Charles I Abramson

Biographic Data

ID127633
NAMECharles I Abramson
GIVEN NAMESCharles I
FAMILY NAMEAbramson
SIGNATUREABRAMSON C I
AFFILIATIONSOklahoma State University
ORCID0000-0001-8961-3089
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS35
TOTAL CITATIONS10
AUTHOR COUNT35
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR1981
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX1

  • Behavioral Cetology in the 19th Century

    Open AccessRaffaele D''Isa, Charles I AbramsonARTICLEJournal of the History of the…2025References: 63

    Although naturalists have devoted attention to cetaceans since Antiquity, it was only in the 19th century that cetology underwent a true explosion. Three key cetological works of this period are The Natural History of the Sperm Whale (1839) by Thomas Beale, The Whaleman's Adventures in the Southern Ocean (1850) by Henry Cheever and The Seals and Whales of the British Seas (1881) by Thomas Southwell. Importantly, these three works did not only rep…

  • Arthur Schopenhauer and the Current Conception of the Origin of Species

    Open AccessTrino Baptista, Elis Aldana et al.ARTICLESAGE Open2019

    Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was deeply influenced by Plato and conceived each species as an Idea, whose shape is essentially and permanently predetermined. He rejected Lamarck’s proposal of organ’s use/disuse as a source of evolution, but he was close to the orthogenetic movement that developed after his death. The philosopher did not conceive biological individual variability as a source for evolution, mathematical population analysis, and g…

  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Musth Indicators in a Captive Asian Elephant ( Elephas maximus )

    Open AccessConnie Duer, Tom Tomasi et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2016

    Even in the best situations, the artificial social constructs of captivity alter natural elephant behavior and unfortunately create distress. Asian elephants are powerful and intelligent animals that require consideration for their well-being and prudent management. The males present particular difficulties due to a temporary state of heightened aggressive behavior unique to male elephants called "musth." When he is in this state, the danger the …

  • A Simple and Transparent Alternative to Repeated Measures Anova

    Open AccessJames W Grice, David Philip Arthur Craig et al.ARTICLESAGE Open2015

    Observation Oriented Modeling is a novel approach toward conceptualizing and analyzing data. Compared with traditional parametric statistics, Observation Oriented Modeling is more intuitive, relatively free of assumptions, and encourages researchers to stay close to their data. Rather than estimating abstract population parameters, the overarching goal of the analysis is to identify and explain distinct patterns within the observations. Selected …

  • History and Mission

    Charles I Abramson, W Stephen Damron et al.CHAPTERThe Modern Land-Grant University2014

  • The Relationship between Personality Match and Pet Satisfaction among Dog Owners

    Lisa A Curb, Charles I Abramson et al.ARTICLEAnthrozoös2013Cited by: 10References: 18

    We investigated the extent to which personality match between dog and owner is related to pet satisfaction. Prior research shows that owners relinquish dogs at a high rate, not only in the United States, but also in other countries. New procedures to match owners to future pets could reduce the problem of homeless pets. These were developed after examining the literature to determine all possible traits in dogs and conducting structured interview…

  • A Bibliography of Articles of Interest to Teachers of Psychology Appearing in Psychological Reports 1955–2010

    Open AccessCharles I Abramson, Lisa A Curb et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2011

    Abibliography is presented of articles related to various aspects of the teaching of psychology that have appeared in Psychological Reports from 1955-2010. The 605 articles are classified into 21 sections including those devoted to history, psychology of the scientist, teaching tips, textbook evaluation, and evaluation of students and professors

  • Using Powerpoint to Demonstrate Human Classical Salivary Conditioning in a Classroom Situation

    Open AccessCharles I Abramson, Erika A Brown et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2011

    Classical conditioning is one of the most fundamental types of learning, yet demonstrating its principles in a classroom setting can be challenging. This study introduces using PowerPoint as a new, practical technique that can be used in a classroom setting to demonstrate classical conditioning. The PowerPoint file is flexible and easy to adapt for demonstrating various aspects of classical conditioning (including higher order conditioning) in a …

