This study investigates whether disclosing the generative processes behind artificial intelligence (AI)-based image creation can enhance viewer's responses to AI-generated artworks. Building on prior research that indicate a persistent bias favoring human-made pieces, this project focuses on whether transparency about AI’s training data, computational processes, and creative intentions increases three core perceptions: aesthetic appeal, emotional resonance, and perceived authenticity. A between-subjects experimental survey exposed participants to AI-generated art and human-made art paired with varying levels of detail about the generative model and artists. After viewing, participants rated each piece on aesthetic appeal, emotional resonance, and authenticity. Expected results suggest that when participants read a comprehensive explanation of the artwork's creative process, they will exhibit a notably higher ratings in perceived authenticity and emotional engagement. This pattern implies that thorough disclosures about AI's algorithmic role in creative production can mitigate skepticism and foster more collaborative perceptions of AI as a creative partner alongside human artists. These insights will offer valuable guidance for museums, educational programs, and other cultural institutions to seek more ethical and inclusive ways to introduce emerging technologies into the art world.

ADHD(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a frequently occurring brain-based neurological disorder that has been studied for over 200 years. Beyond just bad attention, ADHD patients are at risk of developing a second mental health disorder, functional impairments, as well as having communication issues and hindrances in their ability to be educated. While studies have shown a communication barrier between people with ADHD and people without ADHD, there has not been a study done to test if there is a communication barrier between people with ADHD. This study was done with 4 high school students aged 14-17, all with ADHD. Our hypothesis was that the communication barrier would be worse between these people because of the difference in how symptoms of ADHD present. The results found the participants were able to have meaningful and productive conversations with little to no reports of aggression, interruptions, or antisocialness. With the recent surge in both ADHD diagnoses and ADHD misinformation, the goal of this study is to raise awareness for the way people with ADHD communicate with each other and show new styles of communication outside what is deemed the norm.

Conspicuous consumption, buying luxury items to signal wealth, frequently goes against rational economic forecasts, particularly in times of economic crisis. While conventional thought predicts that spending on luxury items should decrease when macroeconomic conditions decline, research shows that status-based consumption often persists, or even grows, during periods of economic uncertainty. The intersection of increased signaling pressure and financial stress creates an interesting conundrum: what happens to consumers’ social signaling behavior, and why would consumers still purchase costly luxury items at higher financial risks? Applying the concept of behavioral economics, this research utilizes quantitative analysis of consumer expenditure data over multiple cycles of economic stress to explain this phenomenon. Findings reveal how emotions such as loss aversion and risk perception outweigh consumer choices, prompting consumers to act on social signaling rather than financial constraints. Conspicuous consumption is shown as a psychological response to social pressure, serving as a stabilising structure within personal and familial contexts. This research enhances understanding of consumer behavior in economic downturns by integrating theoretical perspectives of economic uncertainty, psychological well being, and social expectations. These insights have important implications for brands seeking to gain a deeper understanding of consumer susceptibility to financial disturbance and how to market effectively.