On Sin, Repentance, Christian Nurture, And The Genetics of Personality

Dean Homer\'s description of the genetics of personality includes two components: temperament and character. Temperament is a product of the interaction of the individual\'s genes with early stimuli, whereas character is formed by parenting, social interaction and the individual\'s choices of reactions to external stimuli throughout life. This understanding of the genetics ofpersonality argues against determinism and is appropriate for a Christian doctrine of sin and repentance. Hamcr\'s description of the impact of child-rearing on character echoes the significance of Christian nurture, especially as expressed in the Sacrament of Baptism

An Exploration of the State-Trait Continuum in Counseling and Positive Psychology

Counselors value remaining positive in the face of adversity. Consequently, positive psychology has placed an emphasis on uncovering how long-enduring positive traits (e.g., hope, wisdom, and creativity) can be developed from short-term positive states. This search has resulted in positive psychology\u27s conceptualization of a state-trait continuum. This study explores the state-trait continuum by examining possible quantitative relationships between a state instrument (the Learning Environment Preferences) and a trait instrument (the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator). Research question 1 found a significant predictive relationship between two MBTI scales (S-N and J-P) and the LEP\u27s cognitive complexity index. Research question 2 found a significant relationship suggesting that very clear preference scores across the MBTI dichotomies are associated with higher cognitive complexity

Employment Type and Length of Stay in Substance Abuse Treatment: Economic Factors and Gender Specific Effects

We present an economic argument for the effect of employment on length of stay in substance abuse treatment, which is documented to contribute to positive post-treatment outcomes. We begin by presenting a theoretical model which predicts longer lengths of stay for employed versus unemployed individuals, as is observed empirically. The model shows that along with its psychological benefits, employment increases length of stay by increasing the opportunity costs of substance use. As labor market outcomes and experiences are different between men and women we empirically examine the gender specific effects of employment on length of stay. Furthermore, we consider that there are different types of employment. We conduct an econometric analysis of the Treatment and Episode Data Set for discharges (TEDS-D) examining the effect of being full time, part time and unemployed. The results agree with previous research and the economic model presented, any employment increases length of stay. However, men receive greater benefits from both types of employment. Also, men receive the greatest increase from full time employment, whereas women from part time employment. The results further suggest the need for gender specific treatment policies

Employment Type and Length of Stay in Substance Abuse Treatment: Economic Factors and Gender Specific Effects

We present an economic argument for the effect of employment on length of stay in substance abuse treatment, which is documented to contribute to positive post-treatment outcomes. We begin by presenting a theoretical model which predicts longer lengths of stay for employed versus unemployed individuals, as is observed empirically. The model shows that along with its psychological benefits, employment increases length of stay by increasing the opportunity costs of substance use. As labor market outcomes and experiences are different between men and women we empirically examine the gender specific effects of employment on length of stay. Furthermore, we consider that there are different types of employment. We conduct an econometric analysis of the Treatment and Episode Data Set for discharges (TEDS-D) examining the effect of being full time, part time and unemployed. The results agree with previous research and the economic model presented, any employment increases length of stay. However, men receive greater benefits from both types of employment. Also, men receive the greatest increase from full time employment, whereas women from part time employment. The results further suggest the need for gender specific treatment policies

New tools in comparative political economy: The database of political institutions.

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Righteous or Self-Righteous Anger? Justice Sensitivity Moderates Defensive Outrage at a Third-Party Harm-Doer

While bystanders\u27 outrage over moral transgressions may represent a genuine desire to restore justice, such expressions can also be self‐serving—alleviating guilt and bolstering one\u27s moral status. Four studies examined whether individual differences in observer justice sensitivity (JSO) moderate the degree to which outrage at third‐party harm‐doing reflects concerns about one\u27s own moral identity rather than justice per se. Among participants low (vs. high) in JSO, feelings of guilt predicted greater outrage and desire to punish a corporation\u27s sweatshop labor practices (Studies 1 & 2). Furthermore, affirming one\u27s personal moral identity reduced outrage and support for punishing a corporate harm‐doer among those low, but not high in JSO (Studies 3 & 4). Similar moderation was absent for other forms of justice sensitivity and just world beliefs. Effects were not explained by negative affect, empathy, personal harm, or political orientation. Results suggest that JSO uniquely differentiates defensive and justice‐driven moral outrage (150/150)

The role of wetlands in stormwater runoff for the Flint and Mutton Creek watersheds, Lake County, Illinois

"November 1993.""Prepared for the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission.""Office of Sediment & Wetland Studies.

Enhancing academic advising: Identifying effective models for the community college in transition

Until the end of the nineteenth century, college academic programs were highly structured, academic choices were limited, and few people attended college. As college curricula started to become more complex towards the end of the nineteenth century, academic advising emerged as a faculty responsibility that assisted students with developing appropriate courses of study (Rudolph, 1962). In the late 1800\u27s, Harvard developed an advising program for faculty helping students \u27\u27to select those programs which were best suited to their needs and interests (Brubacher and Rudy, 1968, p.432)