When asked to think about mentally ill people, what first comes to mind?
Crazy
How do you react to such people?
They make me anxious. I wonder what they might do next.
What are your thoughts or feelings about people in general with mental illness?
I know that most of the time they can't help it, so I guess, I feel pity.
What do you do when you encounter a person with mental illness?
Well I have never had to interact with a person that has a mental illness. But, when I see someone that appears to be mentally ill I give them a wide berth.
What are the sources of your perceptions of mental illness?
The media mostly. It creates misconceptions that aren't often corrected.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
1) What is your emotional intelligence?
55
Is your letter combination representative of your personality and thought processes?
It describes me almost exactly.
How does your results compare to those in the chart above?
I fall into the ISTJ group. ISTJ is one of the larger groups consisting of 11-14% of the population. It doesn't make feel special. It's just my group.
Explain your reasoning.
Well I know how I am and how I reason. I now that there are lots of other people like me. So, this doesn't give me any sense of uniqueness.
2) How are you receiving a multiple intelligence education?
I take math 4 so I am getting a mathematical education. I am taking pyschology which may fall into the interpersonal category, since it deals with the mind? Also I am a member of the band so I am getting a musical education.
How is your multiple intelligence education limited?
We have a lot of options here at Hillgrove. My only limitation is that I am unable to take all of the different classes that are offered. i.e. I would like to take weight training. I have put it on my list of choice electives for two years but I still have not had it.
55
Is your letter combination representative of your personality and thought processes?
It describes me almost exactly.
How does your results compare to those in the chart above?
I fall into the ISTJ group. ISTJ is one of the larger groups consisting of 11-14% of the population. It doesn't make feel special. It's just my group.
Explain your reasoning.
Well I know how I am and how I reason. I now that there are lots of other people like me. So, this doesn't give me any sense of uniqueness.
2) How are you receiving a multiple intelligence education?
I take math 4 so I am getting a mathematical education. I am taking pyschology which may fall into the interpersonal category, since it deals with the mind? Also I am a member of the band so I am getting a musical education.
How is your multiple intelligence education limited?
We have a lot of options here at Hillgrove. My only limitation is that I am unable to take all of the different classes that are offered. i.e. I would like to take weight training. I have put it on my list of choice electives for two years but I still have not had it.
Jung Test Results
| ISTJ - "Trustee". Decisiveness in practical affairs. Guardian of time- honored institutions. Dependable. 11.6% of total population. |
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Queendom Test
Snapshot Report
Recognition of Other's Emotions
55
You struggled somewhat when it came to recognizing emotions in other people. A score in this range indicates that:
Reading body language and facial expressions in social situations may be a bit of a challenge for you, which could sometimes leave you at a loss as to how to best to approach others.
This could also mean that you might misjudge others on some occasions.
Your ability to empathize is limited when you are unable to read others accurately
Recognition of Other's Emotions
55
You struggled somewhat when it came to recognizing emotions in other people. A score in this range indicates that:
Reading body language and facial expressions in social situations may be a bit of a challenge for you, which could sometimes leave you at a loss as to how to best to approach others.
This could also mean that you might misjudge others on some occasions.
Your ability to empathize is limited when you are unable to read others accurately
Big 5 test
Big Five Test Results
Extroversion |||||||||| 40%
Orderliness |||||||||||||||| 68%
Emotional Stability |||||||||||||||| 62%
Accommodation |||||||||| 32%
Inquisitiveness |||||||||||||| 60%
The Big Five is currently the most accepted personality model in the scientific community. The Big Five emerged from the work of multiple independent scientists/researchers starting in the 1950s who using different techniques obtained similar results. Those results were that there are five distinct personality traits/dimensions. Here are your results on each dimension:
Extroversion results were moderately low which suggests you are reclusive, quiet, unassertive, and private.
Orderliness results were moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly organized, neat, structured and restrained at the expense too often of flexibility, variety, spontaneity, and fun.
Emotional Stability results were moderately high which suggests you are relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic.
Accommodation results were moderately low which suggests you are, at times, overly selfish, uncooperative, and difficult at the expense of the well being of others.
Inquisitiveness results were moderately high which suggests you are intellectual, curious, imaginative but possibly not very practical.
Extroversion |||||||||| 40%
Orderliness |||||||||||||||| 68%
Emotional Stability |||||||||||||||| 62%
Accommodation |||||||||| 32%
Inquisitiveness |||||||||||||| 60%
The Big Five is currently the most accepted personality model in the scientific community. The Big Five emerged from the work of multiple independent scientists/researchers starting in the 1950s who using different techniques obtained similar results. Those results were that there are five distinct personality traits/dimensions. Here are your results on each dimension:
Extroversion results were moderately low which suggests you are reclusive, quiet, unassertive, and private.
