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038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty

2013-02

2014-09

BIAL Foundation Archive
- BIAL Grants
  - 2012 Grants
    - 038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty

Reference code:	PT/FB
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Location:	S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:	BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date:	1994
History:	The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives. Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge. Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research. The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world. Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL:	http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility:	By permission

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Title:	BIAL Grants
Start date:	1994
History:	In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries. The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project. The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others. The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012
Location:	SEC PCA
Title:	2012 Grants
Start date:	2013-02

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
Duration:	2013-02 - 2014-09
Researcher(s):	James Houran, Rense Lange
Institution(s):	Integrated Knowledge Systems, Inc., Illinois (USA)
Contents:	Contents: Bursary agreement Application form Correspondence Financial report and expenditure documents Progress report
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Secondary author(s):	Lange, R.
Number of reproductions:	2
Keywords:	Parapsychology / Paranormal belief / Transliminality / Extrasensory perception (ESP)

Document

Final report - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty

2014

BIAL Foundation Archive
- BIAL Grants
  - 2012 Grants
    - 038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
      - Final report - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty

Reference code:	PT/FB
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Location:	S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:	BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date:	1994
History:	The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives. Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge. Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research. The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world. Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL:	http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility:	By permission

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Title:	BIAL Grants
Start date:	1994
History:	In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries. The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project. The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others. The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012
Location:	SEC PCA
Title:	2012 Grants
Start date:	2013-02

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
Duration:	2013-02 - 2014-09
Researcher(s):	James Houran, Rense Lange
Institution(s):	Integrated Knowledge Systems, Inc., Illinois (USA)
Contents:	Contents: Bursary agreement Application form Correspondence Financial report and expenditure documents Progress report
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Secondary author(s):	Lange, R.
Number of reproductions:	2
Keywords:	Parapsychology / Paranormal belief / Transliminality / Extrasensory perception (ESP)

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038.01
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	Final report - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
Publication year:	2014
URL:	https://www.bial.com/imagem/Grant3812.pdf
Abstract/Results:	ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Two studies investigate “task difficulty” as a moderator variable in experimental psi research, consistent with traditional learning theory. METHOD AND RESULTS Study 1 measured Transliminality, Paranormal Belief (New Age Philosophy), Intuitive Thinking, and self-reported paranormal abilities and experiences (Anomalous Experiences Inventory), and one run of 25 trials of a newly published psi task using 124 hospitality professionals. The perceptual-personality variables (except intuitive thinking) conformed to a probabilistic Rasch hierarchy that itself corresponded to a Rasch hierarchy of self-reported paranormal abilities, experiences, and hit rate on the computerized task. Those scoring above mean-chance expectations on the psi task also scored suggestively higher on the Rasch measure of psi ability than those scoring at or below mean-chance expectations. Study 2 tested the predictive validity of these conclusions in a convenience sample of 153 hospitality professionals independent from Study 1. Participants completed the same measures from Study 1 and completed the same psi task. Those with expected trait ability inferred from the Rasch measure of psi ability (“targets”) scored significantly higher on hit rate on the computer task than “controls” with scores inferring low psi ability as inferred from the Rasch measure. Overall hit rate of the “targets” on the psi task was suggestive and in the predicted direction, albeit non-significant. CONCLUSIONS Cumulative results suggest validate “task difficulty” as a potentially important mediating variable neither previously considered nor controlled for in experimental psi studies. Matching participants’ estimated psi abilities for psi to the estimated difficulty level of specific psi tasks may overcome replication issues in parapsychology.
Accessibility:	Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:	By permission
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Document type:	Final report
Number of reproductions:	2
Indexed document:	No
Keywords:	Psi / Intuition / Rasch scaling / Sheep-goat effect / Moderator variables / Task difficulty
Final report - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty Final report - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty

Document

Anomalous experiences as transliminal drama: The case of Wasney de Almeida

2013

BIAL Foundation Archive
- BIAL Grants
  - 2012 Grants
    - 038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
      - Anomalous experiences as transliminal drama: The case of Wasney de Almeida

Reference code:	PT/FB
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Location:	S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:	BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date:	1994
History:	The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives. Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge. Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research. The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world. Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL:	http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility:	By permission

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Title:	BIAL Grants
Start date:	1994
History:	In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries. The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project. The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others. The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012
Location:	SEC PCA
Title:	2012 Grants
Start date:	2013-02

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
Duration:	2013-02 - 2014-09
Researcher(s):	James Houran, Rense Lange
Institution(s):	Integrated Knowledge Systems, Inc., Illinois (USA)
Contents:	Contents: Bursary agreement Application form Correspondence Financial report and expenditure documents Progress report
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Secondary author(s):	Lange, R.
Number of reproductions:	2
Keywords:	Parapsychology / Paranormal belief / Transliminality / Extrasensory perception (ESP)

