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• Commented on IQ testing as a measure of job performance
  I think that IQ tests are a great idea for larger corporations when trying to weed out potential employees from a big group. However, there comes a point when the IQ test should not be used because it cannot measure...
• Commented on Easy to change your attitude?
  I agree with the fact that it is possible to change your attitude. However, I think it is a really difficult thing to do because you have to "suck up your pride" and realize that your old notion was in...
• Commented on Altruism: Inherent or Learned?
  I agree with the points in your argument. I feel that most of the time the reason we help others is because we feel empathetic towards them. We can imagine ourselves in that position and know that we would hope...
• Commented on What will stick with me
  The topic of conformity was also very interesting to me. It really showcased the power that social pressure has on ones actions. Even if it means causing harm to another person, such as in the Milgram experiment....
• Commented on Everyone is different
  This was one of my favorite topics of the semester. I really enjoyed finding out who was in my "highly extroverted and highly conscientious" group. I found it really interesting that both the groups that scored high on the extrovertedness...
• Commented on Personality is forever...
  I also found the personality unit to be very interesting because it is unique to each and every person you meet. You find out what personalities work the best with yours and which ones do not. Other's personalities help to...
• Posted Paranormal State or Paranormal Fake? to Psy 1001 section 16 & 17 Spring 2012
  Throughout the course of Psychology 1001, we have learned about the 6 Principles of Psychology: Ruling out Rival Hypotheses, Correlation v. Causation, Falsifiability, Replicability, Occam's Razor, and Extraordinary Claims. The principle that I have used the most in my everyday...
• Posted Paranormal State or Paranormal Fake? to Psy 1001 section 16 & 17 Spring 2012
  Throughout the course of Psychology 1001, we have learned about the 6 Principles of Psychology: Ruling out Rival Hypotheses, Correlation v. Causation, Falsifiability, Replicability, Occam's Razor, and Extraordinary Claims. The principle that I have used the most in my everyday...
• Commented on You Said What?
  I think that being bilingual can positively affect both your personal and professional life. For one, learning a new language can greatly enhance the possibilities of meeting and communicating with more people. Second, it is inevitable that one will encounter...
• Commented on Will Discrimination Ever End?
  I grew up in a town very similar to yours, with 98% of the student population being white. While I never witnessed a discrimination problem between my peers, I think attending a school with low diversity does a great disservice...
• Commented on Billy Madison
  Using the example of Billy Madison to explain the traits of the Big 5 is very well done. Even though I have seen this movie, I think you did a great job of explaining how and why you chose his...
• Posted What Divorce Does to Kids to Psy 1001 section 16 & 17 Spring 2012
  Divorce between two parents can be an extremely hard and stressful time. Not only is it traumatic for the adults in the situation, but it can be especially trying for the children. In the past, reports have claimed that the...
• Commented on Homework v. Social and problem solving
  Balancing friendships and school work is an extremely difficult task for some. Especially during busy weeks, such as midterms, you must ask yourself whether your friend's problem is severe enough to make you slack on studying. If you decide that...
• Commented on Killer Math Problems
  I experienced similar problems during Calculus I last semester. While the homework problems were fairly easy to solve, when it came to the test I could not find any similarities between the exam problems and problems from our book. What...
• Commented on Get Fit, Don't Quit
  I agree that Gatorade uses a great advertising technique to promote their product using a so-called "average joe." It shows that someone using the G-series can achieve a higher level of success when working out. Furthermore, the man is portrayed...
• Commented on something YOU probably don't know
  The information given about Alzheimer's disease is very interesting. The visual you provided shows the devastating effects that this disease causes on the human brain, and how much it affects ones memory. One important point I thought you made was...
• Posted Is It Really Your Decision? to Psy 1001 section 16 & 17 Spring 2012
  While watching the BBC video on the human mind called The Secret You, Marcus de Sautoy delves into the question of whether our conscious self is responsible for our decisions or if it is our unconscious mind that makes decisions...
• Commented on Gender Neutral - Sasha Laxton Defies Stereotypes
  I think it is very brave of the family to let their child decide who they are and who they want to be. However, raising Sasha gender-neutral can also set him up for a life of teasing and confusion once...
• Commented on Environment or Genetics? The ADHD conflict continues
  I disagree that a large contributing factor of ADHD is a child's environment during early development. While some children may be affected by their family and schooling, studies have shown that certain genes, like Dopamine, are linked to the disorder....
• Posted Chapter 6: Learning to Psy 1001 section 16 & 17 Spring 2012
  Chapter six introduces us to the concept of Learning, specifically how nurture changes us. One subject in particular, punishment, struck me as very interesting. Punishment is defined as "any outcome that weakens the probability of a response." It details the...