Correlation in Psychology

 

Correlation. The relationship between two variables. When two variables vary in a specific way with each other, they are said to covary. The covariation can be described in a graph of the relationship or in a summary statistic known as a correlation coefficient. There are a few common correlation coefficients.

Correlation coefficient. A statistic that summarizes a correlation between two variables. Correlations range from -1.0 to +1.0. Positive correlation values represent relationships such that as one variable increases, so does the other. Negative correlation values represent relationships that are inverse. In an inverse relationship, one value increases as the other value decreases. A common coefficient is the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient reported using a lower case, italicized letter r. See also correlation.

Conversion / Deconversion in Psychology of Religion

 

Conversion of St Paul by Benvenuto Tisi ca 1525

Conversion and deconversion are the acts of moving away from one spiritual or religious identity and moving toward another identity. A generic term for the processes is Spiritual Transformations.

Conversion and deconversion can occur as a result of a  spiritual struggle.

The processes of conversion have been scientifically studied for more than 100 years. An early observer was the American psychologist and philosopher, William James.

Read more about Spiritual Transformations in Chapter 15 of Counseling Pentecostal and Charismatic Christians.

See  Spiritual Struggles   and other spirituality measures in the Test Index for measures evaluating religiosity and spirituality.

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Conscious override

 

Conscious override occurs when people work to overcome their admitted prejudices. The effort to override requires self-control and cognitive effort, which can be draining.