"teaching moments"

2001-09-16 Thread Gary Peterson
this academic year, or indeed, if I will have many in my teaching career, but it's those moments I will strive for. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

Re: Sharks and Mozart

2001-08-31 Thread Gary Peterson
Gee Michael I am impressed to what lengths you will go for science. Take a chum with you ;-) Gary Peterson > > I am toying with the idea of conducting experiments in shark infested > waters in the Daytona Beach area.My plan will be to go into the water > and s

Fw: [A psychic in the board room

2001-05-15 Thread Gary Peterson
o. Have a good spring/summer! Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 > Off the wire ... > > By KEMBA J. DUNHAM > The Wall Street Journal > Seeing the Future > Loews Coro

Re: critical thinking texts for senior sem

2001-04-27 Thread Gary Peterson
eas/issues covered. An upper level class may find it fun to go through Theodore Schick and Lewis Vaughn's "How to think about wierd things" 1995 from Mayfield publishing. Just some quick thoughts. If you need isbns just drop me a note. Gary Peterson Psychology Saginaw

Re: Evidence for Repressed Memories?

2001-03-14 Thread Gary Peterson
Is suppression the same as repression? Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491 > Dark thoughts > Freud may have been right: people can su

Re: visual neglect

2001-02-08 Thread Gary Peterson
Usually, "Ouch.Who said that"?? > Hi, > > Can anyone help me field this question: When patients with visual > neglect experience pain on the unattended side of the body (say, a hard > pinch on the unattended arm), how do they typically respond? > > Thanks! > > -- Dr. Mic

correl and causal inferences

2001-02-02 Thread Gary Peterson
. Are apa journals or different areas more guilty than others? Anyway, I am finding this to be a useful assignment, and thought tipsters might find it useful or have similar ideas for exercises along these lines. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of

mind/body/spirit

2001-01-25 Thread Gary Peterson
ivations for such study and, frankly, be curious as to such interestsbut then I'd wish her the best. (yes, I would sigh a lot ;-) Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

call for homeopathic curricula

2001-01-13 Thread Gary Peterson
ion that can be more successful by offering less substance and more of what our students want: hugs, good grades, and a job. With positive spirit, Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

Re: Teaching Stats for the 1st time...

2000-12-24 Thread Gary Peterson
ith psychology (I am being facetious? ;-)Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

Re: high school psychology

2000-12-04 Thread Gary Peterson
Enjoyed the url. Who said good scientific reporting should exemplify tentativeness and humility? I am sure the popular book on this would sell ha. Gary Peterson - Original Message - From: "George Hammond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jim Matiya" <[E

Re: Searching for a scientist Physics/Psychology

2000-11-24 Thread Gary Peterson
ts utility beyond particular individuals. This argument and the problems with it are not far from the (to me) silly treatment of so-called "state-specific" sciences popularized by C. Tart in the sixties. It is underlying a lot of claptrap in many areas of pseudoscience from paranormal resear

Re: dressing for tests

2000-10-25 Thread Gary Peterson
`Now that's confidence! Gives new meaning to "curve buster." Gary Peterson > > My wife--a superlative student (I say with absolutely no bias)--used to > march > into class with nothing but a pencil in her hand, . It wasn't long before she bec

health psych

2000-10-12 Thread Gary Peterson
arket would there be? Let us know what you find out. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

Re: Grades, Curving

2000-09-21 Thread Gary Peterson
have other things coming: Homework assignments, class quizzes, class participation points, more exams. I never curve, but if I had 4 or more exams, I might consider dropping the lowest or making it worth less. Hopefully, the straight talk, resources, and encouragement will allow their performance

Re: Developmental Question

2000-08-24 Thread Gary Peterson
ation during pregancy? Gary Peterson : Re: Developmental Question > Jean et al, > > Is the word sleep appropriate when discussing life in utero? Anyway, I heard > somewhere (source amnesia) that a human fetus is in REM 100% of the time > prior to birth. > > This makes sense bec

