Department
Psychology
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
Petrie's (1967) Reducer-Augmenter Theory holds that there is a continuum of individuals ranging from those who have nervous systems that amplify or increase stimulation (augmenters) to those who have nervous systems that dampen or decrease incoming sensory stimulation (reducers). The current study examined the use of the Revised Reducer-Augmenter Scale for the prediction of three behaviors associated with misconduct at a residential foster treatment facility for adolescents. A significant correlation between male RRAS scores and both current and preferred number of cigarettes smoked per day was found. Significant gender differences were also found. Results indicate the RRAS may be a viable instrument in studying and predicting male adolescent smoking.
Keywords
Psychology
Advisor
Kenneth Olson
Date of Award
Fall 1999
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Recommended Citation
Trentman, Shane R., "The Revised Recuder-Augmenter Scale: A Validation Study for the Prediction or Misconduct in a Residential Foster Treatment Facility" (1999). Master's Theses. 2762.
DOI: 10.58809/CFAW1421
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2762
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