Department of
Psychological
Science
In this issue:
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Ψ 2017-2018
Graduate Assistants
Ψ Mark your
Calendars
Ψ Congratula�ons
Ψ Behavior Analysis
Club
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Ψ Psi Chi
Ψ Psychology Club
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Ψ APS
Ψ APA
Ψ UCM Master’s
Degree
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Ψ Great Plains
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Ψ W.A.R.T’s
Ψ Social Media
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Ψ Annual
Psychology Banquet
Ψ Finals Schedule
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Ψ Faculty/Student
Presenta�ons and
Publica�ons
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“….People who have compara-
ble levels of talent and oppor-
tunity o8en enjoy strikingly
different levels of suc-
cess.” (Duckworth & Gross,
2014, p. 391).
As I write this column, I am
thinking about our recently
graduated students. I am think-
ing about the life changes and
adventures in their future. It’s
interes�ng to consider how people can become suc-
cessful even when things don’t come easily for them.
Imagine that you have worked hard
as an undergraduate, did everything you
could to prepare yourself for graduate
school, but s�ll didn’t get accepted. I know
some students who have run into that
wall. I also know students who ran into the
wall but persisted and found a way to get
accepted, maybe the next year, or maybe
in a different type of graduate program.
Similarly, you may have your heart set on
a job, felt qualified for it, but s�ll did not
get it. Or you may have worked �relessly
on a research project only to encounter an
obstacle such as malfunc�oning equip-
ment, lack of par�cipants, or a confound
that you hadn’t thought of earlier. What is
the difference between someone who
overcomes and someone who does not?
One relevant factor is grit. Duckworth
and Gross (2014) note that both self-control and grit
are predic�ve of future success. People with high levels
of self-control are able to make good choices about
what ac�on to choose, like choosing to study for an
exam instead of bingeing on NeFlix. People with high
levels of grit are able to maintain their focus on a high-
level goal which in turn drives lower-level ac�ons. For
example, if your goal is to become a social psycholo-
gist, grit helps you choose the ac�ons that enable you
to earn your Ph.D. The first currently-enrolled UCM
Psychology student who emails me about this sentence
will receive a small prize. The literature indicates that
self-control and grit are moderately correlated, so peo-
ple who can choose the appropriate ac�on are not al-
ways the same people who will persevere to achieve a
long-term goal (Duckworth & Gross, 2014).
It is important to accurately self-assess what
kind of goal is realis�c for you. Winning an Olympic
gold medal may be a goal that is out of reach no maHer
how much grit you have. (But if it is achievable for you,
it probably won’t happen unless you have enough grit).
Think about a more general life goal. So in-
stead of focusing on earning a Ph.D. in Social Psycholo-
gy, maybe your real goal is to make a scholarly contri-
bu�on that will help reduce prejudice. Once you iden-
�fy your real goal, you may see that there are mul�ple
ways to get there, so if one route is blocked (didn’t get
in to a Social Psychology Ph.D. program), you can s�ll
find another way to be successful.
Consider how knowing about
grit and self-control can help you
achieve a life goal. You need a requi-
site level of ability, but that won’t be
enough. How will you use your self-
control to make wise choices? How will
you use your grit to find your way
around the obstacles in your path?
Successful people find a way. That can
be you!
