b'No Means No but Socialization Matters: How Relationship Length and Sex of Initiator Influences Perceptions of Rape CultureSydney M. ChristianSponsor: Dr. Mark Whatley, Department of PsychologyRape culture is a circumstance that occurs worldwide and originates from socialization and normalization. The social attitudes that students hold toward normalizing sexual assault and rape, specifically when the lines are blurred, and the interaction is not clearly defined. This study examined students perceptions surrounding rape culture. Participants,11males and 37 females, read a brief scenario depicting a sexual encounter between a heterosexual couple where the length of the relationship and initiators sex were manipulated. They had been in a relationship for six weeks or one year and the male or female initiated the sexual encounter. Students then answered several questions regarding their perception of rape culture. Results showed that the sexually persistent female was perceived as more attractive compared to the sexually persistent male for engaging in the same behaviors. The socialization of males and females sends strong messages regarding sexual assault initiated by a male. In contrast, the normalization of rape culture becomes less defined when the aggressor is female. Future research is warranted to gain a better understanding of acceptable behaviors of rape culture in relation to men and women and how socialization reinforces sexual persistence.A Review of the Effects of Psilocybin on Depression and PersonalityJessi SalasSponsor: Dr. Blaine L. Browne, Department of PsychologyDepression is a debilitating psychiatric disorder that can hinder the lives of many individuals. Although there are a variety of medications available, much of these interventions are limited in effectiveness, and they can have adverse effects such as emotional blunting. Recent research has provided an alternative to these interventions with the emergence of psilocybin, which has shown promise in treating treatment-resistant depression and depression in cancer patients. This study reviewed, analyzed and compared previous research and literature to investigate the effects of psilocybin on depression and personality. Even though more research is required within this field of study, psilocybin appears to be a new promising treatment for depression.91'