  • Google Earth as a Source of Ancillary Material in a History of Psychology Class

    Open AccessBlake K Stevison, Patrick T Biggs et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2010

    This article discusses the use of Google Earth to visit significant geographical locations associated with events in the history of psychology. The process of opening files, viewing content, adding placemarks, and saving customized virtual tours on Google Earth are explained. Suggestions for incorporating Google Earth into a history of psychology course are also described

  • The Fish Stick

    Open AccessCharles Miskovsky, Brittney Becker et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2010

    The fish stick is an easy-to-use device for conditioning fish under classroom conditions. It is constructed from inexpensive plastic pipe available at most hardware stores and uses electronic components available at retail electronics outlets. Fish press a nipple for baby food which can be brought under stimulus control using lights, vibratory cues, or both. The fish stick is suitable for inquiry-based experiences in courses on the psychology of …

  • The Behavior and Social Communication of Honey Bees ( Apis Mellifera Carnica Poll.) under the Influence of Alcohol

    Open AccessT Andrew Mixson, Charles I Abramson et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2010

    In this study, the effects of ethanol on honey bee social communication and behavior within the hive were studied to further investigate the usefulness of honey bees as an ethanol-abuse model. Control (1.5 M sucrose) and experimental (1.5 M sucrose, 2.5% w/v ethanol) solutions were directly administered to individual forager bees via proboscis contact with glass capillary tubes. The duration, frequency, and proportion of time spent performing soc…

  • Use of Board Games, Historical Calendars, and Trading Cards in a History of Psychology Class

    Open AccessCharles I Abramson, Amanda L Burke-Bergmann et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2009

    This article describes three activities for students created for a history of psychology course: various board games, trading cards, and calendars. Data are provided on their effectiveness. Suggestions for incorporating the activities are described

  • Eye Color as an Indicator of Behavior

    Open AccessVicky L Elias, Cindy L Nicolas et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2008

    Phenotypic eye color has been suggested as an indicator of genetic predisposition toward certain behaviors both in humans and in animals. Previous research has yielded mixed results. Phototaxic and ethological behaviors were examined in 14 different strains of Drosophila melanogaster. No significant correlation between phenotypic eye coloration and behavior was found, although significant genotypical behavioral differences were noted even among s…

  • Perception of Students in the South of Brazil of Status of Psychology as a Science

    Open AccessAmauri B Bartoszeck, Charles I Abramson et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2005

    73 university students (M age=20.5 yr., SD=4.8; range 17-44 yr.) from the southern state of Paraná took the Psychology as Science scale to assess whether they view psychology as a rigorous science. Analysis showed the students considered psychology to be a science, agreed study of psychology should be part of a university curriculum, not many believed that psychological research may contribute to the solution of psychological problems, and few be…

  • Psychology of Learning

    Open AccessCharles I Abramson, Joseph Frasca et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2005

    Conditioning methodologies associated with the psychology of learning are suggested as a new strategy to investigate behavior of the assassin bug Rhodnius prolixus, which is the main vector of Chagas disease in Venezuela. Chagas disease is the fourth leading cause of death in Latin America, as it causes severe chronic illness and approximately 43,000 deaths per year. To illustrate this strategy, two preliminary experiments are reported. In the fi…

  • Status of Psychology as a Science in Northeast Brazil

    Open AccessBrenda L Morales, Charles I Abramson et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2005

    The Psychology as Science scale was used to assess whether Brazilian students believe psychology is a science. 190 undergraduates from four universities in Brazil participated. Analysis showed that 54% of students strongly agree that psychology is a science, 26% strongly agree that psychological research is necessary and that training in methodology is important, and 25% strongly agree that behavior is predictable

