April 15, Exploring Psychology Tracks

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1 Exploring Psychology Tracks April 15, 2015 Sponsored by Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology and the Gallaudet University Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Genie Gertz, Ph.D.

2 Time 8:00 AM Breakfast / Check-In Program 9:30 AM Welcome / Introductory Comments 10:00 AM 5 minute break 10:05 AM Session 1 11:05 AM 5 minute break 11:10 AM Keynote Speaker: Irene Leigh, Ph.D 12:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Session 2 2:00 PM 5 minute break 2:05 PM Session 3 3:05 PM 5 minute break 3:10 PM Session 4 4:10 PM 5 minute break 4:15 PM Poster Session 5:20 PM Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf (HEARD) 5:35 PM Awards / Closing Statements Session One Cognitive/Neuropsychology & Multicultural Psychology Evan Goodman, Gallaudet University Do Gender Effects in Cognition Exist in Deaf Signers? New Considerations for an Old Question Aileen Aldalur, Gallaudet University Deaf Acculturative Stress: Meaning and Measurement Keynote Speaker Irene Leigh, Ph.D., Gallaudet University Intersections of Deaf Identities and Multiculturalism Irene W. Leigh, Ph.D., a deaf psychologist, is Professor Emerita, having taught in the clinical psychology doctoral program and chaired the Department of Psychology at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Leigh s numerous presentations, research and publications have focused on deaf people and issues related to identity, multiculturalism, parenting, attachment, depression, and cochlear implants. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and was an Associate Editor for the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education.

3 Session Two Multicultural Psychology Susie Harvey and Timothy Skaggs, Gallaudet University Stereotype Threat in Education James Waller and Carol Zamora, Gallaudet University Discrimination in the United States Kylei Brooks and Sarah Hesser, Gallaudet University Women and Conflicts in the Workplace Session Three Lifespan & Developmental Psychology Monica R. Jackson, Howard University Cultural Considerations for Integrating Religious and Spirituality Issues in Psychotherapy and Professional Psychology Training Programs Joanna Dzuira, Gallaudet University How to Publish in Grad School: Lessons from the Editors of a Student-Run Journal of Psychology Session Four Neuropsychology Zachery Abbott, James Waller, Gallaudet University Attention and Consciousness: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Ryssa Fleischer, Rachel Sweigart, Gallaudet University Emotions, Stress, and Health TraciAnn Hoglind, Eric Setzer, Gallaudet University The Logistics of Sleeping and Dreaming Tom Pangia, Jeff Chow, Gallaudet University Sexual Arousal in the Brain Taylor Wardle, Gallaudet University Schizophrenia Cognitive/ Neuropsychology: Poster Session Abdulaziz Abubshait, George Mason University It s What s on the Outside that Counts: The Differences Between Appearance and Behavior on Human-Robot Interactions. Amishi Desai, The George Washington University Divergent Angiotensin Receptor Signaling in a Mouse Model of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Forensic Psychology: Lauren R. Pupko, Marymount University Perceptions of Criminal Behavior Based on Physical Appearance, Voice-Pitch, and Gender

4 Lifespan/Developmental Psychology: Joanna Dziura, Gallaudet University Adjustment to Hearing Loss: Psychological and Social Functioning of Individuals with Late Onset of Hearing Loss Multicultural Psychology: Erica Wilkins, Gallaudet University An Investigation of the Practices of Service Providers with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Clients Heather G. Zimmerman, Gallaudet University Resilience and the Guamanian Sign Language Community Positive Psychology: Melissa Adams, Gallaudet University The Relationship Between Religion and Health. Kylei Brooks, Gallaudet University The Use of Religion and Spirituality as a Mediating Factor Between Trauma and Current Happiness. Alexandra Camell, Gallaudet University The Relationship Between Social Media and Self-Esteem. Julia Eichelberger, Gallaudet University Student s Understanding and Opinions of the Relationship Between Happiness and Longevity. TraciAnn Hoglind, Gallaudet University The Relationship Between Negative Thinking (Fear of Failure) and Positive Outcomes. Chelsea Lee, Gallaudet University The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Relationships with Others. Timothy Skaggs, Gallaudet University Sports and Social Support. Nicole Strom, Gallaudet University Moral Obligation as an Indicator of Friendship. Claire Tucker, Gallaudet University The Relationship Between Multilingualism and Positive Adjustment. Tiffany Van Boxlaere, Gallaudet University The Relationship of Family, School and Friends on Self- Esteem in Deaf College Students. Julia Wolff, Gallaudet University The Relation Between Self-Esteem and Exercise. Research Methods Zachary Abbott, Emma Becker, Lindsey Corthell, Gallaudet University Assessing Learning Style Through Tactile Perception Alexandra Camell, Shelby Jensen, Michelle Maxwell, and Carol Zamora, Gallaudet University Curiosity Survey Jeffrey Chow, TraciAnn Hoglind, and Lillian Kelly, Gallaudet University Curiosity and Life Satisfaction

5 Susie Harvey, Thinajah Nadarajah, Zoe Rodriguez, Rachel Sweigart, Gallaudet University "Touch Lab Experiment Chelsea Lee, Timothy Skaggs, and Nicole Tingler, Gallaudet University Connections Between Life Satisfaction and Curiosity" Social Psychology: Jeffrey Chow, Gallaudet University Disability and Discrimination Lindsey Corthell, Gallaudet University Persuasion and Propaganda Kelly Doleac, Gallaudet University Human-Animal Relations Julia Eichelberger, Gallaudet University Sexism and Gender Discrimination Ryssa Fleischer, Gallaudet University Environmental Psychology Bridget Glynn, Gallaudet University Cultural Psychology Brittany Kartes, Gallaudet University Attitudes and Social Cognition Amanda Martin, Gallaudet University Cults Michelle Maxwell, Gallaudet University Social Activism Tom Pangia, Gallaudet University Racism and Other Race Related Issues Zoe Rodriguez, Gallaudet University Peace and Conflict Resolution Jacqui Wunderlich, Gallaudet University Personality Psychology/ Romance Awards The following awards will be given out to two students per category: Outstanding Paper Presentation Outstanding Poster Presentation Bianca Hardin, Gallaudet University Social Networking Shelby Jensen, Gallaudet University Prison System

6 Special Thanks Thank you to the conference committee who spent countless hours making this event possible. Elizabeth Romero, Research Conference Coordinator Lillian Kelly, Research Conference Intern Julia Eichelberger, Psi Chi Chapter President Julia Wolff, Psi Chi Chapter Treasurer Tiffany Van Boxlaere, Psi Chi Chapter Secretary Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi, Ph.D, Gallaudet University Psi Chi Chapter Advisor Deborah McCaw, Ph.D, Gallaudet University Psi Chi Chapter Advisor Fudge Gallaudet University s Psi Chi Chapter will be selling fudge at the chapter table. All proceeds will be donated to Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf (HEARD) $2 each $5 for 3 pieces Cash only, please HEARD is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that promotes equal access to legal system for individuals who are deaf and for people with disabilities. HEARD primarily focuses on correcting and preventing deaf wrongful convictions, ending deaf prisoner abuse, decreasing recidivism rates for deaf returned citizens, and on increasing representation of the deaf in the justice, legal and corrections professions. HEARD created and maintains the only national database of deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind detainees & prisoners.

7 Please don t forgot to drop off our survey before you leave. Thank you for coming! -Research Conference Committee