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    • Media Delivery Method Shows No Effect On Physiological Stress Response Factors of Heart Rate, Blood Pressure and Respiration 

      Ames, Alexander; Kirk, Makenzie; Smith, Abigail; Umhoefer, Eric; Williquette, Amber; Woldt, Ryan (Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2016)
      Blood pressure, heart rate and respiration rate were measured to investigate the stress response induced by an emotionally stimulating video regarding the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). After control experiments ...

    • The Physiological Effects of Anticipation In Regards to Sour Taste Experience 

      Lang, Chloe; Denton, Erin; Fowler, Lucas (Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2016)
      After consuming sour food, the body's response is to produce saliva in order to neutralize the acidity. The physiological response of increased saliva production in response to sour taste is accomplished by increased muscle ...

    • THE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ROSEMARY ON CONCENTRATION 

      Ernst, Alec; Marquardt, Kyle; Park, Mark; Stark, Bailee; Uhing, Annie; Van De Hey, Dana (Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2016)
      The use of essential oils has recently been gaining in popularity due its inexpensive costs and the research-based claims that they have the ability to cause beneficial physiological and cognitive effects on their users. ...

    • The Physiological Relationship of Sleep Duration with Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Reaction Time 

      Angles, Justin; Kenarsary, Aria; Paddock, Samantha; Schuck, Zoey; Sonnentag, Kaitlyn (Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2016)
      This experiment examined the relationship between sleep duration and systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial blood pressure, heart rate, and reaction time. We hypothesized that students who averaged ...

    • Political Affiliation as a Predictor of Physiological Response to Political Statements 

      Kelly, Jordan; Manhani, Bhupinder; Nelson, Kelsey; Poepping, Jacob; Price, Demitri (Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2016)
      The purpose of this study is to measure the physiological response when presented with aversive statements compared to agreeable statements while using politics as a vehicle. Using anonymous students from the Spring 2016 ...

    • Power and Stature: Analysis of the Human Physiological Response to Stress 

      McKevitt, John; Chavez, Santiago; Codispoti, Nicolette; Chreptowicz, Natalia; Wehber, Marlyse (Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2016)
      Academic responsibilities for university students lead to higher levels of stress and anxiety on a daily basis. These stressors can be categorized as acute stressors, and have been found to lead to a release of hormones ...

    • Short Term Physiological Effects of Yoga on Relieving Acute Stress Induced by Task-Anxiety 

      Chang, Alen; Gronseth, Katherine; Haney, Megan; Killian, Jeff; Ly, Nathalie; Srinand, Prakrithi (Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2016)
      Acute stress accumulated over time can lead to chronic stress resulting in many health problems, such as heart disease and depression. Through substantive evidence, it has been shown that physical exercise and meditation ...

    • Stress Reactivity of Participants in Response to Same vs. Opposite Gender of Experimenters 

      Adelman, Jacob; Borst, Danielle; Kakes, Jeremiah; Shaikh, Amna; Wolding, Bailey; Wu, Tongyu (Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2016)
      Beginning in childhood, males and females tend to be more comfortable with individuals of their own gender. This effect tends to be more pronounced in males compared to females. Being in an uncomfortable situation can lead ...

    • Stress Reactivity of Participants in Response to Same vs. Opposite Gender of Experimenters 

      Balog, Justin; Konz, Matt; LaCroix, Miranda; Mattson, Gabrielle; Maurer, Anna; Sinnen, Mackenzie (Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2016)
      Previous studies have consistently shown that prolonged deprivation of vision results in the enhanced perception to auditory stimuli. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between temporary loss of ...