Re: Mind/body/spirit
On Sat, 27 Jan 2001, jim clark wrote: > Hi > > On Sat, 27 Jan 2001, Louis_Schmier wrote: > > Interesting exchange. I think I am about to dive into some hot water. > > Here goes. Some of it reminds me of something Jane Austin wrote in > > Persuasion. People defend, she said, what they already believe. > > Sometimes I think that just because a person knows a lot he or she is not > > necssarily open to knowledge. One of the difficulties is to make too much > > of one's accepted way of knowing to the point it may dull one's > > receptivity to create inspiration. It's okay to gather as much as you can > > from a traditional method for acquiring information, but you shouldn't > > expect that all knowledge can come only from this source. Otherwise, you > > are displaying a "close openness" to new information which may challenge > > your certainty about what you know and how to get to know. Our knowledge > > sources and the meaning of our experiences are changing constantly. Too > > often there is a stubborn resistance to accepting knowledge sources other > > than those currently accepted. That is, one of the factors complicating > > Louis must ascribe to a pendulum view of human knowledge and > history. Era 1 believes that Mysticism is the best route to > knowledge. The radicals of that era argue for Science as the way > to knowledge. They win out, presumably given Louis's model not > for any valid reason (i.e., more accurate theories, more > rational, ...), but rather for political reasons. So enter Era 2 > when people believe in Science (not that we have ever seen such > an era in human history). Now the radicals promote Mysticism > and, again for arbitrary reasons, win the day. Leading to Era 3 > (well actually Era 1 again), which leads to ..., and so on. This > non-progressive view of human knowledge and history is not > consistent with our recent history, and is also a very > pessimistic view about the capacity of human intellect to learn > from the mistakes of the past. A penulum view? Political reasons? Louis' model? Non-progressive view? Did I say all of that? I think not. You make my point. Without offering an extensive history lesson, I'll just say that I do remember something of contempories attacking responses to the likes of Pythagoras, Socrates, Aristarchus, Galileo, Columbus, Newton, Darwin, Ehrlich, Einstein by the, for want of a better phrase, "intellectual establishment." Make it a good day. --Louis-- Louis Schmier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Department of History www.therandomthoughts.com Valdosta State University www.halcyon.com/arborhts/louis.html Valdosta, GA 31698 /~\/\ /\ 912-333-5947 /^\ / \/ /~\ \ /~\__/\ / \__/ \/ / /\ /~\/ \ /\/\-/ /^\_\/__/___/^\ -_~/ "If you want to climb mountains, \ /^\ _ _ / don't practice on mole hills" -\
Re: mind/body/spirit
It seems like ages ago that Kitty Jung posted the following message: >A student looking towards research in mind/body/spirit >asked which universities would be best for her to apply >to in terms of who(m) is doing the most work in this area. >I suggested doing a focused web search in the meantime >while I asked around. Any ideas? I thought I would do a little research on the science of "Mind Body Spirit." My first goal was to understand better to what this phrase might refer. Hence, I did a search using the terms "mind body spirit." Web sites popped up that dealt with alternative medicine, holistic approaches to healing, wellness, and counseling psychology, as well as others that focused on topics such as astrology. Extrapolating from this, mind-body-spirit research would seem to involve the testing of scientifically untested (or even pseudoscientific) treatments such as spiritual counseling, aromatherapy, crystals, and Feng Shui, as well as apparently related interests in paranormal topics such as tarot cards and astrology. On a web site called the "Mind Body Spirit Directory" (http://www.mindbodyspirit.org/index.html) there was a page for "Colleges, Training and Organisations" that listed only one training organization--an organization that offered training in "EM-Power Therapy." (I suspect that "EM" stands for electromagnetic.) It seems that this organization offers training in something called the EM-Power Healing Disc and offered the following description: "The Em-Power Disc has been created and designed by Israeli born healer, Coby Zvikler. After many years of studying his own psychic and paranormal abilities he accidentally found a way to trigger a unique connection between the body and mind that can cause the body to spontaneously heal itself. Coby discovered that he was able to transfer and record his unique healing abilities onto magnetic tape and various alloys (such as aluminum) so that anyone can tap into them. Now you too can heal yourself and others by using the Em-Power Disc" In a section titled "Science and Technology," there were advertisements for the "3rd International UFO Conference," "SC- The Monthly Journal of Crop Circles and Beyond," and our old friend "EM-Power Therapy" (in fact, there was a link to EM-Power Therapy on each page I had a chance to look at). As for another training organization, I found a web site for "Eo Omwake's Mind Body & Spirit Academy for Martial Arts and Self Cultivation" (http://www.flowinghands.com/). I then decided