Category: Psychology / Applied Behavior Analysis
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Behavioral Neuroscience: Correlates of Extremely High-Sensitivity Thermal Imaging by Snakes Michael Grace, Mark Harvey
Behavioral Neuroscience: Correlates of Extremely High-Sensitivity Thermal Imaging by Snakes
The goal of this research is to determine the mechanisms underlying predatory and defensive behavior guided by an extraordinarily novel sensor in snakes. Pit vipers, pythons and boas possess special organs that form images in the brain of the thermal environment, much like vision occurs in the human brain.
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Cross-Cultural Competence (3C) Training and Knowledge Management System William Gabrenya, Richard Griffith, Jessica Wildman, Lisa Steelman
Cross-Cultural Competence (3C) Training and Knowledge Management System
ICCM was contracted to provide services for three task areas. The first task was to develop a database of culture-and-region-specific subject matter experts to inform the development of cross-cultural competence products and tools. Second, we evaluated the effect of cultural values on team functioning. Finally, we developed 72 culture-specific white papers presenting cultural information focused on the following areas: social relations, family, gender, religion, social etiquette, communication etiquette, key phrases/gestures, and keys to cross cultural rapport building.
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Development of a Fieldable Brain Trauma Analyzer: Phase 2 Frank Webbe
Development of a Fieldable Brain Trauma Analyzer: Phase 2
An immediate and definite need exists for a portable diagnostic device for the assessment of changes in cortical function that may form the basis for an objective diagnosis of mTBI. This project's aim is the continued development of such a portable device and testing protocol that could be used in the field with military personnel. This project investigates a multimodal approach based upon identification of characteristics of vibrotactile and visual stimuli as well as detection of sensory illusions. The scientific basis of the test presumes interruption in neural connectivity.
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Family Learning Program 2012- 2013 Demara Bennett
Family Learning Program 2012- 2013
The Family Learning Program (FLP) is a state and federally funded Sexual Abuse Treatment Program for children ages 3 to 18 and their family members who are recovering from sexual abuse. It is based on the Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy model and offers group, individual and family therapy services to the community. Therapy is provided by student clinicians attending Florida Tech’s Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program with supervision from licensed psychologists trained in the field of sexual abuse treatment.
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Measuring Cross Cultural Competence (3C) in a Military Setting William Gabrenya, Richard Griffith, John Deaton
Measuring Cross Cultural Competence (3C) in a Military Setting
The term cross-cultural competence (3C) has been used to describe the ability to successfully work in multicultural settings. Cross-cultural competence has attracted increasing attention from business and the military. ICCM was contracted to assist the military in gaining a better understanding of cross-cultural competence and how they can train and assess service members to be more culturally competent. Our researchers developed a cross-cultural source material database, examined and critiqued existing measures of cross-cultural competence and developed a new dynamic measure of 3C.
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Special Appropriations Contract Award--Scott Center for Autism Treatment Ivy Chong
Special Appropriations Contract Award--Scott Center for Autism Treatment
The Scott Center for Autism Treatment (Florida Tech) provides services to children who are engaging in problematic behavior that put themselves or their caregivers at risk for injury or restrict their ability to maximize their potential. Commonly treated behaviors include disruption, aggression, property destruction, noncompliance and self-injury.
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Tactile Awareness Prompting Systems (TAPS) Mark Harvey
Tactile Awareness Prompting Systems (TAPS)
Engineering Acoustics and Florida Institute of Technology developed a novel approach to teach social skills to students with autism. TAPs uses small transducers to optimize behavioral responses to vibration. Teachers are able to communicate appropriate social responses in real time by changing the magnitude, frequency and gain of tactors embedded within a vest or belt. Distinct patterns are used to teach differential responses (e.g., orient towards peer, initiate social interaction). Development and testing may lead to commercially viable products.