Author: Doyle Srader

Alana McNeery

Primary Preventors of Stress Related Illness in College Students

Stress occurs when there are demands on an individual that exceeds his or her coping capabilities.  Stress is a very common occurrence and not a stranger to many.  The purpose of this paper is to a) acknowledge stress, b) find the sources of stress, and c) figure out ways of preventing the stress that cause the issues.  By narrowing the source of stress within college students it would give the college students tools to use when they become stressed.  By providing ways for college students to deal with their stress, such as meditation classes, helpful seminars, and other ways or outlets, it will cause a chain reaction of peace of mind, better habits, healthier lifestyles, and wellness.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

George Letchworth

L203B

10 – 10:30 AM

Daniel Norland

A Brief History of Greek Mathematics

This paper is a brief history of Greek mathematics.  It will cover how the Greek era of mathematics began and go through the development of mathematics in the Greek era, covering some of the great mathematicians.  It will then discuss the end of the Greek era of mathematics and the legacy.

MATH 499, Senior Capstone

Connie Wilmarth

L203A

1:30 – 2 PM

Meghan Tweit

Review & Meth-analysis of the Effects of Thought Suppression on Depressive Rumination

Thought suppression has been used as one of the primary modes of treatment for depression as a means to decreasing the rumination of depressive thinking.  In this review of the literature, recent studies are compared through meta-analysis to gain more insight on thought suppression by looking at different variables that may contribute to  depressive rumination.  Effect sizes show a relation under certain  situations, but more research is needed to effectively show where thought suppression is useful and in which cases it could be harmful.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

George Letchworth

Banquet Room

9 AM – 11 AM

Andrea Welch

From Fear to Freedom: Understanding and Fighting the Battle Against Anorexia Nervosa

The goal of this paper is to aid in the understanding of the disease: Anorexia Nervosa.  It will provide information on its earliest roots and evolution, as well as both physical and psychological symptoms and affects the disease produces.  From there the focus will shift to looking at a variety of factors that may contribute to the development of the disease, and the development of other eating disorders.  Fighting the disease by means of prevention and education will also be touched on, as well as different methods of treatment and statistics. Lastly, it will discuss advocacy for people who suffer from a disease that is too often overlooked and underfunded, and what can be done to free these sufferers from its stronghold.

Human Services, Senior Capstone

Beth Aydelott

L203B

1:30 – 2 PM