Psi Chi Program at 2003 MPA
Conference: Psi Chi Midwestern Regional Convention Program (2003)
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2003
Poster Session I
9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Betsy Morgan, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
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Poster Session II
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: David Carroll, University of Wisconsin-Superior
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Poster Session III
12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Maria Hunt, Avila College
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Psi Chi Regional Research Award Paper Presentation I
2:15 - 3:15 p.m., PDR 16
Moderator: Alexis Grosofsky, Beloit College
1
Objectification of Women as Terror Management.
CHRISTIE ANDERSEN & JAMIE ARNDT, University of Missouri-Columbia (Jeffrey Valentine, Faculty Sponsor)
Two studies explore how existential concerns affect female objectification. Study 1 found that reminding female subjects of death increased objectification of women. Study 2 explores whether priming female competence can reduce this effect.
2
Effects of Anxiety on Perceived Body Image Dissatisfaction Among Young Adults.
LESLEY A. BUERMANN, Webster University (Michael R. Hulsizer, Faculty Sponsor)
The relationship between anxiety and body image dissatisfaction was examined among college students. Analyses revealed that highly anxious participants reported more body image dissatisfaction than their low anxiety counterparts. High anxious women were also more likely to report body image dissatisfaction than men. Results suggest anxiety may impact treatment success.
3
Effect of Refutational Teaching on College Students' Endorsements of a Rape Myth.
CATHERINE M. MICALE, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Lori A. Bica, Faculty Sponsor)
The effect of refutational teaching on participants' endorsement of a rape myth was investigated. Findings indicated that the refutational group endorsed the myth significantly less than the control and rape facts only groups. Thus, just presenting information is not sufficient for change; myths must be activated and challenged explicitly.
4
Individual's Emotional Attachment to the Group During Deindividuation.
ROSE SORENSON, Hamline University (Dorothee Dietrich, Faculty Sponsor)
Individual's emotional attachment to the group will be investigated. It is predicted that individuals who show a greater emotional attachment to the group will display more antinormative behavior than individuals with low emotional attachment to the group.
Psi Chi Distinguished Speaker: "A Meaningful Life: The Positive Psychology Approach to the Life Story"
3:30 - 4:45 p.m., Wabash Parlor
Speaker: Laura King, University of Missouri
Moderator: Betsy Morgan, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Psi Chi/Psi Beta Social Hour and Reception
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Psi Chi Hospitality Suite, Room 8-150
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2003
Psi Chi Regional Research Award Paper Presentations II
8:00 - 9:00 a.m., PDR 16
Moderator: Dave Carroll, University of Wisconsin-Superior
1
Behavioral Inhibition and Activation: Distinguishing Between Adaptive and Maladaptive Perfectionism.
TRACY J. BELL, University of Michigan, PAMELA A. JOHNSTON, Rutgers University, CARA A. TALASKA, Princeton University, & ANGELA S. FARREHI, University of Delaware (Edward C. Chang, Faculty Sponsor)
The present study examined the relations between adaptive and maladaptive dimensions of perfectionism and behavioral inhibition system (BIS) and behavioral activation system (BAS) motives. Results provided evidence that adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism do not appear to be wholly accounted for by BIS/BAS motives.
2
Effects of Exposure Frequency, Duration, and Stimulus Complexity on the Mere Exposure Effect.
JOHN CASTRONOVA, Southeast Missouri State University (Richard Burns, Faculty Sponsor)
Exposure frequency, duration, and stimulus complexity were manipulated in the mere exposure effect. Frequency, but not duration, produced the exposure effect, particularly for simple stimuli. Effects of Exposure Frequency, Duration, and Stimulus Complexity on the Mere Exposure Effect.
3
The Role of Disability Status on Perceived Roommate Compatibility.
CARRIE DUNN, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (Matthew Taylor, Faculty Sponsor)
The present study will assess attitudes toward persons with disabilities. Participants will be asked to appraise descriptions and pictures of several potential roommates, one of whom will be seated in a wheelchair. It is predicted that participants will rate persons without disabilities more desirable as roommates than the persons with disabilities.
4
Effects of Hair Length and Symmetry on Perceptions of Attractiveness and Age.
TULORA ROECKERS, NICOLE CRAVER, JODIE HEINE-KUHN, & KIRSTEN NICOLAY, Washburn University (Joanne Altman, Faculty Sponsor)
This study examined the effects of evolutionary cues (symmetry) versus cultural cues (hair length) on perceptions of attractiveness. Participants rated long- and short-haired, symmetrical and asymmetrical faces. Long-haired women received higher ratings of attractiveness than short-haired women, and symmetry was preferred in short-haired women.
Psi Chi Regional Research Awards Paper Presentations III
9:00 - 10:00 a.m., PDR 16
Moderator: Maria Hunt, Avila College
1
Forgiveness and Justice: Emotional Effects.
