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Statement Critics (n-58) Experts (n=85)
X SD %X SD %
maximizes synchronicity.
When people disagree, they
almost always agree at a deeper
level.
1.91 0.84 04** 2.72 1.15 21
If everyone had his consciousness
raised, the world would be at
peace.
1.96 0.89 05** 3.65 1.29 63
Statement Rated Disagree by Experts
Life has no purpose. 2.05 51.14 09** 1.52 0.89 04
*p .05 **p .01
Note: Table includes only statements with means from 4.00 to 5.00 (agree and strongly
agree) and from 1.00 to 2.00 (strongly disagree and disagree), plus percentages of agree and
strongly agree.
Statement Critics (n-58) Experts (n=85)
X SD %X SD %
maximizes synchronicity.
When people disagree, they
almost always agree at a deeper
level.
1.91 0.84 04** 2.72 1.15 21
If everyone had his consciousness
raised, the world would be at
peace.
1.96 0.89 05** 3.65 1.29 63
Statement Rated Disagree by Experts
Life has no purpose. 2.05 51.14 09** 1.52 0.89 04
*p .05 **p .01
Note: Table includes only statements with means from 4.00 to 5.00 (agree and strongly
agree) and from 1.00 to 2.00 (strongly disagree and disagree), plus percentages of agree and
strongly agree.
