Relationship between Magical Ideation and Noctcaelador

2005 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 373-374
Author(s):  
William E. Kelly ◽  
Don Daughtry
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Perceptual Experience ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Common Variance ◽  
Magical Ideation ◽  
Strong Interest ◽  
The Common ◽  
Night Sky ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study explored the relationship between magical ideation and “noctcaelador” (strong interest in, and psychological attachment to, the night sky). 210 university students completed Eckblad and Chapman's 1983 Magical Ideation Scale and Kelly's 2004 Noctcaelador Inventory. Scores on the two scales were significantly positively related and accounted for 14% of the common variance. Based on this operational definition of magical ideation, a strong interest in the night-sky might be associated with uncommon beliefs and reports of unusual perceptual experience. Researchers must clarify and define these concepts to study possible relations.

scholarly journals Extending the extended consciousness debate: perception, imagination, and the common kind assumption

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Deery
Keyword(s):  
Perceptual Experience ◽  
Phenomenal Consciousness ◽  
Psychological Theory ◽  
Predictive Processing ◽  
Mental Event ◽  
The World ◽  
Predictive Approach ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Brain

AbstractFor some, the states and processes involved in the realisation of phenomenal consciousness are not confined to within the organismic boundaries of the experiencing subject. Instead, the sub-personal basis of perceptual experience can, and does, extend beyond the brain and body to implicate environmental elements through one’s interaction with the world. These claims are met by proponents of predictive processing, who propose that perception and imagination should be understood as a product of the same internal mechanisms. On this view, as visually imagining is not considered to be world-involving, it is assumed that world-involvement must not be essential for perception, and thus internalism about the sub-personal basis is true. However, the argument for internalism from the unity of perception and imagination relies for its strength on a questionable conception of the relationship between the two experiential states. I argue that proponents of the predictive approach are guilty of harbouring an implicit commitment to the common kind assumption which does not follow trivially from their framework. That is, the assumption that perception and imagination are of the same fundamental kind of mental event. I will argue that there are plausible alternative ways of conceiving of this relationship without drawing internalist metaphysical conclusions from their psychological theory. Thus, the internalist owes the debate clarification of this relationship and further argumentation to secure their position.

Potential assays for sperm capacitation in mammals

1994 ◽  
Vol 267 (5) ◽  
pp. C1167-C1176 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Cohen-Dayag ◽  
M. Eisenbach
Keyword(s):  
Acrosome Reaction ◽  
Proteolytic Enzymes ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Common Denominator ◽  
Sperm Capacitation ◽  
Sperm Penetration ◽  
The Common ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Egg Coat

Sperm capacitation is an essential process in fertilization. It apparently involves a large number of processes, the common denominator of which is that they donate to sperm the potential to undergo the acrosome reaction, i.e., to release proteolytic enzymes enabling sperm penetration through the egg coat. Although the phenomenon of capacitation has been known for more than 40 years, it is far from understood, and, consequently, there is, as yet, no operational definition of it. The lack of an assay to identify capacitated spermatozoa is both the cause and the effect of this situation. Here we critically review the major changes that are thought to occur during sperm capacitation, and assess their potential use as markers for the identification of capacitated spermatozoa.

THE COMMON EUROPEAN SALES LAW, CONSUMER PROTECTION AND OVERRIDING MANDATORY PROVISIONS IN PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW

2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 463-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Bisping
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Border Trade ◽  
The Common ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Common European Sales Law ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThis article analyses the relationship of the proposed Common European Sales Law (CESL) and the rules on mandatory and overriding provisions in private international law. The author argues that the CESL will not achieve its stated aim of taking precedence over these provisions of national law and therefore not lead to an increase in cross-border trade. It is pointed out how slight changes in drafting can overcome the collision with mandatory provisions. The clash with overriding mandatory provisions, the author argues, should be taken as an opportunity to rethink the definition of these provisions.

scholarly journals Being Coloured and Looking Coloured

2009 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 647-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Allen
Keyword(s):  
Perceptual Experience ◽  
Intimate Connection ◽  
Artificial Illumination ◽  
Popular View ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Relationship

Intuitively, there is an intimate connection between being coloured and looking coloured. As Strawson memorably remarked, it is natural to assume that ‘colours are visibilia or they are nothing’ (1979, 109). But what exactly is the nature of this relationship?A traditionally popular view of the relationship between being coloured and looking coloured starts from the common place that the character of our perceptual experience changes as the conditions in which an object is perceived vary. For instance, our experience changes when we view an object under different illuminants, as when we move from artificial illumination indoors to natural daylight outside. It changes under one and the same illuminant, depending on whether the object is directly or indirectly illuminated. And it varies independently of this, as the background against which the object is perceived varies. Placing a lot of weight on the idea that objects look or appear different as the perceptual conditions vary, proponents of this approach suggest that we can understand what it is for something to be coloured in terms of what it is for something to look coloured in specific perceptual conditions.

