Browsing OSU Theses by Author "Abramson, Charles Ira"
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Differences in Learning from Complex Versus Simple Visual Interfaces When Operating a Model Excavator
Kieson, Emily (2016-05-01)The goal of this study was to test two visual co-robot interfaces (one simple and one more complex) and their effectiveness in teaching a novice participant to operate a complex machine at a later date without assistance. ... -
Effect of Agitated Serial Dilutions on Whole Organisms: Roma Tomatoes (Lycopersicon Lycopersicum), Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera L.) and Rosy Red Minnows (Pimephales Promela)
Morales, Brenda Lucrecia (Oklahoma State University, 2006-07-01)This study explored the potential use of homeopathic principles to create detrimental chemical solutions that might potentially be used as a form of bioterrorism. The general strategy taken for this project was to dilute ... -
Effect of Serial Agitated Dilution on the Mortality Rate in Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera L.)
Nolf, Sondra L. (Oklahoma State University, 2008-12-01)The present study examined the effect of serial agitated dilutions of Sevin (Carbaryl: 1-naphthyl methylcarbamate) on the mortality rate of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). In a second experiment, this study investigated ... -
Mascots of Fear
Hornyik, Csongor Daniel (Oklahoma State University, 2010-12-01)Numerous Native American organizations requested the discontinuation of the use of Native images in high schools and colleges, but many educational institutions still oppose the change. So far, there is no convincing ... -
New Paradigm to Analyze Extensive Post-reinforcement or Social Reinforcement Delays in Free-flying Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera)
Craig, David Philip Arthur (Oklahoma State University, 2012-12-01)We have developed a novel paradigm to study and analyze how free-flying honey bees (Apis mellifera) react when presented with varying schedules of post-reinforcement delays of either 0s, 300s, or 600s. We measured ... -
Porto Alegre Consensus: Emergence and Evolution of the World Social Forum
Byrd, Scott Christopher (Oklahoma State University, 2005-05-01)The World Social Forums and corresponding Forum movement marks a shift in transnational social movement methodology and solidarity. The Forums work to thicken linkages between global civil society actors, liberate communicative ... -
Relationship Between Human-canine Personality Match and Pet Satisfaction
Curb, Lisa A. (Oklahoma State University, 2011-05-01)I tested the hypothesis that pet-to-owner personality-matching may improve pet-owner satisfaction on an instrument I designed. If a prospective pet owner adopted a dog with similar personality characteristics, the pet ... -
Religious Orientation and the Affective Modulation of the Startle Response
Brown, Erika (Oklahoma State University, 2012-12-01)The current study integrated research on one's religious orientation (Allport, 1966; Allport & Ross, 1967) and the affective modulation of the startle response, specifically motivational priming theory (Lang, Bradley, & ... -
Studies of Learned Helplessness in Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera Ligustica)
Dinges, Christopher W. (2016-05-01)The current study provides evidence of learned helplessness in the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.). Bees received either avoidable or unavoidable shock during a discriminative compartment restriction task in an automated ...