What did you like about the class?
The material.
What was your favorite activity or project?
The brain.
What didn't you like about the class?
The stepping through the sections
What do you think I should leave out next year?
Just don't use the paperback book.
Do you have any suggestions or ideas for things I could do next year in AP Psych?
Include more structured class discussion, I think everyone wants to talk about this material.
Do you have any suggestions or ideas for next semester in AP Econ?
I hope you can explain some of things I've never known about Economics
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Apparently Jack Bauer is the Instrument of the United States' Imperialism
On Psychology Today's blog,
http://blogs.psychologytoday.com/blog/lust-in-paradise/200901/tortured-torture
the article "Tortured by Torture" argues that though currently we are engaged as a nation in war crimes and torture, that it is nothing new, and we have been doing it for a long time.
Doubtless, this is true, however, it is not always the case and to make such a blanket statement smacks of a stererotype, especially with their chosen picture of Jack Bauer, who is just about the epitome of the "American Pig" stereotype anyway, at least among the circles of those who detest Americanism. There have surely been periods in our history where these abominable practices have not been in our employ, like during the Vietnam war when so many of our own POWs were being tortured by the Vietcong, or in more recent times like with Clinton or Carter or Reagan. Are we really expected to believe the United States was sanctioning torture under the watch of all these respected men? Ridiculous.
http://blogs.psychologytoday.com/blog/lust-in-paradise/200901/tortured-torture
the article "Tortured by Torture" argues that though currently we are engaged as a nation in war crimes and torture, that it is nothing new, and we have been doing it for a long time.
Doubtless, this is true, however, it is not always the case and to make such a blanket statement smacks of a stererotype, especially with their chosen picture of Jack Bauer, who is just about the epitome of the "American Pig" stereotype anyway, at least among the circles of those who detest Americanism. There have surely been periods in our history where these abominable practices have not been in our employ, like during the Vietnam war when so many of our own POWs were being tortured by the Vietcong, or in more recent times like with Clinton or Carter or Reagan. Are we really expected to believe the United States was sanctioning torture under the watch of all these respected men? Ridiculous.
Personality, as governed by prescribed exams
NO. 1 - Jung Test
According to Jung I am ENFJ or Extraverted (56) Intuituve (62) Feeling (12) Judging (44) meaning I am a:
moderately expressed extravert
distinctively expressed intuitive personality
slightly expressed feeling personality
moderately expressed judging personality
This test seemed to repeat itself, always asking if I am an introvert or an extravert, and rephrasing the question, "Do you do it by the book or do youe experiment?" Ah whatever, I answered honestly and it sort of got me pegged but honestly am I more feeling than 12%.
NO. 2 - Personality Lab
44 Extraversion
56 Agreeableness
61 Conscientiousness
55 Neuroticism
70 Openness to Experience
Hmmm... I guess. I would honestly give myself such a high score on openness to experience. But maybe I only say that because I have a mere 56% agreeableness, who knows?
NO. 3 - Planet Personality
Expressive - 4.5
Interpersonal - 4.4
Work - 1.6
Emotional - 4.4
Intellectual - 4.9
This may say something about me... and I think it speaks for itself.
NO. 4 - Planet Personality
Ambition - 3.6
Sociability - 3.8
Likeability - 4.4
Prudence - 3.4
Adjustment - 3.6
School Success - 4.4
Intellectance - 4.4
This test seemed nearly the same as the one before, so I don't know how they derived these other seven characteristics, but I suppose they aren't too far off.
