I am enjoying writing my paper on the insanity defense. Actually, I am not enjoying writing the paper, but I am interested in the topic, which helps.
Across the Universe has some good music in it.
My lit circle book is confusing, but at least it's a fictional story and not like a boring informational textbook. Discussing it with my group helps.
Noah is in the closet right now.
It's Drier's last day. I think he's sad because he's gonna miss us.
I am actually enjoying Drier's rambling right now because it's about life and it's inspirational and it's not about school.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Weekly blog assignment #11
So, the AP test was not impossible, but it was kinda difficult, and no, I didn't not finish either section completely before time ran out. I was trying to focus really hard on the test so I had a moment of flow, where I lost all sense of time, as demonstrated by my not finishing on time.
I totally forgot what the cocktail party effect was, but once Drier explained it in class I can think of instances in my own life where I have experienced this phenomenon. For instance, right now Drier is listening so intently to the question that Patrick just asked that he doesn't pay any mind to the conversation between Noah and Cal going on in front of me, or the conversation between Jason and Dani behind me. Drier is experiencing the cocktail party effect. I had no idea what figure-ground was. When we discussed this question in class, Drier didn't know what it was either. The only person who kind of knew/sort of knew/guessed somewhat accurately was Sara.
I totally forgot what the cocktail party effect was, but once Drier explained it in class I can think of instances in my own life where I have experienced this phenomenon. For instance, right now Drier is listening so intently to the question that Patrick just asked that he doesn't pay any mind to the conversation between Noah and Cal going on in front of me, or the conversation between Jason and Dani behind me. Drier is experiencing the cocktail party effect. I had no idea what figure-ground was. When we discussed this question in class, Drier didn't know what it was either. The only person who kind of knew/sort of knew/guessed somewhat accurately was Sara.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
weekly blog assignment #10
Today we discussed gender stereotypes in class. It was a fun discussion. It's funny how society sort of expects guys to not have feelings, and how all girls are expected to be caddy and overemotional. I can see where these stereotypes come from, because (like everyone else) I have seen real life examples of both of these stereotypes.
I would be interested to know how much of these gender identity stereotypes we develop because that's the way society teaches us we are supposed to act or if these are sometimes true because some people are just naturally inclined to have these particular traits.
Either way, it was funny to discuss these stereotypes in class.
I would be interested to know how much of these gender identity stereotypes we develop because that's the way society teaches us we are supposed to act or if these are sometimes true because some people are just naturally inclined to have these particular traits.
Either way, it was funny to discuss these stereotypes in class.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Weekly blog assignment #9
Today we talked about food. I found it pretty easy to pay attention, because food is fun to talk about.
There is a quote in our textbook that says, "No one wants to kiss when they are hungry" or something like that. This quote is used in reference to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. I totally agree with the point that this quote is trying to make, because when I am hungry or thirsty and my physiological needs aren't satisfied, I don't really care about much else.
I can understand why people have unhealthy eating habits, because food is pretty delicious and exciting. We tend to eat more for the pleasure than for nourishment.
After about two years of working at a candy store, chocolate is built into my diet as a staple. On top of having very easy access to chocolate, I am often in the company of people who-like myself-use chocolate as an emotional band-aid when they're depressed. Chocolate is pretty much a way of life for me.
This dependency on chocolate could go one of two ways: I will get fat once my metabolism slows down, or I will maintain my current weight in college, because I'm already used to being exposed to large amounts of appealing food. I think the first option is more likely.
Anyway, that's my personal connection to what we discussed in class today.
There is a quote in our textbook that says, "No one wants to kiss when they are hungry" or something like that. This quote is used in reference to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. I totally agree with the point that this quote is trying to make, because when I am hungry or thirsty and my physiological needs aren't satisfied, I don't really care about much else.
I can understand why people have unhealthy eating habits, because food is pretty delicious and exciting. We tend to eat more for the pleasure than for nourishment.