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038.02
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	Anomalous experiences as transliminal drama: The case of Wasney de Almeida
Publication year:	2013
URL:	http://www.aiprinc.org/abstracts_13.htm
Abstract/Results:	ABSTRACT: Social psychologist Wasney de Almeida Ferreira (Ferreira, 2013) recently reported an unusual set of anomalous experiences with the dead that he deliberately induced via an internal attention state. Only one such episode was detailed, and its content and thematic progression compared favourably to the progression of transliminal experiences as documented in the hierarchical (Rasch scale) content of the Revised Transliminality Scale (Lange, Thalbourne, Houran, & Storm, 2000). The findings suggest that Ferreira’s psychical experiences may be dramatic examples of psychological content accessed and released through transliminal processes, a hypothesized mechanism inherent in anomalous experiences regardless of a psychological or parapsychological nature.
Accessibility:	Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:	By permission
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Document type:	Article
Number of reproductions:	2
Reference:	Houran, J. (2013). Anomalous experiences as transliminal drama: The case of Wasney de Almeida. Australian Journal of Parapsychology, 13(2), 169-185.
Indexed document:	No
Keywords:	Transliminality / Anomalous experiences
Anomalous experiences as transliminal drama: The case of Wasney de Almeida Anomalous experiences as transliminal drama: The case of Wasney de Almeida

Document

Reflections on Paranormal Beliefs as Informed vs. Pseudo Beliefs: Comment on Jinks

2012

BIAL Foundation Archive
- BIAL Grants
  - 2012 Grants
    - 038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
      - Reflections on Paranormal Beliefs as Informed vs. Pseudo Beliefs: Comment on Jinks

Reference code:	PT/FB
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Location:	S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:	BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date:	1994
History:	The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives. Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge. Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research. The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world. Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL:	http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility:	By permission

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Title:	BIAL Grants
Start date:	1994
History:	In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries. The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project. The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others. The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012
Location:	SEC PCA
Title:	2012 Grants
Start date:	2013-02

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
Duration:	2013-02 - 2014-09
Researcher(s):	James Houran, Rense Lange
Institution(s):	Integrated Knowledge Systems, Inc., Illinois (USA)
Contents:	Contents: Bursary agreement Application form Correspondence Financial report and expenditure documents Progress report
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Secondary author(s):	Lange, R.
Number of reproductions:	2
Keywords:	Parapsychology / Paranormal belief / Transliminality / Extrasensory perception (ESP)

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038.03
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	Reflections on Paranormal Beliefs as Informed vs. Pseudo Beliefs: Comment on Jinks
Publication year:	2012
URL:	http://www.aiprinc.org/abstracts_12.htm
Abstract/Results:	ABSTRACT: Jinks (2012) proposes that complementary and alternative medical beliefs, and other anomalous beliefs, exhibit the characteristics of quasi-beliefs versus informed beliefs, and therefore past research on paranormal belief may not accurately represent the socio-psychological tendencies and traits of strong believers. However, we outline conceptual, psychometric and methodological issues that arguably limit Jinks’ main conclusions, which may have inherent merit but that require substantial refinements and replications before a revised typology of paranormal believers should be accepted as established and meaningful.
Accessibility:	Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:	By permission
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Secondary author(s):	Lange, R.
Document type:	Article
Number of reproductions:	2
Reference:	Houran, J., & Lange, R. (2012). Reflections on Paranormal Beliefs as Informed vs. Pseudo Beliefs: Comment on Jinks. Australian Journal of Parapsychology, 12(2), 159-167.
Indexed document:	No
Keywords:	Informed belief / Paranormal belief / Quasi-belief / Revised Paranormal Belief Scale (RPBS) / Rasch scaling / Test bias
Reflections on Paranormal Beliefs as Informed vs. Pseudo Beliefs: Comment on Jinks Reflections on Paranormal Beliefs as Informed vs. Pseudo Beliefs: Comment on Jinks

Document

"A picture is worth a thousand words:" perceptual-personality profiling via a free-response imagery task

2015

BIAL Foundation Archive
- BIAL Grants
  - 2012 Grants
    - 038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
      - "A picture is worth a thousand words:" perceptual-personality profiling via a free-response imagery task

Reference code:	PT/FB
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Location:	S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:	BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date:	1994
History:	The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives. Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge. Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research. The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world. Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL:	http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility:	By permission

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Title:	BIAL Grants
Start date:	1994
History:	In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries. The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project. The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others. The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012
Location:	SEC PCA
Title:	2012 Grants
Start date:	2013-02

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
Duration:	2013-02 - 2014-09
Researcher(s):	James Houran, Rense Lange
Institution(s):	Integrated Knowledge Systems, Inc., Illinois (USA)
Contents:	Contents: Bursary agreement Application form Correspondence Financial report and expenditure documents Progress report
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Secondary author(s):	Lange, R.
Number of reproductions:	2
Keywords:	Parapsychology / Paranormal belief / Transliminality / Extrasensory perception (ESP)

