What Good Is It For A Person To Gain The Whole World, Yet Forfeit Their Soul? A Christian Viewpoint Regarding Self-Regulation Through The Lens Of Biofeedback, Artificial Intelligence, And Religion

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 What Good Is It For A Person To Gain The Whole World, Yet Forfeit Their Soul? A Christian Viewpoint Regarding Self-Regulation Through The Lens Of Biofeedback, Artificial Intelligence, And Religion

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By Rita Kurtz

December 16, 2022

 

Self-Regulation Through The Lens Of Biofeedback, Artificial Intelligence, And Religion 

Abstract

In the intersectionality of Christian psychology and modern psychology in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), this research investigates the possible positive impact of

applying religiosity, artificial intelligence (AI), and biofeedback in becoming the necessary scaffolding for self- control, self-regulation, social behavior, health, and

well-being.

     Research into a hypothesis where religiosity links to a better result in self-regulation, this hypothesis hinges on the basis for a multilayered support system of

Christian psychology and empirical data. The investigation incorporates two studies. One on religiosity with participants consisting of American Catholics, Muslim

Turks, and Israeli Jews (N = 616) and emotional regulation. The sample participant's basis depended on the religiosity level–higher vs. lower. The second study, an 8-

week intervention on wearable technologies among participants (N=48), searched for changes in depressive symptoms using heart rate variability-biofeedback (HRV-

B) on smartphones. The first study's hypothesis found that higher religiosity dealt better with stress in a more adaptive and manageable strategy. The second study

found an effective reduction in depressive symptoms. In researching the use of multilayered approaches to CBT and self-regulation with religiosity, AI, and

biofeedback, the results demonstrate the usefulness of multilayered self- regulation. This study concludes that from the Christian Psychologist's viewpoint, the Holy

Bible proclaims all creation experiences God's common grace. Humans are trichotomous beings of a body, soul, and mind who need healing and support. Further

investigation into self-regulation goes beyond the parochial and secularized theorization and dependencies on empirical methods in modern psychology.

 

Keywords: self-control, machine learning, depression, mental health

 

 

Rita Kurtz (PhD student) is a recent graduate of Harvard University with a master's degree from the Faculty of Arts & Sciences department. While at Harvard University, Rita took part in several projects, including a research study at the Langer Mindfulness Lab in the Department of Psychology which delved into the psychological effects of how news mediums impact the consumption and conveyance of news to the public. In writing in the sciences, she researched and wrote two research papers and presented them in front of fellow scientists. The first paper researched Nutraceutical Skin Therapy: Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Ganoderma lucidum, a study on how mushrooms may support youthful skin and aid in patients suffering from the autoimmune disease, sarcoidosis. The second delved into extensive research on Meat Analogues: Are We Making a Positive Political Advancement to Save the Planet? Or A Personal Health Choice that Barely Sustains Ourselves?  which uncovered the unnatural ingredients masked in meatless burgers from Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger. 

Her interdisciplinary studies in law, anthropology and philosophy, makes her a well-rounded candidate. Her past academia undergraduate studies covered a gamut of disciplines including writing legal briefs and law courses in Constitutional Law, Business Law I &II, Torts, Corporate Finance, Business Policy, Economics, Chemistry, Chemistry Lab, and Consumer Behavior. She became a published nonfiction writer and a certified digital storyteller while at Harvard. 

Rita was formerly a Government Account Executive supplying computer networks to the U.S. military around the globe creating relationships between the civilian sector and the government. She has also worked as a Record-Breaking Technical Recruiter, placing C-level executives in major tech companies and start-ups. Her well roundedness and entrepreneurial mindset led her to running a successful bakery at the Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force Exchange. 

Rita is a digital creator, with some experience with Python Programming language. She stays current on mainstream topics as a blogger, social media influencer, and actress/entertainer. She divides her time between speaking, performing, and engaging in television, radio, and stage productions. She has covered tech news and innovations as a repeat spokesperson at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), MacWorld, and for Belkin Components. Her acting appearances aired on Lifetime, History Channel, Fox, and the Paramount Network, landing her on an Emmy-nominated show. Her experience in media, led to a career in television, radio, movies, and writing. As a prior executive producer, TV and radio host of a positive side of sports, life and entertainment variety show, her co-hosts included NFL players and Professionals. The show broadcasted on Warner Brothers Television and Fox. Her position led to interviews with billionaires, millionaires, celebrities, professional athletes, NASCAR drivers, professional medical staff, professional attorneys, musicians, and business owners. As a headline lead singer, she has toured with Grammy-Award winning musicians, and performed the national anthem for several professional sports teams around the country. Rita is a strong writer, researcher, listener, articulate speaker, and takes direction well. She is most recognized for the TV commercial in which she belted opera on a bus with a guy dressed like a Scandinavian viking-(877-CASHNOW).

Currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Division 1 General Psychology with a Christian lens, hones her past skill set as a Christian Youth Group Counselor and a contracted DoD Choir Director. Her current research interests include artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), law, ethics, morals, bioethics, aviation, military affairs, divinity and diversity. Her postgraduate studies at Liberty University allows her to research, analyze, test, generate new data, and the application of statistical and analytical data. Setting academic theories in psychology with a Christian worldview, opens deeper theories into more professional values, morals, ethics, behaviors, attitudes, justices, theoretical modeling, evidence-based modeling, culturally diversity standardization, leadership in trends, concepts, and methods. She is currently studying neuroscience, cognitive psychology, social-personality psychology, neurotheology, law, and statistics. Her main focus lies in self-regulation in the discipline of Health Psychology from a holistic-mind, body, spirit, and soul approach.

She is a current member of the American Psychological Association (APA), American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS), National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), Harvard Black Alumni Society (HBAS), Harvard Club of NY, Harvard Club of Southern California, and the Harvard Alumni Association. She currently resides in Beverly Hills, California. Her faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation for her life.

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Author Note

Rita L. Kurtz- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4456-7784

No conflict of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to harvarduniversity.ritakurtz@gmail.com

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