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.
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