This class was always fun! No matter what we were learning, it would never be boring. The Play-Doh brain was the most unique way to model the brain. It brought back memories of the simpler days. =) I enjoyed the videos we watched of different experiments and such, rather than just reading about them. The only thing is that I don't think we did enough practice for the AP, so I don't feel completely ready for it. But overall, this class was very interesting, and I began seeing how psychology applies almost everywhere!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Is the Digital Lifestyle a Deadly One?
One important finding was that quantity, and not the type of content, is more closely related to negative health outcomes. So it doesn't really matter what a child is watching on TV or what video games he's playing, but more of how much he's watching and playing. And it's the same when it comes to Internet use.
Children and teens have to learn how to limit their TV watching, video game playing, Internet use, and use of other technologies. They have to learn how to deal with social relationships face-to-face because nothing can replicate the experience of being with someone in person.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Personality Tests!
1) Jung Typology Test
I'm an ENTJ:
Extraverted: 56%
Intuitive: 12%
Thinking: 12%
Judging: 12%
-moderately expressed extravert
-slightly expressed intuitive personality
-slightly expressed thinking personality
-slightly expressed judging personality
Extraverted: 56%
Intuitive: 12%
Thinking: 12%
Judging: 12%
-moderately expressed extravert
-slightly expressed intuitive personality
-slightly expressed thinking personality
-slightly expressed judging personality
I don't know if this is a very accurate analysis of my personality, but I think it's because the test itself was just a series of questions with yes and no answer choices.
2) EQ Test
My score was a 39.
You have slightly above average EQ - with room to grow! You are likely sensitive to the emotional climate of the people around you - your peers, friends, family and key clients. You are well aware of the effect your behavior has on others. Still, while you may be adept at tuning into others and their needs - you must remember your own! Don't be afraid to honestly communicate these difficult needs and feelings. Think also about your passion for work (or whatever constitutes your main roles in life - manager of people, doer of tasks, 'meeter' of clients' needs, etc). We spend countless hours in our given roles - sometimes without much joy or satisfaction. In the process we become tranquilized by the trivial. Sedated by the small details of life. Sure, the laundry needs doing, the groceries need getting, the kids need chauffeuring, the deadlines must be knocked off, but we also need to stop and remember what gives us great joy and meaning. If we fail to remind ourselves (on a regular basis), we risk becoming hostile and cynical. We lose our purpose. And this translates to a diminished ability to be effective, at ease and fulfilled.
I don't feel like this is a very accurate score because I usually am NOT sensitive to the emotional climate of the people around me, but it is true that sometimes I need to stop worrying about what needs to get done and remember "what gives us great joy and meaning."My score was a 39.
You have slightly above average EQ - with room to grow! You are likely sensitive to the emotional climate of the people around you - your peers, friends, family and key clients. You are well aware of the effect your behavior has on others. Still, while you may be adept at tuning into others and their needs - you must remember your own! Don't be afraid to honestly communicate these difficult needs and feelings. Think also about your passion for work (or whatever constitutes your main roles in life - manager of people, doer of tasks, 'meeter' of clients' needs, etc). We spend countless hours in our given roles - sometimes without much joy or satisfaction. In the process we become tranquilized by the trivial. Sedated by the small details of life. Sure, the laundry needs doing, the groceries need getting, the kids need chauffeuring, the deadlines must be knocked off, but we also need to stop and remember what gives us great joy and meaning. If we fail to remind ourselves (on a regular basis), we risk becoming hostile and cynical. We lose our purpose. And this translates to a diminished ability to be effective, at ease and fulfilled.
Your scores indicate that you are more Trusting than the average person taking this test and above average on Self-Assuredness compared to others. People with these scores tend to be calm in emergencies and may act impulsively. Whether or not they act in pro-social or anti-social ways is generally a function of the their upbringing.
This seems pretty accurate because I do feel that in times when most people panic and can't think straight, I can be totally calm and rational about it.
This seems pretty accurate because I do feel that in times when most people panic and can't think straight, I can be totally calm and rational about it.
4) Attractive Test
-Counter-Culture. This characteristic is relatively unimportant for what you find attractive, and you prefer this characteristic about as much as the average person.
-Seductiveness. You tend to somewhat prefer people that have this characteristic, and you prefer this characteristic about as much as the average person.
-Cheerfulness. You tend to somewhat prefer people that have this characteristic, and you prefer this characteristic about as much as the average person.
-Intelligence. You tend to somewhat prefer people that do not have this characteristic, and you prefer this characteristic less than the average person.
-Trendy. You tend to somewhat prefer people that have this characteristic, and you prefer this characteristic about as much as the average person.
You tended to rate the pictures presented as about as attractive as the average person.
