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WHEN:
April 27, 2013
8:30 AM to 1:45 PM

WHERE:
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Middle Tennessee Psychological Association
Spring 2013 Meeting
April 27, 2013
Middle Tennessee State University will be hosting the Middle Tennessee Psychological Association’s 2013 spring meeting. The meeting provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to present their efforts to colleagues from other colleges and universities.
Download a printable call for papers (.pdf version)
The schedule for this year’s meeting will be as follows:
8:30—9:00 AM    Registration
9:00—9:45 AM    Poster Session I/Lab Tours and Study Participation
10:00—11:00 AM    Keynote Speaker
11:15 AM—12:30 PM    Paper Sessions (up to five concurrent sessions, based on demand)
12:45—1:30 PM    Poster Session II/Interactive Psychology Education Advice
1:30—1:45 PM    Business meeting

Online Registration Form (the deadline has passed/register at the door)

Online Submission Form (the deadline has passed)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:


Dr. John Pennington
MTSU

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TITLE:
Tricks the Mind Plays on the Tongue: How Expectations Alter Our Perception of Taste
Researchers in fields such as marketing and sensation/perception find that flavor expectations, created by a food’s appearance and presentation, can affect everyday taste experiences. I will present several studies illustrating how such expectations shape, and, in some cases deceptively alter, the perceived flavor of chocolate. An important physiological constraint on this influence will be discussed, as will implications for the marketing of healthier food alternatives.

Guidelines and Information
  • The advance registration deadline is April 19, 2013. Please register by April 19, as this will help us with an accurate count for refreshments. All attendees (including presenters) are required to register for the meeting.
  • The registration fee is $5.00 for students and community members and $15.00 for faculty/professionals. High school students may attend for free, but still need to register. Registration includes membership in MTPA, a program, access to the conference, and breakfast.
  • The submission deadline is April 19, 2013. All submissions received by the deadline will be accepted for presentation. Presenters will be notified by email that their submission has been received. A final program will be available online by April 26, 2013.
  • The research should have been conducted by an undergraduate or graduate student. If a faculty member is a co-author, the student should be first author. The student researcher will be expected to make the presentation.
  • Papers on completed research, ongoing research, or theoretical reviews are encouraged.
  • Presenters may choose to make an oral presentation or to present a poster describing their research.
Poster Instructions
  • Participants must provide all materials for their posters, including the actual poster itself. Please do not exceed 4' high by 4' wide. Free standing, tri-fold project display boards work well.
  • MTPA will provide tables to place your posters for viewing. Nothing may be attached to the walls of the building. Be sure to duplicate all handouts and materials before the meeting.
Oral Presentation Instructions
  • Student papers will be presented in fifteen (15) minute blocks. Plan to speak for 10-12 minutes, allowing 3-5 minutes for questions.

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