Is there evidence to suggest that there is an effect of age on belief in the paranormal? i.e. Are younger people more likely to believe compared to older adults?

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• The overarching research question is to what extent are individual differences and well-being linked with belief in and experience of ostensibly paranormal events.

 

Specific Research Questions

The research questions need to be developed into research hypotheses. Keep in mind that a research hypothesis needs to be specific and testable.

• Is there a gender difference in belief in the paranormal?

• Is there evidence to suggest that there is an effect of age on belief in the paranormal? i.e. Are younger people more likely to believe compared to older adults?

• How far are belief and anomalous experiences related to well-being?

• Which variable or combination of variables is the best predictor of belief in the paranormal?

• Any version of the above hypotheses will be acceptable, but they need to be clearly written, directional or non-directional. 

The four hypotheses to be developed need to be in the last paragraph only.  But the literature review needs to be related to the hypotheses and why you came to the conclusion. I am attaching photos that will help you in crafting a perfect introduction and examples of how to write hypotheses. Need around 12 references and everything should be in strict APA format.

 

Measures

Belief

Australian Sheep Goat Scale (ASGS) 18-item questionnaire designed to measure levels of belief in the paranormal. Scored 0 – 36. The higher the score the higher the level of belief.

Experience

Anomalous Experiences Inventory (AEI) 70 item questionnaire that is comprised of FIVE subscales: belief, experience, ability, fear of the paranormal and drug taking. For ethical reasons the drug taking subscale will not be used in this study.

Well-Being

Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS) Questionnaire that explores everyday examples of life satisfaction. The higher the score the higher the level of life satisfaction reported.

Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS) Questionnaire that explores everyday examples of subjective happiness. The higher the score, the higher the level of life satisfaction reported.

For the purposes of this study, all variables are continuous measures.

Participants and Procedure

One hundred and sixteen respondents, mean age of xx years (SD = xx.xx),

were recruited by a University researcher. The sampling frame parameters were set to reflect an Australian national representative sample in terms of age, gender, and geographical location. All participants completed the battery of questionnaires with no missing data.

Sample References: To Get You Started

These references are related to your report and include material useful to give you background to the research. Reading these studies prior to conducting you own literature review will help orientate you to the topic. You will need to briefly discuss another three or four studies to support your hypotheses and information from other articles or scholarly sources to build your literature review. I suspect you will not need more than a total of 12 citations for a report of this size.

Clarke, D. (1995). Experience and other reasons given for belief and disbelief in paranormal and religious phenomena. Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 60, 371-84.

French, C. C. (1992). Factors underlying belief in the paranormal: Do sheep and goats think

differently? The Psychologist, 5, 295-299.

Gallagher, C., Kumar, V. K., & Pekala, R. J. (1994). The Anomalous Experiences

Inventory: Reliability and validity. Journal of Parapsychology, 58, 402-428.

Glicksohn, J. (1990). Belief in the paranormal and subjective paranormal experience.

Personality and Individual Differences, 11, 675-683.

Irwin, H. J. (1993). Belief in the paranormal: A review of the empirical literature. Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research, 87, 1-39.

Thalbourne, M. A., & Delin, P. S. (1993). A new instrument for measuring the sheep-

goat variable: Its psychometric properties and factor structure. Journal of the Society

for Psychical Research, 59, 172-186.

Tobacyk, J. J., & Milford, G. (1983). Beliefs in paranormal phenomena: Assessment instrument development and implications for personality functioning. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 44, 1029-37.

What is your reaction to these differing points of view? Did Leichtling prove to be right? Assess whether leaders must create consensus within their organizations.

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Your post should be three paragraphs.

For the first paragraph of your initial post complete the following short exercise and answer the question below.

Use the key words “free emotional intelligence assessment” or “professional EQ assessment” to search for any free EQ assessment online. Attempt the assessment and process your results.

What useful information did you gather about yourself by attempting this assessment and how will the results help you become a better leader?

For the second paragraph of your post, select any one of the following bullet points and address all elements of your chosen bullet point. Select a different bullet point section than what your classmates have already posted so that we can engage several discussions on relevant topics. If all of the bullet points have been addressed, then you may begin to re-use the bullet points with the expectation that varied responses continue.