Duckworth, A., & Gross, J.J. (2014). Self
-control and grit: Related but separa-
ble determinants of success. Current
Direc�ons in Psychological Science, 23, 319-325. doi:
10.1177/0963721414541462
CHAIR’S CHAT: Finding a Way
Fall 2017 Volume 14, Issue 1 Faculty Sponsor: Dr. David Kreiner Staff Editor: Tina Walker Editor: Teia A. Miller– McCannon
2017-2018 Graduate Assistants
Graduate : Graduate : Graduate : Graduate : December 8, 2017 at 6pm Multipurpose Building Arena Undergraduate : Undergraduate : Undergraduate : Undergraduate : December 9, 2017 at 2pm Multipurpose Building Arena
Congratula"ons Students
• Miranda Maher Miranda Maher Miranda Maher Miranda Maher ———— North Colorado in School Psychology • Delaney Callan Delaney Callan Delaney Callan Delaney Callan ———— University of Pacific Stockton, Califor-
nia in Pre-Doctorate Clinical Behavior Analysis • Kayla Rosenkrans Kayla Rosenkrans Kayla Rosenkrans Kayla Rosenkrans ———— Arizona State University MS Pro-
gram in Counseling Psychology • Adam Runyan Adam Runyan Adam Runyan Adam Runyan — Ph.D. University of Missouri St. Louis in
Behavioral Neuroscience • Shania Cole Shania Cole Shania Cole Shania Cole ———— Murry State, KY in Clinical Psychology. • Isaac Flint Isaac Flint Isaac Flint Isaac Flint ———— Ph.D. Program Michigan Tech in Applied
Cognitive Science and Human Factors • Joseph Hanes Joseph Hanes Joseph Hanes Joseph Hanes — Northern Illinois University, College of
Law • Cynnamon Dill Cynnamon Dill Cynnamon Dill Cynnamon Dill — Avila University, KC MO in Counseling
Masters
Mark Your Calendars For
Commencement
Julianne Altman Assessment
LOV 1011
Michael Omerza Physiological Psychology [email protected]
LOV 1206
President; Cody Meehan [email protected]
Vice-President; Tucker [email protected]
Secretary; Lindsay Birke [email protected]
Treasurer; Bailey Herigon [email protected]
Historian; Lindsey Hillhouse [email protected]
Adviser Faculty; Dr. Lundervold [email protected]
Behavior Analysis Club
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Kymmalett Ross Research Design & Analysis
LOV 1011
Jason Benson Research Coordinator/RDA
LOV 1206
Amy Biggerstaff General Psychology
LOV 1013 [email protected]
Cameroun Reeves DRB/Exit Surveys
LOV 1013 [email protected]
Behavior Analysis is the science of
behavior (learning) and the application of that science to socially significant
problems. The purpose of the B.A. Club is to educate, support philanthropic
activities, and provide leadership opportunities and a supportive environment
for individuals with shared values. The B.A. Club hosts behavior analysis
speakers as part of the Wednesday Afternoon Speakers series, Psychology Job
Day, Fall Semester Welcome, and the End of Semester Brinner. Members of
the B.A. Club travel to regional and national state conferences as well. B.A.
Club participation is a good way to get involved with your peers, build commu-
nity, and gain leadership experience. Membership is $10. T-shirts are availa-
ble for purchase. Meetings dates will be posted on the B.A. Club board, they
are usually held every two weeks on Wednesdays at 4 pm. If you are interest-
ed in joining, please contact one of our officers.
Psi Chi is the Interna�onal Honor Society in
Psychology that encourages academic
excellence and s�mulates the advancement of
psychological science. Mee�ngs will be on
assigned Wednesdays at 3:00 pm in Lovinger.
August 23rd we will have a kick-off event on the
front lawn of Lovinger at 3:00 pm, food and
lawn games will be provided. Psi Chi will have
social gatherings, CV and GRE workshops,
volunteer opportuni�es for networking,
scholarships, research funding, and advice for
research, posters, and presenta�ons. AHending
our mee�ngs is also a great way to get to know
the professors, other students, and staff in the
department.
This year, we are going to be par�cipa�ng in
a few homecoming events like the spirit
window and the Homecoming parade. Our first
official mee�ng will be on August 30th and the
topics will be mee�ng the professors and
geSng ready for homecoming. Overall, we love
having fun, mee�ng new people, and talking
about psychology at our mee�ngs!
Come see us at the Get the Red Out event
(August 31st at 4-6 pm) and the Involvement
Fair (August 16th 3-5 pm.)
