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The Changing Characteristics of Language Content and Selective Attention in Referential Communication Learning Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2017, 5 (7):  385-393.  DOI: 10.16842/j.cnki.issn2095-5588.2017.07.001 Abstract ( 229 )   PDF（pc） (611KB) ( 523 )   Save The study used the referential communication paradigm and created the learning task of function prediction to explore the characteristics of language content and selective attention in the learning process of referential communication. The results suggested that: (1)On the whole, the content of the communication language showed the characteristic of change in the learning process of referential communicating, and the stability characteristics were shown in the local learning stage.(2)The overall level of selective attention showed a steady increase trend in the learning process of referential communication. The growth of the first half of the learning process was relatively faster, and the latter half tended to be stable.(3)The directivity level of selective attention was expressed as a rapid rise and showing the stability of the characteristics; The concerntration level showed a constant change. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Effect of Sibling Relationships on College Freshmen Adjustment Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2017, 5 (7):  394-402.  DOI: 10.16842/j.cnki.issn2095-5588.2017.07.002 Abstract ( 232 )   PDF（pc） (671KB) ( 388 )   Save The researchers are attaching more importance to the sibling relationships with the launching of “one family two children policy”. The sibling relationship quality has more effect on the adolescent adjustment. The links between sibling relationships and college adjustment and loneliness and potential moderators of these associations were examined using the sample of 215 freshmen. The results showed that sibling intimacy was higher for samesex dyads, while the age difference of sibling was smaller, the more conflict. The sibling intimacy was more important than sibling conflict in predicting the adjustment and loneliness, while the sex, sibling gender composition, age difference and birth order moderated the relationship of each other significantly. The mechanism and longitudinal effect of sibling relationship should be investigated further. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Effect of Social Network SitesUse on Selfesteem in College Students: Mediating of the Number of Online Friends and Moderating of Gender Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2017, 5 (7):  403-412.  DOI: 10.16842/j.cnki.issn2095-5588.2017.07.003 Abstract ( 244 )   PDF（pc） (655KB) ( 533 )   Save In recent years, social network sites (SNS) are more and more popular among the Chinese, especially in college students. As a new communication instrument, SNS provides better opportunities for undergraduates to build and maintain a network of online friends, which has a very significant effect on college students psychological development. However, the association between SNS use and selfesteem is still unclear. The aim of this study was to find the effect of SNS use on selfesteem and the further exploration was to investigate the mediating effect of the number of online friends and the gender difference between them.Totally 418 subjects were adopted in the data analysis model. The results indicated that: (1) SNS use, selfesteem and the number of online friends were significantly positively correlated with each other; (2) the effect of SNS use on selfesteem was through the complete mediating role of the number of online friends; (3) the effect of SNS use on selfesteem was moderated by gender, the positive prediction of SNS use on selfesteem was only found in female. From the present study we can draw a conclusion that SNS use was beneficial to selfesteem through the complete role of the number of online friends, but there was a gender difference between them, suggesting that the female Chinese college students may benefit more than the male ones. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Influnce of Money Priming and Subliminal Affective Priming on Helping Behavior Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2017, 5 (7):  413-419.  DOI: 10.16842/j.cnki.issn2095-5588.2017.07.004 Abstract ( 349 )   PDF（pc） (580KB) ( 544 )   Save The experiment exploreed the influence of money priming and subliminal affective priming effects on helping behavior using a 2×3 betweengroup design. The results showed that: (1)The main effect of money priming was significant which mean that helping behavior in the money priming condition was significantly less than helping behavior in the subliminal affective priming condition. (2)The main effect of subliminal affective priming effects was significant which meant that helping behavior in the neutral emotions condition was significantly less than helping behavior in the positive and negative emotions condition. (3)The money priming and subliminal affective priming had a significant effect. In the positive emotions condition, money priming could reduce helping behavior significantly.In the tropical fish priming condition, helping behavior had significant difference between the positive and neutral emotions condition, helping behavior had significant difference between the negative and neutral emotions condition, but helping behavior did not have significant difference between the positive and negative emotions condition. Related Articles | Metrics

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Relationship Between Dormitory Sociometric Status and Aggressiveness Among College Students Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2017, 5 (7):  420-426.  DOI: 10.16842/j.cnki.issn2095-5588.2017.07.005 Abstract ( 355 )   PDF（pc） (568KB) ( 440 )   Save College students can be in closer contact with others and develop intimacy in their dormitories. Whereas unsatisfied roommate relationship is still one of the most serious potential threats for security of college life, as for dormitory conflicts, aggressive behaviors induced by individuals lower sociometric status could be one of the reasons. Three studies was conducted to explore the relationship between college students dormitory sociometric status and their aggressivenesss and the major finding were: (1) Individuals perceived sociometric status in dormitory were negatively correlated with their aggressivenesss. (2) Peer-assessment sociometric status could negatively predict college students aggressivenesss. (3) College students in high social exclusion group showed higher aggressive tendencies compared with students in low social exclusion group. But sociometric status have no effect on aggressive tendencies induced by social exclusion from roommates. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Comparative Analysis Between Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Taoist Cognitive Therapy Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2017, 5 (7):  427-432.  DOI: 10.16842/j.cnki.issn2095-5588.2017.07.006 Abstract ( 359 )   PDF（pc） (551KB) ( 1052 )   Save Comparing acceptance and commitment therapy with Taoist cognitive therapy from doctrinal origin, philosophical stance, technical procedures and indications and efficacy, it shows that two therapies, deriving from different cultural backgrounds, have many similarities in their ideas, such as emphasizing acceptance and concerning the role of values. The similarities provide a guide to integrate the advantages of the localization of Taoist cognitive therapy and the flexibility of accepting and commitment therapy. Related Articles | Metrics

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Control Method of the Escalation of Commitment in the Process of Reinvestment Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2017, 5 (7):  433-440.  DOI: 10.16842/j.cnki.issn2095-5588.2017.07.007 Abstract ( 218 )   PDF（pc） (639KB) ( 437 )   Save Escalation of commitment refers to the phenomenon that investors still invest resources in the previous investment even when the feedback is negative. Selfjustification theory, selfpresentation theory and prospect theory provide the explanations for this phenomenon. Many factors such as personality, emotion and cognition of investors, initial liability, sunk cost and risk of decision-making in investment projects as well as the external pressure, objectives, and cultural context all have impact on the escalation of commitment. It is important for investors to understand the mechanism and impact of the escalation of commitment, properly adjust their mindset, identify investment objectives and collect comprehensive information so as to avoid escalation of commitment and make a more rational decision. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Preparation of Creating an Professional and Effective Psychological Counseling Group Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2017, 5 (7):  441-448.  DOI: 10.16842/j.cnki.issn2095-5588.2017.07.008 Abstract ( 233 )   PDF（pc） (583KB) ( 532 )   Save Group counseling, called “Magic Circle”, is a viable and efficient means to respond to a wide range of mental problems. The literature and practice in group counseling show that the stage of preparation is the necessary stage of group counseling, which is very important and valuable. It affects the group formation, the group dynamics and the work effectiveness. The group preparation stage includes the establishment of the working team, the orientation of the group, the choice of the site, the recruitment and selection of the members. The specific content and working methods of every aspect are explored to ensure the group preparation professional, standardized, sufficient, which will lay a solid foundation for the coming effective work. Related Articles | Metrics