Following eight class sessions, which included activities to teach ... -
Transwomen in transition
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2013-06-06)Explores the experiences of transwomen (male to female transsexuals) through interviews. The interviews revolved around reasons for transitioning, sexual orientation before and after the transition, feelings of gender ... -
Preschoolers' parental attachments and social skills with peers
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2013-06-06)Do preschoolers' parental attachment styles predict specific social skills with peers? Sixty preschoolers were assessed using the Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) and the Separation Anxiety Test (SAT). Results ... -
Adherence to Asian values and the use of English names and self-ethnic labels among Asian/Asian-American college students
(2012-02-23)The current study explored the adherence to Asian values and the use of English names and self-ethnic labeling among Asian/Asian-Americans. Fifty undergraduate students completed questionnaires to assess collectivistic ... -
Influence of racial identity and ideology on future neighborhood preferences.
(Wheaton College; Norton, Mass., 2011-11-23)This study investigated the relationship between personal worldview ideologies (colorblind, monocultural and/or multicultural), White racial identity, and future neighborhood preferences among White high school and ... -
Effects of gender stereotyped children’s literature on preschool children’s attitudes
(Wheaton College ; Norton, Mass., 2009)The goal of the current study is to explore the effects of gender stereotypes in children’s literature on children’s perceptions of appropriate roles, traits, and behaviors. The participants were 27, 3 to 5-year-old ... -
Mating Induced Fos in Forebrain Neurons of Female Mice.
(Wheaton College ; Norton, Mass., 2008)Among researchers there is a widespread assumption that information about the sexual behavior of female rats and mice sex behavior may be interchangeable. During mating in both rats and mice, the male provides the female ... -
Personality and Music : An Examination of the Five-Factor Model in Conjunction with Musical Preference.
(2008)This study is an exploration of the ways in which music preference is related to personality traits. The nature of past, pertinent musical research is also discussed. Findings from the research suggest that preference for ... -
Empathy and aggression : a study of the interplay between empathy and aggression in preschoolers.
(Wheaton College ; Norton, Mass., 2007)This study investigated correlations between empathy and relational and physical aggression in preschoolers. With the assistance of the Elisabeth W. Amen Nursery School and its two main classroom teachers, the researcher ...
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