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There are many opportunities for students to get involved with these questions, perhaps adding a detail of their own to expand the breadth of the topic.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Dr. Seiver is very interested in working with McNair Scholars and supporting Len Stern and William Greene scholarship applicants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","module_background_color":"white","copy":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Peer-Reviewed Publications<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Seiver, J. G. (April, 2025). The effect of methodology: Inferences of sexual interest from behavioral cues. Paper presented at the meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver.<\/p>\n<p>Stephens, T., &amp; Seiver, J. G. (April, 2023). A head start or a competition? Examining extra pressure on running start students. Paper presented at the meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Riverside, CA.<\/p>\n<p>Becerra, A., &amp; Seiver J. G. 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More Attention, Less Deficit: The Mindfulness Prescription to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms. Paper presented at the meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.<\/p>\n<p>Pope, E., &amp; Seiver, J. G. (April, 2018). Work-Life Balance and Overall Health as a Function of Work Stability and Gender. Paper presented at the meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.<\/p>\n<p>Robertson, S. K., &amp; Seiver, J. G. (April, 2018). Helpful Yelpful: How Online Restaurant Reviews Affect Consumer Attitudes. Paper presented at the meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.<\/p>\n<p>Seiver, J. G., &amp; Seiver, P. (April, 2017). Hunger games: Adult male traditional archers show improvements in scores when competing against a rival. Paper presented at the meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Sacramento, CA.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","no_wrapper":false,"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":true,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"bottom","title":"Research Projects","notes":"","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Presentations","copy":"<p>Seiver, J. G. (April, 2025). The effect of methodology: Inferences of sexual interest from behavioral cues. Paper presented at the meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver.<\/p>\n<p>Stephens, T., &amp; Seiver, J. G. (April, 2023). A head start or a competition? Examining extra pressure on running start students. Paper presented at the meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Riverside, CA.<\/p>\n<p>Becerra, A., &amp; Seiver J. G. (April, 2022). 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Resilience in the face of COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>Campuzano, I. (2021). Attitudes about returning to campus during COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>Khayesi, D. (2021). Mental health challenges in college students.<\/p>\n<p>Sanchez, S. (2020). Experience and mental health in college students.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Papers Mentored","copy":"<p>Bruce, R. D. (May, 2024). Feeling of control as a function of cellphone use in the morning. Paper presented at the Eastern Washington University Research and Creative Works Symposium, Cheney, WA.<\/p>\n<p>DeLeon, E. J. (May, 2024). Inferring sexual interest from behavioral cues as a function of 2D:4D ratio and sex. Paper presented at the Eastern Washington University Research and Creative Works Symposium, Cheney, WA.<\/p>\n<p>Layden, V. J. (May, 2024). Accelerating education: video playback speed and memory retention. Paper presented at the Eastern Washington University Research and Creative Works Symposium, Cheney, WA.<\/p>\n<p>DeFehr, T. M. (May, 2023). Work-life balance is imperative to how we spend our time at work and with family. Paper presented at the Eastern Washington University Research and Creative Works Symposium, Cheney, WA.<\/p>\n<p>Hines, K. (May, 2023). Effects of procrastination and intrinsic motivation on academic performance and life satisfaction in upper division courses. Paper presented at the Eastern Washington University Research and Creative Works Symposium, Cheney, WA.<\/p>\n<p>Ssebanakitta, B. (May, 2023). Post traumatic growth after COVID-19 as a function of cognitive emotional regulation and emotional intelligence. Paper presented at the Eastern Washington University Research and Creative Works Symposium, Cheney, WA.<\/p>\n<p>Poss, H. (May, 2022). Sex work. Paper presented at the Eastern Washington University Research and Creative Works Symposium, Cheney, WA.<\/p>\n<p>Sanchez, S. (May, 2020). The mere presence of a cell phone may be distracting. Paper presented at the Eastern Washington University Research and Creative Works Symposium, Cheney, WA.<\/p>\n<p>Pope, E. (April, 2015). Involvement in extra-curricular activity by home- and public-schooled individuals during childhood and young adulthood. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Council on Undergraduate Research, Cheney, WA.<\/p>\n<p>Pope, E. (April, 2015). Involvement in extra-curricular activity by home- and public-schooled individuals during childhood and young adulthood. Paper presented at the meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID.<\/p>\n<p>Seiver, S. (April, 2015). Helpful Yelpful &#8212; consumer consumption of online reviews for experiential goods. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Council on Undergraduate Research, Cheney, WA.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson, W. (April, 2015). Memory ninja. 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