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ABSTRACT:

The Consciousness Quotient Inventory (CQI): introducing consciousness experience as a research variable in psychological assessment.

Ovidu Brazdau, PhD
Petru-Madalin Constantinescu, MA

Altough the consciousness research has developed a lot in the last decades, it has been extraordinary difficult to develop a psychological assessment of conscious experience, especially to treat consciousness as a research variable (Baars, 1997). The Consciousness Quotient Inventory – CQI (Brazdau, 2008) it is  an important advancement in this area that attempts to objectively quantify the subjective experience of being conscious, using self-reports. Altough dozen of psychological tests already ask about subjective experience, CQI is the first inventory that takes consciousuess through rigorous psychological assessment methodology.

In previous research, CQI appeared to be a valid measure of specific dimensions of consciousness experience, as well as of the general consciousness quotient (Brazdau, 2011). The dimensions of the conscious experience that compose Consciousness Quotient (CQ) are physical, emotional, mental (cognitive), spiritual, social-relational and self-consciousness. This study (N=140) further establishes the psychometric properties of CQI, assessed the relationship of it with various other personality measures (CPI, EPI, NEO PI-R, and MSCEIT) and analyzes the factorial structure of the CQI.

This study reports the validation assessment of the Consciousness Quotient Inventory- CQI (Brazdau, 2008). The CQI is composed of six dimensions of the conscious experience, which form the Consciousness Quotient (CQ): physical, emotional, mental (cognitive), spiritual, social-relational and self-consciousness.

This research is the first part of an extensive validation process of the CQI. In this stage, four studies to measure the concurrent validity were developed, using other validated assessment instruments, which measure different psychological constructs.

The following validation criteria were used: General Mental Ability (GMA) measured with the General Ability Measure for Adults (GAMA), an IQ test which assesses GMA using reasoning and logic in order to solve problems containing abstract shapes and designs; Emotional Intelligence, measured with the Emotional Quotient Inventory – EQ-I, an empirically developed test designed to measure Emotional Intelligence, based on Reuven Bar-On theory.

The CQI relation with personality traits was measured using two different personality questionnaires, in order to cover various areas of personality: California Psychological Inventory (CPI) and NEO Personality Inventory, Revised (NEO PI-R). The participants (N=120) were randomly assigned, aged between 19 and 65 years.

The data was analyzed, calculating the correlation and regression coefficient. The results show a significant correlation with some of the criteria and it is concluded that the CQI may serve as a useful measure in psychological assessment.

The first book on the Consciousness Quotient, published in Romania by Info-Sanatate Press and Scientific American Mind Romania, in partnership with the Consciousness Quotient Institute.

“CQ:  The Consciousness Quotient” book presents the Consciousness Quotient Theory and the validation studies regarding the Consciousness Quotient Inventory (CQI), realised by the author during his PhD studies (2003-2008).

The CQ is defined by the author “as the level of consciousness (or the level of being conscious) that is experienced in the morning, ½-1 hour after we woke up, after a refreshing sleep, without being exposed to any significant stimulus (coffee, TV, radio, music, talking etc)”.

The CQ Inventory is introduced, and the validation research data are presented. The Inventory was developed and verified through 2 studies, on Romanian population. The CQ Inventory was applied between June – September, 2008. The sample that was analyzed consisted of 2474 persons.

Book details

Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Info-Sanatate Press, Bucharest Romania (March, 2011)
Language: Romanian
ISBN-13: 978-6069283004
Dimensions: 16,5 x 23,5 cm.

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The Consciousness Quotient: a new predictor of the students’ academic performance
Ovidiu Brazdău, Cristian Mihai

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to establish the practical usage of Consciousness Quotient in the educational psychology field. Basic hypothesis of this study was to determinate the incremental validity brought by the Consciousness Quotient in the prediction of academic performance. The study is based on a 138 participants from the Ecological University of Bucharest, Romania. The “Consciousness Quotient Inventory” (CQI) and “General Ability Measure for Adults” (GAMA) are used to evaluate the Consciousness Quotient and the Intelligence Levels. The results confirm the influence of Consciousness Quotient in the academic performance appraisal.

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The Conference “Teachers for the Knowledge Society” is the closing conference of a two years EU project: Training the MST Teachers through a Master Program for the Knowledge Society (http://www.masterprof.ro/eng/) organized by P.G. University of Ploiesti, Romania. It is also intended to be a starting point for a series of events dedicated to improve teacher education programs. The conference will be held in Sinaia, Romania (http://www.hotelsinaia.ro), 17-19 March, 2011.

