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The Differential Framing Measure for Procrastination : An Implicit Measure of Procrastination Cognitions
(East Carolina University, 2013)The present study attempted to create a scale for measuring the implicit cognitions related to procrastination. Items for the measure were created from a set of cognitive rationalizations derived from existing procrastination ... -
Direct Behavior Ratings (DBR) : A possible tool for monitoring the behavior and interventions of students with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
(East Carolina University, 2011)Considering the time constrains of school teachers it is imperative to identify more time efficient procedures to monitor behavior and interventions for students exhibiting symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity ... -
DISCREPANCIES AMONG PARENT AND TEACHER BEHAVIORAL RATINGS: A CLOSER LOOK AT RACE
(East Carolina University, 2022-02-10)There is no definitive test for Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); thus, clinicians rely heavily on behavior rating scales from individuals across settings. Discrepancies between parent and teacher ratings ... -
DOES USE OF LIVESCRIBE SMART PEN RELATE TO INCREASED SELF-EFFICACY FOR LEARNING IN COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?
(East Carolina University, 2015)Self-efficacy has been shown to influence academic achievement and therefore is an important quality for students with disabilities to possess as this population tends to have lower academic self-efficacy than non-disabled ... -
Early Predictors of Physical Activity and Academic Achievement in Middle School
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-19)Children and adults spend the majority of their waking time engaged in sedentary activities. These activities may be affecting the child's physical and mental health. Little research exists on the relationship between ... -
Ecological Momentary Assessment of Sleep Quality, Daytime Fatigue, and Outcomes in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Patients
(East Carolina University, 2020-10-12)Background: Sleep-related difficulties are common among patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Positive effects of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CVPR) programs on health outcomes have been found. Despite ... -
The Effect of Cultural Competence on Special Education Referral
(East Carolina University, 2010)African American students continue to be overrepresented in classes for students with high incidence handicaps. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of cultural competence on pre-service teachers' decisions ... -
The Effect of Home-School Communication on Treatment Integrity
(East Carolina University, 2014)Federal policy and school psychology practice have recently increased advocacy for the use of evidence-based interventions. Treatment integrity is an important component of evidenced-based interventions and individuals ... -
THE EFFECT OF SHAME AND GUILT TYPES ON HELPING BEHAVIORS
(East Carolina University, 2013)Shame and guilt are often considered to be the same emotion; this is partially because the nuanced differences are overlooked in favor of a focus on fixing the negative outcome of these emotions. Shame and guilt also have ... -
The Effect of Teacher Modeling on Reading Behaviors, Fluency and Comprehension
(East Carolina University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an intervention aimed at increasing time on task during silent sustained reading periods, teacher modeling, on reading fluency and comprehension scores in fifth grade ... -
Effectiveness of a Computer Literacy Intervention for Young Children with Attention and Reading Problems
(East Carolina University, 2010)An adverse relationship between inattention and literacy has been documented in the research literature. This relationship appears to be pervasive and detrimental, leading many inattentive children to fall significantly ... -
The Effectiveness of a Group Intervention to Improve Coping Skills for Emotion Regulation in Preadolescent and Adolescent Males with Attachment Difficulties
(East Carolina University, 2009)This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of a six session cognitive-behavioral group intervention to improve coping skills for emotional regulation in male preadolescents and adolescents with attachment difficulties. ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF A REPEATED READING INTERVENTION FOR POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-28)Reading is a necessary skill in today's society. However, many students are graduating from high school, entering the workforce, and being accepted into college without adequate reading skills. Because a large portion of ... -
Effectiveness of the Hill Model of Instruction : A Program Evaluation of the Greenville Learning Center
(East Carolina University, 2012)This study examined the effectiveness of the methodology utilized by the Hill Center, an educational program for children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders in Durham, North Carolina. This methodology, ... -
Effects of a Computer Assisted Intervention in Second Graders with Attention and Literacy Problems
(East Carolina University, 2011)Previous research has linked inattention with reading problems. Moreover, children with combined reading and attention problems have significantly worse later academic outcomes. Few studies have focused on the effectiveness ... -
Effects of Alternative Seating on the Academic Engagement of Children With Autism
(East Carolina University, 2010)Students with sensory integration deficits may display a hyper or hyposensitivity to sensory information and lack the ability to modulate that input in socially appropriate ways. Therapy balls as a sensory integration ... -
The Effects of Emotional States and Traits on Time Perception
(East Carolina University, 2012)Background: Leading models of time perception share an important element of Scalar Expectancy Theory known as the internal clock, containing specific mechanisms by which the human mind is able to experience time passing ... -
The Effects of Family Functioning on Academic Achievement in Children with Sickle Cell Disease
(East Carolina University, 2013)Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a complex group of genetic blood disorders that currently affects 90,000-100,000 Americans primarily of African descent. SCD leads to physiological and psychosocial distress. In relation to ... -
EFFECTS OF MEDIA USE ON BEHAVIORAL INHIBITION IN PRESCHOOLERS
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)Previous research suggests that there is a link between children's media use and their executive function. The present study aimed to assess preschool-aged children's media use and to determine if different levels of media ...