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