Psi Chi Program at 2006 APA
Conference: 77th Annual Psi Chi National Convention
All sessions scheduled are located in the Morial Convention Center (unless otherwise specified).
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2006
Psi Chi Discussion Hour: "An Informal Talk With Gerald Koocher, APA President"
9:00 - 9:50 a.m., Psi Chi Hospitality Suite (New Orleans Marriott Hotel)
Chair: Melanie Domenech Rodríguez, Utah State University (Psi Chi Rocky Mountain Regional Vice-President), and Paula Miller, Psi Chi National Office (Psi Chi Executive Officer)
All students and faculty are invited to come informally talk and ask questions with 2006 APA President Gerald P. Koocher, Ph.D.
Psi Chi/STP Pedagogical Debate: "Should Psychology Adopt a Theory of Multiple Intelligences?"
10:00 - 11:50 a.m., Meeting Room 345
Cochairs: Mary E. Kite, Ball State University (IN; STP President), and Robert A. Youth (NY; Psi Chi National President)
Debaters: Linda Gottfredson, University of Delaware, and Participant TBA
Discussants: Brent D. Slife, Brigham Young University (UT), and Janie H. Wilson, Georgia Southern University
The purpose of the Psi Chi/STP debate is to allow both students and professionals to see how differences can exist in psychology and how professionals debate issues.The debaters will address the question about whether there is a general intelligence factor or many different “kinds” of intelligences?
Psi Chi National Honor Society Annual Reports & Open Forum
2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Meeting Room 282
Chair: Robert A. Youth, Dowling College (NY)
Outgoing President's Report. Robert A. Youth, Dowling College
Executive Director's Report. Virginia Andreoli Mathie, Psi Chi National Office (Psi Chi Executive Director)
Executive Officer's Report. Paula Miller, Psi Chi National Office
There will also be an opportunity for open questions from the floor during this session.
Psi Chi/Frederick Howell Lewis Distinguished Lecture: "The 10 Commandments of Helping Students Distinguish Science From Pseudoscience in Psychology"
3:00 - 3:50 p.m., Meeting Room 272
Speaker: Scott O. Lilienfeld, Emory University (GA)
Chair: Robert A. Youth, Dowling College (NY)
An author and editor of the work Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Lilienfeld will cover points which will assist educators with the crucial goal of developing a clear understanding between pseudoscientific claims, fringe science, metaphysics, and "good" science.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2006
Psi Chi Poster Session
1:00 - 1:50 p.m., Halls E & F
Cochairs: John M. Davis, Texas State University-San Marcos (Psi Chi President-Elect), and Melanie Domenech Rodríguez, Utah State University
Are Beauty Pageants Objectifying? Two Answers. Heather M. Klein, Casie L. Rindfleisch, and Regan A.R. Gurng, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Children’s Concepts of God and Their Attachment Relationships. Erin Poll and Kelly Charland, Hope College (MI)
Classes of Women in Victimization and Differences in Depression. William P. Huynh, Ryan C. Cabuto, Emilio C. Ulloa, and Scott C. Roesch, San Diego State University
Cognitive Dissonance: An Exploration of Academic Cheating. Janelle M. Mackenzie, Katherine E. Clancy, and Stephanie S. Smolinksi, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles (CA)
Correlates of Depressive Symptoms in College Students of Color. Alexis S. Hunter and Zaje A.T. Harrell, Michigan State University
Does Comfort Level Influence Participant Responses on Surveys? Nicholas C. Hebeler and Regan A.R. Gurung, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Gender Differences Between Sibling Bullying and Teen Dating Violence. Brandon A. Yabko, Richard Graf, and Audrey Hokoda, San Diego State University
Linguistic Markers of Social Change in Expressive Writing. Shane S. DeLury and Steven Harrist, DePauw University (IN)
Relationship Between Children’s Psychopathological Behaviors. John W. O'Connor, Walden University (MN)
Relationship Dynamics: Other In Self and Dating Abuse Among Women. Jorge A. Urbina and Emilio C. Ulloa, San Diego State University
Sex Differences in Objectification. Casie L. Rindfleisch, Heather M. Klein, and Regan A.R. Gurung, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Successful High School Students and the Accusation of Acting White. Nina Rytwinski, Kent State University (OH), Jasmine Stringer, Warren Harding High School, and Angela M. Neal-Barnett, Kent State University
Psi Chi Innovative Career Paths in Psychology: "Integrating Career Paths: Catholic Priest and Forensic Psychologist"
2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Meeting Room 347
Chair: Robert A. Youth, Dowling College (NY)
Presenter: Anthony J. Pinizzotto, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Behavioral Science Unit
This presentation is aimed at exposing students to career options outside of the traditional halls of academe. Dr. Pinizzotto will tell listeners his interesting story about how he answers the question, "What do you do for a living?"