to do a search for "mind body spirit research." The site for EM Power Therapy came up again, but so did a site for "The Fetzer Institute" (http://www.fetzer.org/). In their "Programs in Science" section, they describe their research in "Information and Energy in Biological Systems": "Electromagnetic fields are all around us, emanating from natural phenomena such as the Earth's magnetic field and from artificial sources such as electrical devices in our homes. The human body is also continuously generating these information-rich fields of energy from the electrical impulses that control the beating of our hearts to the flow of thoughts in our brains. Little is known about how these fields work and what effect, if any, they might have on our health. In pursuit of theories for understanding these fields, the Fetzer Institute has engaged in a number of efforts." An associate professor of medicine who is affiliated with the Harvard Medical School, Herbert Benson, has opened the Mind/Body Medical Institute (http://www.mindbody.harvard.edu/index.htm). The Institute advocates the use of what has been called "integrative medicine"--the practice of medicine in a way "that selectively incorporates elements of complementary and alternative medicine into comprehensive treatment plans alongside solidly orthodox methods of diagnosis and treatment" (go to the on-line site for the British Medical Journal for a recent issue devoted to this area: http://bmj.com/current.shtml). To quote from the Mind/Body Medical Institute's web site: "Dr. Benson, a graduate of, and Mind/Body Medical Institute Associate Professor of Medicine at, Harvard Medical School, is an internationally-respected leader in this rapidly growing branch of medicine. Mind/body medicine integrates mind and body by combining relaxation-response techniques, nutrition, exercise, and cognitive therapy with standard medical practice. Mind/body medicine is an interdisciplinary field, comprised of physicians, nurses, psychologists, exercise therapists, and nutritionists." Notice that the word "Spirit" does not appear in this description. This change seems to be associated with a more medically oriented approach to the topic. Thus, if one finds that a student is interested in the area of "Mind Body Spirit", one may wish to inform them that there is a medical area called "integrative medicine" that seems to be more attuned to scientific research (although time will tell), but that there are al
Re: How to read research articles
there is a handy-dandy little book called Evaluating Research in Academic Journals, by Fred Pryczak, published by Pyrczak Publishing co. If any of you have never seen some of his books, it is worth getting a catalogue. There is also an online instructors supplement to what appears to be a pretty good text--at least lthe online supplements are really great, at http://spsp.clarion.edu/mm/RDE3/start/RDE3start.html and they have a section on reading an article. annette On Fri, 26 Jan 2001, Diana Kyle wrote: > Some time ago there was mention of an article on how to read research articles. I >thought it was from Sue > Franz. I've been searching my TIPS goodies and can't find the post. Does anyone >have this information? > I'm trying to give students as many resources as possible to help them understand >the structure of research writing. > If you have any other suggestions, I'd appreciate your suggestions and comments. As >always, thanks TIPSTERS!! > > Diana J. Kyle, M.A. > Psychology Department > Fullerton College > Fullerton, California > > Office:523-0 > Phone: 714-992-7166 > > You are educated when you have the ability to listen to almost anything without >losing your temper or self-confidence. > Robert Frost (1874-1963) > > > Annette Taylor, Ph. D. Department of PsychologyE-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] University of San Diego Voice: (619) 260-4006 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 "Education is one of the few things a person is willing to pay for and not get." -- W. L. Bryan
Two topics: Childbirth & Split brain
Over the past couple weeks I have had two issues/questions arise in class with which I would like some help. 1. In my child psychology class, while discussing childbirth, a student in our school's child development program said that her text in one of her courses said there were 4, rather than the typical 3, stages of childbirth/labor. The 4th stage had to to with rest and recovery and the shrinking of the cervix. I was wondering if this additional stage is becomming more commonly accepted or might be idiosyncratic to certain texts or fields? 2. While discussing split-brain research a student asked if split-brain people could drive. I know that people with uncontrolled seizures are not supposed to drive. However, if the cutting of the corpus callosum succeeds in eliminating the seizures, does it also allow the people to drive. I told my students that I thought that people with this surgery probably could drive, but as I though about it, I did come up with some rare situations where not having a corpus callosum might slightly slow down reactions to an emergency. Does anyone know of any data or anything else related to this issue? Thanks in advance. Jeff Nagelbush [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ferris State University _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
