Psychology & Philosophy

Hannah Dickson, 2021

Review and Critique of Beck’s Depression Inventory

This project critiques the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) as a psychological test. The final product consists of a 10 page paper including criticism, research findings and responses to all of the textbook’s questions outlined in the Guidelines for Critiquing a Psychological Test.

Course: PSY 3943

Supervising Professor: Ronald Palomares

Emely Marquez-Aguirre, 2021

The Art of Giving Back

Through interviews of charity leaders, this project gains insight over careers in humanitarian aid. The final product includes a 10-page academic narrative that details personal perspective and a content analysis of the main themes that emerged from the interviews.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Gabrielle Smith

Anusha Mithani, 2021

The effect of high fat diet on MeCP2 Expression

This project assesses the effect that gestation or postnatal exposure to a high fat diet has on MeCP2 expression in the hypothalamus. A diet-induced obesity mouse model is used to analyze the effect this has on male and female mice. The final product consists of a 10-page paper and poster presentation.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Elisa Na

Erin Vergara, 2021

Be Still, My Soul: Examining the Existence of God Amidst Suffering and COVID-19

This project explores questions of whether or not God exists. This project examines how Catholic theology reconciles the existence of a Christian God amidst human suffering and how other philosophers use suffering as evidence against a higher power’s existence. The final product consists of a paper, at least 15 pages in length.

Course: PHIL 4913

Supervising Professor: Brian Harding

JAMIE BURDITT, 2020

Effects of Stereotype Threat on Women’s Cognitive Functioning

This project examines stereotype threat through various forms of media. More specifically, it examines whether stereotype threat can be induced through viewing stereotypical behavior from various shows and if, in turn, this can impair an individual’s cognitive function. The final product consists of a presentation and research paper articulating findings.

Course: PSY 3073

Supervising Professor: Gabrielle Smith

JILLIAN CRUZET, 2020

An Analysis of the Effects of Music on the Stress Response in Children

This project consists of an analysis of the effect of music on the stress response of children and is articulated through a research paper.

Course: PSY 3354

Supervising Professor: Christian Hart

BETHANY FLIPPIN, 2020

The Effects of SolUtion-Focused Therapy on Eating Disorders

This project explores the cognitive behavioral perspective of solution focus therapy as an intervention for depression. It will employ the use of empirical data bases. The final product consists of a research paper.

Course: PSY 3163

Supervising Professor: Titus Asbury

KELSEY FRAILS, 2020

Conspiracy Theories: The Influence of Disgust Sensitivity and Political Ideology

This project analyzes ideological conservatism/liberalism and disgust sensitivities to show conservatives and liberals’ vulnerability to different types of conspiracy theories. The final product consists of a research paper articulating conclusions.

Course: PSY 4071

Supervising Professor: John Terrizzi

mariah Pallister, 2019

Capstone: Patient Repositioning Apparatus

I will research the engineering of a bed-bound patient-repositioning apparatus with the potential for future patenting and production.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Titus Asbury

Desiree Phipps, 2019

Presenting Neuroanatomy Models Interactively

I will create and present multiple physical models that depict neuroanatomy to help students grasp basic concepts of neuroanatomy.

Course: PSY 4133

Supervising Professor: Michael Morris

Semra Zamurad, 2019

Living with our Heads in "the Cloud": A Study on How lmmersive Technologies Are Changing Psychology

I will research how advancements in immersive technologies such as artificial intelligence (Al) and virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) can and are changing psychological diagnoses, treatments, and data collection.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Titus Asbury

Katherine Chalon, 2018

Virtual Me and Self-Esteem

I will explore links between social media usage, blogging, and self-esteem.

Course: PSY 2061

Supervising Professor: Titus Asbury

Alexis Sikorski, 2018

2018 McIntire Award for Outstanding Capstone

You're Going to Die Someday: Tidiness of Mind and the Existential Terror of Ambiguity

Working off the tidiness of mind theory, I will investigate the relationships between existential discomfort, death anxiety, physical discomfort, and disgust to find a connection through the fear of uncertainty.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Gretchen Busl, John Terrizzi

Hannah Hagler, 2017

Disgust Response and Characteristics of the Autism Spectrum

I will investigate the relationships between autism spectrum disorders (ASD), various domains of disgust, and disgust-related behaviors.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Wendi Johnson, John Terrizzi

Austin Hammond, 2017

A Gap in Diversity: Analyzing the Underrepresentation of Sexual Minorities in Emotional Intelligence Research

I will review emotional-intelligence research, specifically the identified gap of underrepresentation of sexual minorities within emotional-intelligence literature, and examine possible reasons for the research gap.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Titus Asbury

Gabrielle Larson, 2017

Online Interactions: Comparing Self-Disclosure and Self-Presentation Between Friendship and Dating

I will use two types of online relationships, friendships and romantic relationships, to examine self disclosure and perceived success regarding online interactions.