Orderliness results were moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly organized, neat, structured and restrained at the expense too often of flexibility, variety, spontaneity, and fun.
Emotional Stability results were moderately high which suggests you are relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic.
Accommodation results were moderately low which suggests you are, at times, overly selfish, uncooperative, and difficult at the expense of the well being of others.
Inquisitiveness results were moderately high which suggests you are intellectual, curious, imaginative but possibly not very practical.
Freak or Phenom?
I think that Freud is a freaky phenom. His stages of development deal with some pretty weird stuff. The anal stage is one that makes me go "what?!". But, for him to figure all of these different things out I think it had to be fairly difficult.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Personality survey #2 results
Openness to Experience/Intellect
High scorers tend to be original, creative, curious, complex; Low scorers tend to be conventional, down to earth, narrow interests, uncreative.
You typically don't seek out new experiences. (Your percentile: 47)
Conscientiousness
High scorers tend to be reliable, well-organized, self-disciplined, careful; Low scorers tend to be disorganized, undependable, negligent.
You are well-organized, and are reliable. (Your percentile: 74)
Extraversion
High scorers tend to be sociable, friendly, fun loving, talkative; Low scorers tend to be introverted, reserved, inhibited, quiet.
You probably enjoy spending quiet time alone. (Your percentile: 9)
Agreeableness
High scorers tend to be good natured, sympathetic, forgiving, courteous; Low scorers tend to be critical, rude, harsh, callous.
You find it easy to criticize others. (Your percentile: 17)
Neuroticism
High scorers tend to be nervous, high-strung, insecure, worrying; Low scorers tend to be calm, relaxed, secure, hardy.
You are generally relaxed. (Your percentile: 32)
High scorers tend to be original, creative, curious, complex; Low scorers tend to be conventional, down to earth, narrow interests, uncreative.
You typically don't seek out new experiences. (Your percentile: 47)
Conscientiousness
High scorers tend to be reliable, well-organized, self-disciplined, careful; Low scorers tend to be disorganized, undependable, negligent.
You are well-organized, and are reliable. (Your percentile: 74)
Extraversion
High scorers tend to be sociable, friendly, fun loving, talkative; Low scorers tend to be introverted, reserved, inhibited, quiet.
You probably enjoy spending quiet time alone. (Your percentile: 9)
Agreeableness
High scorers tend to be good natured, sympathetic, forgiving, courteous; Low scorers tend to be critical, rude, harsh, callous.
You find it easy to criticize others. (Your percentile: 17)
Neuroticism
High scorers tend to be nervous, high-strung, insecure, worrying; Low scorers tend to be calm, relaxed, secure, hardy.
You are generally relaxed. (Your percentile: 32)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Photo Essay
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Memory
My strengths: I am good at concentrating. I can sit at my desk and study for an hour if I am not interrupted. I have a study environment that is free of distractions and is fit for a study place.
My weaknesses: If I am interrupted I find it hard to start concentrating again.
Sensory memory, Working memory, Long term memory, Flashbulb memory, Long-term potentiation
1. LLWSF - Long-term potentiation Long term memory Working memory Sensory memory Flashbulb memory
2. LFWLS - Long-term potentiation Flashbulb memory Working memory Long term memory Sensory memory
3. FLSL - Flashbulb memory Long-term potentiation Sensory memory Long term memory
4. FWLS - Flashbulb memory Working memory Long-term potentiation Sensory memory
5. SFLLW - Sensory memory Flashbulb memory Long term memory Long-term potentiation Working memory
Mnemonic: SMMR
Mnemonic: WKGM
Mnemonic: LGTM
Mnemonic: FBBM
Mnemonic: LGTP
I need to set up a plan for how I am going to study. Usually I do not follow a plan, I just read over the information. That works alright, but having a plan would help me more efficiently cover the information.
I need to vary my study methods. I need to diversify the methods that I use to learn the information. Instead of just reading over the info I could write questions make flashcards, etc.
My weaknesses: If I am interrupted I find it hard to start concentrating again.
Sensory memory, Working memory, Long term memory, Flashbulb memory, Long-term potentiation
1. LLWSF - Long-term potentiation Long term memory Working memory Sensory memory Flashbulb memory
2. LFWLS - Long-term potentiation Flashbulb memory Working memory Long term memory Sensory memory
3. FLSL - Flashbulb memory Long-term potentiation Sensory memory Long term memory
4. FWLS - Flashbulb memory Working memory Long-term potentiation Sensory memory
5. SFLLW - Sensory memory Flashbulb memory Long term memory Long-term potentiation Working memory
Mnemonic: SMMR
Mnemonic: WKGM
Mnemonic: LGTM
Mnemonic: FBBM
Mnemonic: LGTP
I need to set up a plan for how I am going to study. Usually I do not follow a plan, I just read over the information. That works alright, but having a plan would help me more efficiently cover the information.
