Re: [tips] Copperfield trick
Yes, none of the original 6 cards is included in the five cards at the bottom of the display. One is so busy concentrating on the card they picked that they don't notice that the cards displayed are different than the original ones. Original message Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:11:56 -0500 From: Britt, Michael michael.br...@thepsychfiles.com Subject: [tips] Copperfield trick To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Does anyone know how this trick is done? Michael Britt mich...@thepsychfiles.com www.thepsychfiles.com Twitter: mbritt . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct Psychology Faculty @ Germanna Community College drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains. -Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Author and Lyricist . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
[tips] A student request - Any comments
I got the message below yesterday from a student who, in spite of what she says did not attend approximately 1/3 of the classes. What you see is a copy of her email without editing. My syllabus states clearly that the grade is based on the four scheduled tests (and I offer an optional final exam so that a student who misses a test or who wants to try to improve their grade by replacing a low grade on one of the four tests). Her grades were 49, 60, 65, and 70 and she did not take the optional final exam. The syllabus also says there are no extra credit opportunities. Any comments? WWYD? Dr. Wildblood I know this is very late but after reviewing my grades for this semester I realized that my grade for your class, Psychology was my only grade that was below a B. I am applying to Radiology school at Mary Washington Hospital in Janurary and they willl not accept an application with a gade that i received in your class. I know that the grade reflects work that i did in your class,but i shpwed up tp class everyday and took notes and payed attention. This is my second time taking psychology because my credit from last year at UVA WISE did not transfer and i happened to have a B in that class. (go figure). Although the only thing that helped me receive that B was extra work and assigments that were given in class by the professor. I am not a good test taker as you can see. I study for the tests and think i know the information. But when i am given the test i do horrible. Is there anything i can do, an extra paper or something that i can turn in or email you that will raise my g! rade to a B. i need it for Radiology school. If i need to make an appoitment and come in i am willing to do that. thank you . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct Psychology Faculty @ Germanna Community College drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains. -Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Author and Lyricist . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Anybody See Any Snow?
Mike Palij queried: On the east coast of the U.S. there is supposed to be this lollapalooza of a snow storm moving north which is supposed to hit NYC and leave 8+ inches of snow (*yawn*). So far, no flakes (outside of the usual ones that one encounters on the streets of NYC). But I hear that there is a little bit of snow now around Maryland, round a place called Frostburg. Is this true or another misrepresentation by the eastern liberal elite media establishment? From Fredericksburg, VA (65 Miles south of Washington, DC: We are looking right now at about 19 inches of snow and have a severe storm warning that is scheduled to end at 6 am tomorrow. So, I guess you might say I saw a little snow. My favorite Christmas song is still I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus, by Jimmy Boyd. 1952's #1 Christmas song, and no, I didn't like the Jackson 5 cover anywhere near as much when it came out later. . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct Psychology Faculty @ Germanna Community College drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains. -Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Author and Lyricist . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
[tips] Looking for a clinical program
Someone, on one of these lists has told us about a program that assists in diagnosis and is based on the DSM-IV symptom descriptions. I'd appreciate it if someone remembered who that is. I'm not sure what to use as keywords in the archives. . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct Psychology Faculty @ Germanna Community College drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains. -Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Author and Lyricist . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Eastern Psych Assn. 2010 Meeting
Diane, I have moved back to the east coast and have just renewed my membership (I know, very late), but when it asked for my affiliation, my new school (Germanna CC) isn't on the list, and although there are Virginia colleges on the list, I don't think there are any of the VCCS schools listed. While I was in Indiana, my affiliation (Indiana University Kokomo) was listed. Is there a reason that VCCS schools are not listed other than, perhaps, that there are no members of EPA and that they all are in Southeastern? Just wondering. The speakers for the March convention look very good. Bob . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct Psychology Faculty @ Germanna Community College drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains. -Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Author and Lyricist . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] NoNotes
And then there are those who argue that there is an issue of intellectual property and copyright. If a student has notes given to them by a classmate, some say, then that is a favor to help a classmate. If someone sells notes taken in their class, some believe it is an infringement of intellectual property and copyright issue. Helweg-Larsen, Marie wrote: Subject: RE: [tips] NoNotes It's just a transcription service. That's pretty old-fashioned really. It costs $9.57 an hour (pretty cheap - I'm guessing they contract with people in 3rd world countries). Note taking services have been around forever. Most big universities have professional local shops that hire students to take and turn in notes that are then made available to student who buy them for a fee. When I was a grad student at UCLA it was often the TAs who made a little money on the side by turning in their notes. Of course many (most?) schools offer this service for students who have a disability that prevents them from taking notes. . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct Psychology Faculty @ Germanna Community College drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains. -Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Author and Lyricist . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] Can anyone call him/herself a psychotherapist?
And they also take their time in allowing properly licensed practitioners be placed on their panel, even when they were on the panel in another state. The famous quote of the Clinton administration could become It's the insurance companies, stupid. Original message Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:01:21 -0600 From: DeVolder Carol L devoldercar...@sau.edu Subject: RE: [tips] Can anyone call him/herself a psychotherapist? To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Isn't it also true though, that third party payers will only pay for services provided by a licensed individual? That would seem to make it a moot point. Carol Carol L. DeVolder, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 Phone: 563-333-6482 e-mail: devoldercar...@sau.edu web: http://web.sau.edu/psychology/psychfaculty/cdevolder.htm The contents of this message are confidential and may not be shared with anyone without permission of the sender. -Original Message- From: Michael Smith [mailto:tipsl...@gmail.com] Sent: Mon 11/2/2009 2:14 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: Re: [tips] Can anyone call him/herself a psychotherapist? I think it's probably true in canada as well. I know of one hypnotherapist in toronto who has a B.A. in psych. I know of several who have an Med. And I have known one who had no official qualification whatsoever but who had read a lot about dream interpretation and ran a counselling service. --Mike On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 9:24 AM, Paul Brandon paul.bran...@mnsu.edu wrote: This would be a matter of state law; as far as I know your statement is correct for Minnesota. On Nov 2, 2009, at 8:03 AM, Paul Okami wrote: My understanding is that in the UK, Canada, and the USA, anyone can call him or herself a therapist or psychotherapist and practice, as long as that person does not claim to be licensed, use the word psychologist or Doctor and so forth. I'm virtually positive this was true at one time, and various web sites claim that it is true, but recently someone challenged this statement and told me that at least in some states the law requires anyone claiming to be a therapist to be licensed. Does anyone know about this with some measure of certainty? Thanks, Paul Okami Paul Brandon Emeritus Professor of Psychology Minnesota State University, Mankato paul.bran...@mnsu.edu --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) TNEF60169.rtf (3k bytes) . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct at Germanna CC, Fredericksburg, VA drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains. -Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Author and Lyricist . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Intro Statistics Text recommendation
Nancy, Have you looked at Janie Wilson's book. I liked the one that cam out about5 -6 years ago and there is a 2008 edition. Amazon info: Essential Statistics Value Package (includes SPSS 16.0 CD) by Janie H. Wilson (Paperback - Jun 15, 2008) Buy new: $135.00 1 used from $120.00 Somewhat expensive, but aren't all books now. I had the same problem the last time I taught statistics but converted a lot of the exercises that were not specifically psyc exercises so that they seemed like psych exercises. It wasn't really too hard or time consuming. And, I guess I am old fashioned as well. I make them learn to do it by hand before moving to the computer. Without that I have found that they have no idea if the answers they get are even close to reality. Bob Original message Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:28:13 -0400 From: drna...@aol.com Subject: [tips] Intro Statistics Text recommendation To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Hi, I have been asked to teach baby Stats (again) for psychology at a school where my teacher evaluations have been generally decent but the faculty evaluator, who looks at our course materials, does not like my choice of book. I use Bluman Brief Edition (4th) which is not a Psych Stats book. The examples and practice problems (of which there are a lot, that's why I like the book) cover a variety of social, educational, criminal justice and business applications...there are a few pure psych problems mixed in, not many. The course includes lecture time (during which I teach concepts and lots of by hand-solving of problems) and an SPSS lab. I would like to keep my job at this CSU (a concern in our current budget environment), but I am reluctant to part with my book. I like it. Other stats for psych books I've used have had far fewer practice problems available and emphasize teaching the concepts. I hate that. I know I can supply my own problems but I was hoping that someone out there knows of a stats for psych book that at least provides a balance between conceptual understanding and teaching students to grasp and perform the processes of statistical calculation with lots of real practice problems, related to psych and the social sciences closely allied to it. Before I go through the nuisance of doing this and having to learn someone else's way of doing some of the procedures (every book has a few of its own idiosyncratic presentations of formulae), I thought I might at least find a book, with your help, that provides a decent number of practice problems. . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct at Germanna CC, Fredericksburg, VA drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains. -Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Author and Lyricist . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Dumbing Down or Deeper Processing?
