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Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Convention Program (2008)
Psi Chi Program for 2008 SWPA

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008

Psi Chi Workshop
Psi Chi: Past, Present, and Future
8:00–10:00 a.m., Pershing Place West
Chair: Richard Kasschau (Psi Chi Southwestern Vice-President, University of Houston,TX)
Presenters:

Kenneth A. Weaver (Emporia State University, KS)
Tania C. Riosvelasco (University of Texas–El Paso)
Rebecca M. Bue (Rogers State University, OK)
Jessica P. Talamantez (Sam Houston State University, TX)
Vincent Prohaska (Psi Chi National President, Lehman College, CUNY)

Psi Chi Conversation Hour
A Casual Conversation With James Woods–APA Distinguished Scientist
1:00–1:50 p.m., Presidents
Chair: Richard Kasschau

Psi Chi Paper Session I
3:00–3:50 p.m., Governors
Chair: Sheila Kennison (Oklahoma State University)

Towards Person-Centered Caregiving: An Interdependence Theory Perspective
Carissa K. Coleman and Louis J. Medvene (Wichita State University, KS)
Identity Development and Sources of Influence in College Students
Christen Sistrunk (University of St. Thomas, TX)
Evidence That Preference for Consistency Reflects a Defensive Personality Structure
Brian G. Broussard , Greg W. Edgin , and Darren E. Braswell (University of Central Arkansas)
The Effect of Social Capital Accrual on Yearly Income
Kristina R. Thielen-Belveal (Friends University, KS)

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008

Psi Chi Advisors Breakfast
7:30–9:00 a.m., Brasserie Restaurant
Please RSVP to Lynn Hawkins (lynn@psichi.org) prior to April 1, 2008
Chair: Richard Kasschau

Psi Chi Paper Session II
11:00–11:50 a.m., Governors
Chair: Carl Scott

Trivialization in Not a Trivial Means of Dissonance Reduction
Stephanie M. Koppers and Brooks A. Cato (University of Central Arkansas)
Priming Transposed-Letter Nonwords
Sandra N. Clark (Rockhurst University, MO)
Problems in the Workplace: The Effects of Abusive Supervision on OCBs
Marco A. Carreon (University of Houston, TX)

Psi Chi Invited Address
“The Power of Acceptance, Mindfulness, and Values”
2:00–2:50 p.m., Shawnee Mission
Speaker: Steven C. Hayes (University of Nevada-Reno)
Chair: Richard Kasschau

Psi Chi Conversation Hour II
A Casual Conversation With Steven Hayes
3:00 - 3:50 p.m., Presidents
Chair: Richard Kasschau

Psi Chi Awards Ceremony
6:15– 7:15 p.m., Governors
Chair: Richard Kasschau

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2008

Psi Chi Poster Session
9:30–10:45 a.m., Pershing Place North
Chair: Richard Kasschau

Board 2: Seeking Professional Help: Factors That Influence People’s Decisions to Seek Therapy
Daniel N. Birai, Amanda E. Haas, and Janelle N. Hedges (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 3: Complex Figure Drawing as an Objective Indication of ADHD
Sandra A. Moore and Michael Walker (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 4: Marital Satisfaction: The Dominant Determinant
Carlos A. Salomon (University of Houston, TX)
Board 10: Social Anxiety and Alcohol Associations on the IAT
Brandi N. Barrera and Loranel M. Graham (Our Lady of the Lake University, TX)
Board 11: Children and Medications: Trends in a Residential Treatment Facility
Richard L. Sylvester, Mihaela Mateescu and Jeremy D. Heider (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 12: Nature of Future Romantic Relationships as Affected by Fathering
Natascha Lachner and Susan L. Lopas (University of Houston, TX)
Board 15: Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Among Vietnamese-American Adults
Christen Sistrunk (University of St. Thomas, TX)
Board 16: Impact of Religious Motivation and Social Anxiety on Online Sexual Activity
Martha E. Solis (University of St. Thomas, TX)
Board 17: Examining Student Evaluations of Teaching Effectiveness Across Different Academic Disiplines
Shoshana Werrnick and Charles A. Burdsal (Wichita State University, KS)
Board 20: Perceived Negative Stereotyping, Gender and Cross-Cultural Romantic Relationships
Clarence E. Davis and Mirna A. Alvarado (University of Houston, TX)
Board 21: Case Study of Mental Health and Biofeedback of Migraine Sufferer
Adam J. Williams Richard L. Sylvester, and Lauren Scharff (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 22: Group Gender Composition and Response to Sex Appeal
Josh A. Staley (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 25: Humor and Conformity: Group Effects on Laughter
James F. Johnsonand Lauren Scharff (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 26: Music Preference and Risk Taking: Drug Use, Alcohol Use, Aggression, and Sexual Practices
Kyle L. Gullette and Laura C. Spiller (Midwestern State University, TX)
Board 27: Religious Motivations and Online Sexual Activities
Christen Sistrunk (University of St. Thomas, TX)