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038.04
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	"A picture is worth a thousand words:" perceptual-personality profiling via a free-response imagery task
Publication year:	2015
Abstract/Results:	ABSTRACT: We tested the use of Latent Semantic Analysis in predicting perceptualpersonality variables known to mediate the interpretation of ambiguous stimuli. An online sample of 588 respondents viewed a set of three iconic images one at a time. Respondents’ verbal impressions of illustrations of the Mona Lisa, Giza Sphinx, and Rodin’s Thinker significantly predicted low vs. high scores on age, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness (p <.05). When the Rasch Outfit of respondents’ answers was used to define low vs. high categories, the semantic coordinates of their textual answers successfully predicted age, Extraversion, and Transliminality. The percentage of correct classifications did not exceed 65%, but they gain in importance by the fact that this reflects the findings’ generalizability, rather than the values reached upon convergence on the training set. The findings lend support for pursuing the use of computerized content analysis of free responses in psychological assessment.
Accessibility:	Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:	By permission
Language:	eng
Author:	Lange, R.
Secondary author(s):	Houran, J.
Document type:	Article
Number of reproductions:	2
Reference:	Lange, R., & Houran, J. (2015). “A picture is worth a thousand words:” perceptual-personality profiling via a free-response imagery task. North American Journal of Psychology, 17, 387-402.
Indexed document:	No
Keywords:	Big 5 personality traits / Assessment / Latent semantic analysis / Imagery / Profiling / Free-response / Transliminality / Paranormal belief

Document

Technical report. Matching psi ability to task difficulty: A methodological proposal and pilot study

2014

BIAL Foundation Archive
- BIAL Grants
  - 2012 Grants
    - 038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
      - Technical report. Matching psi ability to task difficulty: A methodological proposal and pilot study

Reference code:	PT/FB
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Location:	S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:	BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date:	1994
History:	The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives. Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge. Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research. The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world. Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL:	http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility:	By permission

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Title:	BIAL Grants
Start date:	1994
History:	In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries. The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project. The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others. The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012
Location:	SEC PCA
Title:	2012 Grants
Start date:	2013-02

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
Duration:	2013-02 - 2014-09
Researcher(s):	James Houran, Rense Lange
Institution(s):	Integrated Knowledge Systems, Inc., Illinois (USA)
Contents:	Contents: Bursary agreement Application form Correspondence Financial report and expenditure documents Progress report
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Secondary author(s):	Lange, R.
Number of reproductions:	2
Keywords:	Parapsychology / Paranormal belief / Transliminality / Extrasensory perception (ESP)

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038.05
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	Technical report. Matching psi ability to task difficulty: A methodological proposal and pilot study
Publication year:	2014
Accessibility:	Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:	By permission
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Secondary author(s):	Lange, R.
Document type:	Book
Number of reproductions:	2
Reference:	Houran, J., & Lange, R. (2014). Technical report. Matching psi ability to task difficulty: A methodological proposal and pilot study. Chatham, IL: Integrated Knowledge Systems.
Indexed document:	No
Keywords:	Psi / Intuition / Rasch scaling / Sheep-goat effect / Moderator variables / Task difficulty

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Cross-examining the case for precognition: Comment on Mossbridge and Radin (2018)

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      - Cross-examining the case for precognition: Comment on Mossbridge and Radin (2018)

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History:	The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives. Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge. Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research. The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world. Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
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Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Title:	BIAL Grants
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History:	In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries. The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project. The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others. The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012
Location:	SEC PCA
Title:	2012 Grants
Start date:	2013-02

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	038 - Testing a Methodological Formula for Consistent Hit Rates: Matching Psi Ability to Task Difficulty
Duration:	2013-02 - 2014-09
Researcher(s):	James Houran, Rense Lange
Institution(s):	Integrated Knowledge Systems, Inc., Illinois (USA)
Contents:	Contents: Bursary agreement Application form Correspondence Financial report and expenditure documents Progress report
Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Secondary author(s):	Lange, R.
Number of reproductions:	2
Keywords:	Parapsychology / Paranormal belief / Transliminality / Extrasensory perception (ESP)

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2012-038.06
Location:	Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2012
Title:	Cross-examining the case for precognition: Comment on Mossbridge and Radin (2018)
Publication year:	2018
URL:	http://psycnet.apa.org/record/2018-13946-005
Abstract/Results:	ABSTRACT: Based on a review and meta-analyses of empirical literature in parapsychology, Mossbridge and Radin (2018) argued for anomalous replicable effects that suggest the possibility of precognitive ability or retrocausal phenomena. However, these conclusions are refuted on statistical and theoretical grounds—the touted effects are neither meaningful, interpretable, nor even convincingly replicable. Moreover, contrary to assertions otherwise, the possibility of authentic retrocausation is discredited by modern theories in physics. Accordingly, Mossbridge and Radin’s interpretations are discussed in terms of misattribution biases that serve anxiolytic functions when individuals confront ambiguity, with potential reinforcement from perceptual–personality variables such as paranormal belief. Finally, we argue that research in human consciousness should be multidisciplinary, and notably, leverage informed investigators in the physical sciences to advance truly valid and cumulative theory building.
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Language:	eng
Author:	Houran, J.
Secondary author(s):	Lange, R., Hooper, D.
Document type:	Article
Number of reproductions:	2
Reference:	Houran, J., Lange, R., & Hooper, D. (2018). Cross-examining the case for precognition: Comment on Mossbridge and Radin (2018). Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 5(1), 98-109. https://doi.org/10.1037/cns0000126
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Keywords:	Transliminality / Precognition / Effect size / Meta-analysis / Physics
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