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Articulating Oral Health Behavior Change in HIV-Positive Adults with Health Behavior Theory
At baseline, we delivered Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IBM) Model-informed oral health behavior change messages to HIV-infected adults with periodontal disease. At recall, subjects self-reported making specific behavior changes; more rigorous research is presently limited by the lack of a directly observed assessment instrument to measure oral hygiene skill mastery. -Lance T. Vernon, Catherine A. Demko, Ryan M. Mizumoto Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine This poster was a NIDCR Building Bridges Award Winner.
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Exploring Opportunities for Research Support in Psychology
This discussion describes current funding opportunities at NSF to support the Science of Broadening Participation. Researchers in the psychological sciences are particularly well represented within the SBP, and specific topics likely to be of interest to psychologists and this funding initiative are described. Find more information on the NSF website. Kellina M. Craig-Henderson Howard University and National Science Foundation
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Resiliency May Come at a Physical Cost for Some Kids
Children who overcome overcome adversity are seen as resilient, but this resiliency may have health costs that last well into adulthood.
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Picking Up a Second Language Is Predicted by Ability to Learn Patterns
Some people seem to pick up a second language with relative ease, while others have a much more difficult time. Now, a new study suggests that learning to understand and read a second language may be driven, at least in part, by our ability to pick up on statistical regularities. The study is published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. Some research suggests that learning a second language draws on capacities that are language-specific, while other research suggests that it reflects a more general capacity for learning patterns.
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Do Scare Tactics Work? A Meta-Analytic Test of Fear Appeal Theories
Melanie B. Tannenbaum, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, presents her research "Do Scare Tactics Work? A Meta-Analytic Test of Fear Appeal Theories," at the 25th APS Annual Convention in Washington, DC. Fear appeals evoke a polarizing reaction; proponents are confident in its efficacy, whereas opponents assert that ‘scare tactics’ often backfire. Several recent meta-analyses have found a positive effect of fear on intentions and behavior, particularly in combination with efficacy messages, while others have found null or even negative effects.
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Party Like It’s 1988!
Scientists and students rocked to hits from the 80s (and a couple of other decades) as APS celebrated its 25th anniversary at the special 25@25 Celebration and Concert. The 80s-themed concert, which took place May 25 at the 25th APS Annual Convention in Washington, DC, featured an ensemble of top-notch musicians that included some leading psychological scientists! The performers included recording artist Parthenon Huxley; bassist Anthony Wellington; former Black Eyed Peas guitarist and current Executive Editor for psychology at Worth Publishers, Keven Feyen. Band members also included APS Past President Robert W.