Research:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Product Labels

• This study seeks to determine if the new OTC warning labels mandated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allow individuals to extract important information more efficiently than the old style labels.
  

Product Warning Labels and Reported Consumer Buying Behavior

• This study examines factors that influence buying behavior (i.e., purchase vs. not purchase).
• Investigates difference that may exist between parents and non-parents.
  

Warning Sign Borders

• Determine if different type and color borders surrounding a facility safety sign influence behavioral compliance to the sign.
  

Computer Keyboards on Typing Performance

• Investigated which of two keyboards (with and without keypad) allows for greater performance (speed and accuracy) on a form fill-in task.
  

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Product Warnings

• Examines what combination of warning statements, signal words, and pictorials will best express the potential hazards of developing carpal tunnel syndrome through extended computer keyboard use.
  

Homeland Security Advising System

• Investigates if individuals are aware of the five-level (low: green; guarded: blue; elevated: yellow; high: orange; severe: red) threat condition warning system developed by the US Department of Homeland Security.
• Also, explores whether the signal words, warning statements, and color combinations correspond with individuals schema.