PSI CHI Minimum Qualifica"ons:
1. Complete at least 3 semesters
2. Comple�on of 9 semester hours of
Psychology
3. Undergraduates must have an overall and
Psychology GPA of 3.0 and rank in the top
35% of their class
4. Graduates must have an average grade of
“B” or beHer in all graduate courses
5. Higher standards of personal behavior
Current Psi Chi Officers 2017-2018:
President
Taylor Rodieck ([email protected])
Vice President
Bailey Herigon ([email protected])
Treasurer
Ashley Douglas ([email protected])
Secretary
Megan Worner ([email protected])
Historian
KymmaleH Ross ([email protected])
An important aspect of
Psychology Club is to further
student's skills needed to
help promote a successful
future. These skills include
communica�on, research presenta�on skills,
networking, managing a CV, and how to prepare
for the GRE. Psychology Club provides
opportuni�es for volunteering on and off
campus, psychology tutors, research funding,
and more. We have been very involved in
service and frequently provide students with
various service opportuni�es. This year we plan
to volunteer at the Out of the Darkness Walk
and Veteran's Walk. One of our yearly
highlighted goals is to help send members to
regional (Great Plains) and na�onal conferences
(APA/APS). Typically students present their
research in forms of posters or oral
presenta�ons.
This year dues are $5.00 for a semester or
$10.00 for the year.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Ellie Hwang
LOV 1204
Psychology Club Officers
President
Lucas Provine ([email protected])
Vice President
Victoria Cole ([email protected])
Treasurer
Michelle Poynter ([email protected])
Secretary
Megan Worner ([email protected])
Historian
KymmaleH Ross ([email protected])
Psi Chi Psychology Club
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Psi Chi
Spring 2017
Induc"on
Psi Chi Psi Chi Psi Chi Psi Chi
Faculty Advisors:Faculty Advisors:Faculty Advisors:Faculty Advisors:
Dr. David Kreiner [email protected]
Lovinger 1114
Dr. Steve Schuetz
Lovinger 1112
For Psi Chi and Psych club meeting dates see their
display boards on the first floor hallway of Lovinger.
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Why choose UCM for your master’s degree? Check out our bulletin board located on the 1st floor of Lovinger hallway, to
see what these eight alumni did with their MS degree from UCM.
Students wan�ng to present at any conference MUST have a faculty sponsor’s approval BEFORE submiSng.
APS: May 24-27, 2018
San Francisco, CA
“The Associa�on for Psychological Science’s Annual
Conven�on brings together psychological researchers
and academics for an exci�ng program that covers the
en�re spectrum of innova�ve research in psychological
science.” - APS 2013 Program Guide
APS call for submission usually begins in October. Sub-
mission deadline for the 2018 conference is December
1, 2017.
For more informa�on on the 2018 APS Conven�on
being held in San Francisco visit: hHp://
www.psychologicalscience.org/conven�ons/annual
Deadline for 2018 submissions is December 1, 2017.
Types of Submissions
• Symposia: Focused sessions in which mul�ple par-
�cipants present their views about a common
theme, issue or ques�on.
• Skill-Building Session: Programs based on teaching
direct skills and applica�on to par�cipants.
• Conversa�on Hours: Opportuni�es for informal
discussion and exchange of ideas between the
audience and usually one or two presenters.
• Posters: Sharing of research findings, new ideas,
innova�ons and advances in the profession with as
many individuals as possible.
• Papers: Papers submiHed to a division will be
grouped together by the division program chair-
person within paper sessions scheduled for either
50 minutes or 1 hour and 50 minutes
Why a Master’s Degree In Psychology?