scholarly journals Building and application of statistical measure of concern among university students

2018 ◽  
Vol 219 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-260
Author(s):  
M. Dr.. Hind Sabih Rahim
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Statistical Measure ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The aims of current research into building and applying statistical anxiety scale in a sample of shining students stood size (250) request and female students, including 133 students, and 117 students, for the purpose of achieving the goal of research adopted a researcher definition of concern EMI (Anojiose 0.2000) was drafting (32) paragraph to measure the statistical concern and to verify the validity of paragraphs logically presented to a group of experts in Educational and Psychological Sciences, and the percentage of agreement (85%) For the purpose of analysis Vqrt scale extraction Alsekoumtrah characteristics have been applied to the sample (250) students and prayed istikhaarah force discriminatory paragraphs style two extremes, either ratified paragraph has been extracted through the relationship of the paragraph mainly college and also been verified Alsekoumtrah characteristics of scale through honesty two (virtual honesty and sincerity construction) and consistency through the re-test method and the percentage of stability (0.79), and in order to complete the Interest from the current scale has current research findings and recommendations and proposals came out.

Toward Digital Inclusion

2018 ◽  
pp. 373-394
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Anzera ◽  
Francesca Comunello
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Digital Inclusion ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
Complex Relationships ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter addresses the relationships between social inclusion and digital divide(s), mainly focusing on the conceptual frameworks that provide the basis for rethinking the relationship between technological, social, and human factors. Redefining the digital divide has deep consequences on the theoretical and empirical framework we apply to the digital divide and to the related social inclusion processes. It is widely acknowledged that the label digital divide can be partially misleading, because it is mostly emphasizing a binary dimension (haves vs. have not) and a mere technological dimension. In order to achieve a clear operational definition of the digital divide, we should avoid some misleading myths characterizing the debate and focus on the complex relationships between technological, social, and human factors (a dichotomous conceptualization, a narrow understanding of the technological factors involved, a technological deterministic approach), adopting, instead, an enabling technology approach. Therefore, the authors introduce a multilevel model for analyzing digital divides (Comunello, 2010), with a main focus on new media literacy (the model considers not only mere technology availability, but also real access, advanced reception practices, technical skills, content production, networking skills). Finally, they review some empirical methods for studying the digital divide, trying to underline how a more nuanced framework for analysing the digital divide can be adopted by empirical research.

A case study on borders in retail spaces

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-30
Author(s):  
Salih Ceylan
Keyword(s):  
Focal Point ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
The Common ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The existence of retail spaces lies far back in history. However, retail design as an academic field of work is relatively recent and available for development. The common points and differences between commercial spaces and retail spaces, as well as the relationship between private and public spaces, require academic attention from a retail perspective. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the academic knowledge on retail design by interpreting retail spaces according to their relationship with their surroundings and their way of defining borders. Design/methodology/approach The focal point of the paper lies on a case study based on built examples of retail spaces in Turkey. An actual perspective, along with the historical background of retail design, provides the theoretical framework of the study, as the term “border” is being interpreted according to encountered restrictions and intentions throughout the retail design process. Findings The case study conducted in the scope of this paper has shown that borders are an important component in retail design and they are affected by various factors like the limitations of the surroundings and atmospheric tools such as colours, lighting, sound or scent. Originality/value Although there are existing studies on retail design from various perspectives, the interpretation of retail spaces in relationship with their borders is missing in academic literature. This paper provides a definition of borders in retail design including the elements that describe them and the knowledge of borders according to different corporate tendencies.

Apprehension about Communication and Human Resilience

1998 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 583-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Glaser ◽  
Jeff Butler ◽  
Burt Pryor
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Common Variance ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
The Common ◽  
Personal Resilience ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between scores on two personality characteristics, apprehension about communication and resilience, from 200 elementary school teachers from several counties who completed the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension and the Personal Resilience Questionnaire. Scores on the two measures correlated −.33, which accounts for 10% of the common variance.

scholarly journals A noble anarchy. Musil and the metaphor between Spengler and Rilke

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Giacomo Gambaro
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Alternative Concept ◽  
The Common ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

This paper aims to examine the relationship between stupidity and massification in Robert Musil’s thinking moving from the speech Über die Dummheit (1937). According to the definition of stupidity as a historical epidemic associated with emotions, I take into account the essays of the earlies twenties of the XX century, in which the author interrogates the connection between the “non rational sphere” and the nationalist identity in the context of civilization (Zivilisation). To explain this connection, I highlight the centrality that Musil ascribes to the method of “analogy” in criticizing Spengler’s thought to clarify how the welding of the dimension of “feeling” (Gefühl) and the abstract idea of “national identity” occurs. Based on Musil’s essay dedicated to Rilke (1927), I illustrate the different type of bonds produced by “metaphor” (Gleichnis) to define an alternative concept of community based on the common lack of quality and foundation. 

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