Student Presentations at Conferences

Psychology (2009)

Briscoe, L., Donahue, S., & da Silva, S.P. (2009, April). Effects of variable-ratio and differential-reinforcement-of-low rate schedule history on fixed-interval performance. Poster presented at the 4th annual meeting of the Georgia Psychological Society, Macon State College, Macon, GA.

Facciolo, M,. & Richman, H. (2009, April). Constitutional psychology: Assessing William Sheldon's "Somatotypes". Paper presented at the 4th annual meeting of the Georgia Psychological Society, Macon State College, Macon, GA.

Farrington, C., & Gurkas, P. (2009, April). The power of cognition: Memory and aging. Poster presented at the 4th annual meeting of the Georgia Psychological Society, Macon State College, Macon, GA.

Gesselman, A. (2009, March). Sex differences in digit ratio (2D:4D) and numerosity perception. Paper presented at the 8th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA (2nd place award).

Groenewald, L. (2009, March). Physical activity and well-being. Poster presented at the 8th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Harrison, A. & Barlow, J. (2009, March). The implications of high mate value on forgiveness. Poster presented at the 8th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Love, M., & Phillips, A. (2009, April). To leave or not to leave? How mate value influences reactions to infidelity. Poster presented at the 4th annual meeting of the Georgia Psychological Society, Macon State College, Macon, GA.

Meadows, J,. White, W., & da Silva, S.P. (2009, April). Concurrent resurgence of nose-poking in rats. Poster presented at the 4th annual meeting of the Georgia Psychological Society, Macon State College, Macon, GA.

Ruffin, S., Thompson, T., & Gurkas, P. (2009, April). Role of gender in assessments of social skills and behavior problems. Poster presented at the 4th annual meeting of the Georgia Psychological Society, Macon State College, Macon, GA.

Smith, A., Facciolo, M. & da Silva, S.P. (2009, April). Self-efficacy and procrasti-nation in college students. Poster presented at the 4th annual meeting of the Georgia Psychological Society, Macon State College, Macon, GA.

Walker, E., & Gurkas, P. (2009, April). The net generation: Why and how the internet is appealing to today's adolescents. Paper presented at the 4th annual meeting of the Georgia Psychological Society, Macon State College, Macon, GA.

Psychology (2008)

Walker, E. (2009, March). Internet as a social context for adolescent development. Poster presented at the 8th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference. Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Cummings, H., Bunn, J., Pate, K., & Richman, H. (2008). Constitutional Psychology: Fact or Fiction. Paper presented at the 7th CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

Dowis, A. (2008, April). Risk-Behaviors: A cross-sectional study involving adolescents and emerging adults. Poster presented at the 7th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Gesselman, A., & Demera, C. (2008, April). The effect of mate value on forgiveness. Poster presented at the 7th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Hranek, C., & Smith, B. (2008, April). Eye of the beholder: How attractiveness affects the interpretation of an apology. Poster presented at the 7th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Olson, A., & Gibbs, D. (2008, April). Self-esteem, relations with parents and identity development in emerging adulthood. Poster presented at the 7th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Ross, J. (2008, April). Undergraduate students: Their intelligence, personality, and success. Poster presented at the 7th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Thompson, T., & Ruffin, S. (2008, April). Social adjustment: Convergence of parent and teacher reports and observational measures. Poster presented at the 7th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Psychology (2007)

Cummings, H., Hood, J. & Phillips, A. (2007, May). Video games: Aggression and forgiveness. Poster presented at the Georgia Psychological Association's annual meeting, Atlanta, GA., and at the 6th CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

Vandel, L.G. (2007, April). Self-esteem and motivational self-control. Poster presented at the 6th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Wright, A, & Richman, H. (2007). Values five years later. Paper presented at the CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA

Psychology (2004 - 06)

Brogdon, C., Webster, L., & Schmidt, M.S. (2006, April; 2005, May). Lateralization of function in numerosity perception? Paper presented at the 5th Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA (outstanding paper award) and at the 5th CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Halford, F. & Richman, H. (2006). Influence of parental involvement on adult attitudes. Poster presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA), Atlanta, GA.

McDonald, T. & Richman, H. (2004). Positive aspects of obsessive compulsive personality. Poster presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA), Atlanta, GA.

WarHawk, J., Garcia, J.A., & Schmidt, M.S. (2004, May & April). Numerousness discrimination by rats. Poster presented at the meeting of the Georgia Psychological Association, Hilton Head, SC. Paper presented at the 3rd Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, and at the 3rd CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

Sociology (2008)

Bolen, S. & Newtson, R. (2008, October). Global belief in a just world and the holocaust. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Sociological Association, St. Simons Island, GA

Jones, R. & Newtson, R. (2008, October). Empathy, video gaming, and movie viewing preferences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Sociological Association, St. Simons Island, GA.

McDonald, T. & Wakoko, F.S. (2008, April). To use or not to use: Survey of college student attitudes towards condom use and social health. Paper presented at CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

Sociology (2007)

Anderson, S. (2007, November). Arresting Sexual Violence Against Women. Resolution presented and defended at the Southeast Model African Union Simulation Exercise, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA.

Chandler, J. (2007, November). The Development of Health Care in the Republic of Uganda. Resolution presented and defended at the Southeast Model African Union Simulation Exercise, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA.

