CONVENTION DATES: APRIL 8 - 10, 2004

SWPA will celebrate its 50th Anniversary at the 2004 meeting. Psi Chi had a presence at the first SWPA meeting in 1954 and has continued to have a close relationship with SWPA over the years. Psi Chi celebrates its 75th year concurrent with SWPA's 50th!

This convention is a very special occasion and some special features are being added to this year's program to honor it, such as a 50-foot interactive banner that commemorates the 50-year relationship between Psi Chi and SWPA. The banner will record the chapters chartered in each of the 50 years, and meeting participants will be invited to write comments about their Psi Chi experiences on the banner.

As usual, Psi Chi will sponsor the popular Psi Chi Hospitality Suite that allows students to learn more about Psi Chi, exchange ideas with members from other chapters, chat with old friends and make new ones, enjoy soft drinks and snacks, or just to sit and relax. This year, the Psi Chi Hospitality Suite is located in the Robert E. Lee Room (3rd floor) of the hotel. Hours for the suite are on Thursday from 9 am - 5 pm, Friday from 8 am - 8 pm, and Saturday from 8 am - 12 noon.

THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2004

Psi Chi Poster Session
8:00 - 9:15 a.m., Robert Johnson Room

Board 1: A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Divorce on Children's Self-Concept
Jacqueline S. Aguirre, Alejandra Mata, Deborah Matusko, Amanda Meador, and Angela Pena, Our Lady of the Lake University

Board 2: Re-Meta-Analysis of Media Violence and Aggressive Behavior
Helen Hoang, April L. Delmar, and Freddy Viafara, University of St. Thomas, Houston

Board 3: Meta-Analysis of the Deterrence Effect of the Death Penalty
Deanna Alcala, Angelica Coronado, Lynette Fontenot, Amanda Guiterrez, Heather Pikett, Karla Solis, and Amber Vaughn-Garcia,  University of St. Thomas, Houston

Board 4: Life After College?: Factors Influencing Seniors' Post-Graduation Plans
Nicole Blanchett, Erin Puckett, Sarah Barnett, and Jacqueline Muir-Broaddus, Southwestern University

Board 5: Mr. and Mrs. Know-It-All: Perceptions of Individuals Demonstrating Male Answer Syndrome
Aubrey D. Buckert, Genevieve M. Pruneau, and Traci A. Giuliano, Southwestern University

Board 6: The Importance of Penis Size and Breast Size to Male and Female College Students
Meagen M. Carswell, Katrina M. Killgore, Robert Bogdan, and Dianna C. Jackson, Stephen F. Austin State University

Board 7: Age and Gender Effects on Jury Decision Making
Travis Langley and Tina Cates, Henderson State University

Board 8: Assessing Men's Fitness' Fattest City Rankings
Brittany Clark, University of St. Thomas, Houston

Board 9: Interparental Conflict Associated With Parent-Young Adult Child Attachment Security
Tara L. Cummings, Bryan D. Neighbors, Ellen Gass, and Amy Casbeer, Southwestern University

Board 10: A Meta-Analysis of Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs
Laura Dipette and Al Karash, University of St. Thomas, Houston

Board 11: Dimensions of Romantic Attachment and Symptoms of Psychopathology
Mary A. Erwin, Bryan D. Neighbors, & Heidi Tesch, Southwestern University, and Elizabeth Vera, St. Mary's University

Board 12: Influence of Text Difficulty and Instructions on Reading Comprehension of consent Forms
Alicia Hardy, Laura Olson, Shamekia Hopson, Leslie White, and Amber Pierce, Stephen F. Austin State University

Board 13: The Effects of CRT and LCD Displays on Acuity Tasks
Ann-Jinette Hess, University of Texas at San Antonio

Board 14: Professor "Religion" and Student Perceptions: A Replication and Extension
Todd Howle, Stephen F. Austin State University

Board 15: Drug Use Among College Students by the Mexico Border
Angelica M. Huerta, Sandra A. Salazar, and Stina S. Garibay, The University of Texas-Pan American

Board 16: Beliefs About What Causes Social Success: Changes During Early Adolescence
Rochelle James, Loyola University New Orleans