I agree with Joan. Joan Warmbold wrote: Wow, to me there's no question--totally with option B. It asks for active engagement as well as requiring a deeper level of comprehension required by creating a personal example of the concept. And, as a bonus, most students will enjoy developing a comic strip. I think you've come up with a real winner here Michael. . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct at Germanna CC, Fredericksburg, VA drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains. -Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Author and Lyricist . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Schizophrenic or manic-depressive
I'm way behind on my mail, but after filtering the unnamed individual out of my email after asking him several legitimate questions and being ignored, I too must add my protestation to the continuation of this individuals membership on the list. Besides, after his promise to go underground for several months (which lasted several days) I can see no reason to post any of his rantings, and fishing posts. I like this list and respect most of the members. I'd like to keep it that way. Original message Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:57:42 -0700 (PDT) From: tay...@sandiego.edu Subject: Re: [tips] Schizophrenic or manic-depressive To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu MANY good people have gone over to psychteach primarily because of the inappropriate behavior on this list, and we have lost their input on this list. I only had 3 replies to my 4 questions that were very legitimate, this week. I have no answer to one of the questions. Sigh. I am sad to have to cross post because historically I got great answers on this list without having to go through the review process over there. I don't know what the POD list does, since it is also not monitored in the same way psychteach is, but they certainly have serious people making serious contributions to discussions, and without flaming anyone (a problem I found on other lists). If this is not the straw to break the camel's back, Bill, then what will be egregious enough for you? Annette Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 619-260-4006 tay...@sandiego.edu Original message Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:22:26 -0400 From: Britt, Michael michael.br...@thepsychfiles.com Subject: Re: [tips] Schizophrenic or manic-depressive To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu I will add my vote of agreement to Ed and Don. These posts are inappropriate and waste everyone's precious time. If you can't keep your posts at a professional level then you don't belong on this list. Michael Britt mich...@thepsychfiles.com www.thepsychfiles.com On Oct 20, 2009, at 8:21 AM, Steven Specht wrote: I concur. I wouldn't allow this in my classroom for more than two sessions (it's disruptive... I don't see it as being related to free speech at this point). On Oct 20, 2009, at 7:52 PM, Don Allen wrote: Thanks Ed- I second the request. There has to be a limit to this inane trolling. Mischaracterizing people with mental illness does not belong on a listserve like TIPS. -Don. - Original Message - From: Ed Callen Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 4:26 pm Subject: RE: [tips] Schizophrenic or manic-depressive To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Please, please, please Bill, TIPS moderator, see this as one last example of why this guy needs to be removed from this list. I know the current extinction strategy is in place, and I know Bill's comittment over the years to free speech, but there is no real value of this person to the teaching of psychology list, other than bringing up controversial issues to respond to. I have seen this and been part of this list since it began, and more good people have left the list because of him that have joined, and I have resisted responding, but there is so much good a list like this can do to have someone who has time on his hands ruin. We all know I think that his examples of questions A student asked me this... another faculty member did this... are all made up. We saw earlier that his adjunct status to a bunch of colleges was not true or exaggerated, so come on. We've got great people on this list with great minds and ideas, let's bring it to that level, rather than have it whither because of someone who is interested, imho, of reading his own posts and responses. This is the only list of its kind in our field, and I've hated to see it continue to deteriorate. From: michael sylvester [mailto:msylves...@copper.net] Sent: Tue 10/20/2009 6:59 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] Schizophrenic or manic-depressive I am trying to decide who I should have as a condo guest for the upcoming holiday season. If I get the schizophrenic,that person would probably look at the ocean for 8
RE: [tips] *Nature* on APA and clinical psychology
Marc Carter wrote: I certainly don't want my doctor choosing a medicine on the basis of anything other than what's been shown to work. Why should we expect less of therapists? It frightens me. This frightens me as well; however, many doctors do prescribe not what works, but what he or she is convinced by a drug rep or by the perqs that they have been given by big Pharma. I speak of this from actual knowledge, not anecdotal evidence. . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct at Germanna CC, Fredericksburg, VA drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] I Don't Like Mondays: Introducing the Facebook Global Happiness Index
As part of his discourse on the new wave of research on the FGHI, Mike Palij wrote: Mondays aren't so hot either but the Boomtown Rats told us that years ago. And the Mammas and the Pappas told us long before most people, if any ever heard of the Boomtown Rats, Rainy days and Mondays always get me down. and also give a gloomy out look on Monday, Monday. But only the oldest of us probably remember that. Bob . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct at Germanna CC, Fredericksburg, VA drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Men Explain Things to Chicks
Whoops, at least one other woman responded in the negative about this topic as I recall. I believe Nancy Melucci also complained. I also complained, in what I thought was a semi-reasonable tone to the perpetrator of this thread and his non-response was my reason for blocking him. I have also been told off-list, that some of his recent posts have been more rational than most of his former posts. Bob Original message Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:26:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Robin Abrahams robina...@yahoo.com Subject: [tips] Men Explain Things to Chicks To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Ah, another day, another series of men explaining women's experiences to them. But wait! you mournfully cry. I haven't silenced any women's voices! My wife tells me what to do all the time! I can't help it if Robin is the only woman who bothered to comment on whether or not 'chick' is offensive! Men, Explaining Things: http://www.tomdispatch.com/post/174918 This woman has better things to do. Enjoy yourselves, boys. Robin Abrahams www.robinabrahams.com . Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct at Germanna CC, Fredericksburg, VA drb...@rcn.com . The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) . Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) . We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] clinical workers and evidence
Gerald Peterson wrote: Here is an interesting article about the problems of evidence-based clinical workers. I don't like them calling all therapists psychologists, nor the subtitle of psychologists rejecting science, and it's a bit of over-simplification, but might be of interest to some. See: http://www.newsweek.com/id/216506 Having been a counselor/therapist for 33 years, there is lots in this article to agree with. Many clinicians and physicians do rely more on intuition than on science in making decisions as to how to treat a client/patient with a particular disorder (taking into consideration that diagnosis is, itself, not very scientific in many cases, especially psychology/psychiatry). That being said, there are manhy of us who do rely on the use of evidence based therapies especially those which are supported strongly by research. In fact, our beloved insurance companies are beginning to know what kind of therapy is being used for what diagnosis, and I have heard (anecdotes, to be sure) that some people have been refused reimbursement if certain therapies are not used with certain diagnoses. Interestingly (to possibly start a firestorm here) one of the therapies which has as much or more research than any other is EMDR and its use in PTSD resulting from a multitude of causes, because w! e don't know what sense there is behind it that can explain how it might work. Since I am an advocate of EMDR, have read the research, and have seen the results with my own clients starting with Vietnam veterans (in my experience since about 1994, not immediately after the conflict was finally abandoned) I submit that it is an evidence based therapy and as to how it works, I submit that we know as much about how it works as we do about how aspirin works. In sum, not a bad article although it is a bit simplified. Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct at Germanna CC, Fredericksburg, VA drb...@rcn.com The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] clinical workers and evidence
I agree with much of what Scott L. said and have never allowed myself to become affiliated with the EMDR cult, and Paul, I guess you got me. Robert W. Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct at Germanna CC, Fredericksburg, VA drb...@rcn.com The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] for Marc Carter
Scott Lilienfeld, a psychologist who I greatly admire, said: I'm strongly inclined to agree that responding to messages that don't embody these two characteristics, tempting as it may be, will be counterproductive in the long run...Scott I agree that the person specifically being referred to (I can't even mention his name in the body of my email or I won't see if this email gets to the list). The cavalier attitude, the ignoring of the purpose of the list, and the use of prejudicial and demeaning comments is something I decided that I would no longer tolerate. Reinforcement is defined as anything likely to increase the likelihood of a behavior, and any response to the unnamed individual seems to be a reinforcer. Bob Wildblood, PhD Riverside Counseling Center and Adjunct at Germanna CC, Fredericksburg, VA drb...@rcn.com --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Two questions about sleep and dreams
Joan Warmbold wrote: I have always thought that the only dreams we remember are those that wake us up and then we think about, at least enough to get elements into our LTM. Is this valid? As you know, the whole idea of what dreams are/mean/or the purpose thereof is a topic of debate. I have worked with dreams (yes, I admit that I follow the Jungian approach to dream analysis from time to time if my client wants to deal with it) and everything that I have read suggests strongly that the dream out of which you wake, is the one most likely to be remembered - particularly if you review it immediately after waking. That's one of the reasons that those who want to work with their dreams are asked to keep a journal at their bedside and to write about it as soon as they wake up. It makes sense that this kind of action would increase the retention of dream content based on what we know about rehearsal and retention of information. Bob --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] JND,Absolute thresholds etc
Michael, I think what the members of this list are saying is the prejudice can be expressed as a single word. Some actually object to the use of the N word. Do you? Think about how ridiculous your response was. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] ??????
