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Intersections of Buddhist Philosophy and Psychological Science: An Exploration of Common and Differential Effects of Meditation

Creator:: Braun, Victoria A.
Abstract:: Interweaving perspectives from both social cognitive psychology and Tibetan Buddhism, the present study examined common and differential effects of two styles of meditation: Loving-kindness meditation (LKM) and mindfulness meditation (MM). Psychological theories of construct accessibility postulate that cognitive constructs activated frequently are more readily available for processing stimuli. Researchers in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Effects of Meditation Abstract Approved: John A. Edwards Interweaving perspectives from both social

Edward S. Morse, zoologist: from Maine to Meiji Japan

Creator:: Baer, Adela S., 1931-
Abstract:: From the 1860s into the 1920s Edward Sylvester Morse (1838-1925) was a staunch advocate of Darwinian evolution and of science education in the U. S. and likewise for several years in Japan. He had a major impact on the American public’s understanding of evolution, both before and after he became...
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: into the 1920s Edward Sylvester Morse (1838-1925) was a staunch advocate of Darwinian evolution and

The Oregon state insect : Oregon swallowtail butterfly : Papilio oregonius Edwards

Creator:: Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Hall, Bonnie B.
Abstract:: Published July 1981. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: STATE INSECT Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly Pap/ho oregon/us Edwards INTRODUCTION I HISTORY Recognizing

Empathy-Induced Distress: A Psychophysiological Approach

Creator:: Karabinas, Isabella M.
Abstract:: Empathy is considered a significant motivator of prosocial behavior. Increasing evidence suggests that feelings of personal distress associated with empathy may be stronger or weaker according to the form of perspective taking that an empathizer utilizes. The aim of the present study was to further quantify the stress consequences and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ John Edwards ABSTRACT Empathy is considered a significant motivator of prosocial behavior

Beyond free will: an empirical case for a capacity model of human agency

Creator:: Helzer, Erik G.
Abstract:: Although the question of free will has persisted throughout the history of philosophy as an important metaphysical consideration, rarely does the inquiry include empirical evidence from other disciplines concerned with human behavior. In this interdisciplinary paper, I combine the wisdom of psychologists, metaphysicians, and philosophers of science to comment on...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: __________________________________________________________ John Edwards

Spatial and temporal distributions of western juniper in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon

Creator:: Chen, Ya-Chian
Abstract:: Post-settlement juniper expansion in the western states has been reported for decades, including western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis Hook ssp. occidentalis) woodlands in the northwestern states. A 15 km2 study area in the Sheep Rock Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in eastern Oregon was selected to study spatial...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Evaluation of the counseling program of the Hazen foundation, Pacific area conferences

Creator:: Freeman, Alice Lee
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Mr. Edward W. Stan gave a small initial endowment to the organisation. Mr. Hazen was born in

Karmic Effects: How Aggressive Behavior Toward Important People Changes the Perception of Others

Creator:: Whitman, Frederick R.
Abstract:: Synthesizing perspectives from Bruner (1957), and the Mind Only School of Buddhism, the current study examined the effect of a persons’ own behavior on knowledge activation. Both social cognitive psychology and the Mind Only School posit that perception is based on previously learned knowledge. Knowledge is accumulated through an individual’s...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________________________ John Edwards

The Impact of Causal Uncertainty on Dyadic Satisfaction

Creator:: Needham, Shana M.
Abstract:: One's ability to determine the cause and effect nature events is important for navigating within the social realm. However, the ability to determine these relationships is not always as clear. According to Weary and Edwards (1996) causal uncertainty (CU) is the result of an individual perceiving themselves as someone who...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Uncertainty on Dyadic Satisfaction Abstract approved John A. Edwards One's ability to determine the

The Negative Relationship Between Existential Threats and Attitudes toward Freedom

Creator:: Li, Zheng
Abstract:: Three studies tested the hypothesis that existential threats will be negatively associated with attitudes toward different kinds of freedom. Existential threats experienced as Death Anxiety and Belief in a Dangerous World were negatively associated with attitudes toward Freedom To behave in a desired manner and positively associated with the idea...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ John A. Edwards Three studies tested the hypothesis that existential threats will be

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Intersections of Buddhist Philosophy and Psychological Science: An Exploration of Common and Differential Effects of Meditation

Edward S. Morse, zoologist: from Maine to Meiji Japan

The Oregon state insect : Oregon swallowtail butterfly : Papilio oregonius Edwards

Empathy-Induced Distress: A Psychophysiological Approach

Beyond free will: an empirical case for a capacity model of human agency

Spatial and temporal distributions of western juniper in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon

Evaluation of the counseling program of the Hazen foundation, Pacific area conferences

Karmic Effects: How Aggressive Behavior Toward Important People Changes the Perception of Others

The Impact of Causal Uncertainty on Dyadic Satisfaction

The Negative Relationship Between Existential Threats and Attitudes toward Freedom

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