Browsing by Subject "Psychological aspects"
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1992)The purpose of this study was to develop a comprehensive theory of landscape experience that provides logical explanations for both similar and different landscape evaluations. In order to achieve this purpose, a new ...
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An alternative to disengagement theory : its value in explaining the Texas winter visitor phenomenon (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1980)This exploratory study had the following objectives (1) to assess the utility of Hochschild's alternative (neo) theory for explaining the aging process among a sub-population of aging adults specifically, winter visitors ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1977)Research into attitudes about American English (AE) held by a native and nonnative English (EFL) speakers depends on a number of related disciplines: dialectology, sociolinguistics, and EFL pedagogy (TEFL). Because linguists ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1983)The primary purposes of this study were to describe and evaluate selected characteristics of a group of normal weight, female bulimics. Bulimic (N = 23) and control (N = 24) subjects were recruited from two university ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1982)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of combining hypnosis with cognitive therapy in a weight reduction program. A second objective was to compare each treatment modality while controlling for the ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1986)The purpose of the present study was to compare the effect of success oriented versus failure oriented mental preparation strategies on an arm strength task. The study was conducted in a manner such that the theoretical ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1985)This study was undertaken to compare personality characteristics of patients being treated for specific types of chronic benign pain. The subjects were 166 patients seeking treatment at a chronic pain clinic in a large ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1985)A synthesis of theories of the creative process suggests that creating takes place in recursive stages, demands varied modes of cognitive functioning, and requires the commitment to produce effective innovation. Of these ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1986)This dissertation proposes a synthesized approach for explaining the consequences of technological and natural disasters. This approach contends that disasters can be conceptualized into components which are amenable to ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1985)The benefits of jogging have been reported in numerous studies. The benefits of jogging include physiological improvements, increased self-esteem, self -image, individual well being, and self-concept; and decreased anxiety ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1980)The purpose of the present study was to observe self-concept and marital satisfaction in relation to physical changes occurring in early and later stages of pregnancy. Sixteen women in the first month of pregnancy participated ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1992)An established message reported by behavioral scientists, who have conducted industrial research, is that performance can be enhanced through the use of goal setting. Locke, Shaw, Saari, and Latham (1981) reported, "The ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1977)This investigation examined the effects of low, average, and high noise levels on the task performance of fifth level students with average aptitude and mathematical ability. Overall effects, as well as effects on work ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1986)This research was designed to examine the relationship between variations in mode of interview behavior rehearsal and locus of control in a vocational institute setting. Random assignment of treatment was employed with 21 ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1980)The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of questioning after the administration of a hypnotic induction procedure, questioning after the administration of relaxation instructions, and questioning without ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1988)The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of the Fishbein-Ajzen and Triandis psychosocial models in explaining exercise behavior in blue-collar workers. One hundred fifty -eight sedentary volunteers from the ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1993)Prior research has shown that an aversive event can produce either an increase (hyperalgesia) or a decrease in pain reactivity (hypoalgesia). Researchers have extensively examined both the behavioral and neurobiological ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1976)The purpose of this research was to evaluate the influence on readers of qualifying statements regarding technical performance claims in magazine advertisements. The independent variables were (1) the use of qualification, ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1992)Destination demand models that have appeared in the outdoor recreation and tourism literature have in large part been predicated on the assumption that when travelers leave home, they go to a single destination. This ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1993)The research study used the theory of reasoned action with modifications to general attitude variables as a predictor of adolescent girls' behavior from their behavioral intention about participating in a backcountry camping ...