RESUMEN DE PRINCIPALES POLITICAS CONTABLES APLICADAS

Media influence

Highlighting similarities between human groups

Highlighting how humans are similar to animals

Parental influence

Human Education

Organized religion

Open-mindedness

Promoting inter-species friendships (i.e., friendships with animals- pets, etc)

Highlighting how animals are similar to humans

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APPENDIX F

Using the scale below, please circle a number from 1-7 to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements. There is no right or wrong answers.

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Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree

1. Humans are not the only creatures who have complex thoughts; animals think complexly too.

2. Animals have emotions such as affection, anger, or fear just like humans.

3. Humans are so vastly different from other life forms that it is a mistake to classify humans as animals.

4. Humans evolved from other animals, thus other animals and humans are structurally and mentally similar.

5. Animals may act as if they are emotional, but they don’t really feel emotions like humans do.

6. Humans are superior to animals.

7. Animals can fall in love too.

8. The needs of humans should always come before the needs of animals.

9. It is okay to use animals to carry out tasks for humans.

10. It is crazy to think of an animal as a member of your family.

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APPENDIX G

Listed below, in the left hand column, are a number of emotions and traits. Using the scale below, indicate how much you think the emotions/ trait applies to the following groups generally. For example, circle “5” if you strongly agree that the emotion/trait applies to the group generally or “1” if you strongly disagree and believe that the emotion/trait does not apply to the group generally.

Disagree Strongly (1)

Disagree (2)

Neither Disagree or Agree (3) Agree (4) Agree Strongly (5) Blacks Whites Guilt 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Sadness 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Anger 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Friendliness 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Compassion 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Hope 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Despair 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Happiness 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Imaginative 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Careless 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Curious 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Impulsive 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Nervous 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Self-disciplined 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Disorganized 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Calm/relaxed 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Uncooperative 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Unemotional 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

APPENDIX H

Using the scale below, please circle a number from 0-4 that most accurately represents your views on the following items. There is no right or wrong answer.

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Disagree strongly Neither agree nor disagree Agree strongly

1. Over the past few years, the government and news media have shown more respect for Black people than they deserve.

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2. It is easy to understand the anger of Black people in Canada.

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3. Discrimination against Black people is no longer a problem in Canada.

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4. Over the past few years, Black people have gotten more economically than they deserve.

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5. Black people have more influence on government policies than they ought to have.

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6. Black people are getting too demanding in their push for equal rights.

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7. Black people should not push themselves where they are not wanted.

APPENDIX I DATE: 9/21/2010

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: HODSON, Gordon - Psychology FILE: 10-034 - HODSON

TYPE: Ph. D. STUDENT: Kimberly Costello SUPERVISOR: Gordon Hodson

TITLE: The Development of Children's Social Attitudes: Part 2 ETHICS CLEARANCE GRANTED

Type of Clearance: NEW Expiry Date: 9/30/2011

The Brock University Research Ethics Board has reviewed the above named research proposal and considers the procedures, as described by the applicant, to conform to the University’s ethical standards and the Tri- Council Policy Statement. Clearance granted from 9/21/2010 to 9/30/2011. The Tri-Council Policy Statement requires that ongoing research be monitored by, at a minimum, an annual report. Should your project extend beyond the expiry date, you are required to submit a Renewal form before 9/30/2011. Continued clearance is contingent on timely submission of reports. To comply with the Tri-Council Policy Statement, you must also submit a final report upon completion of your project. All report forms can be found on the Research Ethics web page. In addition, throughout your research, you must report promptly to the REB: a) Changes increasing the risk to the participant(s) and/or affecting significantly the conduct of the study; b) All adverse and/or unanticipated experiences or events that may have real or potential

unfavourable implications for participants; c) New information that may adversely affect the safety of the participants or the conduct of the study; d) Any changes in your source of funding or new funding to a previously unfunded project. We wish you success with your research.

Approved:

Michelle McGinn, Chair Research Ethics Board (REB)

APPENDIX J

Principal investigator: Kimberly Costello, PhD candidate, Dept of Psychology, Brock University [email protected] 905-688-5550 # 5560

Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Gordon Hodson, Associate Professor, Dept of Psychology, Brock University. [email protected], 905 688-5550 # 5127

Dear Parent(s) Or Guardian(s):

We would like permission for your child to participate in a Brock University research project on the development of social attitudes in children.

PURPOSE OF STUDY: We are interested in identifying how various social attitudes and group representations develop in children. The project in which your child has been invited to participate is expected to be an enjoyable experience and will require

approximately 60 minutes of your child’s time. Your child will meet with the researcher individually (no other children will be present) at which time you will be asked to wait in the nearby waiting room. In the session, your child will be asked to answer a series of questions about their social attitudes toward different groups. Your child also then be invited to view a short educational video called “Share the World” which was designed to help children better understand and appreciate the animals with whom we share our world. Upon completion you will be provided with a debriefing form which will describe in more detail the purpose of the study.

RISKS/BENEFITS: We do not anticipate any risks associated with participating in this study. You should however, be aware that your child will be asked some questions about their feelings toward children from different races. Please note that there is no right or wrong answer to any of the questions your child will be asked, and that it is natural for children and adults to vary in terms of how much they view or like other groups and people. We would appreciate if you would permit your child to participate in this project, as we believe it will contribute to furthering our knowledge of the development of

important social attitudes in children. In appreciation for your child’s participation, he/she will be offered a bookmark or pencil upon completion of the study.

CONFIDENTIALITY: All children’s information is considered confidential and your child’s name will not be associated with any of the data collected. Individual results will not be shared as we are only interested in average responses. Only the principal

investigator and faculty supervisor will have access to the data, and all information will be stored securely. Given the intentions of publishing the results, data will be kept until approximately 5-7 years after which all data will be destroyed.

PARTICIPATION: Your child’s participation is completely voluntary and your child may decline to participate at any time by indicating this decision to the researcher. Your child may also decline to answer any questions or participate in any component of the study. Refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

FEEDBACK AND PUBLICATION: The results from this study may be used in future journal articles or presentations. If you would like to receive a copy of the results of this research study when available, please provide your email address below.

CONTACT: If you have any questions about this study please contact the principal investigator or the faculty supervisor (see contact info above). I would like to assure you that this study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through Brock

University’s Research Ethics Board (REB# 10-034). If you have any concerns about your rights as a research participant, please contact the Research Ethics Office at (905) 688- 5550 Ext. 3035, [email protected].

CONSENT:

• I have read and understand the information letter concerning the research project entitled “The Development of Social Attitudes” by Kimberly Costello (PhD student) and Dr. Gordon Hodson of the Department of Psychology at the Brock University. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and understand that I may ask questions in the future.

• I acknowledge that all information gathered on this project will be used for research purposes only and will be considered confidential.

• I am aware that permission may be withdrawn at any time without penalty by advising the researchers.

• I realize that this project has been reviewed by, and received ethics clearance through, the Office of Research Ethics at Brock University, and that I may contact this office if I have any comments or concerns about my son's or daughter's involvement in this study.