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.