APA: August 3-6, 2017
Washington, D.C. APS:
APA:
Dr. Jeffrey Brown Dr. Laura (Glass) Umfleet Dr. Heather Tree
Dr. Jared Bartels Dr. Jennifer (Seeley) McGee Dr. Daniel Turpin
Dr. Callie (Brockman) Cooper Dr. Amanda (DeVaul) Fetters
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Great Plains Students’ Psychology Conven"on March 10-11, 2017
• Collaborative Learning Experience Effort
between Art and Psychology Students
University of Central Missouri
Gage Bunting, Maggie Schmiegelow, Mela-
nie Johnson, Joyce Jablonski, Adam Runyan,
and Michael Omerza
• EEG: Frontal Pole Asym-
metry and Video Game
Addiction University of
Central Missouri
Adam Runyan, Michael
Omerza, Taylor Rodieck,
Amanda Fuller, Darby Simon, and Isaac Flint
• Suicide Treatment on College Cam-
puses: Establishing Online Programs
University of Central Missouri
Joshua Cockrell and Daniel Whittaker
• Development of the Video Game Preference (VGP) In-
strument to Assess Types of Video Games Played by
College
Taylor Rodieck, Adam Runyan, Michael Omerza, Darby
Simon, Amanda Fuller, Isaac Flint, and Teigan Hockman
• Give Me What I Want: A Look at
Entitlement Attitudes, GRIT, and
Need to Belong
Amy Biggerstaff
• The Amount of Sleep Students Receive
on Their Stress Levels/Daily Perfor-
mances
Taylor Rodieck
• Reporting of Climate Change Atti-
tudes and its Relation to Social Desirability Bias
Makia Alghamdi
• Internal Reliability of the Video Game
Preference Questionnaire (VGPQ)
Darby Simon, Michael Omerza, Adam
Runyan, Taylor Rodieck, Amanda Fuller,
and Isaac Flint
• Do Quality Websites Matter? Factor
Affecting Online Treatment Accepta-
bility
Sara Hancock
• EEG: Frontal Cortical Asymmetry and
Violent Video Game Preferences Uni-
versity of Central Missouri
Michael Omerza, Adam Runyan, Taylor Rodieck, Amanda
Fuller, Darby Simon, and
Isaac Flint
• Dyscalculia: Leaving Be-
hind Brilliant Minds Uni-
versity of Central Missouri
Teigan Hockman
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Promotin
g Psy
chology
Social Media Club
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Do you use Facebook, TwiHer, Instagram, or Snap-
chat? Do you want to get more ac�ve and gain valu-
able experience for your vitae? If so, consider joining
us in the Social Media CommiHee (SMC)!
SMC is ac�vely recrui�ng members who are interest-
ed in working with the department social media
plaForms.
Check out our board in the hallway across from the
main office. Also be on the look out for flyers and
announcements on the department social media
sites.
For more informa�on contact the President
Officers
President: Amy Biggerstaff-
Vice President: Makia Alghamdi-
Secretary: Victoria Cole - [email protected]
Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Aqualus Gordon
@UCMPSYCHDEPT
UCM Psych Dept
Wednesday A=ernoon
Research Talks (W.A.R.T’s)
DateDateDateDate PresenterPresenterPresenterPresenter TitleTitleTitleTitle
Sep. 6 Vicki Gier and
David Kreiner
Why You Should Do Research and How to Get Started
Sep. 20 Rodney Wilson Memory and Brain Lateralization
Oct. 4 Oriana Aragon Dimorphous Expressions
Oct. 25 Ethan Flurry TBA
Nov. 8 TBA Behavior Analysis Month
Nov. 29 TBA Behavior Analysis Month
The Wednesday A8ernoon Research Talks are a good way for stu-
dents who need research credit in General Psychology courses to
earn credit. Oh yeah, they are also great way to learn about re-
search!!
All presenta�ons are in Lov. 1290 from 3:30 pm– 4:30 pm
www.ucmo.edu/psychology/news/talks.cfm
Thank you to all of our presenters!
Scan Me!
