Dynamics of a PerformanceShould the dancer merge with the dance or be different from it? In the philosophy of dance, pertaining to the context of Indian Classical dances, I would like to focus on the dancer-audience relation and the dancer‘s relation to what she produces by way of performing. Continue reading
To Scatter, to Distract, and to EntertainThis paper is a meditation on the German word zerstreuen taken from the writings of Walter Benjamin. Zerstreuen is a verb which carries a particularly interesting multiplicity of connotations including the verbs: to scatter, to distract, and to entertain. By elucidating the nuances of this word, I will attempt to give the audience a glimpse into, what may be called, Walter Benjamin‘s attitudes towards ?our coming to terms with modernity. Continue reading
Young mothers are at risk for HIV/STIs, unintended pregnancy, and dating violence (Kann et al., 2016). For almost two years, we have been recruiting young mothers (16-21) for a study with the goal of understanding their romantic relationships, informing future interventions targeted towards this population.
The purpose of this presentation is to Continue reading
Multi-faceted relationships may exist between an individual’s sense of purpose (SOP) and their specific mental health symptoms. Generally, the notion exists that those with certain mental health symptoms experience a decreased SOP.
However, recent research has noted that certain psychopathology such as grandiose delusions, may contribute to an increased Continue reading
Each year greenhouse gases continue to be detrimental factors to the world’s atmosphere. People continue to emit these gases at alarming rates, which, if uncorrected, will yield greater irreversible consequences to the planet. Behavior, specifically driving, seems to be one direct contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of providing immediate feedback of ecologically-friendly driving, (i.e. eco-driving). Continue reading
Whitehead‘s Narration of the CrisisThis paper examines Alfred North Whitehead‘s treatment of the ?crisis of the European sciences,? in contradistinction to Edmund Husserl‘s analysis. For this task, I rely primarily on Whitehead‘s Science and the Modern World. Whitehead‘s analysis of the crisis of Western science and civilization is in Continue reading
John Rawls‘ Phenomenology of the Human Person
John Rawls‘ later work is largely concerned with understanding how his theory of justice, justice as fairness, can be neutral towards the plurality of opinions and doctrines concerning the good life that characterize modern constitutional democracies.
His account is based on what he calls the ?political conception of person?, Continue reading
Background: Self-blame gives childhood sexual abuse (CSA) survivors a sense of control and understanding, but also instills a feeling of powerlessness, creates deficiencies in coping skills and emotion regulation, and leads to increased risk for sexual assault (SA) in adulthood (Finkelhor, 1985).
However, we don’t know how CSA survivors perceive adult SA, or whether survivors’ Continue reading
Sense of coherence, which encompasses one’s ability to adapt and cope with stressful life events, has been identified as significantly higher in individuals identified as “morning types.” In turn, research among students regarding chronotype, a typology for morningness-eveningness, has discovered a welldocumented relationship between morningness and higher student GPA. Continue reading
Forensic psychology, at its core, is interested in elucidating how mental health issues intersect with the criminal justice system. Perhaps one of the most important, and difficult, a question within forensic psychology involves understanding why people engage in violent behaviors. Continue reading
