Student presentation under my mentorship

Regional Conferences:

Benner, M. T. (March, 2006). Effects of Chewing Sugared vs, Sugar-free Gum on Cognitive Performance. Poster presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association Psi Chi Session.

Bortugno, M & Sylvester, M. (March, 2004). False Recognition. Poster presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association Psi Chi Session

Burzak, P. (April, 2005).Automatic Gender Stereotyping of Occupations. Poster presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association Psi Chi Session.

Doornbos, D. (2002). Assessment of Complexity. Poster presented at the 5th Annual Laurel Highlands Undergraduate Psychology Conference.

Gigantelli, E. J, & Ruskiewicz, S. A. (April, 2005). Satisfaction, Hope, and Expectancy for Success: College vs. The Workforce. Poster presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association Psi Chi Session.

Kohler, C. (March, 2004). Visual and Auditory Presentation of Text. Poster presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association Psi Chi Session.

Kurilla, B. (April, 2005). Object vs. Location Based Inhibition of Return. Poster presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association Psi Chi Session.

Pappa, C. (March, 2006). Patriarchal Values and Belief in Domestic Violence Myths. Poster presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association Psi Chi Session.

Podovano, R. (March, 2006). Differences in Odor Sensitivity Between Smokers and Nonsmokers. Poster presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association Psi Chi Session

Marywood University Undergraduate Research Forum:

Previous Projects:

Admire, R. & Biko, D. (April, 2006). Alcohol Use in College Students: Effects of Stress. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Annacarto, L. Casciano, M. K., Collier, B., & Fedor, H. (May, 2001). What you see is what you do: Replication of the chameleon effect. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Attong, M. (April, 2007). Assessing the Relationship between Self-handicapping and the Five-Factor Model. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Aulisio, J. (2005, April). Coping and Expectancies and their Effects on Alcohol Use Among College Students. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Baker, J. & Magdon, N. (2003, April). Cognitive Mapping & Mediation . Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Battenberg, W., Spencer, M. & Grogan, T. (April, 2006). Tempo and Memory: Is There a Relationship? Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Beltrami, M., & Lopez C. (2005, April). Coping Strategies, Gender, and Stress among Undergraduate College Students. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Benish, H. A (April 2003). The Relationship Between Musical Preference and Personality. Paper presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Benner, M. T. (2005, April). Effects of Chewing Sugared Verses Sugar-free Gum on Cognitive Performance Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA. *

Bernacki, L., & Abbott K. (April, 2006). College Stress and Its Effects on Sleep Deprivation in Females. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Blaker A., & Kartlick J. (April, 2007). The Relationship between Body Modifications and High-Risk Behaviors. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Bortugno, M. & Sylvester, M. (2003, April). The Effect of Anxiety on False Recognition. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA. *

Bosack, A. & Mazzarella, N. (April, 2007). Weight Gain and Self-esteem. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Brady, S. & Breen, A. (2003, April). Self-Esteem and Health Patterns of Female College Students. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Burzak, P. (2005, April). Implicit Occupational Stereotyping. Paper presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA. *

Calcagno, J., O'Neil, B., & Pappas, L. (2002, April). Music recognition and reaction time for musicians and nonmusicians. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Chaffee, B. & Palmer, B. (2003, April). Humor: Aggression and Sex vs. Neutral Jokes Effects of Referent Group and Imposed Ethical Climate on Academic Integrity. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Cioce M., Dressler, J., Martin, F., & Opelia, J. (2001, May). The effects of presentation rate and on false recognition. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Conklin, L. & VanSyckle, L. (2004, April). The Relationship Between Number of Siblings and Adjustment to College Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Costello, K. (April, 2006). Assessment Relationship between Educational Self-Efficacy and Self Esteem. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Costlow, E. M. (2002, April). Complementary interpersonal styles and close relationships among college women. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Costlow, E., Livanos, D., Ostrom, A. (2001, May). Correlation of academic success and delay of gratification in college students. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Cummings, E. D. (2005, April). The Impact of Confirmation bias on the Disabled. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Davis, M. (April, 2006). The Effects Divorce has on the Fear of Intimacy. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Denny, L. M., Beard, D., & Angelli, K. (2001, May). The effects of extra-curricular activities on self-esteem. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

DePrimo, M., Romano C., Tedeschi S., & Mickavicz A. (April, 2007). Conformity and Personality: Are Personality Traits Good Predictors of an Individuals Willingness to Stand Out? Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Doornbos, D. J. (2002, April). Assessment of complexity. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Doornbos, D. J. (2002, April). The construct of complexity. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Duplechin, D. (April, 2007). The Effect of Classical and Preferred Music on State and Trait Anxiety. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Dyer, R. (April, 2006). College Life: Gender Differences Relating to Coping with Stress and Mock Relational Aggression. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA. *

