Psi Chi Program for 2008 SWPA
Conference: Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Convention Program (2008)
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008Psi Chi Workshop
Psi Chi: Past, Present, and Future8:00–10:00 a.m., Pershing Place WestChair: 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 HourA Casual Conversation With James Woods–APA Distinguished Scientist1:00–1:50 p.m., PresidentsChair: Richard Kasschau
Psi Chi Paper Session I3:00–3:50 p.m., GovernorsChair: 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, 2008Psi Chi Advisors Breakfast7:30–9:00 a.m., Brasserie RestaurantPlease RSVP to Lynn Hawkins (lynn@psichi.org) prior to April 1, 2008
Chair: Richard Kasschau
Psi Chi Paper Session II11:00–11:50 a.m., GovernorsChair: 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 MissionSpeaker: Steven C. Hayes (University of Nevada-Reno)
Chair: Richard Kasschau
Psi Chi Conversation Hour II
A Casual Conversation With Steven Hayes3:00 - 3:50 p.m., Presidents
Chair: Richard Kasschau
Psi Chi Awards Ceremony6:15– 7:15 p.m., GovernorsChair: Richard Kasschau
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2008Psi Chi Poster Session9:30–10:45 a.m., Pershing Place NorthChair: Richard Kasschau
Board 2: Seeking Professional Help: Factors That Influence People’s Decisions to Seek TherapyDaniel 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 ADHDSandra A. Moore and Michael Walker (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 4: Marital Satisfaction: The Dominant DeterminantCarlos A. Salomon (University of Houston, TX)
Board 10: Social Anxiety and Alcohol Associations on the IATBrandi N. Barrera and Loranel M. Graham (Our Lady of the Lake University, TX)
Board 11: Children and Medications: Trends in a Residential Treatment FacilityRichard L. Sylvester, Mihaela Mateescu and Jeremy D. Heider (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 12: Nature of Future Romantic Relationships as Affected by FatheringNatascha Lachner and Susan L. Lopas (University of Houston, TX)
Board 15: Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Among Vietnamese-American AdultsChristen Sistrunk (University of St. Thomas, TX)
Board 16: Impact of Religious Motivation and Social Anxiety on Online Sexual ActivityMartha E. Solis (University of St. Thomas, TX)
Board 17: Examining Student Evaluations of Teaching Effectiveness Across Different Academic DisiplinesShoshana Werrnick and Charles A. Burdsal (Wichita State University, KS)
Board 20: Perceived Negative Stereotyping, Gender and Cross-Cultural Romantic RelationshipsClarence E. Davis and Mirna A. Alvarado (University of Houston, TX)
Board 21: Case Study of Mental Health and Biofeedback of Migraine SuffererAdam J. Williams Richard L. Sylvester, and Lauren Scharff (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 22: Group Gender Composition and Response to Sex AppealJosh A. Staley (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 25: Humor and Conformity: Group Effects on LaughterJames F. Johnsonand Lauren Scharff (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX)
Board 26: Music Preference and Risk Taking: Drug Use, Alcohol Use, Aggression, and Sexual PracticesKyle L. Gullette and Laura C. Spiller (Midwestern State University, TX)
Board 27: Religious Motivations and Online Sexual ActivitiesChristen Sistrunk (University of St. Thomas, TX)