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Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Gender Schemata on Women’s Math and Science Career Choices

ResearchOnline - JCU (James Cook University), 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Student Perceptions of Science Ability, Experiences, Expectations, and Career Choices

AAS, Dec 1, 2006

The decision to study physics or astronomy is affected by many factors, including preferences, mo... more The decision to study physics or astronomy is affected by many factors, including preferences, motivations, and expectations for success. Differing cognitive profiles contribute to the learning of science through a complex process in which intrinsic capacities are tuned both by everyday experience and by instruction. In an attempt to identify the developmental pathways and intrinsic factors that most strongly influence the choice to study science, we administered an extensive survey to a sample of 400 students. The survey questions were based on Eccles et al.'s model of achievement-related choices and findings showing that previous play experiences, spatial experiences, task beliefs, as well as perceived mathematics ability, motivational and personality characteristics affect mathematics achievement and science career choices. The perceptions of students planning a science career are compared with those planning a career in other areas. Gender differences are also discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of How to Launch an Interdisciplinary Leadership Journal: The Process and Experience of the Creighton Journal of Interdisciplinary Leadership

P a g e 2 0 MIG Elections Open & ILA Webinar on Dec. 3rd. P a g e 2 1 Leadership Jobs P a g e 2 2... more P a g e 2 0 MIG Elections Open & ILA Webinar on Dec. 3rd. P a g e 2 1 Leadership Jobs P a g e 2 2 Calendar of Leadership Events

Research paper thumbnail of The Nature of Nurture and Gender

During the fall semester 2002, senior psychology majors from Creighton University attended the fi... more During the fall semester 2002, senior psychology majors from Creighton University attended the first four presentations at the Nobel Conference held at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. The conference’s topic was “The Nature of Nurture,” and it provided an informative forum to address a fundamental question the students encountered in their honors course on the psychology of gender. Why are we the way we are

Research paper thumbnail of Characteristics of masculine and feminine toys and gender-differentiated play

American Psychological Association eBooks, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Sex Differences in Nintendo Wii™ Performance as Expected from Hunter-Gatherer Selection

Psychological Reports, Jun 1, 2008

Sz~mmnry.-To test the hunter-gatherer theory of cognitive sex differences, men and women each pla... more Sz~mmnry.-To test the hunter-gatherer theory of cognitive sex differences, men and women each played four video games on a LYliiTM console: two gaines simulating skills necessary for huntinp (navigation and shooting) and two ganles simulating skills necessary for gathering (fine motor and visual search). hlcn outperformed women on the two hunting games. whereas there were no sex differences on the skill games. The findings are discussed in terms of evolutionary psychology theory.

Research paper thumbnail of The Psychology of Gender

Research paper thumbnail of The importance of play in children's development

Research paper thumbnail of Incidental memory for spatial information in young children as a function of age and gender

Research paper thumbnail of Gendered memory: Innate of learned? An evolutionary and schematic examination of incidental and intentional memory of males and females

Research paper thumbnail of Survey of Spatial Representation and Activities--Adapted

Research paper thumbnail of Childhood Activities Questionnaire

Research paper thumbnail of Issue 2 Article 1 2007 Recommended Citation Editors

Many scholars contribute their time and expertise to the quality of this journal by providing rev... more Many scholars contribute their time and expertise to the quality of this journal by providing reviews of submitted manuscripts. We thank the individuals listed here, as well as members of the Editorial Board listed on the inside cover, for their recent work on behalf of this journal. The Editors 000 fm 53-2 (i-ii):000 fm 53-1 (i-iv) 6/11/07 3:11 PM Page ii

Research paper thumbnail of Reflection for Saturday, August 25, 2007: 20th week in Ordinary Time

University Ministry, Creighton University., Aug 25, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of Active Learning

Research paper thumbnail of Reflection for Wednesday, September 21, 2010: 25th week in Ordinary Time

University Ministry, Creighton University., Sep 21, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Experiential Factors in Sex Differences on Mental Rotation

Perceptual and Motor Skills, 2003

Past research has shown that men score significantly higher than women on mental rotation tests. ... more Past research has shown that men score significantly higher than women on mental rotation tests. The present study examined the effects of a prior exposure to a mental rotation task, i.e., adapted Cube Comparison test, and to chreedimensional objects, i.e., LegosTM, on the performance on the Mental Rotation Test. 113 men and women were randomly divided into three conditions: control, exposure, or detailed instructions. On average, men outperformed women. Further analyses showed that sex differences were significant in the control condition but not in the other two, suggesting that a cuing effect may explain some of the robust sex differences in visuospatial tasks. Mental rotation capabilities vary from one individual to another. There are controversies about the way the research is conducted, the interpretation of the findings, and the theoretical and practical significance of the results. One of the most widely used tasks to assess mental rotation ability is Vandenberg and Kuse's Mental Rotation Test (1978), which is based on Shepard and Metzler's stimuli (1971). A considerable number of studies have shown that men outperform women on this task, indicating that men have a greater proficiency in the rotation of mental images (e.g., Campos & Cofan, 1986; Geary, Gilger, & Elliott-Miller, 1992; Masters, 1998). Although the task has been reported to yield some of the largest and most reliable sex differences in performance of all spatial tests (e.g.,

