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Showing 1 to 20 of 69 for “"Behavior research"”.
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On the confrontation of classical democratic theory by the findings of contemporary political behavior research
Thesis (M.A.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Political Science, 1964
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Restenosis of Coronary Artery Disease on the Implementation of Family Support and Health Behavior Research
This research is a descriptive correlation study to find relationship between family support and health behavior compliance for coronary artery restenosis patients helping prevent re-stenosis and promote health behavior. Subjects of the study were 80 patients were enrolled who got medical or …
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Behavior, reproduction, and development in confined swamp rabbits
… reproduction, to secure information on parental behavior, and to study some aspects of juvenile development. Incidental observations were made of social behavior. Research was carried on from the summer of 1964 through early 1966. Most of the material presented was gathered In …
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A Deconstruction and Qualitative Analysis of the Consumption of Traditional Entertainment Media by Elementary-Aged Children Diagnosed with Emotional Disorders.
… their subsequent vegative/anti-social classroom behavior. Research participants included six first-grade children diagnosed with an emotional disorder and their teacher. They were interviewed using a semi-structured approach. The students were observed in the natural setting of their classroom …
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The context of cognition and models of voter choice
Previous voting behavior research has assumed that there is one correct model of voting behavior with a set hierarchy of factor contributions. This research departs and assumes that the relative importance of a candidate's party, issue stands, ideology, and image may depend on the context in which …
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Venue Shopping: Domestic Interests in Global Politics
… beyond the domestic political environment, this research has added to our knowledge of interest group behavior. Research on the transnational activities of organized interests has added an additional layer of explanation to international relations theory. Specifically, this work builds upon …
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Demystifying the Link Between Loneliness and Materialism: Mediating Roles of Emotion Regulation, Self-Enhancement, and Escapism
… within the perspective of compensatory consumer behavior. Results from this study contribute to the growing body of consumer behavior research on the psychological underpinnings of compensatory consumer behavior. Furthermore, it sheds light on how consumers seek to reduce their loneliness …
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EXAMINING THE "LIABILITIES" OF NEWNESS AND SMALLNESS WITH RESPECT TO THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS: PERCEPTUAL BIASES RELATED TO NEW VENTURES
… has not been used extensively in organizational behavior research - conjoint analysis. Thus, the contributions I make are theoretical, normative and methodological in nature. As hypothesized, there are significant differences in how job seekers perceive organizations based on their size and age. …
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Theory of planned behavior to predict multivitamin/mineral use
<p>This health behavior research study utilizes the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to explore female collegiate lightweight rowers' (FCLR) decision to use multivitamin/mineral supplements (MVS). This study aimed to determine the relationship between FCLR salient beliefs, attitudes, subjective …
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Effect of contextual variables on mealtime problem behavior in the natural environment
A growing body of research suggests that contingency-based interventions are effective for decreasing mealtime problem behavior and increasing the amount and variety of food accepted. To date, two published studies have examined the effects of specific contextual variables (food type and texture or …
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Vocal Variability in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Intervention to Increase Novel Vocalizations in Non-Verbal Children
… characterized by repetitive and stereotyped behavior. Research shows that these behaviors interfere with typical development and with the acquisition of new skills, including vocal communication. For many children with ASD who are unable to imitate others and who have limited vocal …
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Risky Decision-making among Subgroups of Socially Anxious Individuals
… an individual’s decision to engage in risky behavior. Research indicates that there are two distinct groups of socially anxious individuals, an avoidance-oriented, risk-averse group, and an approach-oriented, risk-taking group. Recent theoretical and empirical work suggests that social …
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A Literature Review: The Connection Between Nutrition and Behavior in Elementary School Age Children
… of the literature on the effect of nutrition on behavior. The purpose of the review is to establish a base of knowledge that assists teachers in recognizing the role of nutrition on student behavior. The literature review discusses many aspects of the relationship between nutrition and behavior. …
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A performance based approach for seismic design with hysteretic dampers
… braces that dissipate energy by hysteretic behavior. Research conducted in the past reveals that devices such as The Unbonded Brace (TM) provide stiffness and damping to the structure, two key parameters that characterize a building's performance. The focus of this thesis is the development …
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Exploring the common factors that contribute to an effective coaching engagement : a thematic analysis
… coaching relies heavily on psychology and human behavior research and approaches yet is largely unregulated with a variety of approaches and styles being implemented from coaches with varying levels of education and training. The practice of coaching and psychotherapy are remarkedly similar in …
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Influence of Child Injury Risk Perceptions on Adult Supervision Behavior
… and parenting practices on supervision behavior. Research has classified supervision characteristics based on dimensions of attention (level of interaction with the child and visual/auditory attentiveness), proximity (physical touch and distance to a child), and continuity …
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Same Kentucky Chicken, Different Taste: Cross-cultural Leadership Studies at KFC in Beijing
… explore a three dimensional Chinese leadership behavior model - Initiation, Consideration, and Guanxi. The Initiation-Consideration model has dominated leadership behavior research in Western literature (e.g., Yukl 1994), whereas this study recognizes that Guanxi behavior is an important concept …
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Exploration of parent perspectives and adaptation to shaken baby syndrome: An occupational therapy approach
… an infant or small child. The purpose of this research was to examine from an occupational therapy perspective current prevention strategies of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and to explore adaptive strategies used by parents in response to inconsolable infant crying. The first study provided a …
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Exploration of parent perspectives and adaptation to shaken baby syndrome: An occupational therapy approach
… an infant or small child. The purpose of this research was to examine from an occupational therapy perspective current prevention strategies of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and to explore adaptive strategies used by parents in response to inconsolable infant crying. The first study provided a …
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Constructing family health histories: Connecting theory and practice in the health education classroom
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