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Prepare Thyself(ies)
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On the Perceived Intentionality of Self-Enhancement
No full textTwo experiments examined the inferential consequences of perceived intentionality in self-enhancement (enhancing self-presentation). Participants evaluated a fictitious target who self-enhanced either intentionally or unintentionally. They perceived the target as more immoral and unintelligent, but as equally unfriendly, when the target self-enhanced intentionally (vs. unintentionally). They also perceived the target as more immoral, unintelligent, and unfriendly when the target self-enhanced (either intentionally or unintentionally) rather than self-presented accurately. Intentionality of self-enhancement elicits negative interpersonal evaluations
The Prominence of Affect in Creativity: Expanding the Conception of Creativity in Mathematical Problem Solving
Get PDFConstructs such as fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration have been accepted as integral components of creativity. In this chapter, the authors discuss affect (Leder GC, Pehkonen E, Törner G (eds), Beliefs: a hidden variable in mathematics education? Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 2002; McLeod DB, J Res Math Educ 25:637–647, 1994; McLeod DB, Adams VM, Affect and mathematical problem solving: a new perspective. Springer, New York, 1989) as it relates to the production of creative outcomes in mathematical problem solving episodes. The saliency of affect in creativity cannot be underestimated, as problem solvers require an appropriate state of mind in order to be maximally productive in creative endeavors. Attention is invested in commonly accepted sub-constructs of affect such as anxiety, aspiration(s), attitude, interest, and locus of control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and value (Anderson LW, Bourke SF, Assessing affective characteristics in the schools. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Mahwah, 2000). A new sub-construct of creativity that is germane and instrumental to the production of creative outcomes is called iconoclasm and it is discussed in the context of mathematical problem solving episodes
An Unrecognized Inspiration: An Analysis of the Influence of Édouard Manet
No full textAlthough nineteenth century painter Édouard Manet was a well-recognized painter of his era, he has become less of a household name over time. Nonetheless, he was an innovative artist who left an undeniable impact on the world of art. His influential career started with the practice of Realism and, after tiring of this style, he soon began to break societal expectations by depicting uncommon subjects and practicing a less accepted approach to painting. His revolutionary ideas introduced the art movement of Impressionism and impacted celebrated artists such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. While the familiarity of his name has decreased with time, his groundbreaking style of painting and use of colors continued to impact art movements well into the twentieth century. This research examines how Édouard Manet inspired the Impressionist movement and changed the world of art thereafter
A Turning Point For Japan
No full textThe year 2015 was a politically active year for pacifists and also for the non-politically interested public in Japan. The last year was significant because the Japanese government officially joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and reexamined the right of collective self-defense and the right of the security council. It is not too much to say that Japan is one of the representatives of pacifistic countries. Not just the older generation, but also the younger generations started to worry and recognize the existence of the security council and the right of collective self-defense in Japan. At the press conference in May 15, 2014, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reinterpreted the constitution and argued for a policy of collective self-defense, which marked a turning point in Japan. This policy has proved controversial and has sparked public outcry. Many leftists worried about this new policy which might lead to “war.” The purpose of this project is to understand and comprehend the meaning of the Japanese constitution, the policy of governmental peacekeeping, the right of the collective self-defense, and the authority of the security council to be the leader of the global society to create and balance world peace. These issues need to be considered against the public response. Taken together, they seem to be indicating a new direction for Japan. This research examines the right of collective self-defense, the actions of the security council and Trans-Pacific Partnership, and to discuss the factors that indicate a new direction for Japanese politics
Biodensities of Lake Michigan Aquatic Life between 2005 and 2010