Psi Chi Research Award Presentations and Awards Ceremony
3:00 - 3:50 p.m., Meeting Room 346
Cochairs: Christopher Koch, George Fox University (OR; Psi Chi Past President), Virginia Andreoli Mathie, Psi Chi National Office, and Vincent Prohaska, Lehman College, CUNY (Psi Chi Eastern Regional Vice-President)
Undergraduate National Convention Research Award Winners:
Are Alliance and Empathy Associated with Shared Physiology During Psychotherapy? Martha Skup and Nnamdi Pole, University of Michigan
Early Childhood Precursors of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Maria D. Balestrino, Saint Louis University (MO), and Heidi M. Feldman, Irene M. Loe, & Randy L. Phelps, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (PA)
Family Influence on the Racial Self-Identity of Multiracial Individuals. Theressa L. LaBarrie, College of Saint Elizabeth (NJ)
Who Nurtures Children’s Concepts of Mother, Father, and God? Elizabeth A. Mickalich, Hope College (MI)
Graduate National Convention Research Award Winners:
Personality Predictors of Coping and Well-Being in Minority Adolescents. Karl M. Langner and Scott C. Roesch, San Diego State University
Psychological Variables and Depression Among Nursing Home Residents. Artemis Pipinelli, Walden University (MN)
Therapeutic Lifestyle Change for Depression: Acute Randomized Controlled Trial Results. Leslie Karwoski, Brian A. Stites, Kenneth A. Lehman, and Stephen S. Ilardi, University of Kansas
2005-06 Psi Chi Award Winners:
Ruth Hubbard Cousins National Chapter Award Winner. University of Mary Washington (VA), Nominating Officer: Molly Hurt, Faculty Advisor: Miriam Liss
Florence Denmark National Faculty Advisor Award Winner. Kenneth A. Weaver, Emporia State University (KS), Nominating Chapter President: Susan Jobe
Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award Winner. Gregory D. Webster, University of Colorado at Boulder
Kay Wilson Leadership Award Winner for Outstanding Chapter Presidents. TBA
Eastern Regional Faculty Advisor Award Winner. Ludo C. P. Scheffer, Drexel University (PA), Nominating Officer: Danielle Raines
Midwestern Regional Faculty Advisor Award Winner. Larry D. Sensenig, Morningside College (IA), Nominating Chapter Officer: Crickett Phelps
Western Regional Faculty Advisor Award Winner. Ngoc T. Bui, University of La Verne (CA), Nominating Chapter Officer: Wayne-Thomas LaPre
Eastern Regional Chapter Award Winner. Drexel University (PA), Nominating Officer: Kristin Loiselle, Faculty Advisor: Ludo C. P. Scheffer
Eastern Regional Chapter Award Winner. University at Albany, State University of New York, Nominating Officer: Tony Scotto Di Carlo, Faculty Advisor: Linda Shanock
Midwestern Regional Chapter Award Winner. Morningside College (IA), Nominating Officer: Crickett Phelps, Faculty Advisor: Larry D. Sensenig
Allyn & Bacon Research Award Winners. Elizabeth Jane Lilley, Lafayette College (PA), Austin Lee Nichols, Florida State University, and Blaine D. Landis & Jennifer D. Cavin of Washburn University (KS)
Erlbaum Awards in Cognitive Science Winners. Annie Metcalf, Arizona State University (graduate winner), and Jonathan Gorman, New York University (undergraduate winner)