Evola, K. & Woodruff, J. (2004, April). Gender Differences in Autobiographical Memory. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Ferraro, F. (2004, April). Alcohol Use and Normative Beliefs. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Fischer, L., & Gavin, J. (April, 2007). Anxiety, Sleep Patterns, and Coping Strategies: A Closer Look at the Lives of College Students. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Foley, K. (April, 2006). If Visual or Written Public Service Announcements Affect Condom Usage. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Gaskill, J., Howarth, L., Kaminski L., & Macleary S. (April, 2007). Is Ugly a Crime on Attractiveness and its Effects on an Individual's Perception of a Situation. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Gentile, C. & Gogal, M. (2003, April). Perfectionism as a Predictor of Self-Esteem and Anxiety Among College Students. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Gerstenmaier, K. (April, 2006). Gender Differences in Dreams. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Giustra, M., Tantalla, M., & Wilkie J. (April, 2007). The Relationship between Aggression and Media. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Goodfield, E., Spano, S., & Troiani, K. (2001, May). Gender differences in coping strategies and stressors in a college population. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA. *

Gostomski, M. A., & Kelleher, C. (2002, April). The effects of odor on memory. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Grogan, T. (April, 2006). Does Music Tempo Effect Memory? Yerkes-Dodson Law and Context-Dependent. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Grosvenor, A., & Scott, G. (2005, April). The Effects of Written and Graphic Stimuli on Attitudes Towards Condom Usage. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Guistra, E., O'Neil, J., & Prisk, J. (April, 2006). Sequential Lineup vs. Simultaneous Lineup. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Hurndon, A. W. (2003, April). Effects of Referent Group and Imposed Ethical Climate on Academic Integrity. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Igals, V. (April, 2007). Beliefs and Preconceived Notion of Smoking Cessation. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Karasek, T. (April, 2006). Narcotics Anonymous: The Shift from Program Dependence to Self-Reliance. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Kasa, A., Olmstead, E., McHale, S. & Benish, H. (2002, April). Social anxiety and personal preference: A look at the role of social anxiety in the expression of opinions. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Keating, M. (April, 2006). The Influence of Conservative/Traditional Versus Provacative/Non-Traditional Images. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Kelly, K. (April, 2007). The Relationship between Parental Divorce and Child Attachment Style. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Kilker, A. (April, 2007). The Influence of Social Motivations for Binge Drinkers Versus Non-Binge Drinkers. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Kilmer, R., & Manganello, A. (2002, April). The relationship between extracurricular activities and self-esteem. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Kirnan, K., Rubel, K., & Zarcone, J. (2004, April). Music and Personality. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Kohler, C. G. (April, 2003). Visual and Auditory Presentation of Text. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA. *

Kozemko, J. (2002, April). The effects of music on mood. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Kuligowski, K. (2004, April). A Study of the Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Reasons for Exercise Among Women. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Kuniegel, D. (2004, April). The Relationship Between Smoking and Weight Gain Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Kurilla, B. (2004, April). Inhibition of Return Across Conditions of Location- and Object-Based Attention. Paper presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA. *

Kurilla, B. P. (2005, April). The Role of Recollection-Based Processes in Associative Recognition. Paper presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Lannak, N. (April, 2007). A Social Facilitation Analysis: Affects of Personality and Arousal on Performing a Complex Task. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Lasher, M. (April, 2003). Relations Between Moral Development and the Assessment of Possible Criminal Behavior . Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Layton, D. (2004, April). Family Environment and its Relation to Drug and Alcohol Use. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Long, R. (2005, April). Social Facilitation: Influences on Performance . Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Loomis, J. (April, 2007). Effect of Mozart's Music on Cognitive and Spatial Task Performance. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Makos, M. (2004, April). Self-esteem and the Impact of Familial Alcoholism Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Marbach, K. (April, 2006). HIV Risk Behaviors in College Students: Sexual Sensation Seeking and Compulsivity. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Marcinkevich, A. (2004, April). Saturation JNDs as a Function of Color and Time Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Martini, A., Zona, J., Stillabower, K. Manning, M., & Miele, K. (2001, May). The effects of age and birth order on perceived parental favoritism. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Maziarz, M., Cerda, A., & Musheno J. (April, 2003). Contextual Interference and Its Role in the Acquisition and Retention of a Basketball Shooting Task. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

McDonald, J. & Freese, C. (April, 2003). An In-Depth Look at Violence, Stereotypes, and Preferences Portrayed in Television Programs. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

McFadden, J. (April, 2006). Recall in Auditory and Verbal Memory. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