  • Kossoff (2016) stated, “The difference between being a manager and being a leader is simple. Management is a career. Leadership is a calling” (paras. 4 & 5). Kossoff further says that employees look up to leaders they can trust, leaders who work for the greater good of an organization and its people (Para. 8).
    Do you agree with Kossoff’s analysis? Why? Evaluate what types of individuals make the best leaders. What attributes, characteristics, values, and behaviors do these individuals exhibit? Why are the above-mentioned qualities important to these individuals’ success?
    Kossoff, L. L. [2016]. From manager to leader. Retrieved from https://www.thebalance.com/from-manager-to-leader-2275801
  • E.L. Thorndike coined the term “social intelligence” in 1920. He referred to social intelligence as “the ability to understand and manage men and women, boys and girls—to act wisely in human relations” (p. 228).
    Assess whether social intelligence differs from emotional intelligence. Currently, why is there so much focus on the soft skills of social and emotional intelligence? Isn’t business more about profitability, productivity, growth, and efficiency and less about feelings and rapport? Do social and emotional intelligence fit with traditional management theories? How? Defend your perspectives.Thorndike, E. L. (1920). Intelligence and its use. Harper’s Magazine, 140, 227–235.
  • Numerous tests have been developed to measure emotional intelligence. Although these assessments may provide a relatively accurate picture of an individual’s current state of emotional intelligence, no assessment has been known to have a high degree of predictive validity—the ability to predict an individual’s success based on the assessment score.
    In reference to the free emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) assessment you completed at the beginning of this assignment, evaluate whether your score is an accurate reflection of your current level of emotional intelligence. Assess whether your score can predict your future success in any way.
  • Consensus leadership and flat hierarchies are often promoted as positive ways to enhance collaboration and creativity in organizations. However, Leichtling (2004) stated “Consensus leadership and flat hierarchies are fads that are finally beginning to pass. They are simply not efficient or effective enough to succeed” (Para. 18). What is your reaction to these differing points of view? Did Leichtling prove to be right? Assess whether leaders must create consensus within their organizations. What are the benefits of creating a consensus? What are the drawbacks for leaders who are unable to create cohesiveness and shared values within their organizations? Analyze which perspective communicates a higher understanding of emotional intelligence as it applies to leadership.

    Leichtling, B. (2004). Consensus leadership is a fad beginning to fade. Retrieved from Click Here

The final paragraph (three or four sentences) of your initial post should summarize the one or two key points that you are making in your initial response.

Justify your answers with examples and reasoning. Comment on the postings of at least two peers.

Only 1 Page

Cite any sources you use in APA format

You will first see a world map. Give it a general look to gain your coordinates and to see the locations where intact, relatively undisturbed forests and fragmented forests occur.

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Unit VII Web Assignment

  • Weight: 6% of course grade
Instructions

Unit VII Web Assignment: Deforestation

Deforestation is the removal of trees in a forest by natural and human actions and rates of deforestation vary across the world. In this assignment, we will examine patterns of global deforestation and their causes using the New York Times Changing Forest website.

Instructions

A. Open the New York Times Changing Forest website for an interactive map of world forests:

Click the link below to access an interactive map of world forests:

Bloch, M., & Corum, J. (n.d.). Changing forests. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/10/01/science/earth/forests.html

You will first see a world map. Give it a general look to gain your coordinates and to see the locations where intact, relatively undisturbed forests and fragmented forests occur.

B. Next, zoom into the specific areas of the Earth to gain a more detailed perspective on deforestation by region. First, click on North America. There will again be a view of intact and fragmented forests also with two buttons on the bottom right of the screen: Recent losses and Ancient forests. Click these buttons to see recent deforestation in North America and the former extent of ancient forests. Do this for each of the other regions on the map (Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia). Then answer the 10 multiple-choice questions (8 points each), and one short answer question (20 points) in Blackboard.

Which if the following is NOT a one of the stages of the treatment for a couple/family recovering from an affair?A.Dealing with the ImpactB.Placing BlameC.Finding MeaningD.Moving On

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I need an A on this quiz so if you can’t guarantee it then please don’t bid. I need this done today by 10/28/17 at 6pm.

 

QUESTION 1

  1. Which of the following is most frequently cited as the reason for why marriages end?A.InfidelityB.Financial problemsC.Power differentialsD.Gender role ambiguity

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QUESTION 2

  1. According to Lara and Kinsvatter (2010) (Week 8 Resources), the loss of a job may result in:A.DepressionB.AnxietyC.Disturance of IdentityD.All of the above

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QUESTION 3

  1. “Mediation” is best described by which of the following sentences?A.A program that teaches about the process of divorce and possible negative outcomes of getting a divorceB.An open exploration of the couple’s relationship and the individual processes of each family memberC.A formal process of negotiating differences in relationship to finances, child support, and custody issuesD.The process of learning how to center oneself and obtain inner peace

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QUESTION 4

  1. Which of the following techniques might be integrated during the recovery process following an affair?A.Problem solving techniquesB.Emotional expression skillsC.“Time out” and “venting” techniquesD.All of the above might by integrated during the recovery process

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QUESTION 5

  1. The concept of “forgiveness” during the recovery from an affair should take place:A.At the beginning of the therapeutic processB.During the final stages of the therapeutic processC.Only after the counselor has been given clearance to do so by supervising psychiatristD.During the “middle stages” of the therapeutic process

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QUESTION 6

  1. Which if the following have been shown to be evidence-based or promising interventions for Borderline Personality Disorder, according to the Gurman text?A.Dialectical Behavior TherapyB.Pscyho-analytic Behavior TherapyC.Conjoint Dialectical HypnosisD.Transpersonal Meditation

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QUESTION 7

  1. McBride and Simms (2001) (Week 8 Resources) suggest that in the beginning of the grief process:A.Sessions should be more frequentB.Sessions should be scheduled only twice per month, so as to decrease the chance for the client to develop dependence on the counselorC.Phone contact might be necessary, due to the client being overwhelmed and isolatedD.A and C are correct