No, but I thought you were. I guess we can't count on anything. Bob Original message Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:57:34 -0400 From: michael sylvester msylves...@copper.net Subject: [tips] ?? To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Is everyone underground? Michael --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] time for mc exam questions
Annette Kujawski Taylor wrote: McKeachie's Teaching Tips is a book IMHO all instructors should possess. There is a guideline in there for that and just about every other question you have. I don't remember the guideline and I am now at home and McKeachie is on my bookshelf at school. I, too, am separated from my McKeachie, but as I remember the time per MC question is 30 seconds. This is especially true if there are only 3 choices and I agree with Annette that this is all that is needed. I have done some research using 3 or 4 choices with two different classes and have found no significant difference between them. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] annoying cat solicitation purr
As I tell my students, cats are the operational definition of ADHD. Original message Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:06:25 -0400 From: David Hogberg dhogb...@albion.edu Subject: Re: [tips] annoying cat solicitation purr To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu It's my belief, based on observations over the years, that all cats are feral most of the time. DKH On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 2:27 PM, Marc Carter marc.car...@bakeru.edu wrote: My place: overt yowling at 4 am to get up to feed him, and more at around 10 pm when he thinks it's time I should be in bed (even though he doesn't sleep in the bed with me -- he just wants ME to go to bed). And yeppers about the pitch -- it cannot be ignored... Cats are only partly domesticated. m -- Marc Carter, PhD Associate Professor and Chair Department of Psychology College of Arts Sciences Baker University -- From: Claudia Stanny [mailto:csta...@uwf.edu] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 1:08 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] annoying cat solicitation purr According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, “Cats are able to control their humans by emitting a high-pitched “solicitation” cry – embedded in a purr – that is so annoying it can’t be ignored” (Sept 18) http://www.lifesci.sussex.ac.uk/cmvcr/Domestic%20cats.html They go on to note that in busy households where such purring is often overlooked, the cats resort to overt meowing. You betcha. A colleague noted that this will be useful as a great example of negative reinforcement in action. Claudia J. Stanny, Ph.D. Director, Center for University Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Associate Professor, Psychology University of West Florida Pensacola, FL 32514 – 5751 Phone: (850) 857-6355 or 473-7435 e-mail: csta...@uwf.edu CUTLA Web Site: http://uwf.edu/cutla/ Personal Web Pages: http://uwf.edu/cstanny/website/index.htm --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto (e-mail) is sent by Baker University (BU) and is intended to be confidential and for the use of only the individual or entity named above. The information may be protected by federal and state privacy and disclosures acts or other legal rules. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that retention, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please immediately notify Baker University by email reply and immediately and permanently delete this e-mail message and any attachments thereto. Thank you. --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Couldn't resist
Underground isn't the same anymore. Original message Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:43:08 -0400 From: michael sylvester msylves...@copper.net Subject: [tips] Couldn't resist To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu We all have heard the dog chew my homework excuse but a police arrest in Central Florida could be viewed as an upgrade of the fundamental animal behavior attribution.The police arrested a man for downloading porn on his computer. His excuse was-the cat jumped on the keyboard and caused porn to be downloaded. Btw,is it possible to condition a pigeon to turn on a computer,check your e-mail,and send a message like you've got mail to your cell phone? I have heard of animals dialing 911. Please note that even though I am underground you can still send me something. Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Fabulous Flubadub
How can anyone with a little age under their belt not have mentioned Kukla, Fran, and Ollie. Perhaps the original of all of those mentioned so far. Original message Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:43:49 + From: David Hogberg dhogb...@albion.edu Subject: Re: [tips] Fabulous Flubadub To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Maybe that was after my time. I'm talking ~56 years ago for Lucky Pup. Yikes! On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 3:58 PM, Wallen, Douglas J douglas.wal...@mnsu.edu wrote: I never saw Lucky Pup, but I do remember a hand puppet show of that era called Time for Beanie featuring Cecil the seasick sea serpent. It returned as a cartoon 10 or 15 years later. Doug Wallen Psychology Department, AH 23 Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN 56001 E-mail: douglas.wal...@mnsu.edu Phone: (507) 389-5818 On 9/17/09 8:47 AM, David Hogberg dhogb...@albion.edu wrote: I, too, remember Flub. How about memories of another TV production of the period, one done with hand puppets (vs. marionettes) called Lucky Pup? Its main characters were Foudini and Pinhead and they appeared, perhaps, on the DuMont Television Network. DKH On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 8:36 AM, Pollak, Edward epol...@wcupa.edu wrote: Tommy Texino writes, Now who remembers The Flubadub? Well I do, and he was a puppet on The Howdy Doody Program back in the 1950s. The Flub was an animal made up of various other creatures, sort of like them things they got down in Australia. Anyway, Well, It occurred to me that with Mr. Stuart having the boots of Grandpa Jones and the head of Elvis Presley and the flashy clothes of a Porter Wagoner that he was a regular human Flubadub I hope that this information causes your insides to settle, for while The Flubadub was strange , he was a good soul, as I should imagine Mr. Stuart to be as well. Well said by our very own, irascible (but lovable), Phineas T. Bluster! Ed Mandatory bluegrass content: we could learn a few things about bluegrass stage attire from Buffalo Bob. - Edward I. Pollak, Ph.D. Department of Psychology West Chester University of Pennsylvania http://home.comcast.net/~epollak http://home.comcast.net/%7Eepollak - Husband, father, grandfather, biopsychologist bluegrass fiddler .. in approximate order of importance. --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Are We All Doomed?
H, Psychology seems to be strangely unrepresented at MIT. Anyone know why? Original message Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:08:04 -0400 From: Mike Palij m...@nyu.edu Subject: [tips] Are We All Doomed? To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Cc: Mike Palij m...@nyu.edu A curious article in the in Washington Post about how Colleges, as we currently know them with buildings and campuses, may be gone in 10 to 20 years as online courses serve as inexpensive alternatives; see: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/11/AR2009091104312_pf.html Yes, we've heard similar arguments in the past but the concept that there are redundancies in the higher education system (e.g., how many versions of an intro course out there? why not get top instructors, video their lectures and provide appropriate web-based support and then make this course available for credit anywhere?) and an efficient market will reduce or eliminate these redundancies (i.e., tenured faculty). That reminds me, how many of you use the MIT online courseware? See: http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/home/home/index.htm and http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Brain-and-Cognitive-Sciences/index.htm -Mike Palij New York University m...@nyu.edu --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: Fw: [tips] Determining major and minor
Michael, I have already questioned the premise of your statement and others have asked you essentially, Is this your opinion or have you read somewhere that this is something that is actually happening. I think what other are telling you, is that until you answer that very simple question. Thank you. Bob Original message Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:45:53 -0400 From: michael sylvester msylves...@copper.net Subject: Fw: [tips] Determining major and minor To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu AE,SMcK,BW: I asked the question :How do we determine major and minor psychological theories? Do you have an answer for me? Answer my question if you are able. Thank you. Michael Sylvester.PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Like a complete unknown
michael sylvester wrote: Woodstock,were you there? To tell you the truth, I don't remember... Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Again, like a complete unknown
Face it, no matter how much we may love him (and I do) he does often look very scruffy and unkempt. Original message Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:35:07 -0400 From: Christopher D. Green chri...@yorku.ca Subject: Re: [tips] Again, like a complete unknown To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Funny that Dylan just showed him his ID. Is there any reason one has to show police id and account for walking on a public sidewalk in the US? Chris Green = David Hogberg wrote: See this morning's Philadelphia Inquirer, http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/new_jersey/20090814_ap_yourebobdylannjpolicewanttoseesomeid.html?nlid=2525542 DKH --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Van Morrison
I would assume (and I know the danger in that) that he is referring to Jelly Roll Morton who is extremely well known in the circles of musicians and I would of thought any non-eurocentric disc jockey. michael sylvester wrote Subject: [tips] Van Morrison To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Btw,while does Van constantly refer to jelly roll? Is this an Irish slogan? --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Eurocentric/non-Eurocentric
My friend Michael msylves...@copper.net wrote under the Subject: Re: [tips] Eurocentric/non-Eurocentric ...the Eurocentric approach to intelligence has and continues to emphasize performance on paper-pencil tests and other verbal and non-verbal performances with underlying competencies.Competencies are one thing but whether performance on competencies is indicative of a lack of or abundance of intelligence is a different story and subject to debate. I'm sure that Sternberg and Gardner would love to argue that with you. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE:[tips] [tips]redundancy
Unless you're talking baseball. Original message Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:06:45 -0400 From: Stuart McKelvie smcke...@ubishops.ca Subject: RE:[tips] [tips]redundancy To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Dear Tipsters, Up next instead of next. S. __ Via Web Access Floreat labore Recti cultus pectora roborant -- Stuart J. McKelvie, Ph.D., Phone: (819)822-9600, Extension 2402 Department of Psychology, Fax: (819)822-9661 Bishop's University, 2600 College Street, Sherbrooke (Borough of Lennoxville), Québec J1M 1Z7, Canada. E-mail: smcke...@ubishops.ca or stuart.mckel...@ubishops.ca Bishop's University Psychology Department Web Page: http://www.ubishops.ca/ccc/div/soc/psy __ --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) TNEF53668.rtf (2k bytes) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Canadian Psychological Association and dissemination of the Rorschach test
Annette Kujawski Taylor wrote: I've just changed textbooks for intro this year and noted that in the powerpoint slides and text I will be using this year they have intelligence test items. I have routinely seen these in the past in other intro texts; as well as items from various clinical tests (anxiety and depression scales; various MMPI items, etc). The idea is to give the student an idea of what the items are like and how they address the diagnosis or assessment. Most of the items in the texts that I have reviewed are from older editions of the tests; e.g., from the WISC III instead of the new edition WISC IV, and from the MMPI-2. They are not often the same items that exist in the current editions and given that they are in a text (which many of our students don't read, let alone buy) it doesn't seem to be a severe problem. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Eurocentric/non-Eurocentric
