Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Item Allow me to introduce you to: an argument for the efficacy of portrait filmmaking in science communication(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Arts & Architecture, 2021) Hill, Nicholas Scott; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Theo LipfertMedia influences how we perceive the world. Reductive portrayals of scientists in literature and motion pictures have contributed to negative connotations of scientists and scientific fields. In a culture of personality where a person's credentials are linked to their likability, breaking these connotations is crucial. If the goal of science communication in documentary is to inform the public about scientific principles, research, or new discoveries; using portrait filmmaking can assist in meeting that end. Effective use of portraiture filmmaking in science communication can help show that scientists are much more complex than some media have portrayed them. They are people, with real passion about the field they are exploring as well as for other aspects of life. When a filmmaker shows a scientist as a character with more depth than just their profession, they can create empathy and connection between viewers and scientists. If viewers can relate to the scientists, they may be more receptive to the field or the research the scientists are passionate about. In this paper, I suggest that the use of portraiture filmmaking in science communication is an effective tool to use in showing the public that scientists are relatable people, not reductive representations of their profession.Item Surgency: a holistic model(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2017) Canen, Mara June; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Rebecca BrookerPrevious examinations of the temperamental trait surgency have largely focused on single facets of the global construct rather than attempting to identify how- or if- individual facets truly converge to comprise a global trait. The current project tested a holistic model of surgency based on temperament theory (Rothbart & Derryberry, 1981) that used a multi-trait multimethod approach to integrate multiple domains of regulation and reacitivity. Four models were tested that included measures of physiological regulation, behavioral regulation, emotion regulation, and parent-reported temperament. A single model emerged that accounted for biological, behavioral, affective, and parent-reported, domains of surgency in 3.5 year old children. This model comprised high levels of positive affect, fidgeting, impulsivity, and RSA suppression loading onto a single latent factor of high surgency. This work contributes to the temperament literature by providing initial evidence for a holistic composite of surgency during early childhood that is consistent with classic temperament definitions of surgency.Item Testing the effects of Paul Andersen's QuIVERS method on intelligence mindset and achievement in a 9th grade biology classroom(Montana State University - Bozeman, Graduate School, 2016) Surabian, Taryn Powers; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.The students in my classes struggle teaching themselves new material, and frequently avoid challenging problems. When they are asked to teach themselves something new or apply content they've learned, these otherwise high achieving students, frequently underperform. They have a strong aversion to failure and rather than risk getting something wrong they avoid answering. This aversion to difficult tasks and fear of failure is consistent with a fixed mindset. In an effort to develop growth-minded intelligence in my students I implemented the QuIVERS teaching method developed by Montana Teacher of the Year, Paul Andersen (2012b). This teaching method combines the 5E learning system with a blended learning cycle to create a student-led learning environment. Along with measuring mindset, I also measured academic achievement, student resilience when working on difficult problems and student experience. As a result of the QuIVERS intervention, students who had an initial fixed mindset shifted towards growth-minded thinking. Students also developed strong content knowledge (especially academically weak students) and worked on difficult problems longer. Despite thinking it was difficult, students had lots of positive feedback about the method.Item Comparisons of personality characteristics of resident advisors at Montana State University with nine other selected groups(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1974) Zander, Annette Vondene; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: George W. HossackItem Correlates of personality change in counseling students(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1974) Pedersen, Lloyd WarrenItem Personality characteristics of predictors of academic achievement(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1975) Billis, Karen MartinItem A review of some personal qualities to be considered by perspective counselors(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1972) Kimmet, Susan JanskyItem Personality factors conducive to successful counseling(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1971) Holland, Ronald MarkItem Personality traits and emotional description : a comparison(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1971) Hedrick, Haydn RobertItem The psychological factors of the personality that contribute to drug dependency upon opiates(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1970) Hall, John Franklin