Invited speakers: Howard Gardner, Harvard University; Pieter de Vries, Delft University; Wim Veen, Delft University

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The index presents the research articles and papers on CQ published in journals and magazines or presented on various conferences around the world. The materials are available online on the original site or in our local database.  Please send us your material in pdf or ppt if you wish to add it to the index.

Brazdau, O. & Mihai, C. (2011). The Consciousness Quotient: a new predictor of the students’ academic performance. Elsevier Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 11, 245–250.
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Brazdau, O. (2011). CQ: Coeficientul de constientizare. The Consciousness Quotient (CQ) & The CQ Inventory – Theory and Research. Bucharest: Info-Sanatate Press.
>> Paperback: 240 pages. Language: Romanian. Dimensions: 16,5 x 23,5 cm. ISBN-13: 978-6069283004.

Brazdau, O  (2010, July). Coeficientul de conştientizare (Consciousness Quotient – CQ): un concept românesc provoacă valuri în cercurile ştiinţifice internaţionale. Scientific American Mind Romania, 30(1), 22-25. Retrieved July 01, 2010, from http://www.sciam.ro/coeficientul-de-constientizare-un-concept-romanesc-provoaca-valuri-in-cercurile-stiintifice-internationale/
>> Printed paper (pdf format) available in our database, click here. (romanian)

Brazdau, O  (2010). The Consciousness Quotient: A New Concept for Exploring the Consciousness Experience. Paper presented at the 17th International Transpersonal Conference, Moscow, Russia. Retrieved August 10, 2010, from http://www.ita2010.com/Program. (english)

Harris, M. (2010, April 10). Time to mind your IQs, EQs … and your CQs too. The Times, South Africa. Retrieved May 10, 2010, from http://www.timeslive.co.za/business/careers/article395653.ece/Time-to-mind-your-IQs–EQs-…-and-your-CQs-too. (english)

Gheoca, G  (2010, February). Coeficientul de conştientizare: un concept românesc provoacă valuri în cercurile ştiinţifice internaţionale. Info-Sanatate. Ziarul Comunitatii Medicale, 11(2), 8-9, Romania. Retrieved August 01, 2010, from http://issuu.com/info-sanatate/docs/11-ziar-info-sanatate-11-feb2010-lrez.(romanian)

Brazdau, O  (2009). The Conscious Experience: Consciousness Quotient (CQ) and Brazdau CQ Inventory. Paper presented at Toward a Science of Consciousness Conference, Hong Kong, China. Retrieved January 7, 2010, from http://www.consciousness.arizona.edu/TSCHongKong09ProgramUpdated.htm
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Brazdau, O  (2008). Research on consciousness experience from the perspective of anthropology of individual. The Consciousness Quotient and CQ Inventory. Doctoral dissertation, Romanian Academy of Science, Bucharest, Romania.
>> An excerpt including Introduction, Summary and the CQ Inventory (pdf format) available in our database, click here. (romanian)

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The debate took place at the “New Paradigm in Science” Panel, chaired by Harris Friedman, president of the International Transpersonal Association.

Timetable available at  http://www.ita2010.com/Timetable

“Scientific American Mind Romania – Psihologia Azi”  is accredited by the Romanian College of Medical Doctors – Colegiul Medicilor din Romania.

„Psihologia Azi” (Psychology Today) is the first romanian psychology magazine for large audience, launched in 2003. Between 2003-2006 it was published independently, and between 2006-2009 it was a part of the Realitatea-Catavencu media group. SciAm Mind Romania is now published by Info-Health Network, an independent media group with publications and activities in healthcare communication.

The group also publishes Info-Health Newspaper for medical community, the free publication for health professionals with the largest circulation in Romania (30.000 copies per edition). Info-Health network also manages the only national indoor advertising system, covering all major hospitals and private clinics of Romania. More than 400 locations from 90 cities are included in the network.

In Romania, the local psychology field is under quick development. In 2003 there were around 2.000 psychologists and now there are already 8.400 registered psychologists and 1.200 therapists, at a population of 21.000.000 persons, that is 39 psychologists per 100.000 people. The interests in psychology is increasing every year, as there is a growing media coverage with psychological perspectives of the every day events.

First edition of SciAm Mind Romania was issued in 15.000 copies, with 3 euros cover price. It is available in all newsstands and online bookshops. Subscriptions are also available in partnership with Hachette Distribution Services.

Other details available at www.SciAm.ro.

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