Non-Eurocentric michael sylvester wrote: Please note that it is not possible to explain the non-Eurocentric within a Eurocentric framework. Reminds me of the Personal Growth days where we were all told, I can't explain it to you, you have to experience it. The difference in this case is that most of us who aren't, can never be truly non-eurocentric. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] word confusions
Flout is to treat in a contemptuous manner and flaunt is to be ostentatious or showy. Original message Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:33:35 -0400 From: Serafin, John john.sera...@email.stvincent.edu Subject: Re: [tips] word confusions To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Flout vs. Flaunt. One of my English Dept colleagues caught me on this one in a committee report that I had drafted. I'll leave it to Tipsters to see if they can provide correct examples of the usage of these words before I give that English Prof's examples. John -- John Serafin Psychology Department Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA 15650 john.sera...@email.stvincent.edu --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] We're here, we're queer (now and for always)
Actually, historically when a traveler stayed at an inn it was likely that he (women didn't travel and stay in inns) would have to share a bed with up to 7 others. In Fredericksburg, VA (where I now live) one inn boasted that a guest would not have to share a bed with more than four others. Pretty good deal in those revolutionary days, and for years beyond the Revolution. Original message Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:31:10 -0500 From: Paul Brandon paul.bran...@mnsu.edu Subject: Re: [tips] We're here, we're queer (now and for always) To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu I've seen the same argument made about Lincoln. But before central heating, men often shared beds simply for the warmth. On Aug 7, 2009, at 1:18 AM, Allen Esterson wrote: In our sophisticated modern times no doubt there are people who argue that Laurel and Hardy must have been gay -- after all they quite often slept in the same bed! But those were more innocent times (and,who knows, maybe more sensible in some ways -- though certainly not in others, before people jump in to protest!). Paul Brandon Emeritus Professor of Psychology Minnesota State University, Mankato paul.bran...@mnsu.edu --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Mid-week humor
How could you not recommend Ebony and Ivory written and performed by two of the best in the business? Original message Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:32:52 -0400 From: michael sylvester msylves...@copper.net Subject: [tips] Mid-week humor To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu The White House will have a teachable moment with Gates,Obama,and Crowley on thursday.As the only active dj on Tips,I was asked to suggest two songs to be played while the three are havng beers.I suggest Black or White by Michael Jackson Cambridge over troubled waters by Simon and Garfunkel Tipsters could post their suggestions.Limit two songs per tipster. Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Re: [tips] Height and cancer
In response to Julie Osland's comments about the relationship between height and cancer incidence, Steven once again found an answer that clarifies the issue. This gives me some consolation in the fact that since I am short, according to research I have been paid less than my tall colleagues for my entire career (except when I worked at a union University in which salary was based on time of service). Finally, the payoff. Bob Good suggestion, but not the answer here. The research Michael refers to is undoubtedly a new study by Sung et al in the American Journal of Epidemiology which looked at Koreans 40-60 years old. Sung, Y., et al. Height and Site-specific Cancer Risk: A Cohort Study of a Korean Adult Population Am. J. Epidemiol. 2009 170: 53-64; doi:10.1093/aje/kwp088 [Abstract available at http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/170/1/53] Stephen --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] Reporting Correlations in APA Style
Rick Froman wrote: It would be an overstatement to say that they didn't change the wording on how to present the results of hypothesis testing inferential statistics. They have incorporated the recent suggestions to go beyond null hypothesis significance testing. On p. 33, it says that APA stresses that NHST is but a starting point and that additional reporting elements such as effect sizes, confidence intervals, and extensive description are needed to convey the most complete meaning of the results. = Does that mean we are supposed to do it the way Ben Weiner taught us how to do it back in the 60's (and can I count this as my midweek humor)? Bob W --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] New courses/proposal and approval
I can just discuss my experience with creating new courses (for which I held the record in a contest of fellow faculty at my most recent position at Indiana University Kokomo at 14 that I could remember). At state colleges and universities, the procedure that Michael described seems to be the norm, including that it is often possible to have a special topics that nobody has to approve except your departmental colleagues. At private liberal arts colleges, it has been my experience that creating new courses is much easier. In fact it is just like creating a special topics course in a state university. Now that I have about reached the end of my teaching career (I'm going back to work at a private practice, but will still do adjunct work at my new location in Fredericksburg, VA) I won't have to deal with that state level of bureaucracy any more. Bob Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:57:29 -0400 From: michael sylvester msylves...@copper.net Subject: [tips] New courses/proposal and approval I can recall how exhaustive it became for a faculty member to offer a new course.The process went somewhat like this:written proposal sent to a faculty committee 2)department chair 3)general meeting of the faculty 4) Board of trustees and so on.It would take about one year before the new course could be offered. Some faculty were told that the easiest way to offer a new course was to go the Special Topics route because one can offer anything under the category of Special Topics. How is it at your institution to come up with new course offerings? Btw,should adjuncts be allowed to come up with new course offerings? Michael Sylvester,PhD --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Civilized countries going crazy
Yes. Original message Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:06:49 -0400 From: michael sylvester msylves...@copper.net Subject: Re: [tips] Civilized countries going crazy To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Btw,didn't the British psychiatrist R D Laing state that there are no crazy individuals,only crazy societies? Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] Florida State/no more land lines
Hey, I've got an idea. Why not just set up an email account with msn or gmail or whoever to use just for student contacts? I've never gotten a phone call that was so important that it had to be dealt with immediately, so checking emails several times a day sounds like it might work. I've been doing it for the last 8 years and once told my department chair that we could take my phone out so far as I was concerned since I had unlimited calling on my cell, I could use that for outgoing calls. If you don't want students to know your number if you do call them, you can block it. So, no problem. Original message Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:06:51 -0400 From: Bourgeois, Dr. Martin mbour...@fgcu.edu Subject: RE: [tips] Florida State/no more land lines To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu If true, it seems to be a bad idea. Being forced to give students your personal number, cell or otherwise, seems improper. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] info
From: michael sylvester msylves...@copper.net Has any United States President addressed an APA convention? Yes, President Obama did today. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] I have no interest in research
Who is the person who utters such vituperous diatribe in regard to the knowledge of science. I don't do research any more except on excellence of teaching, but I'm glad I learned it and did it in my early career. An individual who is working in a scientific field, which most of the psychologists who I know think we are, who has never done research and/or didn't pay much attention to it in his or her classes or avoided such classes, is not a psychologists worth his or her title. Perhaps, though, Mr. Smith (if that is his real name) is suggesting that medicine is not a science and, with that, I would agree. If I hadn't the background in science and research that I have, I wouldn't be able to talk meaningfully to my students about the research I present in class. And, as I said previously, Who is the person... I have my suspicions that Mr. Smith, with the interesting email address of tipsl...@gmail.com, and whose first name is stated to be Michael, may, in fact, be someone else who wants to poke at us with a different approach than his usual one. Any guesses? I have mine. And by the way, I chose clinical psychology over medicine and did have the choice since I was admitted to both. Sounds like sour grapes to me, or just another jab. Bob Original message Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:28:12 -0600 From: Michael Smith tipsl...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [tips] I have no interest in research To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu I don't think a physician needs to be a medical researcher to be a good physician. To me, this again seems like this condescending attitude among at least some people in scientific psychology. That is, if you don't do research: you won't be able to think properly, you won't be up on stuff within your field, you won't be able to assess research any better than a grade school kid, you will be an easy mark for any extremist views, etc. etc. Never mind that most people in scientific psychology couldn't make the med-school cut no matter how hard they tried. Perhaps psychological education should include a class in humility Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Mental
Tipsters, I have a student who asked: Do you know where I could find a decent documentary dvd/video on feral children? I've searched the iucat system, and I can only find fictionalized movies about the boy of aveyron. I haven't been able to find anything so I'm asking my knowledgeable colleagues for some assistance. Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Randomness and Busy, Busy, Busy
Mike Palij wrote (among other things) P.S. |Busy, busy, busy is what a Bokononist whispers whenever [he] thinks |about how complicated and unpredictable the machinery of life really is. http://www.cs.uni.edu/~wallingf/personal/bokonon.html Thanks, Mike, for reminding me why, and how much I love Vonnegut (father and son). I guess I have to dust off the old books and start again. Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. - Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Not thinking critically, I assumed that the successful prayers were proof that God answers prayer while the failures were proof that there was something wrong with me. - Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 1949) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama, President of the United States of America --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] Get together in KC
I wish I could be there. I miss y'all. Bob Original message Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 11:03:30 -0700 From: Frantz, Sue sfra...@highline.edu Subject: RE: [tips] Get together in KC To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu I'll be there and will try extra hard to not be ill the night of the dinner. Sue From: drna...@aol.com [mailto:drna...@aol.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:57 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] Get together in KC Hi all, Putting out a call to find out which TIPS folk will be working at the AP Reading in Kansas City this year. We had a pretty good dinner in 2008. I will be driving to KC arriving late on 6/8. If you will be there, let me know and provide the easiest contact info (I am online all the time, even during the reading) so we can plan another chow down during that week. Look forward to seeing you all, Nancy Melucci Long Beach City College Long Beach CA Make a Small Loan, Make a Big Difference - Check out Kiva.org to Learn How! Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. -Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose. -Garrison Keillor We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Grice and Teaser Ads
