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2015

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Full-Text Articles in Psychology

Which Argument For Same-Sex Marriage Is More Persuasive?, J. Corona, T. L. Brink Oct 2015

Which Argument For Same-Sex Marriage Is More Persuasive?, J. Corona, T. L. Brink

T. L. Brink

Rather than plea for freedom or equality of marriage, the most effective argument was to view marriage as a way of controlling promiscuity.

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Religiosity: A Retrospective & Prospective Self-Report, T. L. Brink Oct 2015

Religiosity: A Retrospective & Prospective Self-Report, T. L. Brink

T. L. Brink

Is the lower level of reported religiosity among Millennials an enduring trend or a developmental phase? Four studies are reviewed (two in Southern California, two in Mexico). In the U.S. samples, students predicted higher future levels of religiosity for themselves.

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Dreams Of Ancestors: Perceived Spiritual Relevance, Sharifa Kato, T. L. Brink Oct 2015

Dreams Of Ancestors: Perceived Spiritual Relevance, Sharifa Kato, T. L. Brink

T. L. Brink

Subjects who had dreams of their departed family members were more likely to remember their dreams and view them as spiritually significant,

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Religiosidad Y Felicidad En Alumnos Universitarios: ¿Es Mejor Trabajar Con Los Ancianos?, T. L. Brink Oct 2015

Religiosidad Y Felicidad En Alumnos Universitarios: ¿Es Mejor Trabajar Con Los Ancianos?, T. L. Brink

T. L. Brink

Reports on self-estimated life satisfaction and religiosity (present and future projected) in different populations of Mexican university students. Student levels of life satisfaction were comparable to the national norms (Mitofsky) but were lower than the national norms for religiosity. Unlike in the U.S., there was no correlation between religiosity and life satisfaction. Students in a gerontology program showed higher levels of religiosity than those in another university.

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Spiritual Direction & Soul Care: Embracing God’S Presence In Your Practice (Aacc World Conference 2015), John C. Thomas Sep 2015

Spiritual Direction & Soul Care: Embracing God’S Presence In Your Practice (Aacc World Conference 2015), John C. Thomas

John C. Thomas

No abstract provided.

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The Neuroscience Of Attachment Theory, Sarah M. Leitner Sep 2015

The Neuroscience Of Attachment Theory, Sarah M. Leitner

Sarah M Leitner

This presentation summarizes the latest findings from Cognitive Neuroscience as pertains to Attachment theory, with an emphasis on the literature from 2012 to 2014. It then explores the linkages in the neuroscience literature between attachment theory and mentalization, particularly in the areas of cognitive and emotional mentalization. Implications of the findings are considered, with an emphasis on the application of the findings for emotional regulation in the life of the counselor as well as for psychological and spiritual intervention in the lives of the counselee.

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The Dance Of Life: A Cognitive & Contextual Theory Of Adult Development, T. L. Brink Jun 2015

The Dance Of Life: A Cognitive & Contextual Theory Of Adult Development, T. L. Brink

T. L. Brink

Adult development cannot be conceptualized by stage theories, but involves numerous competing roles. Religion can be a force for resilience.

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