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A TRAPped & DREADD-ed Memory: A Chemogenetic and Pharmacological Approach to Understanding the Role of the Dorsal Hippocampal Engram and 5-HT1A Receptors in Fear Memory
No full textA Study of Accommodations that can be Implemented Within Classrooms to Improve the Learning for Middle School Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
No full textThe purpose of this study was to investigate general education and special education professionals from two Ohio counties, regarding their understanding and comfort level with Teacher/Teaching, Classroom, and Technological accommodations considered necessary for students who are deaf or Hard of Hearing (HOH). Specifically, these professionals worked with students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Although there have been studies over time on this topic (McFadden & Pittman, 2008, p. 350), the most recent studies identified, have focused on amplification technology in classrooms were published in 2017 (Ricketts et al., pp. 263-264). This study attempted to bridge the research gap. To complete this study the researcher distributed an online survey link, through email to building principals and special education directors of 12 schools from both Franklin County and Wayne County Ohio. From these results, several significant findings were found, with the overall trend that teachers without experience working with students who are deaf or HOH rated themselves at higher levels of understanding and comfortability for various accommodations, in comparison to teachers with experience with these students. This was attributed to the teachers without experience rating themselves at a level that may have been influenced due to social desirability, resulting in higher scores than expected
The Implementation of Public Spaces: A Case Study into Changes Being Made Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
No full textPublic spaces are an immensely important feature in urban life. However, there appears to be a lack of public spaces in the United States when compared to cities in other countries. This study researches the possible reasons behind this by investigating the implementation of public spaces in America. A literature review of domestic and global projects was completed to get a better understanding of these places. An investigation into Sherri Arnstein and Henri Lefebvre’s theories on how public involvement shapes communities was done, as well as looking at theories related to the “Not in My Backyard” mentality. Through a case study, I focus on new public space projects in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. The case study examines Pittsburgh’s current economic state, a recent history of public space projects in the city, and most importantly the changes being made ahead of the draft. The findings suggest that without the NFL draft these projects would likely never have been approved, highlighting the role that mega events play in shaping urban development
ADHD and Perceptions of Romantic Relationships
No full textAdult ADHD is an understudied area of psychology despite the far-reaching impacts it can have on people’s lives, especially regarding romantic relationships. As such, the purpose of this paper is to examine how ADHD symptomology and diagnoses can impact how people evaluate a relationship. To accomplish this goal, I gathered online survey responses from a diverse group of people. In each survey, the participant was presented with one of three possible written vignettes. The vignette would then depict a couple where neither partner had ADHD, one partner had undiagnosed ADHD, or one partner had diagnosed ADHD. Participants were then asked to rate their given couple on measures of commitment and attributions of blame. Analysis found that participants tended to be more sympathetic and think more positively of the couple when made aware of the ADHD diagnosis. However, it was also revealed that participants who had personal experience with ADHD tended to be more sympathetic overall, even when not aware of the diagnosis. This potentially stems from these participants having a better understanding of how disorders like ADHD can impact someone’s behaviors
An American Stew: Confronting 20th Century American Realism as A Black Performer Using the Stella Adler Technique of Acting
No full textThis project examines how Black performers’ experiences inform their interpretations and performances of characters in 20th-century American Realist plays. Many of these works—by playwrights like Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, and Eugene O’Neill—were written with white performers in mind, while others, like those by August Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry, and Alice Childress, center Black experiences. By performing scenes from Black and white playwrights, this paper examines how a performer’s race, culture, and personal background shape a performer’s approach to character. Using Stella Adler’s acting technique, character development, text analysis, and imagination, I studied, rehearsed, and performed characters from plays from 20th-century American Realism. Throughout the process, there is a clear relationship between language, socioeconomic background, and the given circumstances of a character, which were key elements in shaping my performance. Some roles felt more natural, while others required more effort to bridge the cultural and experiential gap. This study reinforces that acting is about fitting into and bringing oneself to a role. It also questioned how Black performers can expand and challenge traditional interpretations of historically white roles. This work can be expanded by looking at different performers from different cultural backgrounds, not just Black and white. In addition, design elements can further emphasize a performer’s cultural background and enhance the performance and storytelling
Ballades par Temps, Passages par Fleuve: Illuminating the Franco-Americans of Southern Maine
No full textThe Effect of Gender Identity on Political Participation
No full textThis study focuses on the political participation of gender non-conforming and transgender people. It addresses a critical gap in the political science literature. Political participation as a general topic of study has been highly researched, but not certain aspects of it, specifically the gender identities of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, and how that intersects with political participation. The topic will be addressed by asking if transgender and gender non-conforming gender identities matter when thinking about levels of political participation. The study addresses this topic by surveying a group of college students, including all gender identities, asking them questions about their political participation, and trying to gain insight into what levels of political participation they have, and why. The study hypothesizes that if a transgender or gender non-conforming individual is out, they are more likely to participate in public forms of participation rather than private forms. The study also hypothesizes that when there is the politicization of gender identities, heightened emotions due to that will make it more likely that individuals will participate politically. The implications of this are that because there has been a rising level of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the past years, there is a strong motivation for gender non-conforming and transgender people to be active and fight for legislation that does not harm them as individuals expressing their identity freely. I found in the study that being out does not have a significant impact on what forms of political participation an individual will do. I also found that emotions, specifically anger, about the politicization of gender identity have a significant impact on whether an individual is likely to participate politically
The Effects of Parenting Practices on Crime and Delinquency
No full textThe current study examines the relationship between parenting styles, punishment tactics, and crime and delinquency in adolescence and adulthood. To investigate this topic we distributed three surveys to 125 particioants, made up of College of Wooster students and CloudConnect Research users. The Parent-Child Conflict Tactic Scale was used to determine punishment practices, the Parenting Authority Questionnaire was used to determine parenting style, and the Crime and Delinquency Scale was used to determine levels of criminal activity. Results found that Authoritarian parenting was positively correlated with higher levels of criminal and delinquent activity in several categories. We also found that punishment tactics that included Psychological Aggression and Physical Assault were positively correlated with criminal and delinquent activities. Additionally, we investigated the relationship between parenting styles and punishment tactics, and found that both Psychological Aggression and Physical Assault had a correlation with Authoritarian parenting. This study highlights the importance of parenting and punishment tactics, and these results suggest that Authoritarian parenting and harsh punishment may be harmful in the long term
FightCLub: A Study on Adaptive Gameplay Through AI Difficulty Adjustment
No full textThis Independent Study explored the development of a 3D fighting game incorporating Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment (DDA) to enhance player experience. The game was designed to analyze a player’s skill level and playstyle in real time, adjusting difficulty accordingly to maintain an engaging and balanced gameplay experience for players of varying skill levels.
The implementation focused on key aspects of game development, including game design theory, AI modeling, and the integration of DDA algorithms. The game was developed using Unity and featured a 3D movement system, and AI opponents that dynamically adapted their difficulty.
This study contributed to the intersection of game design and artificial intelligence by demonstrating a practical application of DDA in fighting games. The project laid the groundwork for further exploration of adaptive systems in interactive entertainment, highlighting the potential of real-time difficulty adjustment to improve player engagement and challenge