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Level of openness influenced how individuals feel about accommodation usage in a university setting, and therefore, influenced their perception of the competency of those who used them. This study explored the relationship of one's openness and their perception of competence of peers with learning accommodations. Participants read about a student taking an exam with or without an accommodation. Participants rated the students' competence using a modified College Competencies Scale (Boerchi et. al, 2021). It is hypothesized that those with accommodations are perceived as less competent than individuals without accommodations. Additionally, participants with higher levels of openness will perceive other individuals as more competent than participants who have lower levels of openness. Furthermore, as one’s level of openness to experiences increases, they will perceive their peers with learning accommodations as more competent when compared to the opinions of participants with lower levels of openness.
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Paige Heckler
Paige Heckler
Paige Heckler is a senior at Saint Louis University graduating with a B.S. in psychology and a B.A. in sociology. Moving forward, she plans to continue her education at University of Illinois at Springfield to pursue a master’s degree in human development counseling. Paige hopes to become a behavior therapist for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Outside of her time at SLU, Paige worked as a direct support professional for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at L’Arche St. Louis, which sparked her interest in specializing in disability support.
Roma Khurana
Roma Khurana
Roma Khurana is a senior at Saint Louis University, graduating with a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology. Her research interests are focused on childhood trauma and its effects on the development of disease in the brain. In her free time, Roma enjoys playing tennis, painting, volunteering in the therapy department at various hospitals, and making bracelets.
Alex Rendleman
Alex Rendleman
Alex Rendleman is a senior at Saint Louis University graduating with a B.S. in Psychology. She is from Saint Louis, MO. She has been involved in her sorority Gamma Phi Beta and had the chance to study abroad in Madrid, Spain during her time at SLU. Moving forward, she is interested in learning more about the field of clinical psychology. She enjoys painting, reading, and working with children.
Madi Muzzarelli
Madi Muzzarelli
Madi Muzzarelli (she/her) is a junior at Saint Louis University pursuing a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Biology. She plans to graduate in December of 2023. After graduation, Madi plans to pursue a P.h.D. in clinical psychology so that she may become a college professor. Her research interests include the mental health and well-being of undergraduate students, specifically those in STEM programs. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and serving in her capacity as the president of SLU’s STEM Wellness Initiative.
Natalie Malloy
Natalie Malloy
Natalie Malloy is a senior at Saint Louis University graduating with a B.S. in Psychology with minors in Special Education and Catholic Studies. She hopes to explore the field of special education after college. In her time at SLU, Natalie has been involved in her sorority Delta Gamma, studied abroad in Galway, Ireland, and has enjoyed exploring the city of St. Louis.
Thank you to Dr. Kristin Kiddoo and Anja Pogarcic for all of the support and motivation to complete a successful study. Dr. Kiddoo and Anja graciously helped pave this project, and as mentors, they worked endlessly to provide feedback, advice, and words of encouragement. Dr. Kiddoo and Anja provided an accepting environment to learn and grow within these studies. This project couldn't have been done without them.
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