Development and Validation of the Single Item Narcissism Scale (SINS)

Main Objectives: The narcissistic personality is characterized by grandiosity, entitlement, and low empathy. This paper describes the development and validation of the Single Item Narcissism Scale (SINS). Although the use of longer instruments is superior in most circumstances, we recommend the SINS in some circumstances (e.g. under serious time constraints, online studies). Methods: In 11 independent studies (total N = 2,250), we demonstrate the SINS\u27 psychometric properties. Results: The SINS is significantly correlated with longer narcissism scales, but uncorrelated with self-esteem. It also has high test-retest reliability. We validate the SINS in a variety of samples (e.g., undergraduates, nationally representative adults), intrapersonal correlates (e.g., positive affect, depression), and interpersonal correlates (e.g., aggression, relationship quality, prosocial behavior). The SINS taps into the more fragile and less desirable components of narcissism. Significance: The SINS can be a useful tool for researchers, especially when it is important to measure narcissism with constraints preventing the use of longer measures

Seven Deadly Sins, the Fringe Festival 2003

This is the concert program of the Seven Deadly Sins, the Fringe Festival 2003 performances on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. to Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., at the Boston University Theater, Studio 210, 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. The work performed was Seven Deadly Sins by Kurt Weill. Digitization for Boston University Concert Programs was supported by the Boston University Center for the Humanities Library Endowed Fund

Deadly Sins and Saving Virtues

Reviewed Book: Capps, Donald. Deadly Sins and Saving Virtues. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1987

A Fall Fringe Festival, Seven Deadly Sins

This is the concert program of the Fall Fringe Festival, Seven Deadly Sins performance on Friday - Sunday, November 6 - 8, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 8, 1998 at 3:00 p.m., at Studio 210, Boston University Theater, 263 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. Works performed were "The Song of Mandalay" (1929) from Happy End, "Nanna's Lied" (1939), "Tango Ballad" (1929) from Three Penny Opera, and "Youcali" (c. 1935)m and the ballet with song The Seven Deadly Sins by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht. Digitization for Boston University Concert Programs was supported by the Boston University Humanities Library Endowed Fund

Philosophy of Experimental Biology

Philosophers have committed sins while studying science, it is said – philosophy of science focused on physics to the detriment of biology, reconstructed idealizations of scientific episodes rather than attending to historical details, and focused on theories and concepts to the detriment of experiments. Recent generations of philosophers of science have tried to atone for these sins, and by the 1980s the exculpation was in full swing. Marcel Weber’s Philosophy of Experimental Biology is a zenith mea culpa for philosophy of science: it carefully describes several historical examples from twentieth century biology to address both ‘old’ philosophical topics, like reductionism, inference, and realism, and ‘new’ topics, like discovery, models, and norms. Biology, experiments, history – at last, philosophy of science, free of sin

The seven deadly sins in aging policy and research: a cautionary list for policy makers and prognosticators

Pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed, and sloth—theologians tell us that we become better people by examining these sources of failure. But my concern here is not with the classic seven deadly sins, but what I feel are the contemporary seven deadly sins being committed in current policy and research on aging. Reflecting on them likewise provides some warning signs for us acting as policymakers, researchers, or prognosticators.Labor supply ; Older people

Pride, Sloth, and Lust: A Specific Look at Dante’s Use of the Seven Cardinal Sins in Purgatorio

The Divina Commedia (1308-1321) has been hailed as one of the greatest and most influential literary works in history, and one of the characteristics that puts it in the annals of time is Dante’s mastery of Catholic theological ideals, especially the Seven Cardinal Sins, his artistry in portraying them, and his mix of unique and traditional depictions. Dante utilizes both traditional and unique artistic aspects of the Seven Cardinal Sins to provide both structure and to put moral messages in his greatest work, but in order to be aware of Dante’s deep understanding of the Sins and how he shapes them to his use, a reader should understand the similarities and differences between the general views of the Sins and the view presented by Dante in Purgatorio. Although some of the Sins are also found in Inferno, not all of them can be found, and they are not used to provide structure as in Purgatorio. The first section of this thesis looks at the evolution of the Sins as can be discerned through academic research by tracing key moments beginning with the origins until the Sins became incorporated into Catholic theology. The second section discusses the influence of the Sins throughout Catholic Europe during the medieval ages. The third section discusses the metaphysical philosophy of the Sins given in Purgatorio, which includes what they are, where they come from, and what to do about them, and compares it to other possible philosophies of the Sins. The last section analyzes a few allegories used to strengthen the portrayal of the Sins in the cornices of Pride, Sloth, and Lust, which are used to represent the three categories of misdirected love. The combination of these four aspects of the Sins and Purgatorio allows the reader to achieve a greater understanding of Dante’s mastery of the concept of the Sins in Purgatorio

Misbehaving, misdesigning and miscommunicating

It’s said that there are two kinds of sins: sins of omission and sins of commission. In this short commentary, the authors try to unfold some of the sins committed by forecast users and vendors and also comment on the miscommunication of forecast uncertainty from the perspective both of users and systems