BCU Students Present Research at
Great Plains Students’ Psychology Convention
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Briar Cliff University
students recently presented their research at the 28th
Annual Great Plains Students’ Psychology Convention at Emporia
State University in Emporia, Kan. The annual convention
showcases psychological research by students from the Great
Plains region.
“This was a great opportunity for our
students to gain experience in presenting their research to
other students and faculty,” said Todd Knealing, Ph.D.,
assistant professor of psychology at Briar Cliff University.
“This sort of experience helps to prepare students for work
after college and for post-graduate educational experiences.”
BCU students who presented their psychology research at the
conference are:
Tawsha Peterson, Rosalie, Neb.; Kayla
Sorenson, Denison, Iowa; and Crystallyn Meyeraan, Sheldon, Iowa;
presented a paper titled “Effects of Distraction Upon Memory.”
This paper examined whether musical distractions during a
memorization task or during the recall portion of a task would
influence accuracy of to-be recalled items.
Michelle Burnight, Sioux City, Iowa;
Samantha Garay, Lincoln, Neb.; Ronda Kachena, Yankton, S.D.;
Samantha Donovan, Waterloo, Iowa; and Kristen Strunk, McCook,
Neb., presented a paper titled, “Accuracy of Eyewitness
Testimony.” The paper assessed the accuracy of witness
recollection of suspect appearance based on viewing a simulated
crime.
Molly Ludwig-Henningsgaard, Minnetonka,
Minn.; Matthew Heckler, New Port Richey, Fl.; and Sallehuddin
Hasnan, Dakota Dunes, S.D.; presented a paper titled “The Effect
of Music on Mood.” This paper determined whether fast or slow
tempo music would have an impact on self-ratings of emotion.
Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with
an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 26 states,
Canada, Bosnia, Ecuador and Pakistan. Students are
educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the
liberal arts and prepared for professional success in an
environment of care and compassion.
