What did you like about the class?
I like how there is extra credit and how the work load isnt that heavy, and still very interesting and enjoyable - especially they projects. The blogs were fun too.
What was your favorite activity or project?
the stranger paper and the sensory perception fair
What didn't you like about the class?
I dont like how the notes we go over in class arent reflective of the tests, because you have to read the book the truly know whats on a test, instead of just paying attention in class. The notecards too arent that necessary.
What do you think I should leave out next year?
the notecards, and tests that arent over the notes you give
Do you have any suggestions or ideas for things I could do next semester in Psych?
do more projects that allow the students to apply what they learn to life, as oppossed to alot of tests and quizes and such. psychology could be a more hands on class to where the students learn from observation and such, as oppossed to just reading things.
Monday, January 12, 2009
unanswered questions
time to have some fun: The Explainer's Unanswered Questions From 2008
• What is the most disloyal dog breed?
- boxers, they always do what they want
• Why does some music make you want to shake your butt?
-well upbeat beats do have that affect on people, dancing tunes are not suppossed to make you want to cry, and when people dance, they shake their butt
• Could you please explain why it is that squirrels are capable of such amazing athletic feats? What is it about their brains and, to a lesser degree, their bodies that allows it? I watch them at my house and have seen some amazing things.
- i watch them too and i am amazed as well
• Why do women like soup? Is it for perceived health benefits? Is it because it's a quasi-comfort food?
- i like soup because it is a comfort food, not because of its helath benefits, however, in health conscience America, it may be because of a combination of the two
• Is it just me, or do all national anthems the world over, no matter how rich and exotic the culture, seem to sound like European marching-band music? Wouldn't one expect China's national anthem be more "plinky"? Shouldn't Iraq's national anthem sound a little more "Arab-y"?
- so stereotypical, but no, the European marching-band music sound is like regal-like so that the national anthem seems legit and royal
• I am an 11-year-old boy and girls in my class harass me constantly and I want to file a restraining order against one of them. Is that possible?
- probably not because she probably just like you, but your teacher might be able to help since a restraining order seems a bit drastic
• It is a common baseball prank to give someone a cream pie in the face during a TV interview. Where do these cream pies come from? Do baseball teams keep cream pies in the dugout?
- well when the prank is planned, the pie will emerge from whoever planned it, it is not a spontaneous thing
• Why don't humans have a mating season?
- becasue we are human, but there are times when people are looking for a mate just like in a mating season
• My toaster identifies which of the two slots should be used for making a single slice of toast. Why does it make a difference which slot I use?
- one is for bigger things, like bagels, and one is for slimmer things, like toast, if the bread goes in the wrong slot, it will not be cooked to perfection like it couldve been in the right spot
• If one gets a personal e-mail from a very famous or important person, such as the president, or the queen of England, or the Pope, or Paul McCartney, can that e-mail have monetary value? I guess not. It's just an electronic transmission on a screen. There's no original. There's no way to buy or sell it. Seems a shame tho.
- very true. i think. you cant buy it or sell it but you have bragging rights
• Why do all of the deli guys and food cart guys call me "Boss" (well, me and everyone else)?
- why do people say dude, or pal? its all apart of thier culture and how they want to greet you
• I live in Washington, D.C., and we have very long escalators coming out of the Metro. If I grabbed the handrail when I first step onto the escalator and did not let go until I was at the top, my body would be almost prostrate across the steps. As I go higher on the escalator, I have to readjust the hand that is grabbing the rubber handrail. Why can't the companies that make escalators sync the steps and the handrails so that they go the same speed?
- its too much of a hassle for them, try taking the stairs, not all technological innvations can be perfect!
• If you were on a boat, what signs do sharks give if they are hungry and will attack versus if they just want to swim around the boat?
- i dont believe their is a difference, because even if they arent hungry and they are those sharks that love to eat humans, they can still attack
• How did early man deal with growing toe and fingernails?
- they cut them using rocks and stuff, they did not just let them grow and curl under like those people in the book of world records with disgusting amounts of nails
• If someone with DNA from the Stone Age were born today, would they be normal?
-depends on your definition of normal. they might be a little different since we've adapted and evolved since then, but still human
• During this weekend's football playoff game in Green Bay, the temperature at kickoff was 0 degrees, and by the end of the game was -4 degrees. When players get injured in such weather, do they bother putting ice on the injury? Wouldn't that warm up the injury to 32 degrees?
-you put ice on an injury in cold weather but not that long. some trainers do heat and ice, like how icy hot works, some just use ice but taking it on and off. the ice doesnt warm up the injury but keeps it from further strain
• How can personal coaches justify coaching athletes who are much better than they ever were? If they know so much about how to win, why aren't they competing?
