[tips] RE: Canadian research: Drug effect on web-building

2007-04-23 Thread Goss, Bill
Perfect way to start my Monday! Thanks, Bill Goss College of the Rockies Box 8500 Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7 (250) 489-2751 Ext 324 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 23, 2007 12:04 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject:

[tips] RE: Myers web resources

2007-03-08 Thread Goss, Bill
I use the eighth edition site and there have been some times when it was not working. I am aware of maybe 3-4 times since September_07. These are only times that have created problems for my students sufficient that they let me know, or times when I have been unable to access the site personally.

[tips] RE: You YouTube?

2007-03-07 Thread Goss, Bill
I have used them from time to time - usually to illustrate a lecture point. I also link to a few in my online courses. I also do this for some NPR or CBC audio programs and PBS video segments - Scientific American Frontiers, for example. Bill Goss College of the Rockies Box 8500 Cranbrook, BC, V1

[tips] Re: Beer, meanings of words, etc (was BBC NEWS | Education | Whose classroom curriculum is it?

2007-02-13 Thread Goss, Bill
I thought the usual question was the difference between a lager and an ale. I seem to recall that it has something to do with yeast action - one is top fermenting and the other is bottom - can't remember which is which. Bill Goss College of the Rockies Box 8500 Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7 (250) 489

[tips] RE: let us go Canadian.

2006-11-01 Thread Goss, Bill
This is true but we don't have too many things to vote for - we don't vote on school tax, seldom have referendum issues, nor do we elect judges, sheriffs.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: November 1, 2006 10:01 AM To: Teaching in the Psycholo

[tips] Re: vision Q (pinhole camera issue)

2006-10-10 Thread Goss, Bill
Taking a small side track - You mention tongue maps - does anyone have experience with trying to identify/count the fungiform papillae? I have read that using Methylene blue dye will turn them pinkish. This dye sounds like it might have some danger associated with it and may not be appropriate f

[tips] Re: Dogs eating grass

2006-09-13 Thread Goss, Bill
Here is the opinion of 'HealthyPet' - note that research on the question seems to be in progress. http://www.healthypet.com/faq_view.aspx?id=14 Bill Goss College of the Rockies Box 8500 Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7 (250) 489-2751 Ext 324 -Original Message- From: Patrick Dolan [mailto:[EMAIL P

[tips] RE: Blackboard vs WebCT

2006-05-12 Thread Goss, Bill
I think it will depend a bit on what your institution is supporting. I've used WebCT for online courses and have learned (often the hard way) how to make it work. It is an expensive platform that most small places can no longer afford. I don't know Blackboard at all. My current pick for online c

RE: Tips as the culprit

2006-03-31 Thread Goss, Bill
Thank you, my prayers have been answered! Bill Goss College of the Rockies Cranbrook, B.C. Ph: 250 489-2751 Ext. 324 -Original Message- From: Bill Southerly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 31, 2006 10:01 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Subject: Re: Tips as the culp

RE: Time for final grades

2005-12-16 Thread Goss, Bill
5 days - weekend included Bill Goss College of the Rockies Cranbrook, BC -Original Message- From: Rick Froman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 10:48 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Subject: Time for final grades How long do you have at your colleg

RE: bigger fonts please

2005-09-24 Thread Goss, Bill
Nice shortcut – thanks for that tip!  I think the ‘thingy’ is called a mouse wheel.     Bill Goss College of the Rockies Cranbrook, BC -Original Message- From: Frigo, Lenore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 6:23 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological

RE: how many words equal plagiarism?

2005-03-17 Thread Goss, Bill
How busy is your committee? We have been talking about doing something like this and are wondering how often the committee would need to meet? How are members selected? Is it an all faculty group or are there student/admin members? Thanks, Bill Goss College of the Rockies Cranbrook, B.C. Ph: 25

RE: Psychopathy and frustration

2005-02-24 Thread Goss, Bill
I thought that both of these terms were historical labels having been replaced by antisocial personality disorder? Bill Goss College of the Rockies Cranbrook, B.C. Ph: 250 489-2751 Ext. 324 -Original Message- From: Rick Adams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: February 23, 2005 9:05 PM

RE: Crash test

2005-02-18 Thread Goss, Bill
e Bill Goss College of the Rockies Cranbrook, B.C. Ph: 250 489-2751 Ext. 324 -Original Message- From: Stephen Black [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: February 17, 2005 2:11 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Subject: Crash test Drivers of age 65 or older: a) drive as safely

RE: question

2004-12-21 Thread Goss, Bill
Here is another one - it seems to be a better description. Looks like this style of research is popular in the UK. http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/Demo_Shado/library/m16892_3.pdf Bill Goss College of the Rockies Cranbrook, B.C. Ph: 250 489-2751 Ext. 324 -Original Message- From: Annette Ta

RE: question

2004-12-21 Thread Goss, Bill
A Google search included this link and a description within the document as follows: http://www.rightsbase.org.uk/weblibrary/downloads/pdfs/respect&react.pdf __ Qualitative visual research Research methods that are participatory, visual and fun are often more appropriat

RE: just world

2004-10-27 Thread Goss, Bill
>From the Instructor's Manual connected to Myer's Social Psych text - A 20 item scale designed by Rubin & Peplau(1975) - Here are some of the questions (rated from 0=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree): #1 I've found that a person rarely deserves the reputation he has. #4 Careful drivers are

APA Template

2004-03-24 Thread Goss, Bill
There used to be a template on the Microsoft site for an APA style paper.  It does not seem to be available there anymore.  Would any tipsters know of an alternative source? Bill Goss College of the Rockies Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC  V1C 5L7 1-877-489-2687, ext.324 (toll free)   --- You are

RE: apparition

2003-11-03 Thread Goss, Bill
For the follow-up question I think the 2nd proposal is what happens. I think that the key to discriminating between the procedures of punishment and negative reinforcement is to focus on the order of events and the outcome. I believe that students often recognize the aversive stimulus (punishe

RE: apparition

2003-11-03 Thread Goss, Bill
What helps me with this terminology is to focus on the ending of the words. If the word ends in 'ed' it is a stimulus. If the word ends in 'ment' it is an event or a procedure. For example, Punishment (the event) occurs when a punisher (aversive stimulus) is added and the behavior decreases.

