In this article we will analyse the tradition «La endemoniada», by Ricardo Palma, which tells the story of demonic possession and the consequences of exorcising Ursulita. It also reveals the lack of ethics and morals on the part of Fray Gil, who supposedly exorcised her. Based on this tradition, our research will focus on the psychological disorder called schizophrenia. Since the 16th century, this disorder has generated confusion among people, as religion has demonised it, while science has sought various treatments for its cure. Finally, we will review the case of Vilma Trujillo, who was burned in an alleged act of exorcization.

The burnout syndrome is an occupational health indicator that intervenes in the teaching-learning process and may harm the quality of education offered by institutions. The relationship between individual characteristics and the work environment may have different effects over the teaching performance. The current investigation seeks to analyze the fit of a model to predict teaching performance based on the teacher burnout, while including individual characteristics and the work environment perception in university teachers. The sample is composed of 94 teachers who provided information related to the Conscientiousness trait, their burnout and engagement levels, their teaching performance, and their perception of the work environment. This quantitative and cross-sectional research makes use of structural equation models to test its hypothesis. The second tested model showed the best fit,...

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Facultad de Agronomía. Departamento Académico de Fitotecnia