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• Commented on Psycosexual Development Theory ..... WOW!!!
  Coming in to psychology I knew about this and always wondered why they still teach it. This and several other topics such as psychoanalysis and the TAT test will always cause me to reserve a little disrespect for the field...
• Commented on Milgram Experiment
  I too was inspired by this piece of research. It was quite interesting and gave me motivation to break the rules so to speak. I've never been one to shy away, but this and the decreased fear of being wrong...
• Commented on Incredibly Amazing Psychological Concepts
  Good post, however, as a cynic, I would encourage you to be wary of personality tests. Regardless of what they say now, you should live life according to what you value and who you want to be. Before coming to...
• Commented on Titanium Necklaces (From earlier posted wrong)
  I've often wondered about their study methods after seeing many of my friends fall victim to the marketing claims. Obviously there are no adverse effects to wearing these so I feel no moral obligation to bust their bubbles, but I've...
• Commented on Learning a new language.
  I definitely agree...in theory. However, with the demand on students to reach a certain level of math and science proficiency, do you think that there is enough time in the school day for this. Also, I would need to ask...
• Commented on What Attachment Style Are You?
  I am definitely avoidant as well. It mainly shows in my romantic relationships. While I know this may cause me trouble when i'm ready to date seriously, I find it a kind of blessing because it keeps by from jumping...
• Commented on More than five years from now
  It's great to hear from a mom out there-probably some of the most experienced psychologists int he class. It's exciting to be a mold breaker and you must be a very special person! I look forward to when I have...
• Commented on What is intelligence?
  I agree with you, but venture to take it even a step further. Is it even worth measuring people's intelligence. Is it not enough to measure people's ability by what they have already done. I live by the saying that...
• Commented on In ten years....
  I too think this was a great take-away. I think it discouraging that conformity was so common. However, there is also the great news that studies show that even one other person showing defiance increased the likelihood of that person...
• Commented on Where Do I Stand?
  I like the attitude! I like the way you think and don't just take what the book says as ultimate truth. I agree with you, but honestly I have the tendency to think I'm better than others. I see the...
• Commented on Finding a job with my big five
  It's great that you were able to use strengths finders in a real applicable way! I think it is a great tool especially in choosing work options. Good luck in your new job!...
• Posted Heuristics and Judging to Psychology 1001 Sections 10-11 Spring 2012
  Living in Minneapolis I have had the pleasure of experiencing many different cultures and religions. It has been such a joy to be exposed to others so different in thinking, customs, and dress. However, in a country where everyone is...
• Commented on Social Loafing Recollections
  I agree that these topics were very interesting. In this class i thought these topics were very applicable to the average college students life. Group work... you love it or you hate it! I tend to like it, but i...
• Posted Food In Perspective to Psychology 1001 Sections 10-11 Spring 2012
  As an American I reflect on our nations unique obsession with food. Although the general population is not struggling to feed ourselves and families, there is a strange obsession with food. We extensively research where are food comes from, what...
• Posted Food In Perspective to Psychology 1001 Sections 10-11 Spring 2012
  As an American I reflect on our nations unique obsession with food. Although the general population is not struggling to feed ourselves and families, there is a strange obsession with food. We extensively research where are food comes from, what...
• Commented on Hunger Games
  Thank you for posting this. I hate that some magazines and companies actually encourage starving your self! A good diet is one in which you aren't feeling hungry every minute of the day. There are many ways that just include...
• Commented on The Effects of Too Much Freedom (Permissive Parenting)
  Interesting research. Parenting styles are always very interesting because they apply to nearly every person on this planet at some point in time. This topic however, I feel, is very hard to get accurate information about because it cannot be...
• Commented on Video Games: Can They Change You?
  I agree with you that young children should have limited access. However, I would even go as far as saying young children (I would say children before the age of 10) do not benefit from these games or any time...
• Commented on Alzheimer's and Love
  I've worked with Alzheimer's patients for a while now, and this movie was very great. Although all cases are not this extreme, I think it is important to remember that the damage that is done to the brain over time...
• Commented on Is the Dog Whisperer magic?
  Wow! I have a german wire-haired pointer and had a very hard time training her to walk because she is so energetic and doesn't mind the pulling and jerking. We never tried the treadmill technique. It's interesting that the environment...
• Posted The Truth About Autism to Psychology 1001 Sections 10-11 Spring 2012
  There has been a dramatic rise in the number of autism cases in the United States. About 1 in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism. It is not surprising that the causes of this rise are unknown due to...
• Commented on Sport's Psychology
  It's interesting to hear this from the perspective of a gymnast. I have raced in nordic skiing for the past 5 years and i can say there is truth to your perspective. However, I would say that in an endurance...
• Commented on Like Father Like Son...Kinda?
  "Science cannot answer everything" Yes!! That's true. I think that if more scientists had this humble perspective, then science would involve more discovery and less arguing. The nature-nurture debate is, I believe, mostly abused and used to support people's opinions...
• Posted Uniquely Human: language, thinking, and reasoning (chapter 8 summary) to Psychology 1001 Sections 10-11 Spring 2012
  Chapter 8 begins with a conversation between two people. With even a simple exchange, language is shown to be uniquely human. Unlike animal communication, humans have large brains that allow for things discussed in this chapter including syntax, extralinguistis information,...