LINDSEY ROOT & AMY SATO, Hope College (Charlotte Van oyen Witvliet, Faculty Sponsor)
This study measured the impact of forgiveness, punitive justice, and restorative justice on a victim's response to a burglar. Measures of forgiveness, empathy, avoidance and revenge indicated positive emotional responses due to intentional forgiveness compared to no forgiveness. Restorative Justice yielded more positive effects than punitive justice or no justice.
2
The Role of Caloric Compensation: Sugar as a Food.
SARAH THOMAS, Wittenberg University (Josephine F. Wilson, Faculty Sponsor)
When sucrose solution or sugar cubes were introduced to the diets of male rats, they reduced their intake of chow, exhibiting caloric compensation. This finding suggests that sugar is consumed as a food whereas alcohol is not, because rats consuming alcohol and chow do not reduce their intake of chow.
3
Effects of Dietary Manipulation of Brain Stimulation Reward in the Rat with Magnesium Chloride.
JASON DUKE WETZEL, CHRISTY MCCRAY-YOP, KELLY HIGGERSON & JOHN P. POPE.
Department of Psychology, Eastern Illinois University (Joseph E.G. Williams, Faculty Sponsor)
Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2 ) altered the threshold for brain stimulation reward through dietary manipulation. Rats were fed a MgCl2 enhanced or deprived diet and received acute injection of MgCl2 . These results strongly suggest a more complex role for MgCl2 and glutamatergic mechanisms in the mediation of many reinforced behaviors.
4
Do Men Believe that Physically Attractive Women Are Healthier than Physically Unattractive Women?
AGGIE WITOWSKI, ALICIA BRYANT, JENI FIELDS & CLARISSA ARMS, Western Illinois University (Eugene Mathes, Faculty Sponsor)
The purpose of this research was to test the hypothesis that naive subjects hold beliefs similar to Buss' evolutionary theory that men prefer physically attractive mates because physical attractiveness is an index of health and thus a woman's capacity to have children. Support was found for the hypothesis.
Psi Chi Symposium: "I'm Getting a Degree in Psych. Now What?"
10:00 - 11:30 a.m., PDR 16
Moderator: Scott VanderStoep, Hope College (Psi Chi Midwestern Vice-President)
The State of the Union for Undergraduate Psychology Job Options. Betsy L. Morgan, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Psychology Undergraduate Training and Skills for Careers. Rebecca Stoddart, Saint Mary's College
How to Receive Positive Letters of Recommendation. Drew Appleby, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Psi Chi Faculty Advisor Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., The French Quarter, Palmer House
By Invitation Only.
Psi Chi Symposium: "Doing High Quality Research at Undergraduate Institutions"
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., PDR 16
Funding Your Research. Peter J. Giordano, Belmont University (Psi Chi Past President)
Setting Up Your Research. Kris Kelly, Western Illinois University
Doing Your Research. John Shaughnessy, Hope College
Publishing Your Research. Warren Jones, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Editor, Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research)
Psi Chi Symposium: "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Graduate School From the People Who Know Best: Graduate Students"
3:00 - 4:00 p.m, PDR 16
Moderator: Alexis Grosofsky, Beloit College
Psi Chi Regional Research Award Paper Presentations IV
4:00 - 5:00 p.m., PDR 16
Moderator: Betsy Morgan, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
1
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depressive Symptoms in a Midwestern University Following September 11, 2001.
JESSICA CARDENAS & KIMBERLY WILLIAMS, Cleveland State University (John P. Wilson, Faculty Sponsor)
Six months after September 11, 2001, a questionnaire was administered to 305 participants in order to assess their psychosocial reactions to the terrorist attacks. This study focuses on the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and MDD. Results showed significant levels of PTSD, depression, and gender differences.
2
The Effect of Degree of Handedness on Belief Perseverance.
SARA DITSWORTH, Hastings College (Jeannette M. Whitmore, Faculty Sponsor)
The extent to which the hemispheres interact (as indicated by strength of handedness) affects the ability to maintain and update beliefs. The current study investigated the effect of degree of handedness on belief perseverance. Results suggest that strong-handed individuals are more prone to belief perseverance than weakly handed individuals.
3
The Effect of Response Generated Cues on Serial Position Learning.
EMILY R. GOFORTH, Southeast Missouri State University (Richard A. Burns, Faculty Sponsor)
The effect of response-generated cues on serial position learning was investigated in the present study. Placements designed to nullify response-generated cues failed to disrupt acquisition of normal approach during training, and similar results are predicted of planned transfer methodology.
4
The Academic Achievement and Motivation of College Athletes
AGGIE WITOWSKI & DUSTIN HEITTER, Western Illinois University (Kristine Kelly, Faculty Sponsor)
A college sample was used to examine the relationship between athletic participation and academic achievement and motivation. Although Division I athletes, intramural athletes, and non-athletes did not differ on academic performance, Division I athletes reported a more negative perception of their academic achievement as compared to the other two groups.
Psi Chi Awards Presentation and Psi Chi/Psi Beta Social Hour
5:15 - 6:45 p.m., Psi Chi Hospitality Suite, Room 8-150
Moderator: Scott VanderStoep, Hope College