Osmosis

My artwork explores the relationship between natural phenomena and the changes in our daily life by focusing on the fragility and impermanence of the world we are a part of. Whether I am observing the waxing and waning of the moon in the sky above or documenting the movement of a shadow throughout the day, I look to everyday changes in my surroundings to understand our relationship to this constantly evolving world. My current body of work is process and research driven. Inspiration for these investigations has been everything from uncontrolled element of chance, to the observation of subtle movements over time, to records of indexical marks. I am investigating these movements of continual change through printmaking, drawing, sculpture and installation. I attempt to find a deeper meaning in this constant flux while trying to embrace the changes in my own life as they continue to unfold

Connections between U.S. consumer magazine cover characteristics and single copy sales circulation

In the realm of journalism, conventional wisdom suggests that magazine covers “sell” magazines at newsstands. This study explores this idea by looking at the econometric relationship between cover characteristics such as presence of people and “catch” words and single copy sales. Several significant characteristics influencing such sales are found. In addition, this study is based on a new data set developed by the author indicating various characteristics of numbers of magazine covers over a five-year time span. Specifically, a set of 14 magazines were observed for 10 characteristics. The percentage of the presence of these characteristics on magazine covers over five years was regressed against the single copy sales circulation. The paper also analyzes the general data set by investigating the variables’ effects on men’s magazines and women’s magazines

Efficacy of the Unified Protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of comorbid psychopathology accompanying emotional disorders compared to treatments targeting single disorders

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine whether the Unified Protocol (UP), a transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral therapy for emotional disorders (i.e., anxiety, mood, and related disorders), is efficacious in the treatment of co-occurring emotional disorders compared to established single disorder protocols (SDPs) that target specific disorders (e.g., panic disorder). METHOD: Participants included 179 adults seeking outpatient psychotherapy. Participant age ranged from 18 to 66 years, with an average of 30.66 years (SD = 10.77). The sample was 55% female and mostly Caucasian (83%). Diagnostic assessments were completed with the Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule (ADIS), and disorder-specific, clinician-rated measures for the comorbid diagnoses of interest. RESULTS: In both treatment conditions, participants' mean number of diagnoses dropped significantly from baseline to posttreatment, and baseline to 12-month follow-up. Additionally, large effects were observed for changes in comorbid generalized anxiety (ESɢ: UP = −1.72; SDP = −1.98), social anxiety (ESɢ: UP = −1.33, −0.86; SDP = −1.60, −1.54), and depression (ESɢ: UP = −0.83; SDP = −0.84). Significant differences were not observed in between-group comparisons. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that both the UP and SDPs are efficacious in reducing symptoms of comorbid emotional disorders. The clinical, practical, and cost-effective advantages of transdiagnostic CBT are discussed.Please note the following financial disclosures/conflicts of interest: Dr. Barlow reported receiving royalties from Oxford University Press, United Kingdom (which includes royalties for the treatment manuals included in this study); Guilford Publications Inc., United States; Cengage Learning, United States; Pearson Publishing, United Kingdom. He reported receiving grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, United States (R01 MH090053) and the National Institute of Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse, United States (R01 AA023676). He reported serving as a consultant for and receiving honoraria from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, United States; the Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making, United States; the Department of Defense, United States; the Renfrew Center, United States; the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong;Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria, Peru); New Zealand Psychological Association, New Zealand; Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel; Mayo Clinic, United States; and various American universities. (R01 MH090053 - National Institute of Mental Health, United States; R01 AA023676 - National Institute of Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse, United States)Accepted manuscrip

Treating depressive disorders with the unified protocol: A preliminary randomized evaluation.

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to examine the efficacy of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP) for individuals diagnosed with a depressive disorder. METHOD: Participants included 44 adults who met criteria for major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, or another specified depressive disorder according to the Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule (ADIS). These individuals represent a subset of patients from a larger clinical trial comparing the UP to single-disorder protocols (SDPs) for discrete anxiety disorders and a waitlist control (WLC) condition (Barlow et al., 2017); inclusion criteria for the parent study required participants to have a principal anxiety disorder. RESULTS: Significant reductions in depressive symptoms were observed within the UP condition across clinician-rated and self-report measures of depression from baseline to post-treatment, as well as to the 12-month follow-up assessment. Compared to the WLC group, individuals in the UP condition demonstrated significantly lower levels on our continuous, clinician-rated measure of depressive symptoms at post-treatment. There were no differences between the UP and SDP conditions on depressive symptoms at post-treatment or at the 12-month follow-up timepoint. CONCLUSIONS: In this exploratory set of analyses, the UP evidenced efficacy for reduction of depressive symptoms, adding to the growing support for its utility in treating depression.R01 MH090053 - NIMH NIH HHSAccepted manuscrip

Illusory Increases in Font Size Improve Letter Recognition

Visual performance of human observers depends not only on the optics of the eye and early sensory encoding but also on subsequent cortical processing and representations. In two experiments, we demonstrated that motion adaptation can enhance as well as impair visual acuity. Observers who experienced an expanding motion aftereffect exhibited improved letter recognition, whereas observers who experienced a contracting motion aftereffect showed impaired letter recognition. We conclude that illusory enlargement and shrinkage of a visual stimulus can modulate visual acuity