I actually found this test kind of funny, but I guess I can say it's accurate because I was pretty much average for everything, except for Intelligence. According to the test, I prefer people that do not have that characteristic. I think that's funny and not really true. How can the test tell that anyways? All of the other dimensions it rated seem like they can be judged through pictures, but intelligence? I don't see how that works.
5) Fifth Wave Personality Assessment
Expressive Style 3.20
(Medium) People who score similar to you in Expressive Style often enjoy social gatherings but prefer to not be in the limelight. You probably enjoy being active and are direct and confident in expressing enthusiasm and excitement. You may not make the first move in forming relationships, but most often warm up after someone else has approached you.
Interpersonal Style 3.50
(High) People who score similar to you on Interpersonal Style see themselves as very sympathetic and kind. It may be distressing to you to see anyone else unhappy so you sometimes sacrifice your own desires to help someone else. You probably hate conflict and rejection and make it a point to treat others with love, compassion, and respect. For this reason you may be quite good at maintaining relationships.
Work Style 3.90
(High) People who score similar to you on Work Style tend to value commitments and responsibility and take promises very seriously. You may prefer to preserve tradition and follow rules. You are probably organized, punctual, and reliable. Because you may consider yourself to be on top of things, it may be hard for you to delegate tasks and you may resist others’ proposed changes.
Emotional Style 3.70
(Low) People who score similar to you on Emotional Style tend to handle pressure and tension well. You probably are not easily frustrated and do not carry a grudge. More often than not, you may feel confident and self-assured in almost all situations. Although your versatility and self-acceptance may help you avoid frustration and stress, these characteristics may also erode your desire to excel.
Intellectual Style 3.30
(Medium) People who score similar to you on Intellectual Style would usually like to challenge the system but value the stability of the tried-and-true, hence they find themselves giving in to tradition. You are probably willing to entertain less conventional ideas when appropriate, but accept these new solutions only after their value has been demonstrated. You may consider yourself progressive but not often given to flights of fancy.
I actually found this test kind of funny, but I guess I can say it's accurate because I was pretty much average for everything, except for Intelligence. According to the test, I prefer people that do not have that characteristic. I think that's funny and not really true. How can the test tell that anyways? All of the other dimensions it rated seem like they can be judged through pictures, but intelligence? I don't see how that works.
5) Fifth Wave Personality Assessment
Expressive Style 3.20
(Medium) People who score similar to you in Expressive Style often enjoy social gatherings but prefer to not be in the limelight. You probably enjoy being active and are direct and confident in expressing enthusiasm and excitement. You may not make the first move in forming relationships, but most often warm up after someone else has approached you.
Interpersonal Style 3.50
(High) People who score similar to you on Interpersonal Style see themselves as very sympathetic and kind. It may be distressing to you to see anyone else unhappy so you sometimes sacrifice your own desires to help someone else. You probably hate conflict and rejection and make it a point to treat others with love, compassion, and respect. For this reason you may be quite good at maintaining relationships.
Work Style 3.90
(High) People who score similar to you on Work Style tend to value commitments and responsibility and take promises very seriously. You may prefer to preserve tradition and follow rules. You are probably organized, punctual, and reliable. Because you may consider yourself to be on top of things, it may be hard for you to delegate tasks and you may resist others’ proposed changes.
Emotional Style 3.70
(Low) People who score similar to you on Emotional Style tend to handle pressure and tension well. You probably are not easily frustrated and do not carry a grudge. More often than not, you may feel confident and self-assured in almost all situations. Although your versatility and self-acceptance may help you avoid frustration and stress, these characteristics may also erode your desire to excel.
Intellectual Style 3.30
(Medium) People who score similar to you on Intellectual Style would usually like to challenge the system but value the stability of the tried-and-true, hence they find themselves giving in to tradition. You are probably willing to entertain less conventional ideas when appropriate, but accept these new solutions only after their value has been demonstrated. You may consider yourself progressive but not often given to flights of fancy.
I think this test was the most accurate and the most detailed. It sums up my personality well.
Friday, December 12, 2008
I Don't Know What to Do!
Dear Mom,
It is so hard for me to live here without you! I don't know if I can live with my roommate much longer! I can never decide what to eat, what to wear, who to hang out with, where to go, how much money to spend, what time to get home, or even what time to go to sleep. And anytime I ask my roommate for help, she won't help me! She never gives me the answers I need. She just tells me to stop bothering her about little things and that I can do whatever I want now. But I don't know what I want! I've never had to make so many decisions before. What if I make the wrong ones? What if I don't do what's good for me? I even had to ask several people if I should write you a letter or email you. Since no one gave me a straight answer, I ended up doing both, but feel free to reply in whatever manner you'd like because I'm sure what you end up doing will be right. By the way, is the font ok?
So mom, can you PLEASE tell me what foods are good for me and what to avoid, how much money I should spend, and give me a curfew and bedtime? I promise I'll do exactly what you recommend, no excuses.
