Threadgill, Austin Hunter(University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)
Past work has demonstrated that the reward positivity (RewP) reflects a binary evaluation of good versus bad outcomes. Recent studies have suggested that the RewP may be sensitive to approach-motivated states prior to goal ...
Efferson, Leah(University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of psychopathic traits on punishment allocations and the motivations those higher in psychopathy use in their decisions to punish others. A previous study found that ...
Faught, Gayle Graham(University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)
Introduction: Language is poorer than expected given developmental level in youth with Down syndrome (DS). This study sought to determine if predictors of language difficulty in DS include sustained attention (SA) and ...
The project takes a mixed-methods approach in beginning the development of a measure of attitudes toward LGBTQIA+ individuals. The first step was a quantitative analysis to explore the factor structure of the LGB-KASH. The ...
Rondon, Ana Teresa(University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)
Over the course of studying attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the concept of sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) has surfaced. SCT reflects confusion, sluggishness, and decreased alertness and activity. Research ...
Carden, Keisha Dawn(University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)
Using secondary data analysis of DaSH (R01AG031758, S. Zarit, PI), we examined the effect of daily stress, affect, and adult day service (ADS) use on the daily subjective pain experience among caregivers of individuals ...
Wang, Sylvia Yanlian(University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)
Background: Older adults are more likely to be burdened by multiple health conditions, and comorbid physical and mental health conditions adversely affect one’s overall well-being. However, little is known about physical-mental ...
Clark, Abby Pullen(University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)
Psychopathy is a serious personality disorder marked by grandiosity, callousness, impulsivity, and potentially antisocial behavior. Extensive research has examined the descriptive features and etiology of psychopathy. One ...
Fetterman, Zachary James(University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)
Extant literature suggests that cognitive bias is a pervasive phenomenon that is present in a variety of domains and is associated with negative consequences related to decision-making and interpersonal interactions (Chambers ...
Hyams, Adriana(University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)
Eighty percent of older adults have hearing loss. Hearing loss is associated with quality of life (i.e., social support, mental health, general health, and physical functioning), but it is unclear if using hearing aids is ...
Burton, Kelly(University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)
Previous research suggests that narcissists (vs. non-narcissists) may be more tolerant of other narcissists. However, previous research on this topic has involved methodologies that rely on trait-relevant priming rather ...
Applegate, Kathryn Christine(University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)
Of the 32 states with the death penalty, 25 states identify some variation of “heinous, atrocious, or cruel” as a statutory aggravating factor. In recognition of the vague nature of this factor, some states have enacted ...
Remmel, Rheanna Jane(University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)
Psychopathy is a serious psychological condition that has been associated with deficits in brain structure and functioning in adults, including altered functioning during the process of moral decision-making. Whether these ...
Torres, Calia(University of Alabama Libraries, 2015)
Objective: In the United States, Hispanics face additional barriers to accurate pain management due to language and cultural differences. One way to address pain disparities among Hispanic patients is to further investigate ...
Huang, Chao-Hui(University of Alabama Libraries, 2015)
This pilot study investigates the feasibility and provides a limited efficacy testing of an innovative intervention, the Thinking Ahead Project (TAP), designed to increase acceptability of advance care planning (ACP) among ...
Thibodeau, Rachel Beth(University of Alabama Libraries, 2015)
Although recent correlational studies have found a relationship between fantasy orientation (FO; i.e., a child's propensity to play in a fantastical realm) and higher-order cognitive skills called executive functions (EFs), ...
Kim, Hwaheun(University of Alabama Libraries, 2015)
Friendships provide children and adolescents with support and various developmental opportunities. Research suggests that some individuals have atypically high jealousy over friends. Unwarranted jealousy may decrease the ...
Stromeyer, Sara L.(University of Alabama Libraries, 2014)
Previous research has demonstrated that aggressive children exhibit both a hostile attribution bias (Hudley, 2008), in which they attribute hostile intent to a peer in an ambiguous situation, and a positive illusory bias ...
Day, Melissa Anne(University of Alabama Libraries, 2013)
This study reports the findings of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating the feasibility, tolerability, acceptability and initial estimates of efficacy of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) compared to ...
Dillon, Haley Rebecca(University of Alabama Libraries, 2013)
This study used archival data to examine variability in sleep diary measures across a two-week period. Data were analyzed for 592 normal sleepers (defined as absence of sleep disorder) ranging in age from 20 to 96 years. ...