After about two years of working at a candy store, chocolate is built into my diet as a staple. On top of having very easy access to chocolate, I am often in the company of people who-like myself-use chocolate as an emotional band-aid when they're depressed. Chocolate is pretty much a way of life for me.
This dependency on chocolate could go one of two ways: I will get fat once my metabolism slows down, or I will maintain my current weight in college, because I'm already used to being exposed to large amounts of appealing food. I think the first option is more likely.
Anyway, that's my personal connection to what we discussed in class today.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Article Summary
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This article discusses a TV show in which the main character suffers from dissociative identity disorder and compares the portrayal of the disorder on the show with the realities of the disorder in real life. It also discusses some of the controversial questions in the mental health world regarding dissociative identity disorder.
The author says that the woman on the show is portrayed as having a more extreme case than typical and that most people with this disorder do not have it affect their lives to the extent of this Hollywooded up portrayal of dissociative identity disorder.
It also talks about the controversy over whether the disease is real, but also says that it is fairly easy to distinguish between the real cases and the fake ones, however most doctors say that they have seen very few believable cases. One real life example of this was the Hillside Strangler, who claimed to have multiple personalities but was discovered as a fraud.
This article discusses a TV show in which the main character suffers from dissociative identity disorder and compares the portrayal of the disorder on the show with the realities of the disorder in real life. It also discusses some of the controversial questions in the mental health world regarding dissociative identity disorder.
The author says that the woman on the show is portrayed as having a more extreme case than typical and that most people with this disorder do not have it affect their lives to the extent of this Hollywooded up portrayal of dissociative identity disorder.
It also talks about the controversy over whether the disease is real, but also says that it is fairly easy to distinguish between the real cases and the fake ones, however most doctors say that they have seen very few believable cases. One real life example of this was the Hillside Strangler, who claimed to have multiple personalities but was discovered as a fraud.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Weekly blog assignment #8
We were just discussing Andrea Yeates' postpartum psychosis. Since it is postpartum, shouldn't it occur only for a period of time after her child's birth? I was under the impression that disorders such as postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis differ from regular depression and psychosis in that they are temporary and are brought on by a child's birth. If this is so, can Andrea Yeates legally claim insanity under a life sentence since her disorder is temporary?
Perhaps she doesn't belong in a mental institution for the rest of her life if she is not permanently psychotic. However, she may not exactly belong in a prison either, since she committed her crime during a period when she was insane.
Then there is, of course, the possibility of misdiagnosis. Maybe Andrea Yeates has always suffered from psychosis but has never been diagnosed, and after the birth of her children the psychosis was automatically associated to be postpartum psychosis.
Perhaps she doesn't belong in a mental institution for the rest of her life if she is not permanently psychotic. However, she may not exactly belong in a prison either, since she committed her crime during a period when she was insane.
Then there is, of course, the possibility of misdiagnosis. Maybe Andrea Yeates has always suffered from psychosis but has never been diagnosed, and after the birth of her children the psychosis was automatically associated to be postpartum psychosis.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Weekly blog assignment #7
Last night, I took the personality test on moodle. I think that my results were accurate. It said that I have a strong dependency on feelings and emotions, and am a mild extrovert. Stevie just said that she has the same personality type as George Washington and Judge Judy. For some reason, this doesn't surprise me because Stevie seems like a good and decisive leader like both of these people.
I think that perhaps we should not draw such a fine line between introverted and extroverted, because these definitions are somewhat subjective. Plus, we also discussed how the situation and the people you are with can alter the extent to which you are introverted or extroverted. So these personality traits are situational, and being classified as one or the other is merely a generalization at best.
I think that perhaps we should not draw such a fine line between introverted and extroverted, because these definitions are somewhat subjective. Plus, we also discussed how the situation and the people you are with can alter the extent to which you are introverted or extroverted. So these personality traits are situational, and being classified as one or the other is merely a generalization at best.
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