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Theses from 2013
The Implication of Patient-Based Interventions Leading to a More Effective Treatment of Anticipatory Nausea & Vomiting in Cancer Patients, Katelyn Delaney
The Assessment of a Professional Career Development Course Curriculum, Amber DePree
Review and Analysis of Articles Published on Incentives in the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, Amber Derthick
The Effects of Preprinted versus Handwritten SAFMEDS on Fluency, Samantha Fodrocy
The Effects of Rating Accuracy on Treatment Fidelity, Joshua LaBeff
Overall Nasalance versus Trimmed Selection of Stable Syllable Repetition, Jackson Peebles
An Intervention to Increase IOA and Objectivity in Supervisors at WoodsEdge Learning Center, Karli Silverman
The Effect of an Exercise Regimen on the Psychological Health of Parkinson's Disease Patients, Alexander Stephens
Examining the Effects of a Mirror on Imitation in Children with Autism, Chelsea VanderWoude
Theses from 2012
Using TAG to Increase Play Skills, Melissa A. Boggs
Using a Reinforcer Hierarchy to Increase Compliance and Skill Acquisition, Bertilde U. Kamana
Consolidating the BRSS File System, Abbey M. Karlinski
An Investigation of the Role of Experiential Avoidance in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Meaghan M. Lewis
Activity Choice and Extinction Intervention for Escape Maintained Behavior, Ali M. Markowitz
Animal Training/Rehabilitation for Animal Abuse, Jessica N. Pence
The Effects of Formatting on Card Fluency for Say-All-Fast-Minute-Each-Day-Shuffled (SAFMEDS), Tory Roti
Theatre and Eating Disorders, Jeniece K. Salness
A Literary Review of ADHD Treatments: An Advocate for Neurofeedback, Jessica A. Steele
Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior in a Child With Autism, Mackenzie M. Sullivan
Theses from 2011
Creating a Curriculum for the Autism Toddler Classroom at WoodsEdge Learning Center, Katherine J. Beckstrom
Applied Behavior Analysis in Populations with Autism: A Look at Social Interactions, Katelyn M. Callahan
An Investigation of the Treatment Integrity of a Computerized Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression, Rachel M. Farrell
Validation of a Measure to Assess the Prevalence and Severity of Fears in an Adult Population, Christine M. Foster
Follow-up Evaluation of Treatment Integrity for a Stimulus-Stimulus Pairing Procedure on Vocal Behavior in Children Diagnosed with Autism, Eleanor R. Giles
Theses from 2010
The Role of Family Systems Therapy in Improving the Academic Attainment for Children from Single-Parent Families, Natalie M. Grandy
Using LED Lights as Prompts to Teach Receptive Identification to Preschool Children with Autism, Allison Pavlicek
Proposing Research: An Undergraduate Learning Experience (Using LED Lights as Prompts to Teach Receptive Identification of Preschool Children with Autism), Allison L. Pavlicek
Theses from 2009
Behavioral Research Supervisory System, Russell Buero
Treatment Approaches for Co-Occurring Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorder, Dana Connor
Effects of Orexin-A Microinjections in the Lateral Hypothalamus on Conditioned Place Preference in Rats, Elyse M. Cornett
Supervising Undergraduate Students and Creating a BRSS Undergraduate Alumni Database, Lindsey Donovan
Probabilistic Discounting: Does Age Affect Risk Sensitivity?, Manish K. Goyal
The Language Facilitation Training System: Vocal Verbal Behavior, Maija Graudins
Drug Use and Abuse by People with Autism, Todd A. Merritt
BRSS: Self-Management, Amanda Vig
Theses from 2008
Vaccines and Autism Brochure, Michael W. Blahnik
Mixed Verbal Operant Training: A Single-Case Evaluation, Carly E. Cornelius
Brain Sex: Toward a Biological Understanding of Human Sexual Orientation, Minh-Thu Nguyen
Probabilistic Discounting: Does Age Affect Risk?, Julie M. Stine
Theses from 2007
A Report on the Use of a Dog training Method for the Acquisition of Recall Behavior in a Rabbit, Katherine Binder
Self-Management: Saving One Western Student at a Time, Courtney L. Fox
Decreasing Latency Through Reinforcement, Megan R. Heinicke and James E. Carr
The Behavioral Systems Analysis Project, August Holtyn
Different Types of Mental Imagery Across Sports, Abigail C. Korchnak
Behavioral Academic and Career Counseling, Lisa M. LeVasseur
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Repercussions on Today's Children, Julie Christine MacPherson
Behavior Systems Analysis Project, Elizabeth Saur
Probabilistic Discounting in Cigarette Smokers and Non-Smokers, Alicia Wolf-Lewis
Theses from 2006
It Takes a Village to Raise Young Women: Saving Our Adolescent Females, Britne R. Amos
The Development of an Intermediate Level Autism Practicum at Western Michigan University, Susan Bills