Course: PSY 3933

Supervising Professor: Titus Asbury

Jacqueline Trinh, 2017

Impact of Interpersonal Violence Within Family Units of Low Socioeconomic Status on the Emotional Intelligence of Children

I will study how low socioeconomic status and the presence of interpersonal violence affects the emotional intelligence of children within the family unit, and I will create a coloring book that promotes self-compassion in children.

Course: PSY 4173

Supervising Professor: Claudia Porras

Kallie Weaver, 2017

Jump Out of Your Seat: Startle Response and Horror Movies

I will examine the relationship between startle response and desire to watch horror movies.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Christian Hart

Spencer Jones, 2015

Designing Sport Psychology Training Sessions for Student Gymnasts

I will develop a two-session training program for gymnasts to implement mental training to improve athletic performance.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Jeff Harris

megan scott, 2015

Literary Analysis of the Relationships Between Race, Skin Color, and Gender and Perceptions of Physical Attractiveness

I will research stress and its effects and develop a stress management program for work.

Course: PSY 4183

Supervising Professor: Kenneth Foster

Sara Grunert, 2013

Perception of Patients Diagnosed with a Disease Based on the Just-World Theory

I will determine whether belief in the just-world theory affects the perception of patients diagnosed with a disease similar to cancer.

Course: PSY 4103

Supervising Professor: Shannon Scott

Larisa Kliman, 2013

Implementing Video Self-Modeling as an Intervention Technique for Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot Study

I will study the effects of Video Self-Modeling on school-aged children with developmental disorders.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Wendi Johnson

Jennifer Smith, 2013

Group Interaction, Cognition, and Perception

I will review literature within the realm of social and congitive psychology by addressing social projection, perceptions of group identification, and embodied cognition and will propose a future research study to advance this emerging area of research.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Shannon Scott

Bethany West, 2013

A Walk in the Park: Literature Review on Exercise and Depression

I will review literature to determine the effects of physical activity on depressive symptoms in individuals.

Course: PSY 4013

Supervising Professor: Kenneth Foster

Christopher Slack, 2012

Development and Evaluation of the Multitheoretical Depression Strategy Rating Questionnaire

I will develop a psychometric instrument to measure the use of strategies or interventions used by psychotherapists to treat depression within the Multitheoretical Psychotherapy (MTP) framework and test the reliability and validity of the instrument.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Jeff Brooks-Harris

Megan Alleman, 2011

Can We Really Do It All and Be Satisfied?

I will determine if there is a negative correlation between any of the aspects of satisfaction, including the parent-child relationship, romantic-partner relationship, and academics among students who are parents and are involved in romantic relationships.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Christian Hart

Hallie Bolton, 2011

The Roles of Women as Seen in Print Advertisement

I will analyze the changes in print advertising and observe how those changes have not only coincided with the perceptions of the people but how they have affected these perceptions as they refer to the reality of the roles of women.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Debra Mollen

Kandace Brown, 2011

Neuroscience in Occupational Therapy

I will apply neuroscience to occupational therapy to improve occupational therapists' care of their clients with a focus on pain management, life-long implementation, social function, and addiction.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Shannon Rich

Stacey Grigar, 2011

Traditional and Non-Traditional Students: A Look into How Stress-Coping Habits Differ

I will design and conduct a study that compares the stress-coping habits of traditional and non-traditional students.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Titus Asbury

Alyssa Cheatham, 2010

Young Adults with Down Syndrome: Experiences and Impact of lnfantilizing Speech

I will explore the impact of infantalizing speech on adolescents with Down's syndrome.

Course: PSY 3633

Supervising Professor: Sally Stabb

Clara Duer, 2010

Occupational Therapy for Children with Sensory Integration Disorders in a School-Based Setting

I will develop a brochure for parents of children diagnosed with sensory integration disorders.

Course: OT 5324

Supervising Professor: Gail Poskey

Brittany Miles, 2010

Perceptions in Relationships

I will examine the perception of deception in romantic relationships, specifically variables showing the relationship between forms of deception and the magnitude of emotional upset.

Course: PSY 3354

Supervising Professor: Christian Hart

Brittley Nwokoro, 2010

Corporal Punishment in the School System: Is it right?

I will examine college students' perceptions about the use of corporal punishment in schools.

