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19ALEXANDRA GARR-SCHULTZ (UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT), SAPNA CHERYAN (UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON) This work investigates the possibility that the traits commonly used to assess femininity in psychology are not culturally neutral; Instead, we proposed that femininity is defined differentially by members of different racial communities. First, we gather culturally-specific definitions of femininity from members of four target racial groups: Black, Asian, Latinx, and White. In Study 2, we examine how similar these sets of expectations are perceived to be to feminine traits common in psychological research literature.Friday, March 7, 20258:00am %u2013 9:00am Symposium WilderCLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SYMPOSIUM: THE ROLE OF AFFECTIVE TOUCH IN BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER AND PSYCHOSIS PRONENESSFriday, March 7, 20258:00am %u2013 9:00amCHAIR: USHA BARAHMAND THE ROLE OF AFFECTIVE TOUCH IN BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER AND PSYCHOSIS PRONENESSUSHA BARAHMAND (QUEENS COLLEGE CUNY) Affective touch, mediated by the C-tactile afferent system, is crucial for parent-infant bonding and supports the development of infants' social behaviors and cognitive abilities. In Borderline Personality Disorder and Attenuated Psychosis challenges in interpersonal relationships and maladaptive thought patterns are defining features. Features of these disorders can also manifest in nonclinical individuals, increasing their vulnerability to these conditions. This study identified specific mediators connecting deficits in childhood affective touch to heightened susceptibility to these disorders.PresentationsPerfectionism and Emotion Dysregulation Link Childhood Affective Touch to Borderline Personality Features by Yilin Chai (Columbia University) The Role of Childhood Affective Touch in Psychosis Pronenessby Marilin Contreras (City University of New York) Deficient Childhood Affective Touch and Borderline Personality Features Influence Social Functioningby Sarah Dorvil (City University of New York) Distinct Pathways from Childhood Affective Touch to Borderline Personality Features and Psychosis Proneness\by Usha Barahmand (City University of New York) DiscussantUsha Barahmand (City University of New York) Friday, March 7, 20258:00am %u2013 9:00am Workshop O'NeillPSI CHI WORKSHOP: EPA 101Friday, March 7, 20258:00am %u2013 9:00amCHAIR: DEBORAH O'BRIEN EPA 101DEBORAH HARRIS-O'BRIEN (TRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY) This workshop is designed for students and earlycareer professionals to maximize their EPA conference experience. A seasoned attendee and Psi Chi faculty will share networking tips and discuss presenting research and post-conference actions to enhance career goals. Whether it is your first EPA or you are seeking to elevate your experience, this workshop is your guide to learning, connecting, and growing professionally. Join us to make the most of this exciting opportunity!19Friday, March 7