The First-Year College Student: A Review of Current Literature on First-Year Seminars and Residential Learning Communities, Matthew Allan Dennis
The Gradual Development of Child Psychology Throughout Western History, Stephanie L. Gier
Super A, Hallie Nothwehr
Assessing Mild Cognitive Impairments: Detecting Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease, Joel W. Parraghi
Theses from 2005
Investigating the Antipunishing Effects of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in Pigeons, Lisa Jorgensen
Computer-Based Training for Manufacturing Measurement Tools, Jeana L. Koerber and Jennifer J. Parsons
Improving Mediation Training for University Resident Assistants, Nicole J. Postma
Eating Disorders: A Review of the History, Incidence, Causation and Treatment Models, Laura Spenceley
Theses from 2004
An Evaluation of the Utility of Choice Assessments in Increasing Activity Engagement and Positive Affect in Elders with Dementia, Stacey M. Cherup
Increasing the Use of Injury Reduction Techniques in a Hospital Operating Room, Thomas R. Cunningham
Current Vs. Ideal Body Image Perceptions of Undergraduate Students, Abby Giffin
Developing a Treatment for Noncompliance in a Child Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jason Rockwell
Behavioral Systems Analysis Approach to the Professional Psychology Practicum, Alyssa Warshay
Theses from 2003
Systematic Carousel of Observation Performance (SCOOP): The Effects of Feedback on Performance, Jessica Alverson
An Intensive Behavioral Treatment Package for Reducing the Incontinence of Autistic Children: An Outclinic Evaluation, Sarah Crossett
Super A, Bridget J. Faloon
Increasing the Educational Effectiveness of a Graduate Practicum and Intervention Strategies in Human Service Settings, Valerie Kaye
Procrastination, Self-Management and the GRE, Katherine Anne Kennedy
Personal Characteristics and Financial Decision-Making, Melissa Pouget
Exploring the Factors Associated with the Standardized Test Performance Between Black and White Students, Adeya N. Richmond
A Developmental Analysis of Media Effects on Young Female Body Image and Auspicious Prevention Programs, Jessica L. Silye
Examining Psychopathic Characteristics and Language Processing in a Nonclinical Population, Elizabeth Tyner
Theses from 2002
Development of a Social Skills Curriculum for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disabilities, Jennifer Ann Delaney
The Effects of a Pairing Procedure on the Vocal Behavior of a Child Diagnosed with Autism, Angela Lebbon
The Behavior Analysis Training System Website, Erin L. Niemi
Maintaining a Mand at Practical Levels Through Differential Schedules of Reinforcement, Jonathan P. Roland
The Effects of Reinforcer Magnitude and Delay on the Acquisition of Lever-Press Responding in Rats, Kimberly E. Seckinger
Theses from 2001
The Effects of an Intervention on Signal Detection in Date Rape Scenarios, Beth Ann Jamison
Increasing Attendance at Voluntary Academic Tutoring Sessions on a Large University, Meghan Sadler
Theses from 2000
Use of Pain Diaries to Assess Sickle Cell Disease Pain in Children, Heather L. Beadle
Behavioral Research Supervisory System, Rachel Bissi and Michelle Seymour
Using Video Modeling to teach Perspective-Taking Skills to Children with Autism, Andrea M. Coates
Attitudes, Barriers, and Behaviors Associated with HIV Prevention in College Students, Brandy Ephraim
Working with Developmentally Disabled Students: A Behavioral Approach, Jennifer Michele Groom
Acute Effects of Cocaine on Nucleus Accumbens Dopamine in Cocaine-Naive and Cocaine-Experienced Rats: An In Vivo Microdialysis Study, Danielle Larson
Self-Management Vs. Procrastination: The Battle of the Century, Jason Ranville
Improving Server Performance in a Fine Dining Establishment through Checklists, Feedback, and Training, Kara Rosso
A Treat Puts First Graders in their Seats: Improving Attendance in a First Grade Classroom, Kai-lyn Westcott
Theses from 1999
Procrastination Project: Using Behavioral Self-Management to Improve Student Performance, Shannon DePottyondy-Burke
An Evaluation of a Community Based Awareness Program on Violence and a School Based Violence Education Workshop on Knowledge of Dating Violence with Middle School Children, Christina B. LaBruzzo
Theses from 1998
Assessing Changes in the Behavior of Children with Autism, Krista M. Manganello
ADHD: The School Psychologist's Role in Assessment and Treatment, Trisha R. Parish
Psychology 460 Honors: Super P!, Rachel Terpsma
Theses from 1997
Do Books on Tape Make a Difference? A Survey, Sally L. Case
Cocaine Discrimination in Rats Reared in Enriched and Isolate Conditions, Dawn Duke
Tracking Progress of Autistically Impaired Preschool Children at Croyden Avenue School, Dana Salinger
Examining the Function of Thumb-sucking and Nail-biting in Children, Adelene M.L. Siah