NO. 5 - EQ
EQ = 54
Congratulations! You have very high emotional intelligence. This is good news! EQ counts for twice as much as IQ and technical skills combined in determining who will be a star performer. Your level of EQ likely has been and will be a driver of your high performance for years to come. Areas to work on: While you are doing well - don't forget to take time out of your busy day-to-day activities to stop and reflect on what brings you the greatest meaning in your life. If we fail to do this on a regular basis, we risk becoming tranquilized by the trivial. Sedated by the small details. Yes, deadlines need meeting and goals must be achieved. But if we are working toward goals that are not in alignment with our key values and greater purpose, we face becoming hostile and cynical - losing the reason we are doing 'all of this' in this first place! This translates into less joy and enthusiasm for our work - resulting in a diminished ability to be effective, at ease, and on purpose. As William James said: I have no doubt whatever that most people live, whether physically, intellectually, or morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their possible consciousness... much like a man who, out of his whole body organism, should get into the habit of using and moving only his little finger... We all have reservoirs of life to draw upon, of which we do not dream.
Ha... that one seemed to jump to a lot of conclusions. You're right, I'm not sure about its validity. Not to mention I had no way to answer all those manger questions.
According to Jung I am ENFJ or Extraverted (56) Intuituve (62) Feeling (12) Judging (44) meaning I am a:
moderately expressed extravert
distinctively expressed intuitive personality
slightly expressed feeling personality
moderately expressed judging personality
This test seemed to repeat itself, always asking if I am an introvert or an extravert, and rephrasing the question, "Do you do it by the book or do youe experiment?" Ah whatever, I answered honestly and it sort of got me pegged but honestly am I more feeling than 12%.
NO. 2 - Personality Lab
44 Extraversion
56 Agreeableness
61 Conscientiousness
55 Neuroticism
70 Openness to Experience
Hmmm... I guess. I would honestly give myself such a high score on openness to experience. But maybe I only say that because I have a mere 56% agreeableness, who knows?
NO. 3 - Planet Personality
Expressive - 4.5
Interpersonal - 4.4
Work - 1.6
Emotional - 4.4
Intellectual - 4.9
This may say something about me... and I think it speaks for itself.
NO. 4 - Planet Personality
Ambition - 3.6
Sociability - 3.8
Likeability - 4.4
Prudence - 3.4
Adjustment - 3.6
School Success - 4.4
Intellectance - 4.4
This test seemed nearly the same as the one before, so I don't know how they derived these other seven characteristics, but I suppose they aren't too far off.
NO. 5 - EQ
EQ = 54
Congratulations! You have very high emotional intelligence. This is good news! EQ counts for twice as much as IQ and technical skills combined in determining who will be a star performer. Your level of EQ likely has been and will be a driver of your high performance for years to come. Areas to work on: While you are doing well - don't forget to take time out of your busy day-to-day activities to stop and reflect on what brings you the greatest meaning in your life. If we fail to do this on a regular basis, we risk becoming tranquilized by the trivial. Sedated by the small details. Yes, deadlines need meeting and goals must be achieved. But if we are working toward goals that are not in alignment with our key values and greater purpose, we face becoming hostile and cynical - losing the reason we are doing 'all of this' in this first place! This translates into less joy and enthusiasm for our work - resulting in a diminished ability to be effective, at ease, and on purpose. As William James said: I have no doubt whatever that most people live, whether physically, intellectually, or morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their possible consciousness... much like a man who, out of his whole body organism, should get into the habit of using and moving only his little finger... We all have reservoirs of life to draw upon, of which we do not dream.
Ha... that one seemed to jump to a lot of conclusions. You're right, I'm not sure about its validity. Not to mention I had no way to answer all those manger questions.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Dear Fans,
To all my loving supporters back home - I am doing great. You can stop worrying incessantly now. After all, I am the top of my class already, what's to worry about? I've got this in the bag. The only problem is this one kid. Jorge is his name. Oooh he thinks he's ALL THAT well you know what Jorge just because your girlfriend is hotter than mine doesn't mean you can go around FLAUNTING IT. I'm glad Jorge sucks at track, and that I smoke him everyday. Track is a lot of fun. The team is always complimenting me on my speed and the coach says I deserve every word of it. Of course, idiot. Like I didn't know that already. Hopefully I can learn everything I need to from that deadbeat coach and get on with my start track career.