- just because one knows how to win doesnt mean they are talented and just because one is talented doesnt mean he or she knows how to win, thus the two work out. some athletes make great coaches and some make legendary athletes
• I live in Chicago, where taxi drivers are constantly talking on their phones. To whom are they talking?
-taxi drivers cant talk on the phone? they are people too. they have lives and friends and families who they need to talk to, just like you
• Why do the women gymnasts walk around between events with that goofy arm-swing gait?
- their massive muscles are the reason for that gait, and since they are cocky, its "goofy"
• Why are pandas names doubled? Ling Ling, Tuan Tuan, Yuan Yuan.
- because the double name is a symbol of cuteness and pandas are soooo cute
that was fun.
• What is the most disloyal dog breed?
- boxers, they always do what they want
• Why does some music make you want to shake your butt?
-well upbeat beats do have that affect on people, dancing tunes are not suppossed to make you want to cry, and when people dance, they shake their butt
• Could you please explain why it is that squirrels are capable of such amazing athletic feats? What is it about their brains and, to a lesser degree, their bodies that allows it? I watch them at my house and have seen some amazing things.
- i watch them too and i am amazed as well
• Why do women like soup? Is it for perceived health benefits? Is it because it's a quasi-comfort food?
- i like soup because it is a comfort food, not because of its helath benefits, however, in health conscience America, it may be because of a combination of the two
• Is it just me, or do all national anthems the world over, no matter how rich and exotic the culture, seem to sound like European marching-band music? Wouldn't one expect China's national anthem be more "plinky"? Shouldn't Iraq's national anthem sound a little more "Arab-y"?
- so stereotypical, but no, the European marching-band music sound is like regal-like so that the national anthem seems legit and royal
• I am an 11-year-old boy and girls in my class harass me constantly and I want to file a restraining order against one of them. Is that possible?
- probably not because she probably just like you, but your teacher might be able to help since a restraining order seems a bit drastic
• It is a common baseball prank to give someone a cream pie in the face during a TV interview. Where do these cream pies come from? Do baseball teams keep cream pies in the dugout?
- well when the prank is planned, the pie will emerge from whoever planned it, it is not a spontaneous thing
• Why don't humans have a mating season?
- becasue we are human, but there are times when people are looking for a mate just like in a mating season
• My toaster identifies which of the two slots should be used for making a single slice of toast. Why does it make a difference which slot I use?
- one is for bigger things, like bagels, and one is for slimmer things, like toast, if the bread goes in the wrong slot, it will not be cooked to perfection like it couldve been in the right spot
• If one gets a personal e-mail from a very famous or important person, such as the president, or the queen of England, or the Pope, or Paul McCartney, can that e-mail have monetary value? I guess not. It's just an electronic transmission on a screen. There's no original. There's no way to buy or sell it. Seems a shame tho.
- very true. i think. you cant buy it or sell it but you have bragging rights
• Why do all of the deli guys and food cart guys call me "Boss" (well, me and everyone else)?
- why do people say dude, or pal? its all apart of thier culture and how they want to greet you
• I live in Washington, D.C., and we have very long escalators coming out of the Metro. If I grabbed the handrail when I first step onto the escalator and did not let go until I was at the top, my body would be almost prostrate across the steps. As I go higher on the escalator, I have to readjust the hand that is grabbing the rubber handrail. Why can't the companies that make escalators sync the steps and the handrails so that they go the same speed?
- its too much of a hassle for them, try taking the stairs, not all technological innvations can be perfect!
• If you were on a boat, what signs do sharks give if they are hungry and will attack versus if they just want to swim around the boat?
- i dont believe their is a difference, because even if they arent hungry and they are those sharks that love to eat humans, they can still attack
• How did early man deal with growing toe and fingernails?
- they cut them using rocks and stuff, they did not just let them grow and curl under like those people in the book of world records with disgusting amounts of nails
• If someone with DNA from the Stone Age were born today, would they be normal?
-depends on your definition of normal. they might be a little different since we've adapted and evolved since then, but still human
• During this weekend's football playoff game in Green Bay, the temperature at kickoff was 0 degrees, and by the end of the game was -4 degrees. When players get injured in such weather, do they bother putting ice on the injury? Wouldn't that warm up the injury to 32 degrees?
-you put ice on an injury in cold weather but not that long. some trainers do heat and ice, like how icy hot works, some just use ice but taking it on and off. the ice doesnt warm up the injury but keeps it from further strain
• How can personal coaches justify coaching athletes who are much better than they ever were? If they know so much about how to win, why aren't they competing?