Does the Unified Protocol Really Change Neuroticism? Results from a Randomized Trial

Background Neuroticism is associated with the onset and maintenance of a number of mental health conditions, as well as a number of deleterious outcomes (e.g. physical health problems, higher divorce rates, lost productivity, and increased treatment seeking); thus, the consideration of whether this trait can be addressed in treatment is warranted. To date, outcome research has yielded mixed results regarding neuroticism\u27s responsiveness to treatment, perhaps due to the fact that study interventions are typically designed to target disorder symptoms rather than neuroticism itself. The purpose of the current study was to explore whether a course of treatment with the unified protocol (UP), a transdiagnostic intervention that was explicitly developed to target neuroticism, results in greater reductions in neuroticism compared to gold-standard, symptom focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocols and a waitlist (WL) control condition. Method Patients with principal anxiety disorders (N = 223) were included in this study. They completed a validated self-report measure of neuroticism, as well as clinician-rated measures of psychological symptoms. Results At week 16, participants in the UP condition exhibited significantly lower levels of neuroticism than participants in the symptom-focused CBT (t(218) =-2.17, p = 0.03, d =-0.32) and WL conditions(t(207) =-2.33, p = 0.02, d =-0.43), and these group differences remained after controlling for simultaneous fluctuations in depression and anxiety symptoms. Conclusions Treatment effects on neuroticism may be most robust when this trait is explicitly targeted

The Grizzly, September 21, 1979

Alcohol Policy Revisions Cause Uproar • College Assigns Disciplinary Measures • Mailroom Services Questioned • Letters to the Editor • Sophomore Questionnaires • College Selects Akin As New Dean • Platforms for Frosh Offices • The Knack: It\u27s the Beat • Maintenance Changes • U.C. Clubs: Don\u27t Wait Till Next Year • Co-eds Rushing • Continuing Education Increases • USGA Notes • Ursinus News In Brief: 76/80 progress report; Psych prof honored; Interest inventory offered • Fearless Friday Forecast • College Elects New Board President • Middle States Reaccredits College • Hockey Sparked By Kamakaze Offense • Booters Stun Division I Drexel • Sutherland New Volleyball Coach •Gridders Fall at :29https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1020/thumbnail.jp

The Grizzly, November 9, 1979

College Discusses New Ideas • New Bakery Planned for Wismer • Recent College Infirmary Changes Explored • Students Experience Studies Abroad • Letters to the Editor • Roving Reporter: Weekends • Portrait of a Professor: Dr. Evan Snyder • Tusk: Record of the Year • Cynthia Raim Delivers Sophisticated Performance • Wismer show huge success • Ursinus News In Brief: Professor participates in science workshop, Bach fans invited to open rehearsal, The Greaseband returns Nov. 16 • USGA Notes • Sports Profile: Kathy Smith • Colona\u27s Three Paces JV Hockey Victory • Gridders Pass To Second Win • Volleyball Defense Sparks Drexel Upset • Soccer Ends Best Season, 10-5-1 • Hockey Blanks ESSC, 3-0https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1027/thumbnail.jp

The Grizzly, October 19, 1979

Ursinus - Tohoku Make Exchange • Campus Life Committee • Faculty Makes Recommendations About College Curriculum • Women\u27s Financial Workshop Offered • Letters to the Editor • Ursinus News In Brief: Student teachers assigned; Generous alumni gifts; Alternate weekend • 1979 Homecoming Candidates • The Who - An Interesting Saga • The Long Run - Always Sincere • ProTheatre To Open • Knack Review • Music News: Disco, Tom Petty • C.S. Lewis Forum • Super Sundae • USGA Notes • Fearless Friday Forecast • Young Artists Series Resume • Life In Your Nasal Passage: Frat War Is Hell!!! • Sports Profile: Jim Birchmeier • Harriers Undefeated • Danworth Graduate Fellowships Open • Booters Lose In O.T. • Volleyball Team Aims For .500 Season Record • Gridders Downed In Closing Seconds • Hockey\u27s 3 & 4 Win In Squeakerhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1024/thumbnail.jp

The Grizzly, February 22, 1980

Freshmen Survey Results Explored • Songfest Boycott Considered • Career Planning Close-up • Eilts Selected As Graduation Speaker • USGA Notes • Baltz Returns to Union Coffeehouse • 1979 Music Awards • Captain Ray of Light\u27s Pseudo-Science • 1980 Spring Fraternity Pledge Classes • Stapp Enthralls Audience • 1980-81 Roster of Classes • W\u27s Basketball Downs Drexel • Ursinus To Host Grandmaster • Swimming MACs Start Tomorrow • Intramural Hoop Playoffs Open • Albright Downs Hoopsters, 103-82 • Wrestlers Post 6-9-1 Final Tally • Pitt Edges Gymnasts By Onehttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1034/thumbnail.jp