Re: Two topics: Childbirth & Split brain
Hello - In a message dated 1/29/2001 7:42:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The 4th stage had to to with rest and recovery and the shrinking of the cervix. I was wondering if this additional stage is becomming more commonly accepted or might be idiosyncratic to certain texts or fields? I think (I am not an expert) that the expulsion of the placenta is also an important part of this 4th stage. If the placenta is not expelled, pretty serious consequences can occur. Not so much of an issue nowadays, probably crucial when these things were done without the assistance of certified midwives and OB Gyns. Nancy Melucci ELAC
Undergrad vs Grad Courses
Does any know of a source that spells out the differences between what would be covered in an undergraduate course compared to a graduate course of the same name - e.g. a course in Research Methods at the undergraduate level vs. the graduate level. I am asking because I have had students who enter Master's Level programs in Psychology complain their courses are easier than what they had as undergraduates.I believe what we are teaching at the undergraduate level here is clearly introductory, undergraduate material. What I want to know is who determines the standards for graduate programs? And how do some graduate programs get away with teaching what appears to be an undergraduate curriculum in some courses for graduate credit? Kathy Dillon, Ph.D. Dept. of Psychology Box 5058 Western New England College 1215 Wilbraham Rd. Springfield, MA 01119 413-782-1726 FAX 413-782-1746
Re: Mind/body/spirit
>Jim Clark feels that Louis Schmier is guilty of having a "pendulum view" >and claims that modern science is refutation since a pendulum view cannot >predict progress. Another, less perjorative, term is the Hegelian dialectic >which is similar except that each synthesis is different than theses and >antitheses that preceeded it. Psychology's history of Titchener et al and >their study of consciousness with its antithesis behaviorism perhaps has >synthesized into modern cognitive points of view? _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
TIPS: How much do part-timers in NC get paid?
TIPSters, the same committee that led me to post a question about course evaluations now needs information about how much part-time/adjunct faculty are paid per course and what factors are considered in setting the pay. We currently pay $1500 regardless of discipline or teacher experience, and we're finding that it's not enough, particularly in some disciplines.The committee is supposed to make recommendations about what range we should shoot for and how to decide what to offer within that range in any particular case. If you are at a college in North Carolina, I would really like to know what your college pays adjuncts per course. If you're not in NC, I would still like to hear from you because it would give us some background information. Please send me replies off-list and if I get more than a couple and TIPSters want to know about it, I'll post a summary. Thank you! Nathalie * Nathalie Coté Assistant Professor of Psychology Belmont Abbey College 100 Belmont - Mt. Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-6754
Giving Books Away on the MMPI
Hello Fellow Tipsters, Today's special in the retirement-caused book give-away will be of interest to somebody in personality assessment. The books are: Basic Readings on the MMPI in Psychology and Medicine. Edited by G. S. Welsh and W. G. Dahlstrom, 1956. Actuarial Description of Abnormal Personality. P. A. Marks and W. Seeman, 1963 A Handbook for Clinical and Actuarial MMPI Interpretation. H. Gilberstadt and J. Duker, 1965 The Counselors Handbook: Scale and profile Interpretations of the MMPI. R. R. Carkhuff, W. L. Barnette, Jr., and J. N. McCall, 1965 These might be of value to someone doing research in the area of personality assessment and again I am hoping to recycle rather than pitch the materials. Like the previous offers, I would appreciate you reimbursing the college for the shipping costs. Michael Bergmire Psychology Department Jefferson College 1000 Viking Drive Hillsboro, MO 63050 (636) 797-3000 Ext. 347 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Free Child Psychology Reference Books
Hi Tipsters, I'm beginning to feel like I'm working at one of the discount stores announcing a blue light special. At any rate, the second special today in the retirement book give away involves three Child Psychology reference books. They are: Carmichael's Manual of Child Psychology (2nd ed) Carmichael's Manual of Child Psychology (3rd ed) Vol. 1 and 2 (Edited by Paul Mussen) Recipient is requested to reimburse the college for shipping costs. Michael Bergmire Psychology Department Jefferson College 1000 Viking Drive Hillsboro, MO 63050 (636) 797-3000 Ext. 347 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Adolescent Violence?
Please excuse the cross postings. Does anyone know of any recent articles examining aspects of parenting related to violent adolescents? - Jessica Percodani Clinical M.S./Psy.D. Student Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Graduate Study in Psychology and Related Fields: Getting In, Succeeding Once You're There, and Putting Your Degree to Work http://home.att.net/~Jessica-Percodani
