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Personality correlates of problem drinking in New Zealand : a dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1977)
In an attempt to isolate differential personality characteristics of problem drinkers in New Zealand, 100 problem drinkers, 60 non-problem drinking psychiatric patients, 30 non-problem drinking prison inmates, and 30 ...
Inbreeding and population structure studies in the New Zealand Angus breed : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Animal Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1977)
The breed structure and genetic history of the New Zealand pedigree Angus breed were analysed by Robertson and Asker's (1951) modification of the Wright-McPhee (1925) pedigree sampling method. The pattern of the breed ...
Somatic cell counts mastitis and milk production in the Palmerston North town milk supply herds : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Animal Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1977)
The study involved work carried out over a period of 12 months from April 1975 to March 1976 with the Town Milk Supply herds of the Manawatu Co-operative Milk Producers, Palmerston North. It could be divided into two parts. ...
Aspects of social learning from television : a thesis .. presented for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1977)
The social learning effects of full length television programmes were assessed using experimental methodology. Since television programmes contain depictions of "life" with all its complexities, specific learnings were ...
A description and evaluation of special education for backward pupils at primary and intermediate schools in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Applied Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1977)
The thesis begins with a brief account of why and how special classes for backward children were instituted in New Zealand schools. There follows an outline of how special classes are currently organized: policies and ...
Development and evaluation of methodology for the characterization of effluent discharges : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy (in Soil Science) at Massey University
(Massey University, 1977)
The establishment of a meaningful framework within which to apply management decisions concerning the present and any future water quality standards requires that data on the composition of effluents and their impact on ...
The effect of day-care on empathy : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1977)
The study incorporated three areas of concern. Literature and research findings related to day-care focussed on the social-emotional effects of attendance. It was found that fears regarding harmful consequences of mother-child ...
Studies of the pharmacodynamics and modes of action of anthelmintic drugs : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University
(Massey University, 1977)
The aim of this work is to extend existing knowledge both with respect to the mode of action of anthelmintics and the biochemical and physiological mechanisms which may be disrupted by drug action. The helminth species ...
Mechanical and electrical studies on the horse : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University
(Massey University, 1977)
Muscle forces may have profound influences on stress and strain within the muscle - skeletal system of an animal. These forces have previously been measured by indirect methods often with severe restrictions on the type ...
A general survey of education on Niue : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education at Massey University
(Massey University, 1977)
The primary purpose of the thesis is to survey the provisions for education which began with the London Missionary Society Schools and eventually in 1952 the Government Administration assumed responsibilities towards ...