Course: PSY 4763

Supervising Professor: Titus Asbury

Allison Packer, 2010

The Effects of Mental Illness Labels on Person Perception: An Investigation of Social Phobia Labels

I will study the effects of labelling on person perception of people who have social phobia.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Christian Hart

Jessica Burchfield, 2009

Aggression: Behaviors and Personality Traits Influencing Domestic Violence

I will research the link between one's culture and family of origin and domestic violence.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Angela Mitchell

Jessamyn Howe, 2009

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Elderly Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Men and Women

Using review and analysis of past research and proposed strategies for mental health care, I will compile and support.

Course: PSY 4153

Supervising Professor: Jeff Brooks-Harris

John Maddoux, 2009

Effects, Impacts. and Implications of Positive Tangible Reinforcement

I will examine the effects of tangible reinforcement and its effect on the development of a "sense of

entitlement."

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Angela Mitchell

Devin Perkins, 2009

The Offensiveness of Deception within Romantic Relationships

I will design and conduct a study to examine gender differences regarding deception within romantic relationships.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Christian Hart

Tristan Potter, 2009

Body Image: The Underlying Cognitions and Behaviors of People with Body Dissatisfaction

I will research and analyze literature about thought patterns and behaviors that are associated with body image, dieting, and eating disorders.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Christian Hart

Jacqueline Smith, 2009

Deception Gender Differences with Regard to Time

I will analyze four different qualities about which each sex has been shown to be deceptive in order to attract potential mates.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Christian Hart

Victoria Campbell, 2008

Religiosity and Spirituality and the Effects on Traditional College Students

I will survey traditional college freshmen on their religious views to determine if they have become more or less religious.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Kenneth Foster

Rachael McChesney, 2007

Kate Chopin's Contributions to the Advancement of Identity Formation for Women

I will discuss the influence that select works of Kate Chopin had on society's perception of one's individual identity formation process.

Course: ENG 3293

Supervising Professor: Shannon Rich, Stephen Souris

Katie Mills, 2007

Art Therapy as Healing in Response to Natural Disaster Settings

I will study the use of art therapy in resolving maladaptive responses to loss and trauma with the intended contribution of increased understanding for persons responding with disaster relief efforts.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Kathy DeOrnellas

Catherine Estrada, 2006

Social Identity and Body Image among Female Students

I will examine speciric associations between aspects of media processing and aspects of dysfunctional eating and body image in Latina-, European-, and African-American women at Texas Woman's University.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Shannon Rich

LeeAnna McComas, 2005

Ethnic Differences in Body and Health

I will examine ethnic differences in body image, interest in health information, and reasons for engaging in health behaviors.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Shannon Rich

Angela Peyrot, 2005

Behavioral and Cognitive Techniques for Stress Management"

I will research stress and its effects and develop a stress management program for work.

Course: PSY 3023

Supervising Professor: Kenneth Foster

Carla Bowden, 2004

A Review of Literature Pertaining to Dyslexia

I will research a general overview of various aspects of dyslexia, including contributing factors. effects, and treatments. and present the information in a literature review.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Shannon Rich

Catherine Gooch, 2003

The Effects of Distraction on Memory: The Use of Cellular Phones in Classrooms

I will research the effects of distractors on memory and determine if a cellular phone ringing will interfere with memory.

Course: PSY 3023

Supervising Professor: Shannon Rich

Julie Jones, 2003

Pre-Service, Practicum, Internship, and Early Field Experience in Undergraduate Psychology Programs in the United States

I will determine the number of universities in a general area of the United States that offer courses focusing on field experience for undergraduate students.

Course: PSY 4763

Supervising Professor: Karen Jackson

Katherine Tbaba, 2003

Health in America: Body Image. Eating Disorders. and the Race to Become Thin

I will review studies to determine how Americans are affected by issues relating to eating disorders, body image, and the desire to be thin and assess the steps needed to develop preventative programs for eating disorders and obesity.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Shannon Rich

Amy Carrola, 2002

Life after Graduation for Mentally Handicapped Clients and Their Families

I will outline the possibilities for employment and residential placement for individuals with developmental disabilities and the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Course: PSY 4913

Supervising Professor: Kenneth Jackson

Charity Copeland, 2002

What is Denton County MHMR?

After researching the Denton and Lewisville Day Programs, I will discuss the consumers, the location where each is placed, the sources of funding, the consumer/staff ratio, and the different approaches used at each program.

Course: PSY 4953

Supervising Professor: Kenneth Jackson

Melvin Johnson, 2002

Comparison and Contrast of Early Field Experience Classes Among 4-Year Universities

I will examine the early-field classes (also known as practicums, cooperative education, internships, and externships) at other four-year colleges and compare them to the Early Field Experience course offered at Texas Woman's University. WAS THIS PROJECT COMPLETED?

Course: PSY 4763

Supervising Professor: Karen Jackson

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