Bolar reiterated previous affirmations that it intended to cooperate with the F.D.A. in its inquiries.
In previous research, self-affirmation has been linked to reliance on existing beliefs and greater self-confidence (Briñol, Petty, Gallardo, & DeMarree, 2007).
This finding is an affirmation of previous research pointing to the influence of altruistic fear on HSP (Warr and Ellison 2000).
We interpret these results as extending previous findings that self-affirmation 'calibrates' or sensitizes responses to health messages according to message quality and personal relevance (e.g., Correll et al., 2004; Griffin & Harris, 2011).
Notes in the margins, underlined passages: an affirmation from a previous reader that certain lines are particularly profound can add an extra edge to your journey through the pages.
The emphatic victory was a confirmation of U.S.C.'s recent and continuing dominance — the Trojans won at least a share of two national titles and narrowly missed a third title in the previous four seasons — and an affirmation of Nebraska's continued status a tier below the elite.
Our previous prime minister, Julia Gillard, made an affirmation of allegiance instead of swearing her oath of office on a holy text.
Previous research has shown that self-affirmation leads to greater sensitivity according to personal risk factors and does not create undue alarm amongst those meeting health recommendations (Griffin & Harris, 2011).
If Duke is the standard for college basketball, St. John's previous two encounters with the Blue Devils provide affirmation that the Red Storm has been a strong team.
When I receive the email asking if I'd be willing to serve if nominated and elected, I saw this as an affirmation of my scholarship, my previous service and frankly, me as a person.
