Project #UR157

Project Number: UR157

Project Title: Assessment of Acute Stress Disorder Reactions after Exposure to Traumataic Events

Faculty Sponsor: Thomas Wrobel

Department: Psychology

Telephone: 810.762.3424

E-Mail: twrobel@umflint.edu

Proposed Starting Date: ASAP

Proposed Ending Date: 04/31/2013

Student in mind: Yes

Number of hours to work per week: 1-6 hours

Project Description: Project is to initiate a study the effects the exposure to traumatic events in samples of individuals on campus and off.   In this project we will be developing the background, selecting measures, initiating an online means of collecting the data,and finally analysis and writing of results.

Student Tasks & Responsibilities:  Student will be involved in the development of a study on acute stress disorder from initial library research to determination of measures and development of the research design. Student will also be involved in the data collection and analysis if possible during the semester.

Minimum Student Qualifications: Research experience, have taken courses in experimental design and statistics.