The stress of athletic competition has been shown to cause decreased pain sensitivity in
both sexes, through a process called stress-induced analgesia (SIA). Even sedentary
competition on a video game can induce analgesia, ...
This thesis is a policy analysis of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In
conducting this analysis I explore many aspects of the Endangered Species Act but focus
on the merits and drawbacks of a new approach to its ...
On May 25, 1993, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resurrected Nuremberg in the 20th century. The UNSC unanimously voted in favor of passing Resolution 827 which mandated the formation
of the first international ...
While many theories have been proposed to explain the neuroscience of autism-spectrum disorders
(ASD), few have been conclusively proven or disproven. In this paper, we set out to test a closely related set of theories ...
In this paper I analyze the effects of individual characteristics on the probability of criminal recidivism among parolees using survival analysis. I use these probabilities to make predictions about whether or not individuals ...
The role of women in American society has shifted greatly over the past fifty years. Women today are much more likely to be employed outside the home than in past generations. Fortunately for these female workers, women ...
Illness narratives can be understood as the language that emerges from the experiences of the body. Many studies have explored these fascinating narratives in which individuals afflicted by illness seek to make sense of ...
This thesis is a new translation of the prologue and first act of Cao Yu's drama Leiyu (The Thunderstorm). Also included is an introduction explaining the historical context of the play, the Western influences on the play ...
At this point, warming of the climate system is unequivocal, as evident from increases in average air and ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, and intense hurricane activity. Taking action now to prevent catastrophic ...
Most research examining the consequences of suppressing emotional expression has focused on experimentally manipulated, conscious suppression. This study examined suppression as it naturally occurred in couple discussions ...
As a premedical, fine arts student with a concentration in sculpture, my work as a whole is influenced by the relationships between the opposing science and art worlds. Throughout the art-making process I diligently try ...