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eclipse
8/21/17
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Department Tuition Awards
• Sophomore Tuition Award
Lucas Provine
• Junior Tuition Awards
Taylor Rodieck
Alisha Collier
Sawyer Harmon
Jessica Knox
• Senior Tuition Awards
Cody Meehan
Kailee Chitwood
Makia Alghamdi
Raven Alade
Outstanding Faculty and Students
• Outstanding Alumnus
Amy Kiger
• Outstanding Undergraduate Student
Amy Biggerstaff
• Outstanding Graduate Student
Adam Runyan
• Outstanding Undergraduate Professor
Dr. Steve Schuetz
• Outstanding Graduate Professor
Dr. David Kreiner
CHST Excellence in
Performance - Staff Award
Tina Walker
CHST Excellence in Service
Katie Jacobs
Jerome Sattler Awards
• Best UG Poster/Paper Presentation
Amy Biggerstaff
• Research as part of an UG course
Makia Alghamdi
• Best GR Poster/Paper presentation
Chase Tryon
Robert N. Higgins Scholarship
R. Nikole Wright
Arthur John TerKeurst Scholarship
Sydney Piontek
Joseph J. Ryan Graduate Scholarship
Michael Omerza
Jeff Brown Leadership Awards
Amy Biggerstaff
Chase Tryon
Cody Meehan
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8 a.m. -
10 a.m.
MWF, MW,
MF, M only
8 a.m.
TR, T only
8 a.m.
MWF, MW,
MF, M only
9 a.m.
TR, T only
9:30 a.m.
MWF, MW,
MF, M only
12 p.m.
10:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.
F only or
off schedule
or reschedule
M or T off
schedule
or reschedule
W only or
off schedule
or reschedule
R only or
off schedule
or reschedule
MWF, MW,
MF, M only
3 p.m.
1 p.m. -
3 p.m.
MWF, MW,
MF, M only
10 a.m.
TR, T only
11 a.m.
MWF, MW,
MF, M only
11 a.m.
TR, T only
12:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. -
5:30 p.m.
MWF, MW,
MF, M only
2 p.m.
TR, T only
3:30 or 4 p.m.
MWF, MW,
MF, M only
1 p.m.
TR, T only
2 p.m.
Fall 2017 Finals Schedule
2017 Annual Psychology Banquet The Annual Psychology Banquet was held on April 5,
2017 at the American Legion, here in Warrensburg.
During the banquet, awards were presented to show
accomplishments for the past year and to present
scholarships for the upcoming year. There were over
100 students, faculty, staff, and alumni in attend-
ance. Congratulations to all award winners.
Kaile
e C.
Makia A.
Raven A.
Taylor R
.
Alish
a C.
Sawyer H
.
Jessica
K.
Seniors
Juniors
Cody M
.
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PUBLICATIONS Carter, K.L. (2016). Time course analysis of the activation and suppression of pre-existing associations in an episodic memory task: A brief
revisit. Psychology and Education: An Interdisciplinary Journal,53(3-4), 13-24.
Gier, V.S., Kreiner, D.S., & Lampinen, J.M. (in press). Factors affecting recognition of senior citizens in Silver Alerts. Journal of Police and
Criminal Psychology.
Jacobs, K. A., Wellman, A. R. P., Fuller, A. M., Anderson, C. P., & Jurado, S. M. (2016). Family successes and struggles in the aftermath
of a cold case homicide. Journal of Family Studies, 22, 256-271. doi:10.1080/13229400.2015.1065195
Kemp, A. D. (2016). The CLASS action survey: an assessment instrument designed to evaluate students’ subjective attitudes regarding a
course in college student persistence. Education, 137, 133-140.
Kreiner, D. S. (2017). Does Socrates belong in a psychology course? [Review of the book Teaching psychology and the Socratic method:
Real knowledge in a virtual age, by James J. Dillon]. PsycCRITIQUES, 62(14). http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0040793
Kreiner, D. S. (2017). Active learning for understanding sampling distributions. In J.R. Stowell & W.E. Addison (Eds.), Activities for teach-
ing statistics and research methods: A guide for psychology instructors (pp. 43-47). Washington, DC: American Psychological Associa-
tion.