Mike Palij observed in regard to news program teasers: I point this out because I think I have been seeing and increase in the use of teasers on TV and radio, especially on news/information programs. L How about the teasers on the local 6 pm news (depending on where you live) teasing us with a story of local interest and saying Find out tonight on the 11 pm news. I'm also finding that two of my favorite news/opinion shows (Olberman and Maddow - which says something about me, I guess) will sometimes use the same trailer for 2 - 3 commercial breaks, announcing something near the beginning of the show that will not be presented until near the end of the show. Sounds like a good research project for someone. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; as a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. -Charles Caleb Colton, author and clergyman (1780-1832) Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose. -Garrison Keillor We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] naturopaths prescribing in canada
Gerald Peterson wrote: Gee, who will be pushing drugs next? Psychologists? Psychic healers? Or have they already given them such powers? Several states do allow properly educated and certified psychologists to prescribe psychoactive drugs. What's the problem with that when you recognize that psychologists are required to have far more education on psychoactive meds than most medical schools provide for their medical students in all drug categories. Personally, I will probably never qualify because I'm not willing to go back to school to get that kind of certification, but I know that there are some out there who would be as good or better than those who prescribe most of the psychoactive meds in our country, that being family practice or internal medicine physicians. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu - drb...@erols.com 765-236-0583 - 765-776-1727 We’re trading a dogmatic president for one who’s shopping for a dog. It feels good. - Maureen Dowd Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose. -Garrison Keillor We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] dangers of drinking distilled water - critical thinking article
Without reading the article, I'm scared. I was on a Navy ship for two years and all we had on board was distilled water. I wonder how long it takes to harm you and then cause you to die prematurely? For me it was 45 years ago. And, we were just in San Diego and met a guy on the aircraft carrier Midway who was on a ship for 4 years during WWII and shortly thereafter and he was only 76. I'm starting to worry and I haven't even read the article yet. Original message Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:36:51 -0400 From: Beth Benoit beth.ben...@gmail.com Subject: [tips] dangers of drinking distilled water - critical thinking article To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Attached is an article sent to me by someone who also happens to sell water purifiers. There is so much wrong with it (starting with the author's alleged MD, which must be something other than the M.D. with which we're familiar), and I thought it might be new fodder for critical thinking. Beth Benoit Granite State College Plymouth State University New Hampshire --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) Early Death Comes From Drinking Distilled Water.doc (68k bytes) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We’re trading a dogmatic president for one who’s shopping for a dog. It feels good. - Maureen Dowd Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose. -Garrison Keillor We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Darwin flick
And why in the world would Canadian money picket? Think the loonies will picket it? I don't think any psychologists will picket it. Why would they? --Mike On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 7:42 AM, sbl...@ubishops.ca wrote: I just can't stop today. There's a new film out on Darwin looking for a distributor. It's _Creation_, based on the book _Annie's Box_, with Paul Bettany as Darwin and Jennifer Connelly as his wife. http://tinyurl.com/au7mys It looks visually gorgeous, judging from the stills you can click through on the site. I hope they find a distributor soon. Think the loonies will picket it? Stephen - Stephen L. Black, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Emeritus Bishop's University e-mail: sbl...@ubishops.ca 2600 College St. Sherbrooke QC J1M 1Z7 Canada Subscribe to discussion list (TIPS) for the teaching of psychology at http://flightline.highline.edu/sfrantz/tips/ --- --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We’re trading a dogmatic president for one who’s shopping for a dog. It feels good. - Maureen Dowd We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Random Thought: A Quickie On Retention
In response to a posting that said: If we in academia are really concerned about retention, we must forge embracing, caring, supportive, encouraging, and empathetic connection. Mike Smith wrote: But I'm already a parent to my own two (little)girls! Besides, can't we leave that kind of thing to those who do it best: administration? - You must be one of the luckiest people in the world to have an administration that behaves in that manner. That has not been my experience very often. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We’re trading a dogmatic president for one who’s shopping for a dog. It feels good. - Maureen Dowd Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose. -Garrison Keillor We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] Random Thought: A Quickie On Retention
Here is some interesting comment obtained from a student survey, NSSE perhaps, which supports what happens at my home institution. The first two are really damning and show that much more of what Louis said happens in classrooms than on the campus in general. I could tell you some real horror stories, but not now, it's still Sunday. Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff 46%of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible 88%of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic 98%of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance 69%of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class Bob From: Shearon, Tim tshea...@collegeofidaho.edu Subject: RE: [tips] Random Thought: A Quickie On Retention Bob- My experience matches yours. We do have a Student Life part to administration here and sometimes they can be warm and fuzzy but it is also their jobs to be gatekeepers and rule enforcers. On the whole, the contact students have is with the Registrar, the business office, housing officers, and various deans and their support staffs. It has been my experience that when students discuss those contacts with me, on the whole their reports are not tinged with words like embracing, caring, supportive, encouraging, and empathetic! I admit in my earlier days I was more the hard line type but, even with the sometimes frustrating component of students taking advantage of me, I've become a bit more prone to cutting folks a little slack. In the original post, Lewis said, embracing, caring, supportive, encouraging, and empathetic connection - I'm not sure how much embracing I'd get away with but I do try being the rest of those things (Lewis, I'm just kidding. I know what you meant.) :) Tim Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We’re trading a dogmatic president for one who’s shopping for a dog. It feels good. - Maureen Dowd Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose. -Garrison Keillor We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] need suggestions for a student
Carol Devolder wrote: (Many wonderful things about her student followed by:) Can anyone suggest a possible career path that might combine some or all of her talents? I think she holds a great deal of promise, and I want to help her explore some options. Any ideas would be appreciated. I will admit my bias up front (Clinical) and at the same time agree wholeheartedly with Diane Findley. PhD in Clinical and concentration in sports psychology. I believe that clinically trained psychologists have a great deal of flexibility and certainly she can fit several of her interests in working with young people. If there are additional things she wants to do there are a lot of short term training programs that she could pursue in art therapy, movement therapy, etc. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We’re trading a dogmatic president for one who’s shopping for a dog. It feels good. - Maureen Dowd We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Darwin, Science, and Religion
Stephen Black wrote in regard to It does leave open the question what Desmond and Moore would be going on about if Darwin's sacred cause [the title of their book] was largely won before he published his _Descent of Man_ in 1871... I suppose actually reading the book would be too much to ask. It depends on whether you were suggesting that you might read the book or that one of us should volunteer to read the book. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We’re trading a dogmatic president for one who’s shopping for a dog. It feels good. - Maureen Dowd We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] emotional reasoning/critical thinking
Yes, I was a participant and lived through the tech problems. The ARIES game did seem like it is worth looking into. Our program coordinator said that she was going to contact Dr. Halpern to get more information. On another topic, did anyone else attend that on-line STP workshop yesterday dealing with teaching the millennial student? I was interested in that ARIES game D. Halpern was talking about to teach critical thinking. Gary Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4491 peter...@svsu.edu Beth Benoit bethben...@metrocast.net 1/24/2009 10:17 am And more medical myths:1. Turkey makes you drowsy 2. Dim light ruins your eyes 3. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day (Stephen Black did early research for us on that one!) Beth Benoit Granite State College New Hampshire On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 10:06 AM, Beth Benoit bethben...@metrocast.netwrote: A little late, but here's the list I was looking for. It's a list of medical myths, from Tara Parker-Pope's blog, nytimes.com/well: 1. Sugar makes children hyperactive 2. Suicide increases over the holidays 3. Poinsettias are toxic 4. You lose most of your body heat through your head 5. Night eating makes you fat 6. Hangovers can be cured On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Beth Benoit bethben...@metrocast.netwrote: Gary,The autism/vaccine argument The moon effect argument (nurses and police officers often argue hotly on that one - I had one police officer who was SO convinced that a full moon = more crime, etc. that I offered him extra credit if he could find any study that showed this to be the case. He couldn't, of course, and sheepishly admitted it by the end of the course. Nice guy, though, and he was a good sport about it.) I'll keep thinking... Beth Benoit Granite State College New Hampshire On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Gerald Peterson peter...@svsu.eduwrote: I am going over critical thinking guidelines in class and want to present examples of emotional reasoning. I want to help the students realize that the passion for a claim or issue is not the key problem, but rather the emotionalism that often directs/distorts one's further examination. Can tipsters see or develop other examples of where emotionalism is a problem in problem-solving, investigation? Emotional reactions or defensiveness can often be the culprit in closing off discussion or hinder openness eh? I am trying to find examples that would help students make the distinction here. Appreciate any ideas. Gary Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4491 peter...@svsu.edu --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) -- We will not learn how to live in peace by killing each other's children. - Jimmy Carter Are our children more precious than theirs? --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) -- We will not learn how to live in peace by killing each other's children. - Jimmy Carter Are our children more precious than theirs? -- We will not learn how to live in peace by killing each other's children. - Jimmy Carter Are our children more precious than theirs? --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We’re trading a dogmatic president for one who’s shopping for a dog. It feels good. - Maureen Dowd We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] The Fish Course