Research paper thumbnail of The relation between childhood spatial activities and spatial abilities in adulthood

Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2012

This study investigated the relation between childhood spatial activities and cognitive gender di... more This study investigated the relation between childhood spatial activities and cognitive gender differences in adults through the validation of the Childhood Activities Questionnaire developed by Cherney and Voyer (2010). A sample of 403 (133 males, 270 females) undergraduates in Introductory Psychology courses at University of New Brunswick, NB, Canada and Creighton University, NE, USA completed verbal and spatial tests and recalled their involvement in childhood activities. Convergent and divergent validity were assessed by correlating spatial and masculine scales of the Activities Questionnaire with spatial and verbal measures. Spatial and masculine activities were correlated in the predicted direction with performance in spatial measures. Childhood spatial activities were a significant predictor of adult performance on the Water Level Test and math grades over and above the influence of gender. Results confirm the value of the Activities Questionnaire, and importance of childhood activities in promoting spatial skills in adulthood.

Research paper thumbnail of The effects of active learning on students' memories for course content

Active Learning in Higher Education, 2008

Two studies examined the free recall for course content of 314 American undergraduate students ac... more Two studies examined the free recall for course content of 314 American undergraduate students across various course levels. The purpose was to examine how students' memories and level of understanding for introductory materials would differ from those of more advanced classes. Across all class levels, the most frequently listed items were concepts introduced through active learning exercises, followed by videos and lecture materials. Depending on the course level and content, different types of class presentations yielded enhanced understanding of the material. Mean relevance scores were high for materials introduced with video clips in introductory classes, whereas mean scores were high for information introduced by lecture for upper level courses.

Research paper thumbnail of Young children’s classification, stereotyping and play behaviour for gender neutral and ambiguous toys

Educational Psychology, 2010

... Cherney a * & Jessica Dempsey b pages 651-669. ... In terms of reasoning, 24% of the ... more ... Cherney a * & Jessica Dempsey b pages 651-669. ... In terms of reasoning, 24% of the children used egocentric thinking: the toy was masculine (or feminine) because he (she) liked playing with the toy and because he (she) is a boy (girl), therefore it had to be a 'boy toy' ('girl toy'). ...

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Gender Schemata on Women’s Math and Science Career Choices

ResearchOnline - JCU (James Cook University), 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Student Perceptions of Science Ability, Experiences, Expectations, and Career Choices

AAS, Dec 1, 2006

The decision to study physics or astronomy is affected by many factors, including preferences, mo... more The decision to study physics or astronomy is affected by many factors, including preferences, motivations, and expectations for success. Differing cognitive profiles contribute to the learning of science through a complex process in which intrinsic capacities are tuned both by everyday experience and by instruction. In an attempt to identify the developmental pathways and intrinsic factors that most strongly influence the choice to study science, we administered an extensive survey to a sample of 400 students. The survey questions were based on Eccles et al.'s model of achievement-related choices and findings showing that previous play experiences, spatial experiences, task beliefs, as well as perceived mathematics ability, motivational and personality characteristics affect mathematics achievement and science career choices. The perceptions of students planning a science career are compared with those planning a career in other areas. Gender differences are also discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of How to Launch an Interdisciplinary Leadership Journal: The Process and Experience of the Creighton Journal of Interdisciplinary Leadership

P a g e 2 0 MIG Elections Open & ILA Webinar on Dec. 3rd. P a g e 2 1 Leadership Jobs P a g e 2 2... more P a g e 2 0 MIG Elections Open & ILA Webinar on Dec. 3rd. P a g e 2 1 Leadership Jobs P a g e 2 2 Calendar of Leadership Events

Research paper thumbnail of The Nature of Nurture and Gender

During the fall semester 2002, senior psychology majors from Creighton University attended the fi... more During the fall semester 2002, senior psychology majors from Creighton University attended the first four presentations at the Nobel Conference held at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. The conference’s topic was “The Nature of Nurture,” and it provided an informative forum to address a fundamental question the students encountered in their honors course on the psychology of gender. Why are we the way we are

Research paper thumbnail of Characteristics of masculine and feminine toys and gender-differentiated play

American Psychological Association eBooks, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Sex Differences in Nintendo Wii™ Performance as Expected from Hunter-Gatherer Selection

Psychological Reports, Jun 1, 2008

Sz~mmnry.-To test the hunter-gatherer theory of cognitive sex differences, men and women each pla... more Sz~mmnry.-To test the hunter-gatherer theory of cognitive sex differences, men and women each played four video games on a LYliiTM console: two gaines simulating skills necessary for huntinp (navigation and shooting) and two ganles simulating skills necessary for gathering (fine motor and visual search). hlcn outperformed women on the two hunting games. whereas there were no sex differences on the skill games. The findings are discussed in terms of evolutionary psychology theory.

