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Krista Bryson

Conflict and Birth Order

The purpose of this study is to investigate if there is a relationship between an individual’s conflict style and his or her birth order. When individuals understand conflict styles, they will be able to deal with their own conflict, prevent conflict, and help others deal with conflict. Putnam

and Wilson’s (1982) conflict behavior scale is the testing instrument used in this study. Based on previous research the oldest child will self report using a win-win integrative (solution-oriented) style, the middle child will self report using an avoidant (non-confrontational) style, and the youngest child will self report using a distributive (control) style.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

A201

9 – 9:30 AM

Krista Bryson, Erik Carrazco, Brianne Lagumina & Johnny Mager

The Halo Effect: The World in Here vs The World Out There

The halo effect is also known as the “What is Beautiful must be Good” effect is an important cognitive bias in understanding people’s perceptions based on individuals’ perceived level of attractiveness. The study of the halo effect can help explain why certain people (highly attractive people) get different opportunities over others. Individual perceived as more attractive are assumed to have positive qualities such as being trustworthy, rich, helpful, kind, and secure. In our study, we are going to see if NCU students have different perceptions of the level attractiveness then what others off our campus have towards pictures of attractive individuals.

COMM 430, Nonverbal Communication

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Krista Bryson & Jenna Royce

Handling Conflict in the 21st Century

Through this study, we wanted to see how many people prefer communicating and solving conflict through cell phone use, i.e. text messages/phone calls, rather than face-to-face interaction. We asked who they primarily communicate with. The data was gathered at NCU. Participants were handed a self-reported survey with questions about their conflict styles and different scenarios. This study collected data on how much time people spend on their cell phones and how they handled conflict using technology.

COMM 460, Technology, Change and Communication

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM