Nicola J Starkey
Biographic Data
| ID | 5884332 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nicola J Starkey |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nicola J |
| FAMILY NAME | Starkey |
| SIGNATURE | STARKEY N J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Waikato |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4370-8186 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Using Hypothetical Probability Discounting to Measure Socially Influenced Risk-Taking during a Viral Outbreak
During the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens were asked to avoid social contact to prevent the spread of the virus. In two separate online studies, we used three hypothetical scenarios within a probability discounting task to investigate whether participants would risk a monetary fine to break “lockdown” conditions when urged to by different types of social contacts (friends, parents, partners) and social contacts of varying proximity to the participan…
Training numerousness to numerosity in the dog ( Canis lupus familiaris )
Dogs show numerousness, which is the ability to identify the larger of two stimuli, most often the number of treats on a plate. However, dogs seem to use mechanisms other than counting to make this discrimination. This study builds on existing research by controlling for (a) olfaction, (b) the surface area of the stimuli, and (c) delivery of a single reinforcer contingent on correct choices in the trained task. Nine dogs were trained to select a …
How probation officers understand and work with people on community supervision sentences to enhance compliance
This study aimed to explore, describe, and interpret New Zealand probation officers’ insights into supervisees’ non-compliance with community sentences. Seventeen probation officers participated in two focus groups. Probation officers viewed problems with cognitive skills as a key barrier to sentence compliance. They reported that these problems underpinned other factors linked to compliance, such as meeting basic needs and skill acquisition. Pro…
The association between health-related quality of life and noise or light sensitivity in survivors of a mild traumatic brain injury
Examination of the Accuracy and Applicability of Information in Popular Books on Dog Training
There is a wealth of popular literature available on dog behavior and training; sourcing reliable and trustworthy advice is important to achieving successful training. The aim of this study was to select five best-selling (at that time) dog training books, and review their general content and references to basic learning theory and human communicative cues. An Internet search was performed on three online bookstores’ websites for “best selling” “…
Anxiolytic effects of Lavandula angustifolia odour on the Mongolian gerbil elevated plus maze
Examination of the Accuracy and Applicability of Information in Popular Books on Dog Training
There is a wealth of popular literature available on dog behavior and training; sourcing reliable and trustworthy advice is important to achieving successful training. The aim of this study was to select five best-selling (at that time) dog training books, and review their general content and references to basic learning theory and human communicative cues. An Internet search was performed on three online bookstores’ websites for “best selling” “…
Anxiolytic effects of Lavandula angustifolia odour on the Mongolian gerbil elevated plus maze
Examination of the Accuracy and Applicability of Information in Popular Books on Dog Training
There is a wealth of popular literature available on dog behavior and training; sourcing reliable and trustworthy advice is important to achieving successful training. The aim of this study was to select five best-selling (at that time) dog training books, and review their general content and references to basic learning theory and human communicative cues. An Internet search was performed on three online bookstores’ websites for “best selling” “…
The association between health-related quality of life and noise or light sensitivity in survivors of a mild traumatic brain injury
How probation officers understand and work with people on community supervision sentences to enhance compliance
This study aimed to explore, describe, and interpret New Zealand probation officers’ insights into supervisees’ non-compliance with community sentences. Seventeen probation officers participated in two focus groups. Probation officers viewed problems with cognitive skills as a key barrier to sentence compliance. They reported that these problems underpinned other factors linked to compliance, such as meeting basic needs and skill acquisition. Pro…
Using Hypothetical Probability Discounting to Measure Socially Influenced Risk-Taking during a Viral Outbreak
During the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens were asked to avoid social contact to prevent the spread of the virus. In two separate online studies, we used three hypothetical scenarios within a probability discounting task to investigate whether participants would risk a monetary fine to break “lockdown” conditions when urged to by different types of social contacts (friends, parents, partners) and social contacts of varying proximity to the participan…
Training numerousness to numerosity in the dog ( Canis lupus familiaris )
Dogs show numerousness, which is the ability to identify the larger of two stimuli, most often the number of treats on a plate. However, dogs seem to use mechanisms other than counting to make this discrimination. This study builds on existing research by controlling for (a) olfaction, (b) the surface area of the stimuli, and (c) delivery of a single reinforcer contingent on correct choices in the trained task. Nine dogs were trained to select a …
Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Biology (2 works) · Cognition (2 works) · Engineering (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works) · Actuarial science (1 works)