  • Psychology of Learning

    Charles I AbramsonARTICLEPsychological Reports2005

  • A New Apparatus to Study Behavior of Triatomines under Laboratory Conditions

    Open AccessElis Aldana, Fernando Otálora-Luna et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2005

    A new apparatus is described to study a wide range of behavior in the vectors of Chagas's disease. The device is relatively inexpensive and easy to construct. A wide range of independent variables can be studied, including potential attractants, repellents, blood, and blood products under controlled conditions. Various experimental designs can be used including the investigation of learning and social behavior. The apparatus can also be used for …

  • Development of an Ethanol Model Using Social Insects

    Open AccessCharles I Abramson, Audrey Sheridan et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2004

    Experiments are designed to assess whether free-flying honey bees have an aversion to an ethanol solution when given a choice between targets containing an ethanol solution in sucrose or sucrose only. Animals given a choice between a 1% ethanol solution and sucrose only show no aversion to the ethanol solution either in acquisition or extinction. Honey bees given a choice between a 5% ethanol solution and sucrose only show no differences in the i…

  • Classical Conditioning of Proboscis Extension in Harnessed Africanized Honey Bee Queens ( Apis Mellifera L.)

    Open AccessItalo S Aquino, Charles I Abramson et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2004

    Experiments are reported on learning in virgin Africanized honey bee queens (Apis mellifera L.). Queens restrained in a "Pavlovian harness" received a pairing of hexanal odor with a 1.8-M feeding of sucrose solution. Compared to explicitly unpaired controls, acquisition was rapid in reaching about 90%. Acquisition was also rapid in queens receiving an unconditioned stimulus of "bee candy" or an unconditioned stimulus administered by worker bees. …

  • Development of an Ethanol Model Using Social Insects

    Charles I AbramsonARTICLEPsychological Reports2004

  • Development of an Ethanol Model Using Social Insects

    Open AccessCharles I Abramson, Aaron J Place et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2004

    Experiments were designed to determine whether ethanol influenced aggression in honey bees. Two experiments are reported. In Exp. 1, harnessed honey bees were fed a 1%, 5%, 10%, or 20% ethanol solution. Two control groups received either a sucrose solution only or no pretreatment, respectively. The dependent variable was the number of sting extensions over 10 min. Analysis showed that aggression in harnessed bees was not influenced by prior ethan…

  • A Low-Cost Drinkometer Circuit Suitable for Insects and other Organisms

    Open AccessJustin Ford, Charles I Abramson et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2004

    A low-cost drinkometer circuit suitable for use with insects is described. The circuit is composed of readily available components powered by a battery pack. Schematic diagrams of the circuit and simulations are provided. The operational theory behind the development of the circuit is discussed. The usefulness of the circuit is illustrated by a simple consumption experiment in which the amount of sucrose consumed by honey bees is determined

  • Development of an Ethanol Model Using Social Insects

    Charles I AbramsonARTICLEPsychological Reports2003

    The ability of Antabuse® (disulfiram) to influence ethanol consumption and learning in harnessed honey bees was investigated. In the first series of experiments a factorial design was used with 5 levels of ethanol concentration (0%, 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%), 4 doses of Antabuse® (0, 37 μg/g, 3.7 μg/g, .37 μg/g), and 2 testing intervals (1 min., 10 min.). Animals were fed a single 1 μl dose of Antabuse® and contact time with an ethanol solution measured.…

  • Development of an Ethanol Model Using Social Insects

    Open AccessCharles I Abramson, Gina W Fellows et al.ARTICLEPsychological Reports2003

    The ability of Antabuse (disulfiram) to influence ethanol consumption and learning in harnessed honey bees was investigated. In the first series of experiments a factorial design was used with 5 levels of ethanol concentration (0%, 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%), 4 doses of Antabuse (0, 37 microg/g, 3.7 microg/g, .37 microg/g), and 2 testing intervals (1 min., 10 min.). Animals were fed a single 1 microl dose of Antabuse and contact time with an ethanol solut…