Mike Palij wrote: That is, if he had to find a job today given the skills he had when he entered the academic job market 50 years ago, he'd probably be a barista at a Starbucks (or not; I leave it to the reader to locate the Slate article that savages Fish for his apparent befuddlement about getting a coffee at Starbucks). I'm not sure that Fish is saying that there is any lack of importance of what he took when he was in school or what our students today are taking, but that we don't really know what will be important (outside of my contention that humanities are those areas which make us all more human, and have heard most sides of the arguments) to our students as they progress through their careers. I have been everything from an adjunct faculty, faculty member, director of a counseling center, department chair, division dean, and vp for academic and student services. I know that if I had stayed at one of the institutions at which I was a tenured faculty member in 1986, I would be making ca. $88K. I also know that if I were to apply to most institutions today, including the one just mentioned, that I would not be hired, because I don't have the qualifications that are being looked for today. I just have many years of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, serving on thesis and dissertation committees, administrative, student affairs, private practice, and mentoring experience, but not what is being looked for at many positions today; i.e., a record of or promise of bringing in funded research. So I just think that Fish was being honest about his ability to get a position similar to the one he has if he were just starting out with the qualifications he has. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We’re trading a dogmatic president for one who’s shopping for a dog. It feels good. - Maureen Dowd We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Course buyout info
I've been at 9 institutions and typically your situation has been the norm. If you don't take a course release and we would have had to hire an adjunct we would pay at the summer pay rate which has typically been 10% of salary because we count that your actual teaching load is 5 courses a semester which at my current institution is 3 courses, 1 course release for research (required of tenure track and tenured faculty) and 1 course for student mentoring and/or committee/community service. Bob Wildblood Original message Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:06:10 -0500 (EST) From: Bryan K. Saville savil...@jmu.edu Subject: Re: [tips] Course buyout info To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Not sure what you mean by course buyout (release time). Do you mean how the date they can withdraw and get all/some of their money back? Beth Benoit Beth et al., Just to clarify, by course buyout, I mean how much money your school requires if you're going to pay for release time to do more research, etc. For example, if you're doing research and have grant money, you can buy out one (or more) of your courses, and the money will be used to pay an adjunct to teach that course. Hope that clarifies things. Thanks... -- BKS -- Bryan K Saville, PhD Dept of Psychology, MSC 7704 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807 Phone: 540.568.2277 Fax: 540.568.3322 Email: savil...@jmu.edu -- --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Discredited treatment endorsed by Obama's Surgeon General]
In the ongoing debate about whether or not S. Gupta should be considered for the position of Surgeon General, Stephen Black (with whom I seldom disagree_ said: And actually, I think the office of Surgeon-General sounds a lot like that of our Governor-General (note the hyphenation in the job description, which is typical). Both are mostly ceremonial public relations jobs. The job description for Surgeon General is officially: The Surgeon General, oversees the operations of the 6,000-member Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and provides support for the Surgeon General in the accomplishment of his other duties. The Office is part of the Office of Public Health and Science in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Surgeon General serves as America's chief health educator by providing Americans the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. Note, especially, the second paragraph which includes the phrase ...providing Americans the BEST SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION AVAILABLE... Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] At M.I.T., Large Lectures Are Going the Way of the Blackboard - NYTimes.com
Christopher Green wrote: The [MIT] physics department has replaced the traditional large introductory lecture with smaller classes that emphasize hands-on, interactive, collaborative learning There are a group of faculty at Indiana University Kokomo who have been doing an interactive learning process called Team-Based Learning which was developed by Larry Michaelsen, Arletta Knight, and L. Dee Fink and is very interactive, group processy (I know that isn't a word, but it works), and the students love it. The paperback which has all of the information necessary only costs about $23. It's the scoring sheets that costs more (sort of like Scantron sheets). Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. (Anonymous) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] Dave Myers' text
Jim Matiya wrote: Hi all, I just returned from NITOP where David Myers gave a few speeches as he has all over the world. I have known the man for many years. He told me Frank Vatano may be the nicest man in Psychology. I agree with Jim in regard to what I know of Dave Myers. He has no reason to remember me, but I have met him, talked with him, and heard him speak. I knew of the foundation that he and his wife created. I do also have to agree with David in his assessment of Frank Vatano. I had the great experience of rooming with him at the first AP Reading that I participated in (1993), and he is a very nice man. I'm glad that I had the good fortune to get to know him. I often wonder how things are going in Colorado. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. (Anonymous) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] We get mentioned
You can find the message from Jean-Marc at http://www.mail-archive.com/tips@acsun.frostburg.edu/msg04967.html It appeared in November 2002. I googled it. If there is enough information, you can find almost anything. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. (Anonymous) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] We get mentioned
The earliest post that I can locate for myself was on 10/16/2001. When did TIPS start anyway? I can't really remember life before TIPS. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. (Anonymous) We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Oprah duped by holocaust survivor
In response to Anette Taylor's comment about Oprah: Oprah is not exactly the queen of critical thinkers. I tell my students this repeatedly and often. What is MOST scary is the influence she has in this country. my favorite cross-cultural dude, Michael S. replied Be nice! I think that Annette was very kind and nice. Oprah had been badly burned not too long ago, and she failed to perform due diligence in a very similar situation. The problem is that many people believe that what Oprah says is true and real, and the evidence suggests otherwise. I'm just sayin'. Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] Proof of spiritual life
Rick Froman wrote: The Wikipedia entry on Albert Ellis is in line with my understanding of the evolution of his ideas about religious beliefs as irrational. See the section, Albert Ellis and Religion. \ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Ellis Rick For the 3 or 4 people who might be following this thread which one our colleagues has tried to keep tied however tentatively to teaching of psychology, I just want to remind you that I never even implied that Albert Ellis didn't believe that religion was irrational, and also pointed out that there appeared to be a growing irrationality around religion in our country, but that he might have concluded that, in this case, the mother, although for irrational reasons, saw no problem and therefore would probably not even think of consulting a psychotherapist. I have read all of Ellis' work and was trained by him personally in a two week seminar, and later by him and some of the staff at the Institute, so I'm pretty familiar with his ideas. Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Proof of spiritual life
I have two things in reaction to the back and forth about the appearance of a spiritual apparition appearing and the child being snatched from the jaws of death. As a matter of background, I was a Navy hospital corpsman for 5 years and saw all sorts of unusual and unexpected events revolving around miraculous recoveries and unexpected deaths -- both unexplained. I have been a practicing clinician trained in CBT, RET, the new and improved RBT, and the much maligned EMDR (among several other modalities of therapy) for 35 years, and have dealt with death and grieving issues for much of that time as well. So... 1) I couldn't see this mother ever seeking help since there is no problem in her life. I doubt Ellis himself (God rest his soul - TIC)) would see her as having a problem that interferes with her day to day life, so why would she bother. Besides, she has a picture of the angel who came and had resolved that it was the angel of death or the angel of life, and that was that (except for the normal process of grief if the child had died - for which they were apparently prepared since the decision was made to remove the life support). 2) In regard to the picture, the story reports that it was seen on the security camera (which should have been recorded and saved) and that the picture the mother took of the angel was taken from the security tape. So, what is to be said except that there is no evidence either way and this does become one of life's mysteries for which there is no explanation and for which an experiment cannot be performed to attempt to explain what happened. You believe what you believe in these matters. Just this past semester someone in my class raised a situation similar to this and asked me what I thought of it. I said that I had no answer to explain what had happened, but said that if there were a God, that it is unlikely that He or She was a micro-manager. That got me 5 very angry emails from students. But then again, retirement is near. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Going underground
My omnicultural friend Michael, who accuses me of ad hominem comments (a statement which I would vehemently argue against) wrote: This is to inform all tipsters that I am going underground and will resurface with posts on Monday Dec.29th. My goodness, I have no idea what I am going to do with all of the time I save... To all of my brothers and sisters on TIPS (my favorite list since the other one keeps telling me that I have to clip all of the junk at the end of the posts I send) I hope that all of you enjoy this holiday season, no matter the holiday you celebrate, or no matter if you don't celebrate a specific holiday. I get a lot of information and fun from this list, and am especially grateful to those members who spend an inordinate amount of time to keep us informed on our profession. Thanks to all of you for all you do. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Status of Greensleeves
Robin Abrahams wrote: And of course Alan Sherman took it to a whole new level: In Sherwood Forest There dwelt a knight Who was known As the righteous Sir Greenbaum Which can be found at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YprGi7uGMQg And another of my Christmas/Holiday favorites: The 12 Gifts of Christmas, which can be found at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mc8C2WyFgM And how about those Lutherans stealing a perfectly good tune and putting religious words to it. I can hardly believe it ... except that I am a Lutheran and it happens all the time (which is another good tune and my Favorite rendition by Dream Street can be found at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WmW_YCIFqU Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Hannukah or Channukah
Michael asks: Hannukah or Channukah Most Jews that I know prefer Chanukah, so I guess the answer to Michael is Neither. Which just goes to show that you can use three posts saying nothing. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Happy Winter Solstice!