Ryan, J. J., Kreiner, D. S., Umfleet, L. G., Gontkovsky, S. T., & Myers-Fabian, A. (in press). WAIS-IV GAI and CPI discrepancies in mul-
tiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult.
Walker, T. R., Kreiner , D. S., & Stark, K. S. (2017). Does placing questions in order of difficulty affect exam per formance? In R . L .
Miller & T. Collette (Eds.) Teaching Tips: A Compendium of Conference Presentations on Teaching, 2015-16. Retrieved from the Soci-
ety for the Teaching of Psychology web site: http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/
PRESENTATIONS Ament, P. A., Runyan, A. C., Omerza, M. J., Rodieck, T. S., Fuller, A. M., & Simon, D. M. (2017, May). Differential anterior EEG brain
activity while viewing violent or neutral video clips. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Psychological
Science, Boston, MA.
Carter, K., & Bash, K. L. (2016). Exploring the impact of group exam reassessment on individual performance. Poster presented at the 28th
Annual Meeting of the Association of Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.
Danford, J. A., & Hwang, H. (2017, Apr il). The effect of grieving stage on student impressions of grief. Poster presented at the annu-
al convention of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Davis, S. & Hwang, H. (2016, January). We are all racists: The effect of stress and race in threat recognition. Poster presented at the
annual convention of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, San Diego, CA.
Derry, D. L., Hancock, S. L., & Jacobs, K. A. (2016, May). Evaluating perfectionism and procrastination as predictors for suicidali-
ty. Poster presentation at the meeting of Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.
Flint, I. R. & Ament, P. A. (2016, May). Increased right frontal lobe activation is associated with less perseveration. Poster presented
at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL, USA.
Hwang, H. & Quearry, A. (2016, January). “Those on top, stay on top”: The relationship between college student’s political affiliation and
attitudes. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, San Diego, CA.
Jacobs, K. A., Anderson, C., Allen, J., Blythe, B., & Maher, M. (2016, February). Moving forward: Examining comprehensive youth suicide
prevention, intervention, and postvention. Poster presentation at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, New
Orleans, LA.
Jacobs, K. A., Maher, M. K., Anderson, C., Finley, M., & Blythe, B. (2016, February). Examining postvention practices in preservice teach-
ers. Poster presentation at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.
Leahy, H., Whited, K., Moore, M., & Hwang, H. (2016, January). Breast is the best? The study of college student’s attitude toward
breastfeeding. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, San Diego, CA.
Omerza, M. J., Runyan, A. C., Ament, P. A., Fuller, A. M., Simon, D. M. (2017, May). Development of a questionnaire to assess vio-
lent video game playing preferences. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Psychological Science, Boston,
MA.
Parama, K.S., Kreiner , D.S., Ferguson, C. M., & Filkins, B. (2017, August). Social networking, self-regulation, and personality as pre-
dictors of academic performance. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington,
D.C.
Quearry, A. & Hwang, H. (2016, January). “I thought we were equal, right?” The relationship between college student’s modern
sexism and social dominance orientation-egalitarianism attitudes. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Society of Personal-
ity and Social Psychology, San Diego, CA.
Schuetz, S., Weeda, J., Pointak, S., Simpson, J., Provine, L., & Krzeminski, S. (2017). Comfort at a Cost: A Qualitative Study of College
Students’ Reliance on Convenience in Relation to Pro-Environmental Behavior. Poster presented ant the Annual Convention of the
American Psychological Association in Washington, D.C..
Stark, K. S., Runyan, A. C., Walker, T. R., Kreiner, D. S., Alghamdi, M., & King, K. (2017, August). Introductory psychology textbooks
fall short on providing career-related information. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Associa-
tion, Washington, D.C.
Tryon, J. C., & Kreiner , D. S., & Munoz Gomez Andrade, A. (2017, Apr il). Perception of ongoing task difficulty affects time-based
prospective memory performance. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Present and former students are in bold.
Faculty and Student Presenta"ons and Publica"ons
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