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Proper Beliefs and Quasi-Beliefs [PDF]

open access: yesEpistemology & Philosophy of Science, 2013
In this paper, we distinguish two ways in which someone can be said to believe a proposition. In the light of this distinction, we question the widely held equivalence between considering a proposition true and believing that proposition. In some cases, someone can consider a proposition true and not properly believe it.
MOYA CARLOS J., GRIMALTOS TOBIES
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Introducing the modified paranormal belief scale: distinguishing between classic paranormal beliefs, religious paranormal beliefs and conventional religiosity among undergraduates in Northern Ireland and Wales [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Previous empirical studies concerned with the association between paranormal beliefs and conventional religiosity have produced conflicting evidence. Drawing on Rice's (2003) distinction between classic paranormal beliefs and religious paranormal beliefs,
Francis, Leslie J.   +2 more
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Irrational beliefs

open access: yesEurope’s Journal of Psychology, 2019
Irrational beliefs are often used as an umbrella term that comprises a variety of psychological constructs: from specific cognitive biases to a wider class of epistemologically suspect beliefs (superstitions, paranormal and pseudoscientific beliefs, conspiracy theories etc.) or cognitive styles (analytical versus intuitive thinking), but also ...
Žeželj, Iris, Lazarević, Ljiljana
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Rethinking the creative power of God

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2016
Because the notion of ‘power’, and of ‘absolute power’ in particular, is associated with coercion, violence and oppression, it is problematic to attribute power to God.
Jan Muis
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Beliefs related to sexual intimacy, pregnancy and breastfeeding in the public during COVID-19 era: a web-based survey from India

open access: yesJournal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2021
Aim To evaluate the beliefs held by the public regarding sexual health, pregnancy, and breastfeeding during COVID-19 era. Methods It was an online cross-sectional survey conducted through the Survey Monkey® platform and after proper ethical approval a ...
Swapnajeet Sahoo   +5 more
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Recent findings on organizational unlearning and intentional forgetting research (2019–2022)

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2023
This mini review aims at summarizing the current state-of-the-art of empirical unlearning and intentional forgetting (U/IF) research at the individual, team, and organizational level.
Annette Kluge
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Delusional Belief

open access: yesAnnual Review of Psychology, 2011
Delusional beliefs are seen in association with a number of neuropathological conditions, including schizophrenia, dementia, and traumatic brain injury. A key distinction exists between polythematic delusion (here the patient exhibits delusional beliefs about a variety of topics that are unrelated to each other) and monothematic delusion (here the ...
Coltheart, Max   +2 more
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Culture, beliefs and economic performance [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Beliefs are one component of culture. Data from the World Values Survey is available on a subset of beliefs concerning (broadly) meritocracy and poverty that appear relevant for economics.
Rafael Di Tella, Robert MacCulloch
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Beliefs and Blameworthiness [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
In this paper, I analyze epistemic blameworthiness. After presenting Michael Bergmann’s definition of epistemic blameworthiness, I argue that his definition is problematic because it does not have a control condition.
Jackson, Elizabeth
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How physics instruction impacts students' beliefs about learning physics: A meta-analysis of 24 studies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
In this meta-analysis, we synthesize the results of 24 studies using the Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey (CLASS) and the Maryland Physics Expectations Survey (MPEX) to answer several questions: (1) How does physics instruction impact ...
Madsen, Adrian   +2 more
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