(By the way, a few years back I downloaded (I know not where from) a klezmer version of Joy to the World. Much more joyous than the standard version... even with that mordant klezmer scale.) Which can be found at: www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Klezmer+Joy+to+the+Worldsearch_type=aq=f Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
Re: [tips] Physio mystery: homunculus
_The Dark Half_ by Stephen King. As the only prolific divergent thinker on Tips,there is a report that a pediatric neurosurgeon in Colorado has found a toe inside the the brain of a neonate. I was just thinking of that homunculus figure that depicts a cross-section of the brain with various reference points for feet,fingers,mouth,lips,and toes.It would seem to me that to find a toe in the brain is an exception to the idea of cephalo-caudal progression in Developmental psychology. Send me something. Michael always with fresh thinking Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 rwild...@iuk.edu, drb...@erols.com We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
RE: [tips] Legalizing cognitive enhancers
Marc Carter students. That's sure to spark some good discussion. PS Don't you people have finals to grade? Marc Carter queried: PS Don't you people have finals to grade? Gee, I wish I were grading finals. We have another week of classes and then next week we give finals ending on 19 Dec, with grades due on 22 Dec. I happen to be employed by an institution stuck in the dark ages where half of the faculty insist that we need a 16 week semester, and half of the faculty will not have any classes during this last week of class. I just love it all, mentally and cognitively. Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
[tips] New therapeutic tool
For those of you who haven't seen this interesting bit of information, take a look. Particularly interesting to the clinicians, neuroscientists, and anyone who is just interested in the new and unusual. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/02/health/02mind.html?nl=8hlthemc=hltha1 orhttp://tinyurl.com/6kj6e6 Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
RE:[tips] Requirements for Intro Psych instructors
Rick Froman wrote: You could certainly do this although the main purpose of the subject GRE is to predict performance in grad school (an aptitude test) instead of measuring how much you know about Intro (an achievement test). In fact, the MFT was developed to answer the need for outcomes assessment since some programs (I worked for one) were starting to use the GRE subject test for outcomes assessment. Well, honest to all things scientific, I don't want to start anything, and I'm only a clinical psychologist who had a minor in measurement theory, but I have still to be convinced that just because you call a test an aptitude test and another with almost identical content an achievement test, that they are really different other than being taken at two different points in time. And believe me, having had McCormick and Tiffin and Perloff as some of my professors in my minor make and break all of the arguments on both sides, I remain convinced that there is no difference. Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] Requirements for Intro Psych instructors
We are also using the ACAT which we adopted primarily after being unpleased with the GRE and wanting some way to provide date for the dreaded assessment monster (we have our visit in April). We like it and it does give us some information about how well our students do in the various areas that we teach and allows us to compare students who did take a course in, say, Social Psychology, which is not a required course but a pick two of the following 4 course. It works for us and we can request questions on the areas we want to test. Ken Steele wrote: We have been using the Area Concentration Achievement Test(ACAT), developed at Austin Peay State Univ, as an index of basic psychology knowledge with our graduate students. This practice came about after faculty discussions on what should be expected of someone who receives a degree in psychology. The discussion led to the creation of a mini pro-sem sequence and the ACAT as an indicator of successful instruction. Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
RE:[tips] Video on cults
Marie, Crude as it might be, if you go to YouTube and put religious cults in the search box, you will find some pretty good videos that talk about cults. I'm not sure how much psychology they talk about. Bob From: Helweg-Larsen, Marie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tipsters, I'm looking for suggestions on a video (clip or longer production) in which cults (or new religious movements) are discussed and particular the psychological underpinnings of such movements. I've found lost of resources online for written descriptions and audio interviews but I've not found any video clips. Any suggestions? Marie From: Helweg-Larsen, Marie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tipsters, I'm looking for suggestions on a video (clip or longer production) in which cults (or new religious movements) are discussed and particular the psychological underpinnings of such movements. I've found lost of resources online for written descriptions and audio interviews but I've not found any video clips. Any suggestions? Marie Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re:[tips] It's It's That Day Again Day
Interesting. I remember very well where I was, what I was doing, and one of the things I said to someone who was with me on 11/22/1963. JFK was the first person I voted for and I was in the Navy at the time. I also remember vividly where I was and what I was doing on 9/11/2001. On the other hand I haven't the foggiest where I was or what I was doing when the Challenger disaster occurred, or when Regan was shot. I do remember 11/4/2008 (into 11/5) because my wife and I worked hard to help turn Indiana blue. Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
RE: [tips] Love, Jobs and 401(k)s - NYTimes.com
Beth Benoit said: I've never been asked at a party whether I can read minds, but invariably someone says (usually only half kiddingly), Are you going to analyze me? (Or along the same line, You're not going to analyze me, are you?) My response when asked that question is, Not unless you are going to pay me $95 and hour. Usually there are no more questions. If they ask me what I do, I tell them. Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] Cross-cultural/Prop 8
I don't know where you have been living, but as a faculty member in very conservative Indiana, home of the rebirth of the KKK in beautiful downtown Elwood, I personally know several gay and lesbian couples who are black (actually one is a black white couple). Why would our resident cross-cultural dude even suggest that blacks live by the adage that same sex doing the same sex is abominable by clinging to the adage that God made Adam and Eve and not Adam and Steve. Sometimes I wonder about you, Michael. Perhaps... but that's another conversation. MS the self named cross-cultural diva said: About 70% of black voters are against gay marriages and many feel that the gay groups are hijacking the civil rights movement by equating the two. Most blacks feel that same sex doing the same sex is abominable by clinging to the adage that God made Adam and Eve and not Adam and Steve. Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] Vigilante Justice on Plagiarism :: Inside Higher Ed
After looking up the meaning of the word Justiciar, and reviewing the FERPA regulations, I think that the only mistake that the faculty member in question made was not including a statement that said something like: I have read and agreed with the rules and conditions as stated in the syllabus for this course, and have the students sign that statement or leave the class. It's possible that this couldn't be done if this were the only section of the particular course. I think that the faculty member has a righteous grievance and that he should be in touch with AAUP and the ACLU. I agree that administrations mouth that the academic crime of plagiarism but are often unwilling to back up the threats. I have also found that when the student is represented by an attorney that the administration is highly likely to back down. Then there is the possibility of losing federal funds (at least that's the argument they use. Criminals get reported in the newspaper, and even people ! who are only being indicted are often named, as someone in our area was today for suspected child molestation. Where's the justice? Bob Original message Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:18:16 -0500 From: Christopher D. Green [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [tips] Vigilante Justice on Plagiarism :: Inside Higher Ed To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Jackass or Justiciar? Comments? http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/11/13/tamiu Chris -- Christopher D. Green Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] Cross-cultural/Argentina GLT
I don't know Michael, how about Italy and Greece? (Forfieting my possiblity of ever being Tipster of the Week, let alone the Year, and wasting one of my postings for the day for a very trivial post). Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] Computer-based degree audit reporting systems
I don't know if this is much help, but we use PeopleSoft and it seems to work pretty well. There are a couple of others, but that's really the only one with which I have any experience. You can get more information from their website www.peoplesoft.com/corp/en/public_index.jsp Do any of you have experience with computer-based degree audit reporting systems? Are you happy with them? Are they accurate? Do they save time? What software do you use? Any help would be appreciated Jeff Nagelbush [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ferris State University Stay organized with simple drag and drop from Windows Live Hotmail. Try it --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] Cricket ( was Happy Candian Thamksgiving....}
Although cricket seems a long way from teaching of psychology, I have to add my two cents. Born in NJ and having only traveled a few times in the UK, I do have a fairly close connection. Just a paragraph from an article on cricket at www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/back-to-the-future-tellys-vision-of-eightballover-tests-541452.html This is an outline of the way Test cricket may, or may not, be played in the future. It was delivered in deadpan, provocative style to delegates at the International Cricket Council's annual forum last week. The messenger was _Andrew Wildblood_, senior international vice-president for IMG/TWI. Does that give me any cricket creds? Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] What would YOU do?
Carol, So long as your syllabus says that the students are responsible for all of the material in the chapters in the text that are going to be covered, I agree fully with Michael. I'm sure your students would be glad to blame it on you, but that's a cop out. Bob Michael Smith wrote: I would move on. They are responsible for their own learning. Presumably, they could have asked questions if they were having trouble. I think bending over backwards will only reward their behavior and reinforce that there aren't really any bad consequences if we blow this course off. I would let the grades stand and remind them that this material will be tested again in the final. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] True/False
One simple google The New England Association of Schools and Colleges accredits Harvard University, focusing on undergraduate programs (Harvard College). The graduate and professional schools may also be accredited by different agencies in their respective fields. You might be able to find information about a particular school's accreditation through its Web site. A list of the Web sites for the graduate schools is available on the Academic Programs page. As I always tell my students, don't believe something that someone says just because he or she thinks that he or she is brilliant... oh, nevermind. Original message Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:38:51 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [tips] True/False To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Harvard U is not accredited and does not go through an accreditation process. Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] Re: [tips] Looking for help with developing several classes
I know that this is a bit picky, but it is Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) at which Drew Appleby is employed. We people who teach at the regional campuses are sensitive about our name. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
RE: [tips] Is a BA in Psychology?
