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Contrast Effects as a Function of Differential Preadaptation
Title
Contrast Effects as a Function of Differential Preadaptation.
Creator
Henke, Peter G., Adamson, Robert E., Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Psychology
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which preadaptation to differential brightness magnitude affects responses to a constant postadaptation stimulus. Twenty-four male albino rats, one hundred and tweny days old, were divided into four groups and differentially preadapted in Skinner-boxes to 236.90, 77.25, 22.87, and 1.27 apparent foot-candles for 10 minutes, without access to a bar. Immediately following this period the Ss were allowed to respond under continuous...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which preadaptation to differential brightness magnitude affects responses to a constant postadaptation stimulus. Twenty-four male albino rats, one hundred and tweny days old, were divided into four groups and differentially preadapted in Skinner-boxes to 236.90, 77.25, 22.87, and 1.27 apparent foot-candles for 10 minutes, without access to a bar. Immediately following this period the Ss were allowed to respond under continuous reinforcement to a postadaptation stimulus of 236.90 apparent foot-candles. Measurement in terms of bar pressing indicated that the four groups extinguished differentially over six days. The control group, for whom the discrepancy bwtween preadaptation magnitude and postadaptation stimulus remained zero, was found most resistant to extiction during this period. Additionally, increases in the discrepancy between the pre- and postadaptation magnitudes led to experimental groups. The implications of these data for the proposition of stimulus definitions in terms of behaviorally effective magnitudes were discussed.
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Date Issued
1967
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012588
Subject Headings
Adaptability (Psychology), Extinction (Psychology), Psychophysiology
Format
Document (PDF)
Couples communication in dementia
Title
Couples communication in dementia.
Creator
Williams, Christine L.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3183257
Subject Headings
Adaptation, Psychological, Caregivers, Caregivers/education, Communication, Dementia
Format
Document (PDF)
The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy of Senior Adults and Their Use of the Internet
Title
The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy of Senior Adults and Their Use of the Internet.
Creator
Masi, Annmarie, Bryan, Valerie, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
This mixed method research design explored the relationship between the selfefficacy of senior adults and their use of the Internet. Two quantitative research questions guided this study: (a) Is there a relationship between the self-efficacy of senior adults and their level of use of the Internet? and (b) Do the demographics (gender, age, and race/ethnicity) moderate the relationship between the self-efficacy of senior adults and their level of use of the Internet? Two qualitative research...
Show moreThis mixed method research design explored the relationship between the selfefficacy of senior adults and their use of the Internet. Two quantitative research questions guided this study: (a) Is there a relationship between the self-efficacy of senior adults and their level of use of the Internet? and (b) Do the demographics (gender, age, and race/ethnicity) moderate the relationship between the self-efficacy of senior adults and their level of use of the Internet? Two qualitative research questions guided this study: (a) Is there a difference in views of senior adults in regard to their use of other technologies? and (b) Is there a difference in views of senior adults in regard to barriers and benefits of the Internet? Some of the benefits discovered were that all the Internet users interviewed (a) had knowledge of the Internet; (b) had access to the Internet; (c) are interested in using the Internet; and (d) use the Internet to escape boredom in retirement, view favorite websites and to keep the mind active.
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Date Issued
2008
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000683
Subject Headings
Internet and older people, Adaptability (Psychology), Self-actualization (Psychology), Self-efficacy, Older people--Conduct of life
Format
Document (PDF)
The relationship of perceived stress, religious coping styles, and mental health symptoms in university students
Title
The relationship of perceived stress, religious coping styles, and mental health symptoms in university students.
Creator
Chien, Jenny, Sperry, Len, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Counselor Education
Abstract/Description
This is the first study to investigate the relationship of perceived stress, religious coping styles, and mental health symptoms in university students within a single, faith- based institution. Students face a variety of stressors that may be directly, indirectly, or not related to the college experience. If these stressors are left unmanaged, there are multiple implications including reduced retention, declines in academic performance, physical health concerns, and mental health symptoms....
Show moreThis is the first study to investigate the relationship of perceived stress, religious coping styles, and mental health symptoms in university students within a single, faith- based institution. Students face a variety of stressors that may be directly, indirectly, or not related to the college experience. If these stressors are left unmanaged, there are multiple implications including reduced retention, declines in academic performance, physical health concerns, and mental health symptoms. University personnel are reporting increases in the number and severity of mental health symptoms presented by university students. This study investigated whether religious coping strategies provide a mediating effect on the relationship between stress and mental health symptoms. The sample was comprised of 209 undergraduate students, between the ages of 18-32, from a single faith-based university.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004356, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004356
Subject Headings
Adaptation (Psychology), Adjustment (Psychology), College students -- Mental health services, Mental health -- Religious aspects, Stress (Psychology), Stress management, Well being -- Religious aspects
Format
Document (PDF)