Honors theses completed at Western Michigan University are entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors or we have been unable to reach the authors, so the theses may be only available from on-campus computers. If you are an author of an honors thesis and would like to make it available off campus or if you have any questions, please contact maira.bundza@wmich.edu.
Theses from 2019
A Descriptive Analysis of Drug Interaction Effects, Matthew Boss
The Effects of QR Code Prompts Posted to a Solar Charging Bench on Website Visibility, Sage Campbell
Facing Addiction in College: The Effects on Alcohol, Drugs, and Academics, Alexis Frazier
Comparing Prompting Methods for Teaching Receptive Identification, Laurel Jungblut
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility at Drive-Through Restaurants, Regina McLeod
Rompiendo Paredes - We're here to stay: A film uncovering the struggles undocumented students face, Stephania Pardo-Juarez
Increasing the Frequency of Tutors' Reinforcement of Compliance Behaviors, Sruthi Rameshkumar
Young Adult Climate Fiction in Schools: As We Know It, Madeline Reeves
LGBTQ+ Student Safety on Western Michigan University's Campus, Kaitlyn Sedorchuk
Increasing Political Behaviors in Local Communities, Bionca Stewart
Effectiveness of a brief online mindfulness intervention on first-year college students’ perceived stress., Danielle Stuut
Theses from 2018
Saving the Earth with Behavior Analysis and Gamification!, Ling Ann Chen
Increasing Waiting and Turn-Taking among Preschool Aged Children with a Verbal-Delay Diagnosis, Alexa Hill
Theses from 2017
Teaching Imitation to Children with Autism Using Most-to-Least Prompt Fading in Front of a Mirror, Giulia Avelar
Explicit Programming for Icon Rings: Visual-Based Discrimination, Samantha Borowski
Teaching a Scanning Response to a Child with Autism, Katherine Burnham
Using Video Modeling to Teach Functional Direction Following, Breanna Burns
Increasing Shared Attention in Children with Developmental Delays, Shelby Esman
Toilet-Training a Child with Autism in a School Setting, Kristianna Ferrier
Functional Communication Training and Discriminated Manding, Colleen Jones
Culture of Gentleness: A Behavioral Approach, Stevie Parcell
Self Management: Overcoming Barriers to Success, Jazmyn Souryamat
Within-Session Progressive Gestural-Prompt Delay to Teach Receptive Identification, Breanne Stiemsma
Teaching Two Children Diagnosed with Autism to Tolerate Physical Contact, Kelsey Webster
Increasing Vocalization and Echoic Stimulus Control, Logan Wurster
Theses from 2016
Sensor-Enabled Reduction of Stereotypy, Aaron Brzezinski
Effects of Multiple Exemplar Instruction on Reading Comprehension for Secondary Students with Reading Delays, Reilly Chabie
Increasing Vocalizations in Children with Autism, Nicholette Christodoulou
Transitioning Children with Autism from a Discrete Trial Classroom to a Group Classroom, Alexandra Ennis
The Effects of Picture Prompts on the Acquisition of Receptive Language in Children with Autism, Hanna Simons
Theses from 2015
A Behavior Analytic Conceptualization of the Assessment and Treatment of Delusional Speech, Rebecca Braginton
An Analysis of Free-Will, Matthew Campbell
Expressive Identification of Pictures, Jordyn Elliott
Cross-Cultural Comparison for Treatments of Autism Between Germany and the United States, Jenna Hicken
Living in the Shadow of ISIS, Alexis Hickey
Are there shared characteristics among children with autism who develop speech while training with the Picture Exchange Communication System?, Katherine Neidhart
The FIAT-Q's Normalization and Appliance to Daily Life Behavior, Rebecca Rausch
Memories Bridal and Evening Wear Selection Process, Kaitlyn Riddell
Training tutors to use a time delay procedure to increase vocal manding in children with autism, Chelsea Roberts
Experiential avoidance post-trauma: Investigating predictors of traumatic stress and problematic behavior., Elise Trim
Theses from 2014
Simple Visual Discrimination Training for a Child with Autism and Exceptional Learning Difficulties, Rachel Burroughs
Gradual Guidance and Independent Activity Schedules for Children with Autism, Amanda Driscoll
Total Team vs Designated Food Runner, Danielle Failla
The Effects of an Academic Values Clarification Exercise on Academic Performance of College Students, Dana Goetz
Resistance to a Competing Stimulus in Color Sorting Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Prone to Distractibility, Jeremy Goldman
The Combined Effects of Picture Activity Schedules and Extinction Plus Differential Reinforcement on Problem Behavior During Transitions, Jessica Hurdelbrink
The Consequence of Freedom: A Sociological Analysis of the Suicide Epidemic in Luthuania, Kyle Kaminski
The Effects of a Picture Acitivty Schedule and Functional Communication Training, Sarah J. Lett
Factors of aggression in diagnosed psychopaths: a comprehensive literature review of biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives., Mirabelle Lindquist
Sexism Across Musical Genres: A Comparison, Sarah Neff
Leni Sinclair & Lessons from the 60s/70s Era, Chelsie Noble
Autism Project: Case Study Evaluating Behavioral Interventions for the Self-Injurious Behavior of Biting, Brittani Rohrig
The Effects of Child Birth Order and Number of Children on Mother’s Supervision Beliefs and Practices, Alyssa Schramm
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