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The Impact of Youth on Coerced Confessions
Get PDFIn the 1950s, psychologist and former police officer John E. Reid changed the course of police work when he developed the Reid Technique for interrogation. The Reid Technique, primarily focused on intimidation, aggression, and observation of suspect behavior, is considered the gold standard in police interrogation and still remains a cornerstone of our modern legal system. However, due to this prominence, it has largely been subjected to scrutiny by scholars, who now assert that the Reid Technique practices are overly aggressive, inaccurate, and encourage wrongful convictions. The aggressive nature of the technique seems to have an extremely dangerous effect of eliciting coerced confessions from younger offenders, especially, likely due to their inexperience and mental immaturity. This study will cover reports of human psychology in regards to interrogations, as well as studies of notable cases in which false confessions obtained, but the offender was later exonerated.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2023/1064/thumbnail.jp
Design and Synthesis of Methyltransferase Inhibitors to Treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections
Get PDFPseudomonas aeruginosa is a common opportunistic pathogen that is responsible for nearly 10% of hospital-acquired infections. P. aeruginosa infections have become increasingly difficult to treat due to rising antibiotic resistance; thus, novel methods of treatment must be developed to combat infection. P. aeruginosa releases pyochelin to acquire nutrients and disrupt host biological processes. Pyochelin-deficient strains of P. aeruginosa demonstrated significantly lower growth ability and virulence. Because of pyochelin’s role in virulence and the unique proteins involved in secretion, the pyochelin biosynthetic pathway is an effective drug target for P. aeruginosa treatment. Before pyochelin is released, the precursor molecule is methylated by the PchF methyltransferase. We synthesized a PchF inhibitor which is expected to block methyltransferase activity, preventing pyochelin release. This inhibitor would effectively treat infections of P. aeruginosa and other iron-chelating bacteria, leading to new pharmaceuticals that can treat bacterial infection without the concern of antibiotic resistance.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2023/1072/thumbnail.jp
DMP Tool and Research Profiles workshop
No full textThese are slides from a workshop led by the Digital Scholarship team in January 2023 on drafting data management plans with DMPTool and getting started with research profiles using ORCiD and Expert Gallery
Impact of ‘Irrelevant’ Information During Intertrial Intervals on Contingency Ratings
Get PDFThe occurrence of the co-absence of two potentially associated stimuli (D-cell events) influences contingency judgments. We previously found manipulating co-absence frequency had more effect than co-absence duration on contingency judgments. We hypothesized filling the co-absence periods with irrelevant information (‘Trash’) would better clear working memory, resulting in stronger learning. We have found this not to be the case and will discuss possible reasons for this observation.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2023/1005/thumbnail.jp
Drinking, Nutrition, and Mood Assessment
Get PDFThis study seeks to evaluate the potential correlation between drinking habits, nutritional habits, and overall well being of college aged individuals. An anonymous online survey was administered through Google Forms and shared amongst peers across various college campuses via email. The survey included basic demographic questions and questions regarding alcohol consumption, dietary habits, and mental well being. Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to analyze data in SPSS version 25.0. Based on the responses from the survey, dietary patterns of college aged individuals were affected by their drinking habits. Specifically, there was an impact on caloric intake and restrictive eating as a result of binge-drinking and corresponding unhealthy lifestyle choices. Our results suggest there is an association between alcohol use and lifestyle choices. Ultimately, our data accurately represents the hypothesized relationship between drinking, nutrition, and mood.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2023/1012/thumbnail.jp
We Love the Internet! Social Media in Modern Society
Get PDFDue to the profit motive that major social media sites operate on, social media companies generally tend to operate unethically and in a way that is harmful to their users’ privacy and mental health. Despite this, the vast majority of young adults actively use social media. In this study, I will observe some of the harmful effects of social media use, attempt to contextualize social media as an effective tool for social control as well as an example of the operation of capitalist ideology in modern society, and suggest possible solutions/improvements that can be made to negate some of the effects of the prevalence of social media.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2023/1013/thumbnail.jp
The Combined Impact of Maternal Major Depressive Disorder and Individual Major Depressive Disorder Results in Increased Amounts of Dependent Stress
Get PDFStress generation is an idea explaining how symptoms of depression contribute to the occurrence of additional stress in an individual\u27s life (Hammen 1991). Increased amounts of dependent stress can occur in individuals with current or past depression (Alloy 2010). Children of mothers with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are at a higher risk of depression and also have increased amounts of stress generation (Feurer et al. 2016). This study identifies the combined impact of individual and maternal MDD on dependent episodic stress. Participants were 228 mothers and their 8–14-year-old children. Diagnostic interviewers assessed mothers’ and children’s histories of MDD. Six months later, children’s levels of dependent stress within that period were assessed. Analyses revealed that offspring with a personal history of MDD, whose mother had MDD, had higher levels of stress generation, suggesting both may increase children’s risk for contributing to the occurrence of additional stress in their lives, which could further increase risk.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2023/1014/thumbnail.jp
Government Involvement in Films
Get PDFFor this project, I am comparing two films with government involvement - Zero Dark Thirty and American Sniper - with a range of feature films and documentaries without government input. I am analyzing how the components of the films differ, from the way information is spread to the different gains each filmmaker receives by collaborating with the government. Through this project, I attempt to prove that films with government involvement spread propaganda by changing the course of history to fit a pro-United States account. My course of action is to first analyze the films and then gather analytical articles about the films to compare the scholarly conversations and prove whether military films promote government propaganda.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2023/1015/thumbnail.jp
Climate Justice and New Environmental Policies: Binghamton, New York
Get PDFThe blue bag garbage system in downtown Binghamton was implemented in an attempt to limit the amount of trash produced by people in the city by charging individual residents by the bags they purchase, rather than requiring them to pay a tipping fee tax. Ever since its application, little has been explored regarding the success of this system in terms of its sustainable implications and effects on the residents of Binghamton. This research seeks to identify the equity and efficiency of this system through the tracking of garbage production, comparison of monetary data before and after the system\u27s implementation, and the surveying of residents who have experienced this shift in policy. This information is helpful in mitigating future sustainable policy changes and balancing crucial environmental changes, while ensuring these sustainable adjustments do not excessively burden low-income people.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2023/1019/thumbnail.jp
Psychological Apathy on Climate Change
Get PDFClimate change refers to the changes in weather and temperatures, a phenomena that occurs naturally. However, this change has grown at an extreme and unnatural rate since the last millennia, producing increasingly severe and frequent weather conditions such as droughts. Simple actions like recycling and saving power can lower carbon emissions, a major contributor of climate change. Although many people are aware of climate change, they choose to ignore this issue. This apathy is partially psychological in nature, caused by feelings of powerlessness and cognitive dissonance. I analyze research papers to understand how these factors play a role in hindering the climate change movements. I will also provide personal stories from people directly impacted by climate change, opening up the opportunity for self-reflection to help reduce cognitive dissonance. I will also suggest small changes anyone can perform for those willing to help the efforts against climate change.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2023/1037/thumbnail.jp