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Effects of childhood immunizations on the onset of autism spectrum disorders and risk factors that predict current levels of autistic symptomology and adaptive functioning
(2006-05)
Scope and Method of Study: Autism spectrum disorders (autism, Asperger's, PDD) are devastating neurological disorders characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social interactions, and restricted, ...
Role of intolerant attitudes, beliefs, and rape proclivity in perpetration of sexual aggression
(2006-12)
Scope and Method of Study: It was the purpose of this study to examine the relationship between racism, sexism, homophobia, rape myth acceptance, and rape proclivity in prediction of level of sexual aggression perpetrated ...
Examining the effectiveness of social skills training and parenting skills training in the rural schools
(2006-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of school-based social skills training (SST) and parenting skills training (PT) groups in a rural community. Further, the study ...
Comparison of posttraumatic distress related to seasonal natural disasters in exposed and non-exposed children
(2006-07)
Scope and Method of Study: This study was designed to assess and follow the presence of posttraumatic stress disorder symptomology in children exposed to a tornado and compare that to the same symptomology in demographically ...
Examination of class and cultural variables, explanatory style, and academic achievement among Native American and Caucasian college students
(2006-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between several relationships which may impact the academic achievement of Native American college students. This study was designed to ...
Encouraging independent play: Verbal versus nonverbal reinforcement
(2006-05)
Two types of positive reinforcement were compared to examine their effectiveness in encouraging independent play in young children. A within-subjects design was used with mothers and their 30- to 42-month-old children. ...