Original message From: Shearon, Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hmmm. So you were not a psychology major? I was and I believe almost everyone I know who have obtained a PhD in psychology were also which seems to contradict your conclusion. Do you have any data, or is it just an honest feeling, that psychology majors do not pursue psychology or a related field in their jobs... No research, but in my most recent experience, although the majority of our graduates don't go on to graduate school, about 1/3 of them do, primarily in social work. Second highest is in Clinical (mostly at proprietary programs) and one in Social Psychology at a major midwestern university. Others have entry level jobs which are psychology related, and from our two most recent graduating classes, two students have gone back to school in nursing (one wants to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner). In my clinical grad school cohort (many years ago at Purdue University) there were 22 students, 3 of whom were not psych majors. One had been pre med and one had been political science. The third was an English major from Harvard who had taken two psych courses as an undergrad - Intro and Abnormal. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] online testing
I have been using online testing through Oncourse (yes, we are Oncourse and Sakai) for the last 6 years. I typically put the test online for a 48 hour period over the weekend and have had little resistance to that. I have been somewhat concerned about a move to having to be able to be sure that the person who is taking the test is actually the student and not a surrogate test taker, but in my experience that has not been a problem. My question to those who have used online testing is as follows: when do you have the students take the exam? If we held class Monday and Wednesday and so were ready for an exam, would you schedule the online exam for Friday or give them the entire weekend? Any other tips online test users have would be greatly appreciated as well. We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] BA and BS in Psych Programs
I have taught at more different institutions than many of my colleagues and have seen that some give a BA and some give a BS, and there were few differences in overall requirements. Sometimes is was an additional science requirement, sometimes it was an additional math requirement, and sometimes there were no differences. At one school, the only students who received a BS were the education majors. All other students regardless of their major got a BA. It didn't seem to make much difference to us, but it sometimes did for our students. Original message Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:23:51 -0400 Gary Peterson wrote It seems departments are exploring their curricula at this time. We have had extensive discussion as to the value of adding / requiring a class emphasizing non-experimental methods. It's been mentioned that if we provided a bachelor of science degree for the major we could include more such requirements to prepare students for graduate work in psych. Do any of you offer both a BA and a BS in psych? What are the differences if any? Any ideas are welcome! Thanks tipsterland, Gary Peterson We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] Study shows how false memories rerun 7/7 film that never existed | Science | The Guardian
Christopher D. Green [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Still doubt that people can have vivid but false memories of supposedly traumatic events? Check out this article in the Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/sep/10/humanbehaviour.july7 This reminds me of a study I read in about 2002 for which I have lost the reference. A psychology professor on 9/12/2001 asked his students to write their thoughts and memories of what they had seen on the news in regard to 9/11. A year later he gathered as many together as he could get and after a discussion showed them what they had written. A significant number not only remembered it differently a year later, but when they were shown what they wrote, actually denied that they had ever written it. Does anyone have the reference for this. I know I saw/read it, but after reading the article, I can't be sure. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
[tips] Job Announcement
Following is an announcement for a Psychology position at Indiana University Kokomo. I just wanted to comment that since this position is to replace may position (I will not be teaching full-time after the end of this academic year at my choice) and that I will be glad to respond to any inquiries about specifics that anyone may have. Indiana University Kokomo is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences beginning August 1, 2009. The successful candidate will teach two psychology courses in the Fall and three in the Spring semester from among the following: General, Life Span Developmental, Abnormal, Statistics, and/or other courses consistent with the candidates training, qualifications, and department needs. The candidate will also team-teach in the Indiana University Kokomo Learning Communities Program. This is a year-long interdisciplinary program designed to help first-year students make a successful transition to college. A minimum of a Master’s degree in psychology and college level teaching experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked with freshman students and/or have team taught a course, and have familiarity with outcome-based learning criteria and instructional technologies. Indiana University Kokomo is committed to enhancing diversity within its teaching and learning mission. Individuals in lecturer positions are reviewed yearly. After a probationary period of no longer than seven years (analogous to the tenure process), a candidate who is successfully promoted to Senior Lecturer status will be awarded a long-term contract, structured as a rolling 3-year contract. One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo is a comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 47,000. Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 2,800 students from an 11 county area in north central Indiana. An additional 350 students pursue degrees in technology in cooperation with Purdue University. IU Kokomo has approximately 210 faculty and staff and 100 part-time employees. Baccalaureate, masters, and a limited number of associate degrees are offered. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo can be accessed at http://www.iuk.edu. Send a letter of application addressing your qualifications for this position, a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, three letters of reference, graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available) to: Angela H. Becker, Ph.D., Co-Chair, Psychology Search Committee, c/o Joyce Webb, Secretary, Department of Social Behavioral Sciences, Indiana University Kokomo, 2300 S Washington St, PO Box 9003, Kokomo, IN 46904-9003. Emailed or faxed applications are acceptable (Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Fax to (765-455-9500). Application review begins December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Indiana University Kokomo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Persons with disabilities who need modifications or adjustments to participate in this application process should contact the office of Affirmative Action at (765) 455-9529. Verification of a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be required. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] The Associated Press and the Ph.D psychologist
I don't know if it is still the case, but at both the University of Virginia and William and Mary, professors were all called Mr. or Miss or Mrs. I'm not sure if it were a tip of the hat to Mr. Jefferson, since UVA was referred to as Mr. Jefferson's University, or not. Steven Black wrote: We should also consider this issue from a Eurocentric, specifically a Britcentric perspective. Some (male) medical doctors in the UK are correctly addressed as Mr. rather than Dr. These are doctors who have qualified for a surgical speciality, including certain fields not usually considered surgical, such as urology. So they may start out addressed as Dr. but as they gain further qualification, ascend to merit the title of Mr. This quaint and undoubtedly confusing practice appears to have had its origin in the fact that early doctors were university-educated while surgeons had no formal qualifications (Loudon, 2000). (First noticed this while watching that great Brit hospital drama, _Casualty_, which began long before US TV's _ER_, and probably inspired it). Loudon, I. Why are (male) surgeons still addressed as Mr? . BMJ 2000;321:1589-1591 ( 23 December ) Stephen - Stephen L. Black, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Emeritus Bishop's University e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2600 College St. Sherbrooke QC J1M 1Z7 Canada -- - --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] The Associated Press and Ph.D. psychologists
Miguel wrote: Psychologists earn PhDs, and AP style allows the 'Dr.' title only for those with medical degrees. Check out the story at: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2008/09/ceo.html. The article certainly supports what Miguel said; however, I, and the faculty who were responsible for my education at the graduate level believe that the PhD is the degree that is most eligible to be called Dr. since it predates the MD by a long time. The original PhD's were recognized for being scholars. The original medical doctors were recognized for being barbers. Who deserves the title of Doctor more? Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] The Associated Press and Ph.D. psychologists
Obviously, my attempt at sarcasm failed. Dr. Bob Wildblood wrote: Miguel wrote: Psychologists earn PhDs, and AP style allows the 'Dr.' title only for those with medical degrees. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] etiology of shrink and other things
Actually, it seems to have started in South America and may still be practiced in some areas. The custom of taking trophy heads in battle or war is widespread among many people in the world and goes back to prehistoric times, but shrinking the head is confined to isolated places in South America. In recent times we know of only a few tribes in Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil who continue this practice. Ritual decapitation apparently has a long history in South America, dating as early as 200 BC. Many Nazca and Moche designs on pottery and textiles feature trophy heads, and the Nazca motifs in particular indicate that headshrinking might also have been practiced. This gruesome custom may well have been passed on to the Jivaro, whose territory is in the vicinity of these early civilizations. In part from: Harner, Michael. The Jivaro: People of the Sacred Waterfalls. New York, Anchor Books, 1973 Original message Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 13:17:47 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [tips] etiology of shrink and other things To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Shrink is a short version of headshrinker which originated with the practices of the medicine men of Africa. Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
[tips] Skinner
This may not be a definitive answer to the question raised by our soon-to-leave-the-country and retire in warmer climes; however, the following is a book written by a former historian who spent a considerable amount of time with Skinner during the last 5-6 years of Skinner's life and wrote the following B.F. Skinner: A Life by Daniel W. Bjork A review: A fair-minded, insightful portrayal of the life and ideas of one of America's most controversial thinkers, by Bjork (History/St. Mary's University). Born to an undistinguished middle-class family in central Pennsylvania, Skinner survived an awkward youth. Initially keen to be a writer, he abandoned storytelling in order to pursue graduate work at Harvard, where he made his mark in a dissertation that boldly challenged prevailing trends in academic psychology. Deemed igid and fanatical but also recognized as brilliant, Skinner built a reputation as a behavioral scientist at universities in Minnesota and Indiana, where, in the postwar years, his interest in social invention first received national attention through his controlled- environment air-crib (better known as the ``baby box''). His desire to improve society through systematic behavioral control and positive reinforcement also manifested itself in two widely read books, Walden Two and Beyond Freedom and Dignit! ! ! y, the latter of which ignited a firestorm of protest, when published in 1971, for its assault on ideas dear to freedom-loving Americans. By then near the end of his career at Harvard, Skinner maintained a productive scholarly life in spite of increasing isolation, battling deafness and blindness before dying of leukemia in 1990. More engaging when discussing ideas than when probing Skinner's roots or private life, and hardly the definitive biography; but, even so, Bjork gives a clear view of an American original whom posterity could judge more kindly than did his contemporaries. I have the book somewhere but can't find it right now (we are cleaning things out in preparation to move somewhere in the near future, and it is probably in a box somewhere in our garage. Bob W. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] Why It's The Day World War II Started Day
Quoth Mike Palij: Phil McGraw (does anyone with a Ph.D. really consider him a psychologist?) Actually, there are a fair number of us that think that Dr. Phil is/was a good clinical/applied psychologist but that the lure of maintaining his position of the best paid psychologist in history has made him take on a bit of a Jerry Springer approach to his show which was, for the first three years at least, a very good show with some very practical solutions to some very common problems faced by many real people. Who can forget the work he did with his first family? Who, indeed? Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
RE: [tips] why psychology is hard
Jim Clark wrote: Are we sure that psychology is hard? Or, to be more precise, harder than other intro level courses? I have worked with Supplemental Instruction (SI) programs which are designed to provide some extra help in the most difficult courses at 3 different colleges/universities. The definition of being a difficult course is a D, F, and W percentage of 30% or higher (DFW Rate) in a given course. The obvious courses on the list are math and science. Psychology has been on the SI list at all three of the institutions. An occasional social science or humanities course may show up, but not frequently. Of course, this has just been my experience. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] PsyD
Like any other degree, it depends on the person who gets it. Original message Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:12:59 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [tips] PsyD To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Is the PsyD degree any good? Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach.Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [tips] If Thomas Szasz
When did he die, and yes. Original message Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:55:19 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [tips] If Thomas Szasz To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) tips@acsun.frostburg.edu was alive today would he still believe that mental illness is a myth? Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
RE: [tips] What was Watson fired for?
T. Shearon wrote: Allen, et al What's helpful is that the facts often make stories that are just as compelling as are the fictions. There are so many of these fictions about, however, that it is challenging sometimes to keep the facts separated from closely associated fictions. Well, that and that so many of these fictions are contained. . . in texts. Ouch! Tim For those of you who are Robert Wuhl fans and have watched Assume the Position 101 and Assume the Position 201 with Mr. Wuhl on HBO, you know one of his favorite positions: When the history becomes legend, print the legend. It seems that a lot of our history, as a profession and as a country is solid evidence of that statement. If you are interested and have HBO, these shows are often on HBO on demand. Bob W. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
[tips] Art in Thanatology
Tipmeisters, An ex-student has contacted me and wants some help in writing a course proposal that will attempts to combine art/art therapy with clients who are dying. She is an MSW and an artist and wants some help in developing the course. Neither art, nor thanatology are within my ken, so I am turning to the repository of all things psychological. Does anyone have a hint as to where to go for this? Articles, syllabi, anything? Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