With all necessary love,
David
With all necessary love,
David
Friday, November 21, 2008
JOANNE HAS ACUTE STRESS DISORDER
Case Study 4: Joanne, age 32, is involved with the first man that really counts in her life. As the couple has become more intimate, Joanne has started to have flashbacks about an uncle who touched her sexually when she was only eight years old. She is distressed to find out that she is shutting down feelings about her boyfriend and distancing herself from him. Although she has been sexual with other men, she says she can’t stand to let herself be sexual with someone she loves and trusts. She startles easily and reports a general increase in anxiety. She is very angry that she has to deal with the feelings about the incidents with her uncle that happened so long ago. She says that she thought she had gotten beyond all that.
Diagnosis
Joanne is suffering from Acute Stress Disorder (ASD). She is numbed and detached from her boyfriend due to the past traumatic event. She is also "re-experiencing the trauma" with flashbacks she has not thought about for some time. She is afraid of sexual activity because her ASD causes her to avoid stimuli associated with the event. She has also experienced intense anxiety and irritability.
http://allpsych.com/disorders/anxiety/acutestress.html
Treatment
It is recommended that Joanne seek psychotherapy and give the disorder time. In general ASD resolves itself with time, but may, if totally untreated, develop into a more serious disorder like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Diagnosis
Joanne is suffering from Acute Stress Disorder (ASD). She is numbed and detached from her boyfriend due to the past traumatic event. She is also "re-experiencing the trauma" with flashbacks she has not thought about for some time. She is afraid of sexual activity because her ASD causes her to avoid stimuli associated with the event. She has also experienced intense anxiety and irritability.
http://allpsych.com/disorders/anxiety/acutestress.html
Treatment
It is recommended that Joanne seek psychotherapy and give the disorder time. In general ASD resolves itself with time, but may, if totally untreated, develop into a more serious disorder like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Emperor Caligula of Rome: More Nuts than Nero
Emperor Caligula of Rome (AD 12-41) was Emperor for four years. According to ancient sources, his first two years of rule were normal enough, and he was a thoughtful ruler. In the second year of his reign, Caligula suffered a mysterious illness, and Rome was distraught over his health. He was thought to be dying. However, he recovered in a few months, but was never the same again. The last two, though, were marked by his descent into insanity and depression, which culminated in his eventual assassination by his own bodyguards. Caligula is thought to have had epilepsy, a disorder wherein the victim is subject to seizures induced by flashing lights. Caligula had a daily fear of seizures, and often spoke to the moon. He was also afraid of water. One recorded incident of his insanity was his introdution of his favorite horse into the Senate as a consul. He ordered the senators to treat his horse as their equal. Needless to say, the people were shocked. This kind of behavior continued to grow in intensity and frequency, whereupon his closest took it upon themselves to save the Roman State from his ineptitude. They assassinated him while he watched a play.
In my opinion, Caligula was victim to a cornucopia of diseases including epilepsy. That does not change the fact that he was psychologically insane. His disorder may garner some pity for him, but it garners even more pity for his Roman subjects. When living an emperor with absolute power who is also absolutely insane, a peasant would, and should, get antsy.
Caligula's rule, of course, was pock-marked by his ridiculous behavior. He has, as a matter of course, gone down in history as one of the most insane rulers ever to take the throne. In life, his existence was miserable, and so too is it in death, as he is now nothing more than a laughingstock now that Rome is a thing of the ancient past.
http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/caligula.html
http://www.roman-empire.net/emperors/caligula.html
In my opinion, Caligula was victim to a cornucopia of diseases including epilepsy. That does not change the fact that he was psychologically insane. His disorder may garner some pity for him, but it garners even more pity for his Roman subjects. When living an emperor with absolute power who is also absolutely insane, a peasant would, and should, get antsy.
Caligula's rule, of course, was pock-marked by his ridiculous behavior. He has, as a matter of course, gone down in history as one of the most insane rulers ever to take the throne. In life, his existence was miserable, and so too is it in death, as he is now nothing more than a laughingstock now that Rome is a thing of the ancient past.
http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/caligula.html
http://www.roman-empire.net/emperors/caligula.html
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