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Item An unexpected feast(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Arts & Architecture, 2023) Madsen, Rebecca Ann; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Jim ZimpelIn this paper, I explore the connections (or disconnections) between mind and body in a Western, Judeo-Christian, Capitalist context. I will be using Cartesian Dualism as a jumping-off point from which to explore historical, sociological, and feminist writing on the roots and manifestations of the mind/body "problem". Given that my interest in these questions is rooted in my own personal experiences as an American woman raised in a rural, mostly Christian community; I will be structuring my research to reflect this context. While there are many other traditions, religions, and cultures that have much to offer this conversation of mind and body; they are far less pertinent to my work or studio practice and therefore beyond the purview of this paper. I will then discuss my work and practice as it relates to this line of study and the ways I see other artists and works addressing this theme. I hope to deepen my studio practice through this research and offer insight to my reader (and myself) about why I make what I make.Item Psychophysiological correlates of attitudes(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1979) Nathanson, Mindy Pregulman SiskinItem Untitled(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Arts & Architecture, 1983) Price, Melba Jo; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Michael PeedWhen I began making life size figurative sculpture two years ago my pieces were colorful, gawky bird women, depicting a situation of extreme anguish or depression. After re-evaluating the images I had chosen to portray, I realized I was -giving a false interpretation of how I see myself in relation to the world. What I wanted was to make sculpture that dealt with quieter introspective feelings and avoid obvious statements about accessible emotions. In order to address a certain state of being that has to do with a general state of consciousness, I have chosen not to give the figures a specific gender. My focus is to give an impression of all human beings rather than to narrate specific instances about people. I have a unique set of thoughts and experiences that no one else could have unless they were me. I choose to use the figure as a vehicle of expression because my biological self is the thing I have the most complete understanding of. Expressing the mind through the body has become for me an honest and direct form of communication. Imitating the gesture and pose of each piece is an integral part of the way I work. The physical gesture involved in applying the paper mache directly to the armature, possesses for me an intelligibly sensual experience that I believe is communicated through the surface of the sculpture. I have used color to activate the installation and keep the viewers' eyes moving. Decisions concerning color and gesture were based on the colors and linear qualities of the previous completed pieces. Color choices were made to avoid obvious cliches about color and emotion. In order to reiterate the concept of a general state of consciousness the movement changes only slightly from figure to figure My intent has been that each piece works as a separate entity as well as within the group. To perfectly render human anatomy for me would be distracting and serve only to pin point people as personalities. I have focused on the essence of the figure so that the image can become a reflection of the subconscious.Item Alternative therapies for individuals with Dementia(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2008) Fahlquist, Jeannie Marlene; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Nadine ParkerDementia is a chronic insidious disease that destroys the individual's cognitive, emotional and mental abilities. Ultimately, the individual is unable to appropriately verbalize basic wants and needs; therefore, behavioral symptoms become the way of communicating. Behavioral symptoms vary greatly from passivity to hostility and aggression. Unfortunately, due to the difficult task of caring for these individuals many families must place their loved ones in a long-term care facility for direct supervision. Long-term care facilities often use chemical restraints in order to treat the behavioral problems. Thus, with the use of pharmacologic restraints quality of care is diminished. This professional paper will discuss three alternative therapies that, through research studies, have been found to provide optimal quality of care for the individual with dementia. The three therapies that will be examined are Music Therapy, Snoezelen Therapy and Validation Therapy. These alternative therapies will be taught to staff in two nursing homes and one assisted living facility in a western community in Montana. The use of educational brochures and a multi sensory table will be used for the three in-services. There will be a telephone follow-up six months after the in-service to determine if any of the alternative therapies were used. The telephone follow-up revealed that there was a high degree of turnover with staff as well as administration. The results of the study established the need for ongoing in-services for alternative therapies due to the high turnover rate.