RE: student's question

2005-08-23 Thread Louis Schmier
On whaat? Make it a good day. --Louis-- Louis Schmierwww.therandomthoughts.com Department of Historywww.halcyon.com/arborhts/louis.html Valdosta State University Valdosta, Georgia 31698/\ /\ /\/\

RE: student's question/Points off for spelling ???

2005-08-23 Thread Laura Valvatne
Hello Michael and TIPS readers, I take points off for spelling and grammar only when it is big time (not just one or two words) but instead an obvious case of neglect in trying to spell correctly. But then, at a community college, we must be aware that there are some students who are doing

spelling

2005-08-23 Thread Christine L. Grela
Dear TIPSters, I have to donate my two cents to the conversation on spelling. I do deduct points for spelling and grammar mistakes, and I think this is something we do (or should) teach our students if only by example. I make it clear in my syllabus that I will deduct points for these types of

RE: RE: justification for new faculty position

2005-08-23 Thread Marc Carter
Count me bad, but in my defense the semester busy-ness has begun. We've got three faculty (usually four, but one has been called to the Acting Associate Deah-hood) and at last count we were right at 50 majors, so that would put us about 18:1 (or if you count our regular staffing levels) 13:1.

Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Stephen Black
No 1 in a series. You can become a comedian, like Jon Stewart (B.A., psychology, College of William and Mary, 1984). Stephen ___ Stephen L. Black, Ph.D.tel: (819) 822-9600 ext 2470 Department of Psychology fax: (819)

Re: student's question

2005-08-23 Thread Marie Helweg-Larsen
Paul That sounds like a great article. Can you provide issue, volume number and year. Thanks. Marie Paul Smith wrote: Annette Taylor, Ph. D. wrote: In addition, I find that at minimum going through spell and grammar check is a sign of respect for the reader. Most people with poor writing

RE: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread John Kulig
OK, it's a slow day! Monica Lewinsky: Graduated May 1995, Lewis and Clark College. Major: Psychology. John W. Kulig Professor of Psychology Plymouth State College Plymouth NH 03264 Push not the river;

Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Stephen Black
No 2 in a series. An alert TIPSter who undoubtedly wants to remain anonymous reminded me that you can become a...well, whatever it is that Monica Lewinsky (B.A., psychology, Lewis and Clark College, 1995) does (or once did). Stephen __ Stephen

Re: student's question

2005-08-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I tried to reply to Paul via the list yesterday and was denied because I had made too many contributions for the day :( But here is another source along those lines: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 1999, Vol. 77, No. 6, 121-1134 Unskilled and Unaware of It: How Difficulties in

Re: student's question

2005-08-23 Thread Paul Smith
Dunning, D., Heath, C, Suls, J.M. (2004). Flawed self-assessment: Implications for health, education, and the workplace. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 5, 69-106. Despite being the December 2004 issue, it just arrived about 2 weeks ago. If you're an APS member you already

Re: student's question

2005-08-23 Thread Paul Smith
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul and I had a small conversation backchannel about flawed metacognitions and Paul raised the interesting point that there is evidence that people who are poor at something tend to underestimate their performance; whereas people who are good at something tend to

RE: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Martin Bourgeois
Title: Things you can do with a psychology degree Are others allowed to jump in? You could become a professional troublemaker, like Abbie Hoffman (Brandeis University (B.A., 1959) and the University of California, Berkeley (M.A., 1960). From: Stephen Black [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Rick Froman
From: http://www.aljarreau.com/about/officialbio/ (The Official Al Jarreau web site): Enrolling at the respected Ripon College in Wisconsin, [jazz singer Al] Jarreau continued singing for fun, performing locally with a group called The Indigos during weekends and holidays, and graduated with a

Stanovich's How to Think Straight About Psychology

2005-08-23 Thread Blaine Peden
Greetings All: I am looking for some new ideas, assignments, or materials related the 7e of Keith Stanovich's How to Think Straight About Psychology. If you use the book and have any materials you would share or comments about how you use the text, I would be most appreciative. Thanks and

Re: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Paul Smith
You can become the most dangerous man in America, like Timothy Leary (BA-Psych, U. of Alabama). http://www.answers.com/topic/timothy-leary Paul Smith Alverno College Milwaukee --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Scott Lilienfeld
And of course, let's not forget. As a teen, Budy was shy and sensitive. At a Seattle crisis center, he counseled the depressed, the alcoholic, the suicidal. He graduated with a TTTehUniversity of Washington in 1972, ..University educated serial sex killer whose good looks and charm

Re: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Scott Lilienfeld
BTW, the first line should of course read Bundy, not Budy (don't know who Ted Budy was)Scott Scott Lilienfeld wrote: And of course, let's not forget. As a teen, Budy was shy and sensitive. At a Seattle crisis center, he counseled the depressed, the alcoholic, the suicidal. He

Re: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Christopher D. Green
Stephen Black wrote: No 1 in a series. You can become a comedian, like Jon Stewart (B.A., psychology, College of William and Mary, 1984). You can also become retired, as Stephen Black himself has recently become. TIPSters will find a lovely tribute to him by his colleagues (who are also

Re: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Christopher D. Green
Martin Bourgeois wrote: Things you can do with a psychology degree Are others allowed to jump in? You could become a professional troublemaker, like Abbie Hoffman (Brandeis University (B.A., 1959) and the University of California, Berkeley (M.A., 1960). Now *that* is unkind.

Re: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Stephen Black
On 23 Aug 2005, Scott Lilienfeld wrote: And of course, let's not forget. ..University educated serial sex killer snip Ted Bundy had been a snip college degree with a major in psychology, But we can try, can't we? For some reason, I prefer kvelling over the manufacture of

Re: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Christopher D. Green
Paul Smith wrote: You can become the most dangerous man in America, like Timothy Leary (BA-Psych, U. of Alabama). Alabama, eh? Strangely the term reaction formation has suddenly leapt into my head. (This is probably my last allowed TIPS e-mail of the day. See ya'll tomorrow!) --

RE: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Stuart McKelvie
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd was the Prime Minister of South Africa who is thought to be primarily responsible for the system of apartheid. He had a psychology qualification. See http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/people/verwoerd-hf.htm. __

Re: Things you can do with a psychology degree

2005-08-23 Thread Paul Smith
Oh, god, Stephen Black _retired_? Congratulations! I can't imagine what this list is going to look like now that Stephen - already one of the most prolific and well-informed posters here - has more time on his hands to answer our questions and set the record straight. Paul Smith Alverno