McHale, M., Naro, A., Scherer, A, & Summa, T. (2001, May). Effects of stress on listening accuracy and subsequent conflict when exposed to a confrontational situation. Talk presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Metro, S. (April, 2007). Stimulus Duration Judgment. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Millard, M. (April, 2007). Self-Esteem and Relational Aggression. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Miller, J. D. (2004, April). Humor and Anxiety. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Mondics, C. (April, 2006). Alcohol Use Among Athletes: Comparing Motives between Males and Females. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Nazarchuk, R., Jones, B. R., & Murawski, K. (2001, May). Effectiveness of time-out in decreasing the non-compliant behaviors of juvenile delinquents with ADHD or ODD. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Norton, E., & Robold L. (April, 2006). Sleep and anxiety in College Students. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Owen, M. (April, 2007). Women vs. Women: Style of Activities as a Role of Experiencing a Depressive or Happy . Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Owens, B. (2005, April). Spontaneous Trait Inferences and False Recognition. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Padovano, R. (2005, April). Threshold Differences Between Smokers and Nonsmokers Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.*

Pappa, C. (2005, April). Patriarchal Values and Domestic Violence Myths Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA *

Paris, J. (2004, April). The Role of Circulatory Sex Hormones on Cognitive Task Performance. Paper presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.*

Parratt, P. & Adrienne, V. (2004, April). Gender Differences in Face Recognition. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Petkov, C. (April, 2003). Pure Short-Term Memory Capacity for Letters. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Pica, A. (2005, April). Constructs of Career Indecision. Paper presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Pickell K., & Life, J. (2005, April). Family of Origin Effects on Fear of Intimacy. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Quinn, D. (April, 2006). Self-Injurious Behavior: Predictors to Cutting Tendencies in Women. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Quintyne, K. (2004, April). The Effects of Odor and Suggestion on Mood and Cognition. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Razavi, R. (April, 2007). An Evaluation of the Relationship between Sense of Humor and Depression. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Rogai, E. (April, 2007). Social Support, Spirituality, and Depression in Assisted Living Facilities. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Rusakiewicz, S. & Gigantelli, E. (2004, April). Satisfaction, Hope, and Expectancy for Success in Emerging Adulthood: College Vs. The Workforce. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.**

Russo, J. (2005, April). Self-Esteem and Parental Drinking Habits Influence on Students Drinking. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Salvia, J. M. (2002, April). Self-esteem: Linking appearance anxiety and self-perception. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Sanchez, K. (2005, April). Perfectionism and Depression. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Scrobola, S., Murray C., & Liuzzo, L. (2005, April). Change Blindness. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA*

Seaman, C., & Kennedy, E. (2005, April). Effects of Suggestion of Perceived Athletic Performance. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Seymour, C. (April, 2007). Are Marywood Athletes More Aggressive than Non-Athletes? Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Silva, A. (April, 2006). Social Awareness and Empathy as Predictors of Depression. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Silveri, M. (April, 2006). Are Simulated Helping Strategies Conclusive of Actual Helping: A Look at the Reliability of Policy Capturing. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Simon, S., & Yarosh, A. (April, 2007). Evaluating the Relationship Between Self-Esteem, Perceived Success, Motivation, and Task Performance. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Smith, D. (April, 2006). The Three Dimensions of Perfectionism and Their Effect on Depression. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Sobol, B., Kennicutt, K., Maher, E. , & Langman, S. (2002, April). The effects of music on heart rate. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Spinelli, J., Luby, R., Zelinski, M. & Verone, N. (2002, April). Music's effect on the perception of a neutral visual stimulus. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Steinman, L. (April, 2007). Likeability of Managers: The Role of Implicit Person Theory and Locus of Control. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Strackbein, D. (April, 2006). Mediation and Anxiety Reduction: Reducing Anxiety using Meditation and Art. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Suders, S., & Totman, K. (2005, April). Self-esteem and Age: The Differences in Self-esteem of College aged Women and Middle aged Women. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA

Sutton, A., & Karichner, J., (2005, April). Self-Esteem and Aggression. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA

Tatulli, C. (2005, April). The Relationship Between Work Stress and GPA. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA

Trinovitch, K. (April, 2007). The Effects of Cost, Relatinship, and Cause on Likelihood of Helping. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Wargo, S. (2002, April). Memory in young and older adults. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

Wynne, S., & Williams, J., (2005, April). Color and Mood. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA

Yawney, J. (April, 2006). Perceived Humor and How it Relates to Sexist Beliefs: A Correlational Study. Poster presented at the Marywood Undergraduate Research Forum, Scranton, PA.

* Also presented at a meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association

** Winner of a Psi Chi Regional Research Award