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• Commented on We cannot always deny, dismiss, or distort
  I agree with you completely. Confirmation bias is a good thing to be aware of. Not only from an academic standpoint, but as a young professional as well. It seems like common sense, but I think it is very valuable...
• Commented on Using Psychology to Understand Oneself
  I also found myself to be neurotic. I shared the same moment of understanding with you when I read about what it was. This class has been so valuable in that way. I have learned, not only this, but so...
• Posted An Invaluable Learning Experience to Psy 1001 section 26 Spring 2012
  I myself am a very deep thinker; a passionate person in every aspect. This class has been helpful to me on so many levels. Whether it be the understanding that thinking in reason explains only a very small aspect of...
• Posted Implicit Associations Test - Questionable? to Psy 1001 section 26 Spring 2012
  For my blog entry, I decided to complete the Implicit Associations Test (IAT). I completed a study about a fake type of laundry detergent where the level of trustworthiness of the product had been manipulated by a high-trust source. I...
• Commented on Memory Causing Movies to go 'Overboard'
  I think we as a society have become more fascinated with a romanticized version of things in general, and have forgotten real world issues and their impact. This is a perfect example of that. Being a movie, it was made...
• Commented on This assignment is so boring that I'm falling asleep.
  I think that if I could be consciously aware and learn while I was sleeping, I would sleep in class all the time! Also, I have noticed that if I am studying for a test or doing some homework for...
• Posted Drug Addiction Hits Home to Psy 1001 section 26 Spring 2012
  I am not aware how many people at my age (22) have been affected by drug addiction. The lecture that was given a few weeks ago by Professor Peterson really gave me some good insight as to how so many...
• Commented on Brett Favre...Halo Effect Gone Wrong
  I found this interesting because it relates to someone else's blog post about photoshop. We perceive celebrities and models to be perfect because our first impression of them is seen in a magazine or advertisement which is most likely photoshopped....
• Commented on Is that Post-Workout Protein Shake really helping?
  I found this article interesting because I run a lot to relieve stress and usually, not always, drink a protein shake after my run. But I stick with the simplest formula I can find. I agree with what's stated here....
• Posted Proof to Trusting Your "Gut Instincts" to Psy 1001 section 26 Spring 2012
  When looking through the book to find something of interest to me, I came across Chapter 4: Sensation and Perception. This chapter specifically caught my eye because I recently read the book The Gift of Fear, given to me by...