No full textSince the 1980s there has been an increase in the biodensities of zebra and quagga mussels in the Great Lakes. Zebra and quagga mussels mainly feed on phytoplankton. In the natural food web, phytoplankton are zooplankton’s main source of food. However, with the introduction of zebra and quagga mussels, zooplankton are now competing with the mussels for food. Our project compares the biodensities of zebra mussels, quagga mussels, and zooplankton between the years of 2005 and 2010 in Lake Michigan. Based off the natural food web, we expect to see an increase in zebra and quagga mussels and a decrease in zooplankton. From the analysis of the data, we concluded that zooplankton and zebra mussel densities had a significant decrease in biodensity between 2005 and 2010, while quagga mussels had a significant increase in biodensity. Looking back on our hypothesis, the results of the statistical tests do not match up with what we had predicted. However, we could infer that zebra mussels and quagga mussels together are not significantly impacting the zooplankton population
Cultivating Hope and Happiness through Grateful Remembering: A Two-Study Assessment of Trait and State Gratitude
No full textGratitude appreciates the past whereas hope anticipates a positive future (Emmons, 2003; Snyder et al., 1991). Gratitude is associated with life satisfaction and happiness (Froh, Yurkewicz, & Kashdan, 2009), and hope is associated with well-being and decreased depression (Snyder, Rand, & Sigmon, 2002; Cheavens, 2000). We conducted two studies investigating the relationship between gratitude and hope. First, we tested trait gratitude as a predictor of hope and happiness. Second, we conducted an experiment to examine whether gratefully reflecting on a past hope that had been fulfilled would prompt greater state hope and happiness. In Study 1, a hierarchical regression analysis of 255 participants’ responses revealed that self-control, patience, and forgiveness accounted for a significant proportion of variance in trait hope and happiness scores. Importantly, in Step 2, gratitude significantly accounted for an additional proportion of variance in both trait hope (20.7%) and happiness scores (8%), ps \u3c .001. In Study 2, 153 participants wrote about a current hoped-for outcome and completed assessments of state hope and happiness. Participants were then randomly assigned to either 1) gratefully remember a past hope that had been fulfilled or 2) a control condition, after which participants again rated their state hope and happiness. Participants who gratefully remembered a fulfilled past hope (vs. the control condition) reported significant increases in state hope and happiness, ps \u3c .001. Although gratitude and hope are rooted in different dimensions of time, these studies demonstrated their powerful relationship. In Study 1, trait gratitude predicted hope and happiness, above and beyond the effects of other virtues. In Study 2, inducing state gratitude for a fulfilled past hope significantly increased state hope and happiness (vs. the control condition). This evidence highlights that gratefully remembering past events with appreciated outcomes can be an effective way to prompt increases in current hope and happiness
Exon Amplification and Sequencing within the Oxytocin Receptor Gene (OXTR) among Persons with Alzheimer Disease
No full textApathy, defined as a disorder of motivation, is a prevalent neuropsychiatric symptom among persons with Alzheimer Disease (AD). Variations in the Oxytocin Receptor Gene (OXTR), located on chromosome 3, are hypothesized to be candidate modifiers of apathy severity in persons with AD. The aims of this study were to design and successfully utilize primers and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in order to amplify OXTR single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and coding regions of exons as a means to examine variations within OXTR that may be associated with apathy. Primer sets were designed to amplify coding regions of exon 3 and 4 within OXTR, using PCR, and were tested with lab control human DNA samples. Sequencing results indicated successful primer design and amplification of sections of exon 3 and 4 coding regions. Chromatograms of the sequencing results were used to obtain genotype data on both exon 3 and exon 4 for each human sample. Findings may contribute to a risk profile for identifying individuals with AD most at risk for apathy based on OXTR genotype
History of the Syrian Civil War
No full textThe Syrian Civil War is not simply a war between the oppressive Assad regime and the disenfranchised Syrian people. It is a war being fought between competing factions with different ideas about the future of Syria. Syrians have shifted back and forth between seeing themselves as citizens of a nation state and as members of a regional Pan-Arabic community. Their situation is further complicated by the diversity of the population, which includes Sunnis, Shias, Alawites, Kurds, Druze, Christians, and Jews whose opinions are as diverse as the population. The former and current Assad regimes have embodied the nationalist position, while providing a privileged position for their Alawite community. The Syrian Civil War began with resistance to the Assad regime but has fragmented into a war between groups fighting for different political, religious, and social visions of Syria’s future