• Lesions of the anteroventral or anteromedial thalamic nuclei impair working and reference memory in a twelve-arm radial maze 

  Byatt, Graham (University of Canterbury, 1995)

  Controversy still surrounds the neural bases of diencephalic amnesia. Recent research in rats suggests that incidental damage to the anterior thalamus (AT) may be responsible for impairments following other experimental ...

• The under representation of female coaches in field hockey 

  Bate, Simon Douglas (University of Canterbury, 2002)

  The present study investigates the under representation of females as coaches in Field Hockey. Three separate research groups were used. Group One consisted of New Zealand Hockey Regional Development Managers, Group Two ...

• Changing the strength of implicit associations between males and science relative to females and science : a comparison of alternative methods 

  James, Rebecca Rose (University of Canterbury, 2008)

  Two methods of changing the strength of implicit associations between males and science relative to females and science were evaluated in this study. Participants in each of two experimental conditions completed a manipulation ...

• An investigation into the structure of workaholism : the design of a new measure, tested against key antecedents and consequences 

  Grace, Gary (University of Canterbury, 2008)

  The present study approaches the diverse array of literature surrounding workaholism, attempting to provide empirical support for a new model proposed by Ng, Sorenson and Feldman (2007). Following Ng et al.'s recommendations, ...

• The development of a metatheoretical model of psychological profiling 

  Canning, Justine (University of Canterbury, 1999)

  Although it is not a recent phenomenon, profiling has become a more popular investigative tool in recent years. In particular three main approaches have been developed, namely those of the FBI, Investigative Psychology and ...

• Training programme effectiveness and its relationship to individual characteristics : a study of a writing and study skills programme 

  Vaughan, Chris James (University of Canterbury, 1995)

  Using Kirkpatrick's (1976) training evaluation model as the conceptual framework, the research upon which this thesis is based investigated the effectiveness of an essay writing skills programme, and the relationship of ...

• The emergence of gender differences in depression 

  Carter, Janet (University of Canterbury, 1996)

  One of the most consistent and robust findings in the literature on depression is that after early adolescence, females are approximately twice as likely to be depressed as males. This gender difference in rates of depression ...

• A home-based, self-administered, high-p intervention for noncompliant behaviour in children with a developmental disability 

  Humm, Stephen Phillip (University of Canterbury, 2000)

  Many studies have examined the use of high-probability (high-p), behavioural momentum, or interspersed request techniques to improve behavioural compliance with requests in individuals who experience developmental disabilities. ...

• Increasing instances of successful initiations of communication in children with severe communication deficits using the Picture Exchange Communication System 

  Firth, Anna Jane Marie (University of Canterbury, 2002)

  The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an intervention programme designed for use with children with autism or other severe communication deficits. Three children (two with autism and one with Down syndrome) ...

• A study of the effects of a positive parenting programme on the rate of stealing and lying behaviour of preadolescent boys 

  Venning, Helen Barbara (University of Canterbury, 1999)

  A study was undertaken investigating the efficacy of a Triple p Level 4 individual programme on the stealing and lying behaviour of preadolescent boys. Parents were required to continuously record stealing and lying instances ...

• Behavioural effects of grafts of two areas of the basal forebrain and their combination after fimbria-fornix lesion 

  Webster, Craig Stephen (University of Canterbury, 1995)

  Adult rats received bilateral fimbria-fornix/cingulate cortex lesions followed by intrahippocampal (12mm CRL) suspensions of either Lateral Basal Forebrain (LBF), Ventromedial Basal Forebrain (VBF) or a mixture of both ...

• Attachment dimensions and love in the development of close relationships 

  Hammond, Jean R. (Jean Reid) (University of Canterbury, 1990)

  This longitudinal study examined the role of Hazan and Shaver's (1987) attachment theory of romantic love in the development of close relationships of fifty-one couples in steady or serious dating relationships. The relations ...

• Behaviour observed in multiple schedule components : implications of data for theories of contrast 

  Stenhouse, Kirk Francis (University of Canterbury, 1999)

  Direct Interaction theories of Hermstein and later Williams and Wixted see contrast as due to the direct effects of reinforcement in one component on responding in another component despite temporal separation in the ...

• A dyadic assessment of forgiveness in intimate relationships 

  Friesen, Myron Dean (University of Canterbury, 2002)

  This study investigated forgiveness from a dyadic perspective by examining intimate partners' recollections of specific incidents of offense and transgression in their relationship. This methodology facilitated the exploration ...

• Changing social stereotypes : the impact of inconsistent information on stereotypes of and affective reactions to target groups 

  Love, Nicholas Charles (University of Canterbury, 1999)

  Previous literature has shown that negative stereotypes are susceptible to change under the right conditions. The reported research extended the literature on stereotype modification by investigating the effects of stereotype ...

• Job stress, anxiety and muscular tension associated with musculoskeletal discomfort among visual display unit operators 

  Powell, Gaylia D. (Gaylia Dawn) (University of Canterbury, 1991)

  This study was derived from a model of the development and maintenance of occupational pain (Wright, 1987), particularly occupational overuse syndrome. The model suggests that occupational pain is maintained by a pain cycle ...

• The child as a realistic scientist : developing the analogy between science and commonsense 

  O'Loughlin, Claire Fiona (University of Canterbury, 1995)

  The proposal that there are important parallels to be drawn between children's cognitive development and the development of knowledge in science, has prompted a growing interest in the idea that in their interactions with ...

• Fear of success in Singapore : an exploratory study 

  Kaur, Rusbir (University of Canterbury, 1989)

  One hundred and five female first year undergraduates of Chinese, Malay and Indian origin participated in a study investigating the construct validity of "fear of success" in Singapore. Fear of success was examined together ...

• Social support and secondary school teachers : an exploratory study 

  Martin, Helena Mary (University of Canterbury, 1989)

  This exploratory study examined the nature of social support among teachers and the effects of social support on job satisfaction, intention to leave their current position and morale.Seventy-five secondary school teachers ...

• Adolescent pregnancy in New Zealand : an exploratory study 

  Bleach, Melanie Jane (University of Canterbury, 1995)

  The present study investigates the relationship between adolescent pregnancy and demographic characteristics, self esteem, alcohol use and attachment styles in romantic relationships, and explores the links between these ...

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