The 22nd Annual Meeting of the

SOCIETY OF SOUTHEASTERN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

SSSP

Richmond, Virginia

Saturday, November 6, 1999

THE PROGRAM

Friday, November 5

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Reception and Cash-bar, Linden Row Hotel

Saturday, November 6

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Set-up for Poster Session

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Symposia I

1. The Self -- Michael Kernis, Chair

Mark Alicke, Ohio University

Does what we do affect who we are?

Michael Kernis & Andrew Paradise, University of Georgia

Fragile self-esteem, affect, and relationships

John Seta, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, & Catherine Seta, Wake Forest University

Identity orientation as a perceptual lens

James Sheppard, University of Florida

Risk estimates in times of need: Why aren't we more optimistic?

2. The Limits of Social Knowledge -- James Beggan, Chair

Amy Corning & Howard Schuman, University of Michigan

Collective knowledge of public events from the Soviet Era

Pat Murphy, Randolph-Macon College, & Scott Allison, University of Richmond

The paradox of viewing television news: Greater but less accurate memory

Camille Jamison & James Beggan, University of Louisville

Social support for women seeking cosmetic surgery

10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break and Poster Session

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. Symposia II

3. Aversive Interpersonal Behaviors -- Robin Kowalski, Chair

Michael Cunningham, University of Louisville

My partner wasn't such a disgusting pig when we started dating

Robin Kowalski, Western Carolina University

I was only kidding! Teasing in interpersonal interactions

Mark Leary, Wake Forest University

Hurt feelings: The neglected emotion

Deborah Richardson, Florida Atlantic University

I didn't mean to hurt you: Indirect aggression in close relationships

4. Everyday Prejudice -- Kristen Klaaren, Chair

Kristen Klaaren, Randolph-Macon College

Observers' responses to racist, sexist, and heterosexist remarks

Lauri Hyers, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

The oppressed group member's response to interpersonal prejudice

Jeanine Cogan, Consultant for Research, Policy, and Action

Hate crimes as an extension of heterosexism: The Sacramento hate crimes study

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch and Business Meeting

2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Symposia III

5. The Dark Side of Close Relationships -- Connie Pilkington, Chair

Bella DePaulo, Weylin Sternglanz, Molly Walker, & D. Eric Anderson, University of Virginia

Eagle-eyed or starry-eyed? Deception detection in close relationships

Georgina Hammock, Kennesaw College

How can I harm thee? Let me count the ways

Connie Pilkington, College of William & Mary

Positive illusions: Good for your relationship, bad for your health

Don Sharpsteen, University of Missouri, Rolla

Gossip, sex, and money

6. Social Psychological Applications to Heath -- Francis Dane, Chair

Thomas Britt, King College

Self engagement as a buffer against the adverse effects of stress

Francis Dane, Mercer University

Indirect social benefits of training nurses in advanced cardiac life support

James Maddux, George Mason University

Exercise as habit: Conceptual and empirical issues

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Break

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Keynote Address

Bibb Latane, Florida Atlantic University

The Evolution of Workgroup Norms

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Reception

POSTER SESSION

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Individual Differences in Leadership Effectiveness. Damon U. Bryant and Christopher Leone, University of North Florida

Stages of Change for Eating Dark Orange/Dark Green Vegetables. Sharleen J. Birkimer and John C. Birkimer, University of Louisville

Spirituality and Religion in the Classroom: A Survey of Academic Departments. Shelley Dean Kilpatrick and Christina Puchalski, National Institute for Healthcare Research

The Psychology of Religion: An Attributional and Rational Approach in the Context of Cognitive Dissonace Theory. Gotzone Zameza and Kevin Woolfrey, University of Richmond

Achievement Motivation and Expected Co-worker Effort on Collective Task Performance. Jason W. Hart, Stephen F. Austin State University; Steven J. Karau, Southern Illinois University; Mark F. Stasson, Virginia Commonwealth University; and Natalie Kerr, Virginia Commonwealth University

The Moderating Role of Source Gender on Message-Based Persuasion. Natalie Kerr and Mark F. Stasson, Virginia Commonwealth University

Attraction, Marriage, and Infidelity Across Cultures. Krista O'Connell and Kate Cordenner, University of Richmond

Dominance and Social Acceptance as Predictors of Self-Esteem: Testing Predictions of Dominance Theory and Sociometer Theory. Catherine Cottrell and Mark Leary, Wake Forest University

Anxiety Buffers and Inclusionary Urges: Terror Management Theory and the Sociometer Model. Staci A. Montarello and Catherine V. Jaquith, Universtiy of Richmond

Jury Members' Perceptions of a Motivated Witness: Plea Bargaining in Exchange for Testimony. Sandra K. Hoyt, University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Beth Dietz-Uhler, Miami University of Ohio

Factors Affecting Voluntarism. H. Laura Cummins, University of Richmond

Interaction of Control and Automaticity and Its Effects on Social Behavior. Jennifer Bachelder and Sarah Myers, University of Richmond

Influences on Self-identity. Amy Lawton and Liz Broderick, University of Richmond

Murderers, Substance Abusers, and Snipers: What's in the Eyes. Jonathan F. Bassett and James M. Dabbs, Georgia State University

Shy Persons and Their Use of Social Surrogates: Results of an Internet-based Questionnaire. Scott D. Bradshaw; Charlie Williams; Marlon Linton; Kendra Parker; and Jacquetta Rosemond, Elizabeth City State University

Battle of the Theories: Contrasting verses Integrating Cognitive Theory on Depression with Depressive realism. Cristina Andreassi and Janelle Williams, University of Richmond.

Nurturance and Agreeableness as Important Interdependent Traits. Robert Kozar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Sociotropy-Autonomy and Six Facets of Well-Being. Misti M. Pence; Kathy L. Newsome; Toru Sato, Morehead State University and Doug McCann, York University

Interpersonal Problems & General Affective Experiences in the Presence of Oneís Mother and Father. Tracy K. Ralston; Douglas P. Benson; Cristen Ferguson-Isaac; Toru Sato, Morehead State University and Doug McCann, York University

Causality Orientations and the Experience of Anger. Andrew Paradise and Michael Kernis, University of Georgia

An Evaluation of Knowledge Networking in Teaching Science (KNITS). Taekyun Hur; Deborah R. Richardson; Hiroaki Morio; Donna Schwartz; and Bibb Latane, Florida Atlantic University.

Television Viewing and Aggression. Izaro Elorduy and Trish Magner

Interpersonal Attraction from Electronic Disclosure. Hiroaki Morio; Deborah R. Richardson; and Bibb Latane, Florida Atlantic University

Examining Prejudice Through Three Social Psychological Perspectives. John Brower and Andres Mascaro, University of Richmond

Entitativity and Impression Formation Processes. Emily Breiner and Jason Muller, University of Richmond.

Program Chair: James K. Beggan, University of Louisville

Site Coordinators: Don Forsyth & Mark Stasson, Virginia Commonwealth University; and Scott Allison, University of Richmond