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QUESTION 8

  1. Rates of Borderline Personality are relatively low.  It is mentioned in the text that ____ of the population meets full diagnostic criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder.A.8%B.1%C.44%D.91%

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QUESTION 9

  1. Which of the following best describes the interplay of violence and divorce procedures?A.Rates of violence during divorce proceedings are extremely low, thus relieving the counselor of any concern for the possibility of violenceB.During divorce procedures, even people with no history of violence may engage in violent confrontationsC.Even if a risk of violence is possible, it is mandatory that all parties be seen together in an effort to promote the sense of fairness and impartialityD.Due to the sensitive nature of divorce proceedings, counselors are not obligated to report concerns about safety, abuse, or neglect

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QUESTION 10

  1. As indicated in the Gurman text, which of the following should be shared with the couple during Stage 1 of recovery from an affair?A.A summary of the problems the couple is currently facingB.A summary of financial obligations arising from the cost of counselingC.Legal advice on how to proceed with a divorce or separationD.Advice on how to best handle visitation rights, should any children be involved

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QUESTION 11

  1. Which of the following behaviors characterize Borderline Personality Disorder?A.High levels of emotional distressB.Suicidality and self-harmC.Fears of abandonmentD.All of the above are characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder

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QUESTION 12

  1. There are three different types of intervention s for divorcing couples. Which of the following is NOT one of those three different types of intervention?A.Prevention programsB.Medically assisted programsC.MediationD.Divorce Therapy

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QUESTION 13

  1. In assessing a couple seeking treatment following an affair, it is important to assess which of the following?A.Length of relationshipB.Previous marriages and how they endedC.Crises requiring immediate attentionD.All of the above should be assessed

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QUESTION 14

  1. The ________ Phase in the Grief Timeline is characterized by numbness, crying, and emotional distance.A.AngerB.EgoC.ShockD.Denial

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QUESTION 15

  1. The concept of “forgiveness” is usually introduced during the final stages of counseling following an affair because:A.It may be difficult for someone who is in a great deal of pain to be willing to consider the need to forgive their partner for having an affairB.Insurance companies do not reimburse for “forgiveness work” in the early stages of recovery from an affairC.The aggrieved member of the family must obtain spiritual guidance before offering to forgive someoneD.Forgiveness activities can only be conducted under the supervision of the family/couples faith leader

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QUESTION 16

  1. McBride and Simms (2001) (Week 8 Resources) describe the four tasks of mourning.  Those four tasks are described as:A.Accepting reality, Experiencing the Pain, Adapting to the Environment, and ReinvestmentB.Denial, Anger, Bargaining, and AcceptanceC.Self-Actualization, Differentiation of Self, Inner Awareness, and Field FormationD.Trust vs Mistrust, Industry vs Inferiority, Acceptance of Self, and Ego Management

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QUESTION 17

  1. Gurman suggests that a “self-care plan” be integrated into the first phase of working with a couple after an affair.  This self-care plan should include:A.Physical care, social support, and spiritual support.B.Directives on how to best repair the damage that has been done to the relationship C.Activities geared towards learning community values related to extramarital affairsD.Social support ONLY

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QUESTION 18

  1. During the process of counseling a couple/family recovering from an affair, it is suggested that:A.In the beginning, only individual sessions take placeB.In the beginning, only conjoint sessions take placeC.In the first stages of counseling, both individual and conjoint sessions take placeD.The counselor needs to align with one of the partners in an effort to promote instability in the family system

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QUESTION 19

  1. Which if the following is NOT a one of the stages of the treatment for a couple/family recovering from an affair?A.Dealing with the ImpactB.Placing BlameC.Finding MeaningD.Moving On

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QUESTION 20

  1. During the __________________ Phase, the client experiences the strongest feelings of grief, and the structure and function of the family are severely impacted.A.EgoB.DiastolicC.MetabolisticD.Disorganization

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QUESTION 21

  1. Which of the following are true, according to research cited in the Gurman text?A.Almost everyone who experiences divorce exhibits some sort of short term negative consequenceB.Children and adults exhibit more role strain and a greater number of behavioral problemsC.After an initial period of 1-2 years, most family members of divorcing families do well, and cannot be distinguished from families who have not gone through a divorceD.All of the above are true statements

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QUESTION 22

  1. Which of the following are predictive of a couple’s ability to recover from an affair?A.The ability to discuss the affair and it’s antecedents openlyB.A high level of commitment to the coupleC.The ability of one partner to openly blame another partner for the affairD.A and B Only

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QUESTION 23

  1. In working with a family dealing with grief, the counselor can expect the process of counseling to progress through three distinct stages/phases in the “Grief Timeline.”  Those three stages are labeled as such:A.Shock, Disorganization, ReorganizationB.Id, Ego, Super-EgoC.Shock, Disbelief, OrganizationD.Denial, Anger, Bargaining

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QUESTION 24

  1. The ____________________ Phase is characterized by the client’s ability to face the world in the face of their loss, and grief reactions are less intense.  The client is restored to a level of functioning prior to their loss.A.DisorganizationB.NegotiationC.ReorganizationD.Inundation