Browsing by Subject "Verbal behavior"
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Item A comparative analysis of written language from auditorally and visually presented stimuli(Texas Tech University, 1969-08) Calhoun, Janna KayNot availableItem A quantitative analysis of Gloria Steinem's persuasive discourse.(Texas Tech University, 1975-08) Nicholas, Johnette DarlyneNot availableItem An experiment to determine the effect of instructor cognitive and affective verbal interaction on achievement in a public community college(Texas Tech University, 1975-01) Masters, Mitchell MauriceThe interest in the individual development of the student, and the recent decline in academic achievement in Economic Analysis I at South Plains College, Levelland, Texas, was a primary reason for conducting the study. Student achievement data from instructor files in the Department of Business Administration at South Plains College indicated a decline in mean academic achievement scores in Economic Analysis I from 1969 through 1973 (14). The apparent inadequacy of conventional teaching methods in producing greater academic performance suggested a need for investigating alternative teaching strategies (45: 6-12).Item An investigation of verbal interaction in relation to the development of a specific science concept by kindergarten pupils(Texas Tech University, 1969-08) Stanford, Mary JaneNot availableItem Development and Comparison of Two Simulation Techniques for Creating Verbal Interaction in the Classroom(Texas Tech University, 1972-08) Gruner, Cindy GaleNot Available.Item Language and speech variables as indicators of caution in a courtroom trial(Texas Tech University, 1984-05) Butner, Elizabeth DentonNot availableItem Stereotype threat in mixed-sex dyadic communication(2009-05) Pfiester, Rebecca Abigail; McGlone, Matthew S., 1966-Stereotype threat is the cognitive pressure certain individuals feel when they believe their performance on a particular task might confirm a negative stereotype about their group. The purpose of this dissertation was to investigate the possible negative influence of stereotype threat on mixed-sex dyadic encounters by objectively and subjectively measuring their verbal accommodation behaviors. Sex-stereotypes were manipulated (men have greater logical intelligence than women; women have greater social intelligence than men) while participants engaged in multiple mixed-sex interactions. Four patterns emerged when analyzing the presence of both objective and subjective communication accommodation behaviors. First, women were more likely than men to objectively demonstrate accommodation behaviors such as hedges, questions, fillers, and back-channel responses. Second, most participants used less accommodation behaviors over time. Third, comparing the objective and subjective expressions of accommodation behaviors revealed no relationship--in other words, people may report one thing, but third-party accounts point toward different results. Finally, the way people judge a stranger's overall character is highly correlated to their perception of his/her verbal accommodation behaviors. This dissertation concludes with future recommendations for interpersonal communication scholars interested in stereotype threat research.Item The effects of one experimental bilingual program on verbal ability and vocabulary of first grade pupils(Texas Tech University, 1970-08) Bates, EnidNot availableItem The process of language socialization: a comparative look at Hispanic and Anglo families with toddlers(Texas Tech University, 1999-12) Castro, JohnnyThe cuhural system in which a child develops directly effects the language acquisition process. In the present study, the role of culture in language socialization in toddlers will be investigated. Twenty-eight families of the Hispanic and Anglo cultures were videotaped in a separate mother-child and father-child dyad interaction. Parents were coded for 10 of the following verbal behavior, ''Praise," "What Questions," "How To Questions," "Yes/NoQuestions," "Directives," "Labeling." "Parallel Talk." "Repeating."and "Non-Verbal Cueing." The children were coded for "Verbal Responses," "Non-Verbal Response," "Verbal Pleas," "Non-Verbal Pleas," and "Unsolicited Remarks" they made to their parents. In addition, a Child Rearing Beliefs questionnaire was administered to help uncover the level of traditional beliefs held by parents in both cultures. Results indicate that the Hispanic parents were more traditional and used more teaching type behaviors, such as "Directives," "Describing," and "How To Questions." The relationship of children's Verbal Behaviors and Parent Verbal Behaviors were dependent on culture and gender of parent. Findings suggest that cultural differences in language socialization are indeed evident for Hispanics and Anglos and should be addressed more in the literature.Item Verbal aspects of deceptive communication(Texas Tech University, 1982-08) Foster, Myrna LynnNot available