[tips] To Anacreon in Heaven

2008-07-03 Thread Christopher D. Green
In honor of US Independence Day... the lyrics to the original sex-and-drinking song (even (if rather highbrow) that became the Star Spangled Banner: http://www.contemplator.com/america/anacreon.html Best, Chris -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P

[tips] Haywire brain chemical linked to sudden baby death - Yahoo! News

2008-07-03 Thread Christopher D. Green
Serotonin implicated in SIDS. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080703/ap_on_he_me/med_sids_brain Chris -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada 416-736-2100 ex. 66164 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.yorku.ca/christo/ "Part of respecting an

[tips] Made in China

2008-07-03 Thread Msylvester
Most United States flags are made in China. How about Canadian flags? Michael This is relevant to political psychology re National Self-Esteem --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

[tips] On Campus, the ’60s Begin to Fade as Liberal Professors Retire - NYTimes.com

2008-07-03 Thread Christopher D. Green
"...a vast generational change that is likely to profoundly alter the culture at American universities and colleges over the next decade." http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/03/arts/03camp.html?ref=education -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada

[tips] textbook activities

2008-07-03 Thread Melissa Terlecki
Dear Tipsters, I am looking for good suggestions to get students to read their Intro. to Psych. textbook by incorporating textbook activities (although the books I've used don't have end of chapter questions, etc.). Any good ideas for homework or activities to get them to read/to make sure they

Re: [tips] Freshmen Friendly General Psychology Course

2008-07-03 Thread linda . walsh
I have been trying to address these issues in my Intro class for years and continue to search for new ideas, so I am happy that you posted your request on TIPS. I haven't made much headway in "creating community" in my class of 200 (larger than most of my students' entire graduating classes) b

RE: [tips] Freshmen Friendly General Psychology Course

2008-07-03 Thread FRANTZ, SUE
Interesting! I would start with a well-written syllabus. It does help students, especially those who are underprepared for college. Also, the tone of the syllabus makes a difference. If the syllabus comes across as antagonistic, students are less likely to approach the instructor for help

Re: [tips] Freshmen Friendly General Psychology Course

2008-07-03 Thread Rikikoenig
I teach AP Psychology to HS juniors and seniors. They learn the SQ3R method for studying. Our text is designed to use this method, but we also discuss how to use it for any text. From the feedback I receive after the fall semester (it is a 2 semester course, mnay of them have found it help

[tips] Freshmen Friendly General Psychology Course

2008-07-03 Thread Julie Osland
Hello Tipsters-- Our university is implementing "freshmen friendly" courses this fall, and I've been asked to participate, as I am teaching 2 sections of general psychology. What follows below is an except of what we are being asked to do We are going to try to make the First Year Experienc

Re: [tips] Mind Hacks: Connected to the highways of the brain

2008-07-03 Thread Christopher Green
All good questions Mike. You know what I know (and more). I wondered whether it was the case that, when neurotransmitters are released across the synapse, whether a few molecules of water went with it. If so, then these maps would actually have a functional aspect to them, not just (mostly irrel

Re:[tips] Mind Hacks: Connected to the highways of the brain

2008-07-03 Thread Mike Palij
On Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:01:39 -0400, Christopher D. Green wrote: > What if you use MRI to image water? Well, if the water is in someone's > brain (and you set the thing up just right), you get the connectedness > map of the brain. Cool stuff! > See more here: > http://www.mindhacks.com/blog/2008/