Behavioral Sciences

J0301 Alexander, Matthew W. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Road Rage: Does Caffeine Fuel Your Tank? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles

J0302 Bishop, Jordan D. Grade 7, Contra Costa County

Autism + Music = Relaxation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Hayden
School: Portola Middle School, El Cerrito

J0303 Boljen, Catherine S. Grade 6, Kern County

Catch Me If You Can Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Plain
School: Quailwood Elementary School, Bakersfield

J0304 Haider, Amir S. Grade 8, Fresno County

The Stroop Effect Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Rick Hoffman
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J0304 Butler, Jordan T. Grade 8, Fresno County

The Stroop Effect Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Rick Hoffman
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J0305 Calciano, Anastasia F. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

A Comparison of Perceptual Ability Using Manipulative Tasks in Children With and Without Dyslexia Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Carol Murphy
School: Salesian Sisters Elementary School, Corralitos

J0306 Chatley, Michelle M. Grade 6, San Benito County

Color Codes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Demetri Stamm
School: San Juan Elementary School, San Juan Bautista

J0307 Chung, Ryan M. Grade 8, San Francisco County

Experience the Stroop! Does the Stroop Effect Change with Gender and Age? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jessie Rosales
School: West Portal Lutheran Elementary School, San Francisco

J0308 Clester, Devyn A.M. Grade 8, Riverside County

Remember... What? Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Desert Springs Middle School, Desert Hot Springs

J0309 Costigan, Jordan M. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Men or Women: Who Remembers Better? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. T Chiang
School: Dodson (Rudecinda Sepulveda) Middle School, Rancho Palos Verdes

J0310 Dunn, Seth B. Grade 8, Fresno County

The Effects of Color on Human Depth Perception Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J0311 Glicksberg, Miriam C. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
What Causes Absence of Relative Pitch? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Frank Phillips
School: Kadima Hebrew Academy, Woodland Hills

J0312 Goldrich, Alisa M. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Does Cell Phone Usage Affect Reaction Time? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Frank Phillips
School: Kadima Hebrew Academy, Woodland Hills

J0313 Gupta, Amol K. Grade 7, Kern County

Stress Without Distress Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Ramesh Gupta
School: Warren (Earl) Junior High School, Bakersfield

J0314 Jones, Chase E. Grade 6, Riverside County

Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Teri Hilker
School: Landmark Middle School, Moreno Valley

J0314 Hallstrom, Jordan N. Grade 6, Riverside County

Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Teri Hilker
School: Landmark Middle School, Moreno Valley

J0315 Hicks, Julie A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Can We Talk? Comparing Electronic-Larynx and Tracheoesophageal Speech Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Fox
School: St. Mary's Elementary School, Escondido

J0316 Hoffman, Melissa K. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Category Award
Being Broad Minded: Effects of Size of Angle and Apparent Depth on the Ponzo Illusion Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sarah Broadbent
School: Pinewood High School, Los Altos Hills

J0317 Hollyfield, Brooke M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Do People Know Their Learning Strengths? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elizabeth Lillja
School: Marston Middle School, San Diego

J0318 Jacoby, Wesley F. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Left in a Right-Handed World: The Acquisition of Ambidexterity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Aaron Elliott
School: Quail Valley Middle School, Baldy Mesa

J0319 Jairam, Abhishek Grade 6, Ventura County

Cell Phone Distractions Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Braaten
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J0320 Landau, Michael J. Grade 8, San Diego County

Are Eyewitness Testimonies Accurate? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rosemary Armour
School: San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego

J0321 Luevano, Mara O. Grade 7, Monterey County

Hidden Messages Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sara Schacht
School: San Carlos Regional School, Monterey

J0322 Mandel, Alex P. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

The Effect of the Perceived Fun of Various Activities on Time Perception Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Carol Foote
School: Alternative Family Education Home Study Prog, Santa Cruz

J0323 Mathur, Maya B. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Category Award
The Differential Effects of Visual vs. Auditory Distractions on Memory Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. David Reichling
School: Corte Madera Middle School, Portola Valley

J0324 Mazeika, Joseph A. Grade 8, Ventura County

Racing for the Answer: The Effects of Video Games on Concentration Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Denise Agapoff
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J0325 McCormick, Seth S. Grade 8, San Francisco County

Does Practice Make Perfect? The Effect of Athletic Participation on Depth Perception Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Scott Contini
School: Hoover (Herbert) Middle School, San Francisco

J0326 Mercado, Caitlin M. Grade 8, Kern County

Is There a Strong Correlation between a Student's Motivation and Achievement at Their Ability Level? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steven Duerr
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield

J0327 Mullin, Tommy R. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Development of Conservation of Liquid in Preschool Children Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J0328 Nunn, Julienne C. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Spell M-O-D-A-L-I-T-Y: Does Learning Style Affect a Child's Ability to Spell Accurately? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jean Gasca
School: Westchester Neighborhood School, Westchester

J0328 Stone, Chelsi L. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Spell M-O-D-A-L-I-T-Y: Does Learning Style Affect a Child's Ability to Spell Accurately? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jean Gasca
School: Westchester Neighborhood School, Westchester

J0329 Papazian, Vahakn Grade 6, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Ready-Made Illustrated Stories on Working Memory Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lida Gevorkian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J0330 Pede, Lara S. Grade 8, San Diego County

Vicarious Learning: For Humans Only? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0331 Poletto, Nicole A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Second Language Learning: Is There an Ideal Age? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sally Sondreal
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0332 Pulbrook, Taylor S. Grade 7, Riverside County

Category Award
Red Light, Green Light: Does the Color of Light Impact Reaction Times? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Dartmouth Middle School, Hemet

J0333 Rogers, Bradley M. Grade 6, Ventura County

Free Choice vs. Random Numbers Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Phoenix Ranch School, Simi Valley

J0334 Rubinoff, Lee C. Grade 7, San Diego County

The Magic Eye Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Johnna Sangster
School: Chabad Hebrew Academy, San Diego

J0335 Shedd, Kaitlyn M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Does Sentence Structure Affect the Ability to Decipher Words? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Tortora
School: St. Peter's Catholic School, Fallbrook

J0336 Tran, Krystal L. Grade 8, San Diego County

Does Bigger Mean Better When You Read? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sally Sondreal
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0337 Troja, Catherine M. Grade 8, San Diego County

No Shortcut to Success: Studying Material Retention Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sally Sondreal
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0338 Turner, James G. Grade 6, Kern County

Where to Look: Can You Predict Where People Will Look when Presented with a Visual Image? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Connie Hennessy
School: Van Horn (Wayne) Elementary School, Bakersfield

J0339 Weiss, Brianna R. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Effect of Gender on Short Term Memory Retention Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J0340 Wrape, Lindsey M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Reaction Time and How Much It Is Affected by Age Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0341 Zhou, Daisy Grade 8, San Diego County

Subjective Contours Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marcia Halpern
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla

J0399 Weyant, Christopher F. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Visual Perception: Do Children and Adults See Visual Images Differently? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Kathleen Weyant
School: Terman Middle School, Palo Alto