RE: Student Question

2003-09-26 Thread Goss, Bill
This is a link to an online version of what Carol has described here: They include a cutesy picture. http://www.msnbc.com/news/247963.asp Bill Goss College of the Rockies Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 1-877-489-2687, ext.324 (toll free) -Original Message- From: DeVolder Carol L

RE: survey of college stressors

2003-09-24 Thread Goss, Bill
See Teaching of Psychology - Vol 25, No1 (1998). On page 47 there is a copy of the "College Life Stress inventory". Email contact listed for Sunaina Assanand: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bill Goss College of the Rockies Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 1-877-489-2687, ext.324 (toll free) -Ori

RE: Broca's aphasia; Wernicke's aphasia: help with question

2003-02-05 Thread Goss, Bill
Broca's aphasia is, according to Kalat, associated with language production of all types.  Speaking is impaired, but so is written expression and gestures.    Deaf people with damage in Broca's area have trouble with signing.  The same situation applies with Wernicke's aphasia - problems und

RE: lot in life

2003-01-15 Thread Goss, Bill
This is a 'short list' of Lots that I have used on a couple of occasions.  The Lot in Life activity was described by Sharon Hamill and Catherine Hale in Teaching of Psychology, December 1996, p 245-246.  Sharon Hamill sent me a copy of the material that she had developed for the project.  T

RE: Grading programs (was: New teacher)

2002-12-05 Thread Goss, Bill
I have used several commercial programs - these would be packaged with test generation software. The one I like best is part of the Diploma package and is called Gradebook. About the only advantage compared to your system is that you don't have to create the excel commands. A small 'sidebar' h

RE: Body Type Templates

2002-11-19 Thread Goss, Bill
Title: Body Type Templates You might take a look at the drawings in :  Thompson, J.K., & Tantleff, S. (1992).  Female and male ratings of upper torso:  Actual, ideal, and stereotypical conceptions. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 7, 345-354.      Bill Goss College of the Rocki

RE: higamous, hogamus

2002-11-13 Thread Goss, Bill
Ramachandran is no help. He uses the quote on page 183 and calls it "an old adage" but provides no source. Bill Goss College of the Rockies Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC 1-877-489-2687, ext.324 (toll free) -Original Message- From: John Serafin [mailto:jserafin@;stvincent.edu] Sent: Wednesday,

RE: need web links to intro psych practice tests

2002-11-01 Thread Goss, Bill
Whoops - forgot to include the URL   http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M18&sort=author&discipline_number=24 -Original Message-----From: Goss, Bill Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 12:10 PMTo: 'Teaching in the Psychological Sciences'

RE: need web links to intro psych practice tests

2002-11-01 Thread Goss, Bill
I also use Weiten's text, but am not too impressed with the practice tests.  However, if you go to this related site you will see many texts published by Wadsworth and just about each one has a tutorial quiz section.   I would recommend the quizzes attached to the Matlin text. Bill Goss Col

RE: Correct answer Interpersonal Perception task

2002-10-10 Thread Goss, Bill
I have the key for the full 30 scene tape. Based on the information you provide I am pretty sure that the answer to the question: Who won the game of one-on-one basketball? is: the man on the right. (scene 26). For the scene with the two women, both women are talking to friends (scene 25). Witho

RE: Hormones & female infants

2002-10-07 Thread Goss, Bill
David Bainbridge, "Making Babies: the science of pregnancy" says this: "During the nine months of here own gestation, she may have secreted more estrogen than she will produce during the whole of the rest of her life. The sudden cessation of hormone secretion at birth...female babies can lactate o

RE: Media and TV

2002-04-11 Thread Goss, Bill
However, in literature and story telling the images were generally self-generated. In visual media someone else provides the image. __ Bill Goss College of the Rockies Box 8500 Cranbrook, BC, Canada V1C 5L7 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ph: 250-489-2751 or 1-877-489-2

RE: Freud and genital mutilation

2002-02-05 Thread Goss, Bill
I seem to remember that he did research in university on the structure of testes of the eel - maybe there was some mutilation involved? But not female eels as far as I know. __ Bill Goss College of the Rockies Box 8500 Cranbrook, BC, Canada V1C 5L7 email: [EMAIL

subliminal messages

2002-01-21 Thread Goss, Bill
Here is some information that may be of interest to any tipsters who use a demonstration tape by John Vokey and Don Read to discuss subliminal perception and backmasking. Background: In 1985 Vokey and Read published an article in American Psychologist entitled "Subliminal messages: Between the

RE: [NOVA] "Secrets of the Mind"

2001-10-19 Thread Goss, Bill
Title: Message Here you are:   NOVA PRESENTS "SECRETS OF THE MIND" http://www.pbs.org/nova/mind/ Broadcast: October 23, 2001 (NOVA airs Tuesday nights on PBS at 8 p.m. Check your local listings.) Dr. Vilayanur Ramachandran, an eloquent neuroscientist, is fascinated by patients who have unusual