Browsing Brock Theses by Title
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The effect of social condition and diet on the frequency of male-male agonistic displays in the field cricket, gryllus bimaculatus /
(Brock University, 1997-05-21)The frequency and type of agonistic displays involved in male-male encounters should be significantly influenced by the presence of females. Discrete agonistic displays vary in energy expenditure and risk, and therefore ... -
The effect of social skills training on grade 3 students' self-esteem, moral development and perceptions of classroom environment
(Brock University, 1994-07-09)Two Grade 3 classes were used to study the effects of a formal social skills training program. Specifically, comparisons were made on self-esteem, classroom environment, and moral development to see whether changes ... -
The effect of synchronized group activities on pain threshold as a predictor of cooperation
(Brock University, 2013-10-10)Recent research suggests that participating in vigorous synchronized physical activity may result in elevated levels of endorphins, which may in turn affect social bonding (Cohen et. al., 2009). The present research aimed ... -
Effect of the position of the double-bond in monounsaturated phospholipids on the dynamics of model membranes
(Brock University, 1999-07-09)Therllloelynalllics of lllodel 11lel1ll)rane systeills containing 1110nollnsaturatecl I)lloSI)holil) ids is strongly infllienced l)y the I)osition of the C==C dOlll)le })ond in tIle acyl chain. The telllI)eratllres of ... -
The Effect of Trainer Muscularity and Expertise on Self-Presentational Concerns, Body Image, and Performance in College Men during One-Repetition Maximum Testing
(Brock University, 2012-09-18)This study attempted to manipulate self-presentational efficacy to examine the effect on social anxiety, social physique anxiety, drive for muscularity, and maximal strength performance during a one-repetition maximum ... -
The effect of viticultural and oenological treatments on fruit and wine composition of Chardonnay musqué /
(Brock University, 2003-07-14)The effect of viticultural and oenological treatments on fruit and wine composition of Chardonnay musque Study I: Effect ofveraison leafremoval and cluster thinning A one-year study was performed analysing die effects ... -
The effectiveness of a computer program on career planning for university students
(Brock University, 1992-07-09)This study investigated the effectiveness of a computer program, PERSONAL CAREER DIRECTIONS (PC DIRECTIONS) (Anderson, Welborn, & Wright, 1983) on career planning and exploration for twenty-four Brock University students ... -
The effectiveness of a goal-setting model on behavioural change
(Brock University, 1996-07-09)To evaluate the effectiveness of a goal-setting model on behavioural change, thirty nine adults between the ages of23 and 73 years who were in a weight loss program were assigned to one oftwo groups. One group was taught ... -
The effectiveness of a health versus appearance message on pregnant women's intentions to exercise postpartum : the moderating role of self-monitoring
(Brock University, 2008-05-21)Despite the confimied health benefits of exercise during the postpartum period, many new mothers are not sufficiently active. The present research aimed to examine the effectiveness of 2 types of messages on intention ... -
The effectiveness of a multisensory writing program in improving cursive writing ability in children with sensorimotor difficulties
(Brock University, 1991-07-09)It is estimated that five to ten percent of children experience sensory motor difficulties that result in various learnlng disabilitiies , among them. inabllity to output Information on paper in the appropriate manner ... -
Effectiveness of computer training on attentional skills
(Brock University, 1992-07-09)This paper presents two studies, both examining the efficacy of a computer programme (Captain's Log) in training attentional skills. The population of interest is the traumatically brain injured. Study #1 is a single-case ... -
The effectiveness of explicit strategy instruction on the top level structure of a text
(0 St. Catharines, Ont. : Faculty of Education, Brock University; 1995., 2009-07-09)Two intermediate geography classes were used to study the effects of explicit strategy instruction on the top level structure of a text. One group of Grade 7 and 8 students participated in the explicit strategy training ... -
Effectiveness of instructional strategies based on schema theory on attention deficit disorder children
(Brock University, 1990-07-09)A review of the literature reveals that there are a number of children in the educational system who are characterized by Attention Deficit Disorder. Further review of the literature reveals that there are information ... -
The effectiveness of interpretive methods in informal educational facilities : an experimental study with reference to marine parks
(Brock University, 2006-05-21)Interpretation has been used in many tourism sectors as a technique in achieving building hannony between resources and human needs. The objectives of this study are to identify the types of the interpretive methods used, ... -
The Effectiveness of Learning Portfolios: A Study of Quality Assurance Programs of Selected Health Regulatory Colleges in Ontario
(2013-03-26)Health regulatory colleges promote quality practice and continued competence through Quality Assurance (QA) programs. For many colleges, a QA program includes the use of portfolios that incorporate self-directed learning. ... -
Effectiveness of life skills training on the total behaviour of six individuals in a job preparation program
(Brock University, 1986-07-09)In the first week of a Job preparation Program all twelve female members of the class were invited to be part of a study to determine the effect of Life Skills training on their behaviour over the twelve-week period ... -
Effectiveness of personal planning for residents re-entering the community during the facility initiative in Ontario
(Brock University, 2011-03-08)This paper reports on the relocation of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) from large-scale provincially run institutions that took place in Ontario as part of the Facility Initiative. Three case studies ... -
Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Mediator Training in Applied Behaviour Analysis
(Brock University, 2013-03-12)Interventions using applied behaviour analysis (ABA) are widely used with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Individuals who work with this population are important to target for ABA education. This study ... -
The Effectiveness of the precision fluency shaping program controlling stuttering behaviour in adults
(Brock University, 1987-07-09)This study was done to test the effectiveness of the Precision Fluency Shaping Program in controlling stuttering behaviour in adults. Two sites were chosen, each using the Precision Fluency Shaping Program to treat ... -
The effects of a 12-week multifactorial exercise and balance training program on balance control in older adults
(Brock University, 2012-09-18)The current thesis investigated the effects of a 12-week multifactorial exercise and balance training program on balance control in older adults. Participants completed a baseline testing session which included a series ...