I need to vary my study methods. I need to diversify the methods that I use to learn the information. Instead of just reading over the info I could write questions make flashcards, etc.
Monday, September 6, 2010
“Time” interview with Reid Jordan
TI= Time Interviewer
RJ= Reid Jordan
TI: So Dr. Jordan please give us a brief summary of what you have achieved.
RJ: Well one year ago I completed my design for the Jordan motor. Its revolutionary design has changed the way we obtain our energy needs. It has eliminated almost need for fossil fuels in America. Soon I hope to sell the motor in every country.
TI: Yes the world is rejoicing over your monumental feat in engineering. We at time magazine are focusing on how people’s lives may or may not be shaped by their environment and how classical and operant conditioning affects their success.
RJ: Well alright. I grew up in a poor home in inner city Pittsburg. My parents were alcoholics. Life at home was rough but it forced me to grow up.
TI: Well can you give us an example of how you were operantly conditioned?
RJ: Sure. When I was twelve I started working as a shop hand in a garage. After working there for a while I started to pick up bits of information about engines and motors. One day a mechanic was out sick. Needing help and frustrated my boss asked me to help. To his surprise he found I was competent enough to lend a hand. He told me then that if the mechanic was out ever again he would pay me to take his place for the day. Mechanic pay was almost double what I made so wanted to become as competent as I could. From thereon out I learned and remembered every piece of information I could about motors. You could say that the extra pay was positive reinforcement for learning as much as I could.
TI: So did this eventually lead you into becoming an inventor of motors.
RJ: Yes it did. It got me interested in the field and gave me a basic knowledge to build on.
TI: Can you tell us an example of classical conditioning that changed you?
RJ: Yes I can. When I was 14 I started to check out books from the local library. We didn’t have books at home; there was no money for them. I had a desire to learn as much as I possibly could about the things that interested me. I started checking out books every Friday afternoon after I left school and went to my job. I would spend every waking moment that wasn’t devoted to school or work on reading. Pretty soon it became a habit. I would check out a book Friday, read it over the week and return it the next Friday. I began to associate getting out of school on Friday with getting a book and learning.
TI: Dr. Jordan can you think of a psychological perspective that can describe your life?
RJ: The Humanistic Perspective is actually very relevant to my life. I started out with almost nothing. I was poor with no support of my endeavors from my parents. It was through my own will and hard work that I made it this far. It goes to show that when “life hands you lemons; make lemonade”. And look at me now!
TI: Your story is truly inspiring Dr. Jordan. Thank you very much for your time.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Memory
“Get Fit, Improve Memory?”
“Exercise May Boost Memory Through Brain Blood Flow and New Brain Cells”
A new study shows that exercise may boost memory. Researchers found out that exercise causes more blood flow to the part of your brain that is responsible for memory. It took people in the experiment just three months of exercise to improve their scores on memory tests. Tests on mice showed the same thing. In the human experiment a test group was picked that had an average age of 33. They completed memory tests and aerobic fitness tests. Then the group underwent a physical fitness program for the next three months. Then they took the same tests. The follow-up tests showed improved blood flow to the part of the brain responsible for memory.
“Exercise May Boost Memory Through Brain Blood Flow and New Brain Cells”
A new study shows that exercise may boost memory. Researchers found out that exercise causes more blood flow to the part of your brain that is responsible for memory. It took people in the experiment just three months of exercise to improve their scores on memory tests. Tests on mice showed the same thing. In the human experiment a test group was picked that had an average age of 33. They completed memory tests and aerobic fitness tests. Then the group underwent a physical fitness program for the next three months. Then they took the same tests. The follow-up tests showed improved blood flow to the part of the brain responsible for memory.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Headlines
Headline #1: “Study suggests attending religious services sharply cuts risk of death”
This headline is Correlational
The participants who attended religious services tended to get sick less.
Headline #2: “Eating Fatty Fish Lowers Risk of Dementia”
This headline is causal
Because of fatty oils eating fish lowers the risk of stroke. They directly lower the chance of a stroke.
This headline is Correlational
The participants who attended religious services tended to get sick less.
Headline #2: “Eating Fatty Fish Lowers Risk of Dementia”
This headline is causal
Because of fatty oils eating fish lowers the risk of stroke. They directly lower the chance of a stroke.
Research Methods
Name: Reid Jordan
Go to: http://www.wadsworth.com/psychology_d/templates/student_resources/workshops/resch_wrk.html
Go to: Research Methods.
Go to: Survey
1. Explain why do psychologists use surveys. They might want to know about an aspect of behavior that is private and not usually shared with others.