- just because one knows how to win doesnt mean they are talented and just because one is talented doesnt mean he or she knows how to win, thus the two work out. some athletes make great coaches and some make legendary athletes
• I live in Chicago, where taxi drivers are constantly talking on their phones. To whom are they talking?
-taxi drivers cant talk on the phone? they are people too. they have lives and friends and families who they need to talk to, just like you
• Why do the women gymnasts walk around between events with that goofy arm-swing gait?
- their massive muscles are the reason for that gait, and since they are cocky, its "goofy"
• Why are pandas names doubled? Ling Ling, Tuan Tuan, Yuan Yuan.
- because the double name is a symbol of cuteness and pandas are soooo cute
that was fun.
cell phones
I think it is disgusting when people are addicted to their cell phones. I can't believe people who will leave their house and be like 10 minutes away and go back just to get their phone. To pay $500 a month for a cell phone bill is ridiculous, because a person's life should not be that dependent on a technological device. Although texting is convenient, it should also not consume someones life, to the point that people will be communicating via texting as oppossed to talking, which is essential in life. Phones, are also more than just a means of communication. While the entertainment features are nice and appealing, the price and sometimes the way it works is not that ideal. I'm glad that I am not addicted to my phone. People always complain that my phone is dead, but thats because I am not rushing to charge it to talk to anyone. Being dependent on a cell phone is not healthy.
I usually do not remember my dreams, however I remember a few. Once I dreamed that these people broke into my house and they were like chasing us around and I shot them with my brother's B.B. gun. I just remember like seeing them through my window and then seeing them in my house, and then trying to shut the door on them, etc. just like in a really bad scary movie, only no one died, and they left. I dont remember being scared in my dream though, I just liked the thrill of the chase.
I'm indifferet about hypnosis, but I did not feel anything after watching this video. I believe that hypnosis can actually happen, but the level of degree that the people are hypnotized under varies. Like, sometimes I believe people can play it up, and arent really that hypnotized.
I usually do not remember my dreams, however I remember a few. Once I dreamed that these people broke into my house and they were like chasing us around and I shot them with my brother's B.B. gun. I just remember like seeing them through my window and then seeing them in my house, and then trying to shut the door on them, etc. just like in a really bad scary movie, only no one died, and they left. I dont remember being scared in my dream though, I just liked the thrill of the chase.
I'm indifferet about hypnosis, but I did not feel anything after watching this video. I believe that hypnosis can actually happen, but the level of degree that the people are hypnotized under varies. Like, sometimes I believe people can play it up, and arent really that hypnotized.
optical illusions
This picture was really cool because after staring at the moving circle, and then looking at the statues, it looks like the statue is moving in sort of a waterfall way. So, as a result of the moving cirlce, looking at the stationary statue directly afterward makes it look like the statue is moving too.
I really like this one alot becuase I see the girl's face first but then it is obvious that there is a musician as well. I like how both can easily be seen, and how the two pictures are seperate but complete each other.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Case Study #2- PTSD
Case Study 2: Hannah, age 55, was in a major car accident 20 years ago during a cross country trip. Ever since, she has been unable to drive on major highways. Although she does drive, she goes to great length to travel only on back roads and scenic routes. She is able to go where she wants but it often takes her much longer to get there than it should.
Hannah is suffering from the anxiety disorder of post traumatic stress disorder. Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a serious potentially debilitating condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist incident, sudden death of a loved one, war, violent personal assault such as rape, or other life-threatening events. Most people who experience such events recover from them, but people with PTSD continue to be severely depressed and anxious for months or even years following the event.
Posttraumatic stress disorder is characterized by three main types of symptoms:
-Re-experiencing the trauma through intrusive distressing recollections of the event, flashbacks, and nightmares.
-Emotional numbness and avoidance of places, people, and activities that are reminders of the trauma.
-Increased arousal such as difficulty sleeping and concentrating, feeling jumpy, and being easily irritated and angered.
http://www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/AnxietyDisorders/PTSD.asp
Treatment of PTSD can include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), group therapy, exposure therapy, and medication, and Hannah should go through exposure therapy so that she gets over her fear of getting into another accident.
Hannah is suffering from the anxiety disorder of post traumatic stress disorder. Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a serious potentially debilitating condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist incident, sudden death of a loved one, war, violent personal assault such as rape, or other life-threatening events. Most people who experience such events recover from them, but people with PTSD continue to be severely depressed and anxious for months or even years following the event.
Posttraumatic stress disorder is characterized by three main types of symptoms:
-Re-experiencing the trauma through intrusive distressing recollections of the event, flashbacks, and nightmares.