Love,
Dhvani
It is so hard for me to live here without you! I don't know if I can live with my roommate much longer! I can never decide what to eat, what to wear, who to hang out with, where to go, how much money to spend, what time to get home, or even what time to go to sleep. And anytime I ask my roommate for help, she won't help me! She never gives me the answers I need. She just tells me to stop bothering her about little things and that I can do whatever I want now. But I don't know what I want! I've never had to make so many decisions before. What if I make the wrong ones? What if I don't do what's good for me? I even had to ask several people if I should write you a letter or email you. Since no one gave me a straight answer, I ended up doing both, but feel free to reply in whatever manner you'd like because I'm sure what you end up doing will be right. By the way, is the font ok?
So mom, can you PLEASE tell me what foods are good for me and what to avoid, how much money I should spend, and give me a curfew and bedtime? I promise I'll do exactly what you recommend, no excuses.
Love,
Dhvani
Friday, November 21, 2008
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 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This disorder is often seen in people who have experienced or witnessed an event involving actual or threatened death or serious injury. Every time she is exposed to a highway, she is reminded of the traumatic event.
Treatments for PTSD usually include psychotherapy and medications. Medicines that act on the nervous system, such as antidepressants, can help reduce anxiety and other symptoms of PTSD. Some types of therapy used in treating PTSD are cognitive therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and exposure therapy. All these different approaches can help you gain control of the fear and distress that happen after a traumatic event. They can also help you learn more about why you have certain feelings and thoughts, and how to replace them with more positive and realistic thinking. Through psychotherapy, you learn ways to cope so that you don't feel overwhelmed by thoughts and feelings related to your traumatic experience.
http://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/ptsd.htm
http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/overview.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/DS00246/DSECTION=treatments%2Dand%2Ddrugs
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 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This disorder is often seen in people who have experienced or witnessed an event involving actual or threatened death or serious injury. Every time she is exposed to a highway, she is reminded of the traumatic event.
Treatments for PTSD usually include psychotherapy and medications. Medicines that act on the nervous system, such as antidepressants, can help reduce anxiety and other symptoms of PTSD. Some types of therapy used in treating PTSD are cognitive therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and exposure therapy. All these different approaches can help you gain control of the fear and distress that happen after a traumatic event. They can also help you learn more about why you have certain feelings and thoughts, and how to replace them with more positive and realistic thinking. Through psychotherapy, you learn ways to cope so that you don't feel overwhelmed by thoughts and feelings related to your traumatic experience.
http://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/ptsd.htm
http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/overview.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/DS00246/DSECTION=treatments%2Dand%2Ddrugs
Friday, November 7, 2008
Katharine McPhee and Bulimia
Beginning at the age of 17, Katharine McPhee, American Idol runner-up, struggled with bulimia for 6 years. After her successful audition in San Francisco in August 2005, she decided it was time to get some help. She then spent three months at LA's Eating Disorder Center, going through therapy and treatment for six days a week. McPhee said, "I entered the program because I wanted to give myself the best shot I possibly could on the show."Katharine says American Idol had saved her life because she looked for help out of fear that the vomiting from her bulimia was damaging her vocal cords. She believes that if she didn't audition for the show, she never would have sought help and would still be struggling.
McPhee's illness started in her high school years. She says she was always concerned about her appearance and remembers starving herself and exercising to an extreme. "I was binging my whole life away for days at a time."
Katharine took the stage in her quest to become the next "American Idol" as she went up against eventual winner Taylor Hicks in the finale.
Shortly after the show, she hinted that she had dealt with body issues. "As women, we should not be starving. We should be feeding our bodies and our souls and there is a way to have a healthy body and not have to diet, not have to restrict yourself from food. As soon as you tell me I can't have this chocolate bar, I'm going to want it. I had a lot of fear foods – foods that I would binge on and stuff like that."
But, it turns our her problem was bigger than she would admit. Only a few months before the show, Katharine was literally destroying her vocal cords by purging. She had a very rough time with bulimia, throwing up up to seven times a day. Right before starting American Idol, she went in for treatment for bulimia, which she said she'd been battling for five years.
McPhee last binged two weeks before entering LA's Eating Disorder Center, yet she still managed to drop 30 pounds throughout the Idol process. "You start doing something you love doing and the weight just started falling off me. I was still eating," McPhee said. "It was a really amazing thing that happened with me and my body has just been kind of falling to its natural state and I don't know if it's finished going where it wants, but it's doing its thing."
A healthier and happier Katharine said she likes her new role as an idol to young girls. "I love being a role model. I think it's great."
http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/conditions/06/22/bulimia.mcphee/index.html
http://www.caringonline.com/eatdis/celebrities_k.html#Katharine
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