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Neural Coding and Synaptic Transmission: Participation Exercises for Introductory Psychology
(Teaching of Psychology, 1994-04-01)
We present two simulations of neural transmission for use in an Introductory Psychology class. These simulations illustrate the complex coding properties of a single neuron, especially how excitatory and inhibitory ...
White Racial Identity Models: A Critique and Alternative Proposal
(The Counseling Psychologist, 1994-01-01)
Existing models of White racial identity development (WRID) are challenged as being deficient in terms of: (a) being based on the oppression-adaptive models of minority identity development, (b) focusing primarily on ...
Changing Institutional Rules: The Evolution of Corporate Philanthropy, 1883-1953
(Business & Society, 1994-12-01)
Corporate philanthropy is considered to be an integral part of corporate social performance; however, this was not always the case. At one time, the use of corporate funds for philanthropy was illegal. This article uses ...
Escape Worthiness of Vehicles with Passive Belt Restraint Systems
(Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 1994-10-01)
There are a variety of conditions that can exist in the post-crash environment which make rapid escape necessary for survival or to avoid further injury. These include a post-crash fire, the vehicle going into the water, ...
Validation of a Measure of Learning and Performance Goal Orientations
(Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1994-12-01)
This study investigated the psychometric properties of an instrument (i.e., the Goals Inventory) that measured learning and performance goal orientations. Test-retest reliability estimates for the learning and performance ...