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• Posted Remembering PSY 1001 to Psy 1001 section 16 & 17 Spring 2012
  Psychology is a very interesting subject. Social psychology was my favorite topic. It showed some real world applications of psychology. Although my major has nothing to do to do with psychology it was a class worth taking. The part about...
• Commented on You just can't be as smart as your sisters and brothers
  Birth order is an interesting topic. I grew up in a large family with six brothers and sisters so for me order doesn't seem relevant. I am curious to find out whether the first born would still have a higher...
• Commented on Will Discrimination Ever End?
  Being a minority, I am well aware of the disparity in schools, neighborhoods, and the workplace. I believe while it is important to be aware of this and to help bring change, responsibility has to come into play. While some...
• Posted Genetics of Social Psychology to Psy 1001 section 16 & 17 Spring 2012
  Imagine you are expecting a child, and genetics could tell you if your child has a gene for criminality or a gene for novelty-seeking. Would you want to know? Now genetics today cannot tell us if a certain person has...
• Commented on Just Your "Average Joe"
  I think it is not fair and a form of discrimination is you are not hired for a job because you are unattractive. Society should value who is the best suited and able to do the job, not who turns...
• Commented on Beauty Standards as Reflection of the Society
  This is a very interesting post. It is interesting to see a universal desire for women to be beautiful and how that beauty can vary culture to culture. Some cultures may find thin women attractive, while others favor curvy women....
• Posted Who's your daddy? to Psy 1001 section 16 & 17 Spring 2012
  A mother and father are both very important for the development of a child. Most adults if they could choose would like both mother and father involvement in their childhood. Research has shown the positives of father involvement and...
• Commented on Facial Expressions and Emotions
  I also try looking for the typical signs to tell if someone is lying to me. I was surprised to find out using physical cues only works half the time. Some people display cues easier than others which could make...
• Commented on Does your face or brain say you are lying?
  I have never seen the show "Lie to Me" but it does raise an important question. Can body language and micro-expressions really be used to tell if someone is lying? On this basis, should we use people trained in this...
• Commented on Kohlberg's Moral Dilemmas--Breaking Bad
  A very interesting post! Although I have never seen the show Breaking Bad, I have heard of it and it has a unique story line. I think things that are morally wrong are different person to person. I do agree...
• Commented on Not All Group Members are Lazy
  This was an interesting post that I personal relate to and understand. Communication is very important for daily life and when someone is having a hard time understanding or can not communicate effectively it makes it impossible to problem solve....
• Commented on La beauté de parler deux langues!
  This is a very interesting proposal. Although I am also bilingual I do not think bilingual education should be added to every school in the United States. I believe the parents should be able to decide what is the best...
• Commented on Erasing Memories: Is it possible?
  I do not think I would want to erase painful memories. Life experiences shape your values and personality. Although I do have some bad experiences in my past, I have learned from them. Erasing the painful memories would only shield...
• Posted You Said What? to Psy 1001 section 16 & 17 Spring 2012
  Learning another language can be the most frustrating thing. Reading, writing and speaking a new language is not an easy task for most. Growing up I learned Somali at home and learned English at school. Being bilingual has helped me...
• Commented on Is It Really Your Decision?
  This post is eye opening. I have always believed our choices were controlled by us, the essence of free will. Although reading this post it is hard to believe murder and crime are not from our own actions. That is...
• Commented on If Athletes can smoke, so can we.
  This ad really sheds light on how smoking was advertized and how society accepted it. Even going far to using a well known baseball player to relate to a younger audience. Now a days I hardly see advertizement for cigarettes,...
• Commented on What happens when we go to sleep?
  Although this post is interesting it does not surprise me. When we are unconscious it would make sense for our brain to temporary shut down communication channels. Like the back light on electronic devices dimming while inactive. However I would...
• Commented on Get Fit, Don't Quit
  This advertizement shows the lack of energy and motivation in exercising. But by drinking this drink, it will be a simple solution to the problem. I think using this strategy is very effective to the public. I also feel a...
• Commented on Get "noticeably different skin!" Or not...
  I agree with the logic of this post, but its hard to relate because I did not go through the acne stage in puberty. When I see these commercials I just laugh and say "That doesn't work" It's hard for...
• Commented on Hot Debate over Autism Diagnosis
  This post is interesting to me on a personal level. Both of my younger siblings are autistic. I think using the old or new model isn't as important as just educating the public of the early signs of autism. Knowing...
• Commented on Painting of a painting- depth perception illusion
  Looking at this painting it took my some time to actually see the painting in front if the original painting. It was a very interesting image, the depth perception can be seen with the outer edges of the inside painting....
• Commented on Inattentional Blindness
  This story shocked me. It is also interesting how we tend to pass by something so noticeable. I also believe the setting may have caused people to just walk by. In metro station seeing a person play for money tends...
• Commented on Blog # 2: Adrenaline
  Adrenaline is an interesting topic. Most people think about it when ridding rides at an amusement park. I believe the flight or fight response in humans today is widely used. For example the stress of a cop pulling you over,...
• Commented on Blog #2: Is red wine really good for your heart??
  This story is very interesting, as I have learned about the benefits of red wine consumption in my nutrition class. Although different articles show a slightly different view, it ultimately shows that generalization can mislead people. I believe instead of...
• Posted Chapter 4 Sensation and Perception to Psy 1001 section 16 & 17 Spring 2012
  This chapter focused on perception and how our brains process information can have a major impact. For example humans process ambiguous figures differently, that may explain why people see different figures in clouds or paintings. The types of processing are...