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Lab Projects - Spring 2009
Effects of Music on
Preschooler's Classroom Behavior
Description of Project
This is a thesis project being conducted by Marissa Arnett, a second
year clinical science master's student. The purpose of this project
is to investigate the influence of background music on preschool
children's behavior, to see if different types of music influence
the likelihood of children engaging in inappropriate behavior. This
study is being conducted in four classrooms in Cedar Falls and
Waterloo (Price Lab School in Cedar Falls, Freeburg ECT in Waterloo,
and Elk Run ECS in Evansdale).
Student Opportunities
For this project, research assistants are needed to assist with
videotaping the behavior of children within these schools. This
project requires availability in mornings (between 9:00 and 10:30
a.m.). Marissa plans to begin collecting data at the beginning of
the Spring 2009 semester, and may contact interest research
assistants either at the end of this semester or just prior to next
semester, in order to further discuss the project and train
assistants. Research assistants can take this for credit on Dr.
Nesbit's research team, or can use this as a volunteer experience
appropriate to clinical psychology. If you would like more
information about this opportunity, or are interested in working
with Marissa on this project, please e-mail Dr. Nesbit or contact
her at arnettm@uni.edu.
Cognitive
Responses with Driving Situations
Description of Project
The purpose of this project is to investigate the thoughts and
experiences participants have while imagining being involved in
driving situations.
Student Opportunities
For this project, research assistants are needed to supervise
participant sessions. This experience would involve setting up Dr.
Nesbit's lab in preparation for running participants (NOTE: This is
a unique opportunity, as assistants will learn valuable information
about experiment management programs on computers), informing
participants of basics and details of study, and assisting
participants with any questions that come up during their
experimental session.
Personality
Influences on Driving Situations
Description of Project
The purpose of this project is to evaluate individual differences in
responses to driving situations.
Student Opportunities
For this project, research assistants are needed to supervise
participant sessions. This experience would involve setting up Dr.
Nesbit's lab in preparation for running participants (NOTE: This is
a unique opportunity, as assistants will learn valuable information
about experiment management programs on computers), informing
participants of basics and details of study, and assisting
participants with any questions that come up during their
experimental session. Advanced level students (e.g.,
undergraduate students with previous research experience, honors
thesis students, or graduate students) also may have the opportunity
to take a more senior role in this project. See Dr. Nesbit for
details.
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