Browsing Psychology Electronic Theses and Dissertations (UMKC) by Thesis Semester "2012 Spring"
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The effect of violent video game play on emotion modulation of startle
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-04-26)Previous research investigating the effects of violent video games have repeatedly demonstrated a connection with increased aggression. The General Aggression Model has incorporated many different theories of aggression ... -
Emotional responsivity in people high and low in trait positive affect
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-05-18)Previous research has shown that individuals who report high levels of Trait Positive Affect (TPA) experience better mental and physical health outcomes than individuals low in TPA. The current study examined emotional ... -
Night eating syndrome: survey of assessment and treatment practices
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-14)The purpose of this study was to examine how treatment professionals who specialize in eating disorders assess, treat, and monitor treatment outcomes for night eating behavior. Members of the Academy for Eating Disorders ... -
The role of health risk perception variables on smoking-related outcomes in a motivational interviewing-based intervention for college students
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-04-16)The role of health risk perception in smoking behavior was prospectively evaluated in a cluster-randomized trial for smoking cessation in college students. Optimistic bias, future precaution effectiveness, perceived ...