LaGrand, A. (2007, November). Saving the Street Children in the DRC. Resolution presented and defended at the Southeast Model African Union Simulation Exercise, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA.

Marealle, P. (2007, November). Educational Reform in the Republic of Uganda. Resolution presented and defended at the Southeast Model African Union Simulation Exercise, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA.

Marealle, W. (2007, November). Resettlement of Displaced Persons in Northern Uganda. Resolution presented and defended at the Southeast Model African Union Simulation Exercise, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA.

White, T. (2007, November). Reparations for Rebuilding the Democratic Republic of Congo. Resolution presented and defended at the Southeast Model African Union Simulation Exercise, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA.

Wynter, C. (2007, November). Economic Development in the DRC. Resolution presented and defended at the Southeast Model African Union Simulation Exercise, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA.

Sociology (2006)

Bullock, C. & Scarborough, K. & Studstill, J. (2006). Continuity of factors contributing to homelessness in Rivercity. Paper presented at the symposium Social and Cultural Change in Rivercity: 1995-2005, 41st Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Pensacola, FL. and at the CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

Cheruiyot, D. & Newtson, R. (2006). Urbanization and changes to familial social support networks of rural African elderly. Paper presented at the International Conference on Aging and Social Change in Africa, Atlanta, GA.

Edwards, T. & Wakoko F.S. (2006). Migration and poverty threshold among Mexican Families in Columbus. Paper presented at the CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

Gilbert, M. & Taylor, K. & Studstill, J. (2006, February). Changes in attitudes towards the war in Iraq. Paper presented at the symposium Social and Cultural Change in Rivercity: 1995-2005, 41st Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Pensacola, FL. and at the CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

Lee, A. & Studstill, J. (2006, February). Impacts of the rising poverty rate in Rivercity. Paper presented at the symposium Social and Cultural Change in Rivercity: 1995-2005, 41st Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Pensacola, FL.

Miller, Q. & Studstill, J. (2006, February). Photoessay on poverty in Chattahoochee county. Paper presented at the symposium Social and Cultural Change in Rivercity: 1995-2005, 41st Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Pensacola, FL.

Runion, S. & Walsh, A. & Studstill, J. (2006, February). Recent change in political affiliation and voting patterns in Rivercity. Paper presented at the symposium Social and Cultural Change in Rivercity: 1995-2005, 41st Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Pensacola, FL.

Vold, E. & Studstill, J. (2006). Religious Diversity in Columbus: A Synagogue and Its Citizens. Paper presented at the CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

White, T. & Studstill, J. (2006). Democratic Republic of Congo: Economic Development & Exploitation. Paper presented at the CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

Sociology (2005)

Bond, D. & Studstill, J. (2005, March). Last of the old-time peachgrowers. Paper presented at the symposium City and Country: Ethnographic Studies of Social Change in Southern Georgia, 40th Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Chattanooga, TN.

Hall, M. & Studstill, J. (2005). Proportional voting. Paper presented at the CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

Henry, J. & Wakoko, F.S. (2005, March). The chosen people on sunday morning: Ethnic composition of Rivercity congregations. Paper presented at the symposium City and Country: Ethnographic Studies of Social Change in Southern Georgia, 40th Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Chattanooga, TN.

Pryor, J. R. & Studstill, J. (2005). Capitalism, the family and gay oppression: A socialist analysis. Paper presented at the CSU Student Colloquium, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.

Rex, A. & Wakoko, F.S. (2005, March). Competing in peaches: Growers, managers and labor transformation. Paper presented at the symposium City and Country: Ethnographic Studies of Social Change in Southern Georgia, 40th Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Chattanooga, TN

Rex, A. , Ragan, S. , & Wakoko, F. S. (2005, April). Farm practices, Migrant workers and gender roles: An ethnographic study of peach farming in middle Georgia. Paper presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science, Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama.

Rex, A. & Wakoko, F.S. (2005, March). Competing in peaches: Evaluation of gender differences among growers, managers, and labor transformation. Paper presented at the Southern Anthropological Society Annual Meeting, Chattanooga, TN.

Russell, J. & Studstill, J. (2005, March). Peachtree blues: Transformations and adaptations among Georgia peach growers. Paper presented at the symposium City and Country: Ethnographic Studies of Social Change in Southern Georgia, 40th Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Chattanooga, TN.

Sociology (2004)

Bausch, L. & Studstill, J. (2004, March). Homeless women in crisis. Paper presented at the symposium Trouble in Rivercity, Part II: Social Problems and Social Development, 39th Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Decatur, GA.

Bryant, Y. & Studstill, J. (2004, March). Causes of homelessness in Rivercity. Paper presented at the symposium Trouble in Rivercity, Part II: Social Problems and Social Development, 39th Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Decatur, GA.

Grgas, N. & Studstill, J. (2004, March). Health care awareness and access among Latin immigrants in Rivercity. Paper presented at the symposium Trouble in Rivercity, Part II: Social Problems and Social Development, 39th Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Decatur, GA.

Schorr, L. & Studstill, J. (2004, March). The economic rebirth of downtown Rivercity. Paper presented at the symposium Trouble in Rivercity, Part II: Social Problems and Social Development, 39th Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Decatur, GA.

Seldon, P. & Studstill, J. (2004, March). Jobs and the definition of appropriate hair and dress. Paper presented at the symposium Trouble in Rivercity, Part II: Social Problems and Social Development, 39th Annual Meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society, Decatur, GA.