CSSF Project Listings: 2001
Behavioral Sciences
Junior Division
J0201
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Alters, Brett R., Grade 8
Effects of Tactile Approaches on Efficiency in a Timed Task
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
J0202
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Bernstein, Lauren E., Grade 8
What Type of Students Are Obsessive-Compulsive?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0203
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Blalock, Brittany E., Grade 7
Not Just Another Dumb Jock
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Dolan
School: Marywood Country Day School, Rancho Mirage, Riverside County
J0204
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Bui, Christine M., Grade 7
Mice, Mazes, and Memory
Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jennifer Walsey
School: South Lake Middle School, Irvine, Orange County
J0205
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Cary, Brian N., Grade 8
Which Type of Music Aids Memory the Best: Classical, Rock, or Jazz?
Advisor: Mr. Mark Jorgensen
School: Ralston Intermediate School, Belmont, San Mateo County
J0206
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Crnkovich, Lauren, Grade 8
Chunking Your Memory
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark, Ventura County
J0207
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Cross, Breanne M., Grade 8
O'Brien, Caitlin E., Grade 8
Thinky and the Brain
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Peggy Greenfield
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield, Kern County
J0208
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DeMartini, Katharine E., Grade 8
Visual versus Verbal
Advisor: Ms. Judy Cala
School: Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame, San Mateo County
J0209
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DePonte, Elizabeth M., Grade 7
Effective Instructions: Oral Demonstrations vs. Written Directions
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
J0210
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Fink, Rebecca D., Grade 8
Accuracy of Eyewitness Identification
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Miller
School: Lewis (Harvey L.) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0211
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Futterman, Nathaniel F., Grade 8
The Effects of Audio Distractions on Task Performance
Advisor: Mrs. Sally Clark
School: Modoc Middle School, Alturas, Modoc County
J0212
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Groeber, Chelsea C., Grade 6
The Effects of Listening to Music on Short-Term Memory
Advisor: Mr. Richard Campe
School: Three Rivers Union School, Three Rivers, Tulare County
J0213
Category Award: Honorable Mention
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Harward, Tommy T., Grade 8
Snips and Snails
Advisor: Mr. Fred Holley
School: Edgewood Private Elementary School, Santa Ana, Orange County
J0214
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Heaps, Sara E.B., Grade 7
Sight Unseen
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Kleine
School: Chipman Middle School, Alameda, Alameda County
J0215
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Hernandez, Christine F., Grade 8
Does Class Size Matter?
Advisor: Ms. Susan Buck
School: McGarvin (Sarah) Intermediate, Westminster, Orange County
J0216
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Jaffe, Emily B., Grade 8
Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom: Is It Effective?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Miller
School: Lewis (Harvey L.) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0217
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Kresky, Benjamin A., Grade 7
Can a Colored Environment Affect Our Appetite?
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Reed
School: Nazareth School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0218
Category Award: First Place
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Levine, Dana J., Grade 8
Is It Possible to Develop a Visual Test to Determine Thinking Style?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rosemary Armour
School: San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego, San Diego County
J0219
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Marshall, Lauren S., Grade 7
At What Age Is the Transition of Visual Information from Short-Term Memory to Long-Term Memory at Its Peak?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Grant
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach, Orange County
J0220
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Martinez, Sergio, Grade 8
Do You Swear to Tell the Truth...?
Advisor: Mr. Michael McLaughlin
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard, Ventura County
J0221
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McGrath, Molly A., Grade 6
No Fear?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Michael McGrath
School: Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame, San Mateo County
J0222
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Murphy, Johnny A., Jr., Grade 8
How Do Exercises Affect the Way a 6th Grader Takes a Test?
Advisor: Mrs. Anna Newman
School: Bear River School, Wheatland, Yuba County
J0223
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Newton, Elisabeth R., Grade 8
Memory Fades
Advisor: Ms. Karen Bush
School: Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle School, Berkeley, Alameda County
J0224
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Nichols, Katie N., Grade 7
More than Meets the Eye
Advisor: Mr. Chris O'Brien
School: Springville Union Elementary School, Springville, Tulare County
J0225
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Quinlan, John J., III, Grade 7
Color's Impact on Taste
Advisor: Mrs. Ann Cooper
School: St. Francis of Assisi, Yorba Linda, Orange County
J0226
Category Award: Third Place
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Spizzirri, Joseph M., Grade 7
The Effects of Visualization on Sports Performance
Advisor: Ms. Judy Keneipp
School: St. Anne School, Laguna Niguel, Orange County
J0227
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Steinhauer, Katrina Maria C., Grade 8
Habituation in Mosquito Larvae Response to Surface Disturbance in Different Waters
Advisor: Mrs. Sandy Ensley
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County
J0228
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Tanner, Brittany M., Grade 7
Am I Losing My Mind?
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara Hansen
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis, Fresno County
J0229
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Thure, Al L., Grade 6
The Mozart Effect and Mathematics
Advisor: Mrs. Bobbi Kapsin
School: Tropico Middle School, Rosamond, Kern County
J0230
Category Award: Second Place
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Tyler, Allen, Grade 8
The Effect of Music on a Hamster's Performance Running through a Maze
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Miranda
School: McCabe Elementary School, El Centro, Imperial County
J0231
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Van Iden, Alexandra M., Grade 8
It's Laughter I'm After!
Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
J0232
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Venturi, Brieann R., Grade 8
Analyze This
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Suzanne Matheson
School: Baechtel Grove Middle School, Willits, Mendocino County
J0233
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Victoria, Kristina F., Grade 8
Hidden Messages
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark, Ventura County
J0234
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Whitlock, Stephen A., Grade 8
Multitasking: How Much Can You Do?
Advisor: Mr. Peter Cole
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County
J0235
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Ziegler, Brianna, Grade 8
The Effects of Positive and Negative Reinforcements on Academic Performance
Advisor: Mr. Ron Simandle
School: Palms Magnet Middle School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
J0299
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Fenton, Nicole K., Grade 8
Does Age Affect Degree of Compliance in an Unsupervised Environment?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
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