Board 17: The Relationship Between Class Attendance and Personally Paying for College
Amber R. Koblitz, Baker University

Board 18: Eating Disorder Traits and Romantic Attachment
Brandy N. Ledbetter and Bryan D. Neighbors, Southwestern University

Board 19: Relationship Satisfaction of Maximizers and Satisficers
Kristal Parrish, Michelle Lebeck, Crystal Little, and Cherie Rosenboom, Stephen F. Austin State University

Board 20: Pink Slips and Black Cats: The Relationship Between Stress and Superstition
Abigail L. Riggs, Erin E. Crockett, and Traci A. Giuliano, Southwestern University

Board 21: The Effects of Instruction and Noise on Test Performance
Taylore Sloan, Clark Haynes, Missy Jensen, Thomas Masterson, and Hazel Arguello, Stephen F. Austin State University

Board 22: Sexist Language in Contemporary Magazines
Andrea L. von Briesen, St. Edward's University

Board 23: Age Changes in Fat Intake and Effects Upon Memory Performance
Sheila Hixson, Brandy Moniham, and Carl Bartling, McNeese State University

Board 24: Type of Goal-Setting, "Task Difficulty", and Self-Esteem: Is There an Interaction?
Ugochi Onyejiaka, Stephen F. Austin State University

Board 25: Effects of Treatment Scenario on Participants' Evaluation of Depression
Laura Olson, Stephen F. Austin State University

Board 26: Who Dunnit? Attractiveness Stereotypes and Children's Responses to Leading Questions
Rebecca Stelter, Ashley Still, Kamini Verma, and Jacqueline Muir-Broaddus, Southwestern University


Psi Chi Faculty Advisor Appreciation Luncheon
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m., Ludwig's Room
Chair: John M. Davis, Texas State University-San Marcos (Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Vice-President)

By invitation only.


Psi Chi/SWPA Invited Symposium: "The Psychology of Hate and Terrorism"
3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Crystal Ballroom
Chair: John M. Davis, Texas State University-San Marcos
Participants: John M. Davis, Texas State University-San Marcos, Christopher Frost, Texas State University-San Marcos, Christopher Koch, George Fox University (Psi Chi President-Elect), Michael J. Stevens, Illinois State University, and Robert J. Sternberg, Yale University


FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2004

Psi Chi Paper Session I
8:00 - 9:30 a.m., Quadrangle Room
Chair: John M. Davis, Texas State University-San Marcos

Safety Intervention Diminishes Pedestrian Jaywalking at Crosswalks. Richard B. Cano and Catherine A. Bower, Texas State University
Work and Other Factors that Influence College Stress Levels. Aracely Arellano, Shane Davis, Kimberly Butler, Tamara Grissin, and Reshaunda Strickland, Stephen F. Austin State University
The Effects of Jigsaw Technique on Hope and Anxiety. Erin M. Bolerjack, Mindy K. Brooks, Stephanie L. Lindquist, and Joseph A. Reed, Southern Nazarene University
Do People in Relationships Feel Better? Brittany Clark and Carla Pallares, University of St. Thomas
Intensity of Relationships in the Prisoner's Dilemma Game. Takashi Enami and Aneeq Ahmad, Henderson State University


Psi Chi Paper Session II
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m., Frontier Room
Chair: Lauren Scharff, Stephen F Austin State University

Effects of Persuasive Narratives on Peer Pressure Influence. Dalila B. Lara, McMurry University
The Effect of Cartoon Violence on Children's Aggressive Behaviors. Alicia Pierce and Aneeq Ahmad, Henderson State University
Drinking and Driving: Changing Attitudes in High-Risk Youth. Cassie Thompson and Todd Wiebers, Henderson State University
Effects of Two Types of Music. Nicole A. Truxillo and Carl Castoreno, University of St. Thomas
Survival of the White Chickens Redux. Bette' L. Volland and Todd Wiebers, Henderson State University


Psi Chi Invited Speaker: "The Future and Promise of Psi Chi: The National Honor Society in Psychology"
2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Crystal Ballroom
Speaker: Jesse E. Purdy, Southwestern University (Psi Chi National President, 2001-2002)
Chair: John M. Davis, Texas State University-San Marcos