J. P. Guilford Undergraduate Research Award Winners. Janet A. Stepaniuk, University of Victoria, Laurel M. Peterson, Dickinson College (PA), and Sarah C. Preston, Davidson College (NC)
Psi Chi Social Hour: "Psi Beta Anniversary/Carol Tracy Retirement Toast"
4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Psi Chi Hospitality Suite (New Orleans Marriot Hotel)
Cochairs: John M. Davis, Texas State University-San Marcos, and Paula Miller, Psi Chi National Office
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COLISTED SESSIONS
DIVISION 5 | Presidential Address: "Increasing Interest and Diversity in Quantitative Psychology"
Saturday, August 12, 4:00 - 4:50 p.m., Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel - Jasperwood Room
Speaker: Lisa Harlow, University of Rhode Island
DIVISION16 | Symposium: "Has School Psychology Lost Its Way? New Rules for Accountability"
Thursday, August 10, 8:00 - 9:50 a.m., Meeting Room 275
Participants: Alan Coulter, Jane Nell Luster, Constance K. Patterson, and Jack Fletcher
DIVISION 20 | Invited Symposium: "Optimal Aging and Cognition: Moderators of Cognitive Change and Decline"
Friday, August 11, 8:00 - 9:50 a.m., Meeting Room 278
Participants: Avron Spiro III, Arthur F. Kramer, Christiane A. Hoppmann, Sy-Miin Chow, and Christopher Hertzog
DIVISIONS 20 & 38 | Symposium: "Rehabilitation Needs of Returning Soldiers in the Global War on Terror"
Thursday, August 10, 2:00 - 3:50 p.m., Meeting Room 356
Participants: Harold J. Wain, Louis M. French, M. Victoria Ingram, Stephen T. Wegener, and Larry C. James
DIVISION 31 | Workshop: "Developing Leadership, Teamwork, and Organizational Skills for Psychological Association Decision-Makers"
Sunday, August 13, 9:00 - 9:50 a.m., Meeting Room 241
Participants: Richard H. Wexler and Rita Perllin
DIVISION 40 | Symposium: "Ethnically Corrected Norms: Folly or Culturally Sensitive Science and Practice?
Thursday, August 10, 2:00 - 3:50 p.m., Meeting Room 252
Participants: Ruben J. Echemendia, Jennifer J. Manly, Lawrence G. Weiss, Josette G. Harris, and Robert K. Heaton
DIVISION 45 | Symposium: "Diversifying Psychology: Research Training Programs for Ethnic Minority Undergraduates"
Thursday, August 10, 1:00 - 1:50 p.m., Meeting Rooms 235 & 236
Participants: Paul W. Florsheim, Gordon C.N. Hall, and Sara D. Hodges
DIVISION 52 | Conversation Hour: "International Psychology: Opportunities for Students, Early Career Psychologists"
Friday, August 11, 2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Meeting Room 340
Participants: Neal S. Rubin and Sharon G. Horne
DIVISION 52 | Symposium: "Psychological Ethics in an International Context"
Saturday, August 12, 1:00 - 1:50 p.m., Meeting Room 274
Participants: Jean L. Pettifor, Carole Sinclair, and Stephen H. Behnke
APAGS | Conversation Hour: "How to Negotiate Authorship With Your Supervisor"
Thursday, August 10, 8:00 - 8:50 a.m., Meeting Rooms 267 & 268
Participants: Stephen H. Behnke and Brian J. Ayotte
PSI BETA | Ruth Hubbard Cousins Distinguished Lecture: "The Two Most Important Ideas About Teaching and Learning"
Saturday, August 12, 1:00 - 1:50 p.m., Meeting Room 281
Speaker: Robert Johnson, Umpqua Community College (OR)