2. Identify and define the 3 types of questions used for surveys. Close-ended questions: all possible responses are included and the participant marks the one that most applies to his or her circumstances. Partially closed: There is room for the participant to fill in an answer that is not there. Open-ended: Participants are free to respond in there own words.
3. Answer the question posed on slide 7. 1.M 2.15 3.No 4.Yes 5.No 6. Yes 7.Yes 8.Hunting4 Personal Protection5 Shooting Sports4 Other1 9.Yes 10. (A.7 B. 7 C.7) 11. 1 12.IT would be bad. IT would not deter the people who shouldn’t have guns, criminals, from getting guns. It would just fuel a black market for stolen guns.
4. Determine why a representative sample is necessary for our survey development. We can’t survey everyone so we need to survey a group that is similar to the whole population.
5. Explain the type of sampling method will we use for our survey. We will be using a face-to-face interview format. We will ask the participant a question and record their reply.
Go to:
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/alevel/psychology/research-methods.html
Go to: Research Methods
Go to: Choosing Participants – Sampling.
Go to: Relationship between Researchers and Participants.
1. Explain researcher effects. Researcher effects can change the behavior of the participants. For example: a tone of voice can push the participant into responding in the way that the researcher wants him to.
2. Explain the ways used to minimize these effects in research. The purpose of the investigation can be disguised. Single-blind and double-blind experiments are set up.
Go to: Correlations
1. Define positive correlation: both variables either increase at the same time or decrease at the same time.
2. Define negative correlation: the variables move in opposite directions.
Go to: Questionnaires & Interviews.
1. List the strengths and weaknesses of using surveys. Strengths: large participant volume, large amounts of data, can specifically show changes in behavior and attitudes before and after specific events. Weaknesses: people say what they think looks good, people lie, possible low response rate.
2. Determine how we will use quantitative or qualitative data analysis. (Justify your rationale.)
We will use quantitative data analysis. We need to gather the percentages of what people do what. i.e. 50%said yes, 50% said no.
Go to: Data Analysis & Presentations.
1. State the type of graph or chart will work best for our survey purposes.
Histograms.
Go to: http://www.wadsworth.com/psychology_d/templates/student_resources/workshops/resch_wrk.html
Go to: Research Methods.
Go to: Survey
1. Explain why do psychologists use surveys. They might want to know about an aspect of behavior that is private and not usually shared with others.
2. Identify and define the 3 types of questions used for surveys. Close-ended questions: all possible responses are included and the participant marks the one that most applies to his or her circumstances. Partially closed: There is room for the participant to fill in an answer that is not there. Open-ended: Participants are free to respond in there own words.
3. Answer the question posed on slide 7. 1.M 2.15 3.No 4.Yes 5.No 6. Yes 7.Yes 8.Hunting4 Personal Protection5 Shooting Sports4 Other1 9.Yes 10. (A.7 B. 7 C.7) 11. 1 12.IT would be bad. IT would not deter the people who shouldn’t have guns, criminals, from getting guns. It would just fuel a black market for stolen guns.
4. Determine why a representative sample is necessary for our survey development. We can’t survey everyone so we need to survey a group that is similar to the whole population.
5. Explain the type of sampling method will we use for our survey. We will be using a face-to-face interview format. We will ask the participant a question and record their reply.
Go to:
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/alevel/psychology/research-methods.html
Go to: Research Methods
Go to: Choosing Participants – Sampling.
Go to: Relationship between Researchers and Participants.
1. Explain researcher effects. Researcher effects can change the behavior of the participants. For example: a tone of voice can push the participant into responding in the way that the researcher wants him to.
2. Explain the ways used to minimize these effects in research. The purpose of the investigation can be disguised. Single-blind and double-blind experiments are set up.
Go to: Correlations
1. Define positive correlation: both variables either increase at the same time or decrease at the same time.
2. Define negative correlation: the variables move in opposite directions.
Go to: Questionnaires & Interviews.
1. List the strengths and weaknesses of using surveys. Strengths: large participant volume, large amounts of data, can specifically show changes in behavior and attitudes before and after specific events. Weaknesses: people say what they think looks good, people lie, possible low response rate.
2. Determine how we will use quantitative or qualitative data analysis. (Justify your rationale.)
We will use quantitative data analysis. We need to gather the percentages of what people do what. i.e. 50%said yes, 50% said no.
Go to: Data Analysis & Presentations.
1. State the type of graph or chart will work best for our survey purposes.
Histograms.
Monday, August 16, 2010
So this is whats up with the eportfolio.
I think that the electronic portfolio idea is pretty decent. I can see that it saves paper which is crucial with our sorry budget this year. A plus for me is that it utilizes electronic resources that are commonly available. i.e. A new-fangled thing called the internet. There is no limit to the amount of space we can fill up with writing online.
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