Geophysical variables and behavior: XXVI. A response to Rutkowski's critique of the tectonic strain hypothesis for UFO phenomena

Tolerance of Ambiguity and the Perception of UFOS

As some percipients of UFOs may misinterpret ambiguous yet conventional aerial phenomena, this research tested the hypothesis that percipients of UFOs would score significantly lower on tolerance of ambiguity than nonpercipients. 39 percipients and 43 nonpercipients completed a measure of tolerance of ambiguity and the findings supported the hypothesis. Confounding factors such as respondents' age and sex could not reasonably account for this finding. Results complement conventional explanations for some UFO sightings.

Geophysical Variables and Behavior: XLV. Review of Criticisms of Tectonic Strain Hypothesis

Few criticisms of tectonic strain hypothesis have appeared in either the professional or popular literature. Those that have appeared have tended to attack this correlational research on the basis that the data are unreliable and not comprehensive. This article reviews and comments on the criticisms and concludes that the current arguments against the theory are not valid. It is suggested that if the research can reach full experimental status, the explanation will become extremely useful and important.