Psi Chi Program at 2005 SWPA
Conference: Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Convention Program (2005)
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The Psi Chi Hospitality Suite will be located in the Bert Parker Room on the Mezzanine Level. Hours for the suite will be on Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Psi Chi Regional Research Award winners presenting at non-Psi Chi sessions are listed with their presentation times and locations at the bottom of this program.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2005
Psi Chi Faculty Advisor Training Workshop
8:00 - 10:00 a.m., Louis XVI Room
Chair: Richard A. Kasschau, University of Houston (Psi Chi Southwestern Vice-President)
Participants: John M. Davis, Texas State University-San Marcos, Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University-San Marcos, and Lauren Scharff, Stephen F. Austin State University
Psi Chi Paper Session I
10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Louis XVI Room
Chair: Richard A. Kasschau, University of Houston
The Effect of Morningness or Eveningness on Students' Grades. Rachel L. Allen and Jenna B. Nottingham, Williams Baptist College
Effects of Counselors' Marital Status on Perception of Counselors' Effectiveness. Jennifer M. Lancaster and Kathleen M. Donovan (Sponsor), University of Central Oklahoma
Can You See How I Feel? Gender Differences in Emotion Recognition From Isolated Facial Features. Benjamin T. Allred and Bret M. Roark (Sponsor), Oklahoma Baptist University
Body Type and Attraction. Cole R. Davis, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and Stephen R. Burgess (Sponsor), University of Central Oklahoma
Sexually Precocious Behavior: The Missing Link in Sexual Abuse and Adolescent Pregnancy. Betty M. Davis and Tommie Hughes (Sponsor), Texas A & M University-Texarkana
Timing the Effects of Relaxation on Anxiety and Test Performance. Jonathan W. Mui and Bret M. Roark (Sponsor), Oklahoma Baptist University
The Relationship Between English Vocabulary and Second Language Learning. Allison H. Bryant, Oklahoma Baptist University
Psi Chi Awards Presentation
4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Louis XVI Room
Chair: Richard A. Kasschau, University of Houston
Participants: Martha Zlokovich, Southeast Missouri State University (Psi Chi Past President), and Virginia A. Mathie, Psi Chi National Office (Psi Chi Executive Director)
Awards will be presented to the Southwestern Region Winners of this year's Regional Research Awards, the Regional Faculty Advisor Award, and the Regional Chapter Award.
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2005
Psi Chi Paper Session II
8:00 - 9:30 a.m., Louis XVI Room
Chair: Richard A. Kasschau, University of Houston
The Effect of Time Interval on Retrieval Blocking. Megan D. Guinn and Bret M. Roark (Sponsor), Oklahoma Baptist University
Subliminal Perception: Are Some People More Susceptible? Amber L. Decker and Aneeq Ahmad, Henderson State University
Dream Emotions and Stress as Related to Dream Content. Jennifer M. Smitha and Todd Wiebers, Henderson State University
Invasion of Personal Space With Humans in Selected Locations. Dorothy A. Stasser, Kendra S. Imel, and Melissa A. Pierce Southern Nazarene University
Facial Expressions in Humans and Animals: Children's Recognition. Wesley W. Morgan and Todd Wiebers, Henderson State University
Sexual Experience and Body Dissatisfaction Across Gender and Age. Sandra D. Barrett and Todd Wiebers, Henderson State University
Predictors of Popular Culture Behaviors Versus Involvement in Community College Students. Brandy G. Hood, Courtney R. Hawes, and Katherine N. Wickes (Sponsor), Blinn College
Psi Chi Invited Speaker: "Romance in the Stone (Age): The Evolution of Attractiveness"
11:00 - 11:50 a.m., Cockrell
Speaker: Devendra Singh, University of Texas at Austin
Chair: Richard A. Kasschau, University of Houston
Psi Chi Faculty Advisor Appreciation Luncheon
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m., Automatic Slim's (Upstairs)
Chair: Richard A. Kasschau, University of Houston
Automatic Slim's restaurant (83 South 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103) is located across the street from the convention hotel. Please note that this location is different from what is listed in the SWPA Program Book. Advisors should meet upstairs in the restaurant and will select their meals from a special menu. Please RSVP to Southwestern Vice-President Rick Kasschau at kasschau@uh.edu by Monday, March 21, 2005.
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2005
Psi Chi Poster Session
9:30 - 10:45 a.m., Grand Salons D, E, and F
Board 1: Effectiveness of Playing the Race Card. Edward P. Lopez and Christian L. Hart, East Central Oklahoma University
Board 2: The Effect of Need for Cognition and Attractiveness on Persuasion. Chanda Simkin and Rodney J. Vogl, Christian Brothers University
Board 3: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Attractive Personality Characteristics. Cristina L. Bates and Amy E. Cataldi, Oklahoma City University
Board 4: Knowledge of Medical Marijuana Facts. Jason B. Tatom, Southern Arkansas University
Board 5: Shyness and Its Effects on Career Decisions in College Students. Billie C. Myers and Carl Bartling, McNeese State University
Board 6: Virtuous Woman Effect. Stephan A. Adair and Rodney J. Vogl, Christian Brothers University
Board 7: The Effects of Information on People's Perception of Legal Sentencing. Leslie M. White, Stephen F. Austin State University
Board 8: The Effect of Birth Order, Number of Siblings, Gender, and Age on Dependent Variables. Angelic M. Garcia, Deanna E. Alcala, Karla Solis, and Akanksha Singh, University of St.Thomas
Board 9: Effects of Terror Alerts on Job Screening. David L. Morris, Hazel Arguello, Dianna C. Jackson, and David W. Fonteno, Stephen F. Austin State University
Board 10: Relationship Between Job Satisfaction, Honesty in the Workplace, and Religiosity? Richard K. Frye and Karina Hernandez, University of St. Thomas
Board 11: Popular Nerd or Gothic Cowboy? Elaine V. Hymel, Cynthia M. Parke, and Christina N. Potts, Stephen F. Austin State University
PSI CHI REGIONAL RESEARCH AWARD PRESENTATIONS (at non-Psi Chi sessions)
Examining Proficiency in Statistics Using Survey Projects in Undergraduate Statistics
Thursday, March 24, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m., Venetian Room
Robbie L. Cline and Kris Biondolillo, Arkansas State University
Influence of Convenience and Poll Results on Reported Voting Behavior
Friday, March 25, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m., Grand Salon C
Rebecca Dryden, Leslie M. White, Holly M. Blazier, and Aracely Arellano, Stephen F. Austin State University
Stereotype Threat and Stereotype Fit: A Relational Analysis
Thursday, March 24, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m., Venetian Room
Dustin E. Sarver and Bret M. Roark, Oklahoma Baptist University
The Effectiveness of and Need for College-Preparatory Programs
Thursday, March 24, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m., Venetian Room
Laura M. Pavlasek, Tiffany L. Wilbourn, and Lauren Scharff, Stephen F. Austin State University