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3910:50am %u2013 11:00amCAN BODY IMAGE BE IMPROVED USING A BODY FUNCTIONALITY AUDIO MEDITATION?LINDA LIN (EMMANUEL COLLEGE), BLUE MARANTO (EMMANUEL COLLEGE), GRACE BEVILACQUA (EMMANUEL COLLEGE), JILL ROMAGNANO (EMMANUEL COLLEGE), ZALI YAGER (VICTORIA UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA) This intervention compared the effectiveness of a seven-minute audio meditation focused on body functionality in both \conditions with a control group. The body functionality intervention in both the focused and multitasking conditions were effective at improving body satisfaction and appreciation of appearance, compared with the control group. The focused condition was more effective at improving appreciation of body functionality than both the multitasking and control conditions.11:05am %u2013 11:15amRURAL VOLUNTEERISM: TOWARD AN UNDERSTANDING OF CAREGIVER STRESS/SATISFACTION IN APPALACHIAJOSEPH R. FERRARI (DEPAUL UNIVERSITY) The need for paraprofessional caregivers and volunteer professional medical providers seems to be in high demand in rural areas of the United States. In this ongoing program evaluation study, using both qualitative interviews and quantitative online surveys, we explored the sense of community and feelings of caregiver stress and satisfaction among adult health providers in Appalachia (specifically, Eastern Tennessee). Results from our pilot studies are presented and discussed.Friday, March 7, 202510:20am %u2013 11:20am Paper Julliard/ImperialTEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY PAPERS: PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICESFriday, March 7, 202510:20am %u2013 11:20amCHAIR: JEFFREY LAMOUREUX 10:20am %u2013 10:30amA SUMMER, ACADEMIC \CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE IN STEM COURSESJEF LAMOUREUX (BOSTON COLLEGE), ANNIE COZENS (BOSTON COLLEGE), KENDALL MCKOON (BOSTON COLLEGE) In this paper, we describe the structure and outcomes related to a two-week academic enrichment for rising sophomores who are pursuing STEM majors (including psychology and neuroscience). The program focused on mathematics, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills and also included a discernment module, providing students an opportunity to reflect on their academic and career goals. Although academic outcomes were only modestly affected, student comfort level and expected retention in the majors was significantly improved.10:35am %u2013 10:45amCAREER READINESS OF INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS IN PEER ENHANCED BLOCKCHAIN-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSDAN MCCLOSKEY (COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND, CUNY), KATHLEEN CUMISKEY (COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND AND GRADUATE CENTER, CUNY), PATRICIA BROOKS (COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND AND GRADUATE CENTER, CUNY) Aligning with revised APA guidelines, we revamped Introductory Psychology at a non-selective public college to emphasize skills with peer-leaders facilitating student engagement. Here we report on using blockchain technology to track development of students' skills in research/critical thinking, data literacy/technology, communication, teamwork, and professionalism/time management. The blockchain introduces students to emerging technology critical for online commerce, allowing them to showcase minted tokens to potential employers demonstrating employable skills verified by their university.10:50am %u2013 11:00amPARACHUTE TO SUCCESS: A HALF-TERM COURSE ON EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING IMPROVES ACADEMIC SKILLSERIN FARROW (BOSTON COLLEGE), JEF LAMOUREUX (BOSTON COLLEGE) We describe the benefits of a pilot, half-semester, \ course focusing on academic strategies. In this course, students explored active learning strategies, the use of metacognition and other executive functioning processes to maximize academic 39Friday, March 7