Add to ORKGI would like begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Bing for supporting my efforts and for standing by me at the IRB. I would also like to thank Dr. Alejandro del Carmen for providing research ideas and an inspiration to push myself a little bit farther. Additionally, my thanks go to Dr. O. Elmer Polk for being a stickler for detail and for his help with my research. On the home front, I would like to thank my partner Anthony for tolerating my stressful attitude and for being so understanding. To my sister Wendy for always encouraging me and to my best friend Vin for his support and friendship. Finally, I would like to extend my gratitude to my friend Julie Prender for her wonderful support and excellent knowledge of SPSS...