Dr. Jeff Rudski, an associate professor of psychology at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania is looking for participants to answer a short online survey for his research looking at the foundations of 'superstitious' beliefs. He has forwarded me the following request.
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I'm looking for participants for a research project examining the basis for various beliefs often called "superstitious". Many scientists look at these beliefs and dismiss them claiming that there is no reliable scientific evidence to support the claims. While that may or may not be true, the beliefs still persist. Thus, the beliefs are real, and a better understanding of their foundations will help inform us on how beliefs work in general.
One theory of cognition states that we actually have 2 different modes of thought: rational and intuitive. For instance. I don't believe in ghosts. I haven't been persuaded by the evidence. However, I'm terrified of ghost stories and horror movies. This emotional reaction suggests to me that the belief in ghosts resonates within me, although not according to my 'rational' thought processes.
To examine this 'split belief' (rational versus intuitive), several students and I have constructed a survey (that takes most participants approximately 20 minutes to fill out) that asks for the basis of beliefs in various paranormal phenomena. Afterwards, was ask questions to assess your rational-intuititve orientation, as well as several questions addressing your beliefs on tensions between science- and faith-based ways of knowing. I also provide information on how you can be kept apprised of the results.
The survey can be found at http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB226XW9V5KWV
The research has been approved by Muhlenberg College's Institutional Review Board. Thank you for your consideration. Your participation will be quite valuable.
Jeff Rudski, Ph.D
Associate Professor of Psychology
Muhlenberg College
Allentown PA
rudski@muhlenberg.edu
http://publicparapsychology.blogspot.co ... ns-of.html
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