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57This observational study examined gender differences in door-holding behavior among United States Military Academy cadets aged 17 to 26. Researchers observed participants at multiple campus locations during specified time intervals. Door-holding behaviors were recorded and analyzed using t-tests and z-tests to compare gender differences against the academy's population demographics. Results are expected to reveal significant differences in door-holding behaviors, indicating that female cadets hold doors more often than male cadets within the military academy.POSTER 6A THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN FOSTER AND BIRTH PARENTS DURING PLACEMENTCANDICE SMITH (WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA), LAUREN BRUMLEY (WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY), ELISE BUTLER (WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY), KAYLA UHRIG (WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY) This study explores how communication themes impact birth and foster parent relationships, both positively and negatively. Through thematic analysis, two independent coders identified common themes across interviews. Results showed that misaligned role understanding and lack of boundaries contributed to conflicted communication. However, positive communication outcomes were observed when icebreakers were introduced, leading to more secure interactions. These findings highlight the importance of clear role definitions and boundaries within effective communication between birth and foster parents.POSTER 7ACCESS TO CAMPUS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES BY ATHLETES AND NON-ATHLETESMACKENZIE O'BRIEN (WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY), MICHAEL GORDON (WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY) Previous research has found that many students face barriers in accessing campus mental health resources. This survey assessed students' access to and satisfaction with campus mental health services, comparing the experiences of athletes and nonathletes. The data indicated that student-athletes were more likely to perceive these resources as less inclusive and less accessible than non-athletes. Findings may be attributed to the feeling of studentathletes that they have insufficient time to utilize these resources.POSTER 8ACCESSIBILITY OF AAC DEVICESSTEPHENY KALLAH (WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY), MICHAEL GORDON (WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY) This survey analyzed the accessibility, usage, and challenges of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices by assessing user demographics, device customizability, systemic barriers, and training availability. Questions targeted the awareness of devices and their usage. Care providers who regularly utilized AAC described their training, device access and satisfaction. Some obstacles to AAC adoption included limitations with funding and training. Support for AAC could be improved by addressing these barriers across a variety of settings.POSTER 9ADOLESCENT DECISION-MAKING MAINTAINS DESPITE SLEEP QUALITY VARIATION: A DRIFT DIFFUSION MODEL ANALYSIS.BELKAIRYS TAVERAS TAPIA (HUNTER COLLEGE (CUNY) NEW YORK, NY), YUE ZHANG (DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI, USA), ALEXANDER S. WEIGARD (DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI, USA), EDWARD HUNTLEY (SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI, USA), COLTER MITCHELL (SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI, USA), LUKE W. HYDE (DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI,USA, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI, USA), CHRISTOPHER S. MONK (NEUROSCIENCE GRADUATE PROGRAM, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI,USA, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI, USA) Poor sleep has been associated with slower information processing in adolescence, leading to impaired decision-making and difficulty when evaluating tasks. Using the Drift Diffusion Model, a computational framework to understand decision-making processes, we examined the relationship between sleep quality and decision-making in adolescents. Participants (n=126) self-reported sleep quality and completed an emotional face-gender identification task to measure decision-making. Results were modeled into DDM 57Friday, March 7