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Development Projects
The Role of Operant Contingencies and Environmental Stressors in an
Animal Model (2009 - Present)
Investigator:
Christopher Bloom, Providence College
Mentor: Matthew
Nock, Harvard University
Abstract: The term non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has been
applied to a wide range of behaviors that result in the damage of one’s
own body tissue in the absence of intent to die. Populations comprised
of those suffering from genetic syndromes, such as Prader-Willi, and
psychological disorders such as autism and normative populations have
all demonstrated NSSI (Kies & Devine, 2004).
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Student
Training Projects
An Experimental Test of the Intergroup Relations Model: Understanding
the Origins of Intergroup Conflict
(2009 - Present)
Investigator:
Thomas Malloy, Rhode Island College
Mentor: David
Kenny, University of Connecticut
Abstract:
Intergroup conflict is a leading cause of death, injury,
and illness worldwide. If the origins of intergroup conflict can be
understood and prevented, human health and welfare will be enhanced
worldwide. Proposed are two experiments designed to test a theoretical
model of intergroup relations that will provide intensive research
training for undergraduate students.
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Internet-Based Addiction Counselor Education Study
(2009 - Present)
Investigator:
Robin Montvilo, Rhode Island College Mentor: Kat
Quina, University of Rhode Island
Abstract:
Rhode Island College
students and faculty within the Chemical Dependency & Addiction Studies
(CDAS) Program will partner to conduct an investigation of an
Internet-based preparatory training modality for addictions counselors.
Despite government initiatives to translate evidence based research to
substance abuse treatment context4,8,17, the transmission of
research to practicing behavioral health professionals has been limited25,30.
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The Comparison of Three Behavioral Therapy Approaches for Children with
Autism in Terms of the Acquisition
(2009 - Present)
Investigator:
Sheila Quinn, Salve Regina University Mentor: Stephen
Sheinkopf, Brown University
Abstract:
While the effectiveness of therapy techniques based on
applied behavior analysis (ABA) has been empirically verified1
the relative effectiveness of different varieties of discrete trial
training has not been established.
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Student Training Pilot Projects
Perceptions of Multiply Stigmatized Individuals
(2009 - Present)
Investigator:
Kelly Brooks, Roger Williams University
Abstract:
The majority of
research on prejudice and stereotyping addresses stigmatized
statuses singly. That is, separate theories and bodies of research
address prejudice associated with race, gender, and sexual
orientation (Fukuyama & Ferguson, 2000; Greene, 2000; Stanley,
2004). By focusing on one type of prejudice at a time, such
approaches tend to assume majority group status on other identities,
representing, for example, the experiences of lesbian, gay, and
bisexual (LGB) persons who are White or African Americans who are
heterosexual. As a result, prejudice directed toward people of color
who are sexual minorities is neglected (Greene, 1994).
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The Effectiveness of Undergraduates as Trained Listeners
for the Bereaved: A Pilot Study of Impact on Symptoms and Cognitions
(2009 - Present)
Co-Investigator:
Bonita Cade, Roger Williams University
Co-Investigator: Kim
Knight, Roger Williams University
Abstract:
This project is designed to train students
to be effective but "non-intervening" listeners to those experiencing
uncomplicated grief in reaction to the loss of a loved one within the
current year. This is a pilot study to determine the impact, if any, on
the negative cognitions related to grief and the self reported physical
responses of having three sessions with a listener who allows the
bereaved to talk about their loss as they are experiencing it without
guidance, intervention or judgment.
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