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The Dept. of Psychology is honored to present our senior capstone presentations.

May 20, 2021

4:00-4:15 – Opening Remarks, Dr. Jon Grahe, Psychology Department Chair

4:15-5:05 – Concurrent Sessions in Zoom Breakout Rooms

5:05-5:10 – Break

5:10-6:00 – Student Awards and Recognition

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Zoom Room 1

Dr. Wendelyn Shore & Dr. Marianne Taylor

4:15 - Kathryn Andrade*

``The Effectiveness of the English Language Arts Common Core Curriculum Regarding Middle School Students' Cognitive Development``

4:25 - Duvan Vaca-Trujillo*

``Latinx Students' Success Barriers in United States Universities``

4:35 - Christina Cervantez, Carole Ramos, and Jade Vanags**

``How Do People Perceive Expressions of Anger and Sadness in Men Versus Women?``

4:45 - Josef M. Triman and Chase H.Y. Rhinelander*

``How Team Culture in Sports Impacts Coping Strategies and Stress Levels Compared to Non-Student Athletes``

4:55 - Brandon Y. Ishise*

``Purpose-Driven Meaning: Understanding Life's Meaning Through Beliefs in Well-Being``
*Capstone Project **PSYC 242 Project

Zoom Room 2

Dr. Jon Grahe & Dr. Michelle Ceynar

4:15 - Grace Bingay*

``Aiding the Social & Emotional Development of Pre-K Children with Children's Literature``

4:25 - Arianna Hillman*

``Experiences of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Covid-19 Pandemic``

4:35 - Jessica Hewett & Jennifer Kim**

``Effects of Vocalization and Presence of Parents on Altruism``

4:45 - Lorelei Eddy, Maria Flynn, and Emma Taupin**

``Perceptions of Police Use of Force-Based on Suspect Race and Disability Status``

4:55 - Rudolph King*

``The Effect of Religion on Optimism and Depression``
*Capstone Project **PSYC 242 Project

Zoom Room 3

Dr. Corey Cook, Dr. Tiffany Artime, & Dr. Heidi McLaughlin

4:15 - Kailee "Kay" Akers*

``Bipolar Disorder: Diverse Perspectives and Where Problems in Treatment Reside``

4:25 - Logan Denen, Alan Oakley, Elena Schmidt, and Lilliya Wardell**

``Effects of Target Gender and Acceptance of Help on Perceived Emotional Strength``

4:35 - Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano, Rebecca Auman, Marin Deifel, and Erin Swanson**

``Perceptions of Public Altercations by Target Race and Autism Diagnosis``

4:45 - Kassidy Shibley*

``The Effects of Parents with Narcissistic Personality Disorder on Children's Social-Emotional Development and Attachment Styles

4:55 - Hina Ramzan, Alex Reed, and Maria Villalobos**

``Effects of Gender and GAD Diagnosis on Perceptions of College Student Behavior``
*Capstone Project **PSYC 242 Project