-Emotional numbness and avoidance of places, people, and activities that are reminders of the trauma.
-Increased arousal such as difficulty sleeping and concentrating, feeling jumpy, and being easily irritated and angered.
http://www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/AnxietyDisorders/PTSD.asp
Treatment of PTSD can include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), group therapy, exposure therapy, and medication, and Hannah should go through exposure therapy so that she gets over her fear of getting into another accident.
Friday, November 7, 2008
David Beckham and OCD
He is renowned for his perfectionism on the pitch, but it seems everything has to be just right for David Beckham at home as well. He has admitted that he suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - a complaint which drives sufferers to carry out bizarre and persistent rituals.
In a television interview, Beckham, 30, confessed to counting the cans of cola he keeps in his fridge.He said the condition leads him to count clothes and place magazines in straight lines and symmetrical patterns. And he added that one of the reasons why he keeps having tattoos is that he is addicted to the pain of the needle.
Beckham said: "I have got this obsessive compulsive disorder where I have to have everything in a straight line or everything has to be in pairs."
With a carefully-placed plug for his sponsor, he went on: "I'll put my Pepsi cans in the fridge and if there's one too many then I'll put it in another cupboard somewhere.
"I've got that problem. I'll go into a hotel room. Before I can relax I have to move all the leaflets and all the books and put them in a drawer. Everything has to be perfect."
Asked if he had tried to rid himself of the condition, which affects two per cent of the population, he replied: "I would like to. I've tried and I can't stop."
The World Health Organisation rates OCD as one of the top ten most debilitating illnesses.
Beckham reportedly spends hours straightening the furniture, apparently buys exactly 20 packets of Super Noodles on each visit to the supermarket and wears a new pair of football boots for every match.
His wife Victoria, 31, has said: "Everything has to match in the house. If there are three cans of Diet Pepsi, he'd throw one away because it's uneven."
Beckham said he had kept the condition secret from his teammates at Real Madrid.
But his battle with OCD was common knowledge amongst teammates at his previous club, Manchester United.
Beckham told how players Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs and Gary and Phil Neville would barge in to his hotel room. "I thought they were just coming in for a chat. But then they'd go out and I'm thinking, 'Something's different here'. And then all the magazines would be all wonky."
He added: "They'd have been in my wardrobe and all my trousers and my shoes would be all over the place. It was a joke with them."
Recently, David Beckham's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder has worsened as he struggles to cope with family conflicts.
The soccer star is said to be growing anxious about celebrating Christmas because his parents are divorced and do not get along. His father Ted - who recently suffered a near-fatal heart attack - is also said to clash with David's wife Victoria's dad, Tony, so they are unable to spend the festivities together.
In a television interview, Beckham, 30, confessed to counting the cans of cola he keeps in his fridge.He said the condition leads him to count clothes and place magazines in straight lines and symmetrical patterns. And he added that one of the reasons why he keeps having tattoos is that he is addicted to the pain of the needle.
Beckham said: "I have got this obsessive compulsive disorder where I have to have everything in a straight line or everything has to be in pairs."
With a carefully-placed plug for his sponsor, he went on: "I'll put my Pepsi cans in the fridge and if there's one too many then I'll put it in another cupboard somewhere.
"I've got that problem. I'll go into a hotel room. Before I can relax I have to move all the leaflets and all the books and put them in a drawer. Everything has to be perfect."
Asked if he had tried to rid himself of the condition, which affects two per cent of the population, he replied: "I would like to. I've tried and I can't stop."
The World Health Organisation rates OCD as one of the top ten most debilitating illnesses.
Beckham reportedly spends hours straightening the furniture, apparently buys exactly 20 packets of Super Noodles on each visit to the supermarket and wears a new pair of football boots for every match.
His wife Victoria, 31, has said: "Everything has to match in the house. If there are three cans of Diet Pepsi, he'd throw one away because it's uneven."
Beckham said he had kept the condition secret from his teammates at Real Madrid.
But his battle with OCD was common knowledge amongst teammates at his previous club, Manchester United.
Beckham told how players Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs and Gary and Phil Neville would barge in to his hotel room. "I thought they were just coming in for a chat. But then they'd go out and I'm thinking, 'Something's different here'. And then all the magazines would be all wonky."
He added: "They'd have been in my wardrobe and all my trousers and my shoes would be all over the place. It was a joke with them."
Recently, David Beckham's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder has worsened as he struggles to cope with family conflicts.
The soccer star is said to be growing anxious about celebrating Christmas because his parents are divorced and do not get along. His father Ted - who recently suffered a near-fatal heart attack - is also said to clash with David's wife Victoria's dad, Tony, so they are unable to spend the festivities together.
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