Research paper thumbnail of The Psychology of Gender

Research paper thumbnail of The importance of play in children's development

Research paper thumbnail of Incidental memory for spatial information in young children as a function of age and gender

Research paper thumbnail of Gendered memory: Innate of learned? An evolutionary and schematic examination of incidental and intentional memory of males and females

Research paper thumbnail of Survey of Spatial Representation and Activities--Adapted

Research paper thumbnail of Childhood Activities Questionnaire

Research paper thumbnail of Issue 2 Article 1 2007 Recommended Citation Editors

Many scholars contribute their time and expertise to the quality of this journal by providing rev... more Many scholars contribute their time and expertise to the quality of this journal by providing reviews of submitted manuscripts. We thank the individuals listed here, as well as members of the Editorial Board listed on the inside cover, for their recent work on behalf of this journal. The Editors 000 fm 53-2 (i-ii):000 fm 53-1 (i-iv) 6/11/07 3:11 PM Page ii

Research paper thumbnail of Reflection for Saturday, August 25, 2007: 20th week in Ordinary Time

University Ministry, Creighton University., Aug 25, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of Active Learning

Research paper thumbnail of Reflection for Wednesday, September 21, 2010: 25th week in Ordinary Time

University Ministry, Creighton University., Sep 21, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Experiential Factors in Sex Differences on Mental Rotation

Perceptual and Motor Skills, 2003

Past research has shown that men score significantly higher than women on mental rotation tests. ... more Past research has shown that men score significantly higher than women on mental rotation tests. The present study examined the effects of a prior exposure to a mental rotation task, i.e., adapted Cube Comparison test, and to chreedimensional objects, i.e., LegosTM, on the performance on the Mental Rotation Test. 113 men and women were randomly divided into three conditions: control, exposure, or detailed instructions. On average, men outperformed women. Further analyses showed that sex differences were significant in the control condition but not in the other two, suggesting that a cuing effect may explain some of the robust sex differences in visuospatial tasks. Mental rotation capabilities vary from one individual to another. There are controversies about the way the research is conducted, the interpretation of the findings, and the theoretical and practical significance of the results. One of the most widely used tasks to assess mental rotation ability is Vandenberg and Kuse's Mental Rotation Test (1978), which is based on Shepard and Metzler's stimuli (1971). A considerable number of studies have shown that men outperform women on this task, indicating that men have a greater proficiency in the rotation of mental images (e.g., Campos & Cofan, 1986; Geary, Gilger, & Elliott-Miller, 1992; Masters, 1998). Although the task has been reported to yield some of the largest and most reliable sex differences in performance of all spatial tests (e.g.,

Research paper thumbnail of The relation between childhood spatial activities and spatial abilities in adulthood

Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2012

This study investigated the relation between childhood spatial activities and cognitive gender di... more This study investigated the relation between childhood spatial activities and cognitive gender differences in adults through the validation of the Childhood Activities Questionnaire developed by Cherney and Voyer (2010). A sample of 403 (133 males, 270 females) undergraduates in Introductory Psychology courses at University of New Brunswick, NB, Canada and Creighton University, NE, USA completed verbal and spatial tests and recalled their involvement in childhood activities. Convergent and divergent validity were assessed by correlating spatial and masculine scales of the Activities Questionnaire with spatial and verbal measures. Spatial and masculine activities were correlated in the predicted direction with performance in spatial measures. Childhood spatial activities were a significant predictor of adult performance on the Water Level Test and math grades over and above the influence of gender. Results confirm the value of the Activities Questionnaire, and importance of childhood activities in promoting spatial skills in adulthood.

Research paper thumbnail of The effects of active learning on students' memories for course content

Active Learning in Higher Education, 2008

Two studies examined the free recall for course content of 314 American undergraduate students ac... more Two studies examined the free recall for course content of 314 American undergraduate students across various course levels. The purpose was to examine how students' memories and level of understanding for introductory materials would differ from those of more advanced classes. Across all class levels, the most frequently listed items were concepts introduced through active learning exercises, followed by videos and lecture materials. Depending on the course level and content, different types of class presentations yielded enhanced understanding of the material. Mean relevance scores were high for materials introduced with video clips in introductory classes, whereas mean scores were high for information introduced by lecture for upper level courses.

Research paper thumbnail of Young children’s classification, stereotyping and play behaviour for gender neutral and ambiguous toys

Educational Psychology, 2010

... Cherney a * & Jessica Dempsey b pages 651-669. ... In terms of reasoning, 24% of the ... more ... Cherney a * & Jessica Dempsey b pages 651-669. ... In terms of reasoning, 24% of the children used egocentric thinking: the toy was masculine (or feminine) because he (she) liked playing with the toy and because he (she) is a boy (girl), therefore it had to be a 'boy toy' ('girl toy'). ...