Re: New brain scan findings

2000-08-14 Thread Gary Peterson
again to "give psychology away." Neural network be praised, Gary Peterson - Original Message - From: "Jim Guinee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 10:31 AM Subject: New brain scan findings > Reading Your Mind >

tickling

2000-07-20 Thread Gary Peterson
l research requiring test ticklesexcept on tips. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

Re: "Giving psych away"in intro

2000-07-05 Thread Gary Peterson
Linda, I am leary of some of this "giving psychology away" movement, but of course, find it easy and valuable to share with students some ways of thinking about psychology's relevance to their lives. Ways of evaluating information as consumers can be tied to work on judgment and problem-solvi

Re: Power Point (digital slides) presentations

2000-06-13 Thread Gary Peterson
, vivid graphics, etc. Just an old fogey remembering some cool slide presentations with audio in the seventies, wheeze, puff Gary Peterson -Original Message- From: G. Marc Turner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Rick Reittinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL P

reading for new faculty

2000-05-11 Thread Gary Peterson
I felt guilty about not having something at hand to recommend to new faculty when Chuck Huff made his request for readings. I would suggest: Sacks, P. (1996). Generation X goes to college. Chicago, ILL: Open Court. Gary Peterson

Re: liberal arts reading for new faculty

2000-05-10 Thread Gary Peterson
rofessor still share---indeed, have inculcated educational values that counter the above assessment? We may hope. Sorry my reading this week is less useful to the new faculty member, but I like the idea of such support for the new faculty and would also be interested in readings for them. Gary

Re: Defining placebo

2000-05-05 Thread Gary Peterson
made possible by the lived body? She seems to create a needless separation--very Cartesian of her--but it is an illusory perception of inside and outside. What we experience as outside does not mean that it is outside...this is the problem many a clinoid therapist has learned painfully. Gary Pet

Re: I just know it's true, OK?

2000-04-27 Thread Gary Peterson
Jeff wrote: In many cases, we are told to trust the verbal reports of such >experiences ("why would these people lie about such an important >thing?"); and again often are dismissed as extreme if we don't accept >the report as evidence for the claim. I can only share some thoughts base

Re: Intuition Gains Doctors' Notice

2000-04-26 Thread Gary Peterson
ion and their psych/practice skills and intuitions, but it may be rarer to find some working to resolve such issues. Back to grading finals, Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL

adjunct guidance?

2000-04-26 Thread Gary Peterson
). Just wonderin' Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

Re: Exam items

2000-04-24 Thread Gary Peterson
don't find most matching to be too challenging---I am sure they can be tho. For example, if concepts are matched to function, purpose, or applications? Just some thoughts before finals Dr Nance. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw

psych curriculum

2000-04-13 Thread Gary Peterson
onded with some blabber about what we teach in methods classes, but his question did promote some thinking about how we present the idea of replication and how it's practiced in our journals. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Val

skepticism and religious students/books

2000-04-06 Thread Gary Peterson
be ;-) with chapter headings matching the typical Intro Psych text, but also coverage of psychic stuff. Gary Peterson As we get older, let's try to fall for less and stand for more. Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University Uni

Re: Skepticism, Science, Religion, and Respect

2000-04-05 Thread Gary Peterson
uch issues with reference to ideas about what it means to be a student, critical thinking, reasoning fallacies, or similar topics. Gary Peterson >> I hope this useful. Oh, read those first few chapters of Daniel. Your >> student's understanding of what Daniel is all about

way to go spartans/ Florida who?

2000-04-04 Thread Gary Peterson
texts on "basking in reflected glory." Suddenly we are all Spartans around here---when they win. See also the power of hindsight ;-) Suddenly, our red jerseyed (Cardinal) campus is awash in green (Spartan) color. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Departmen

Fw: Twin coincidences

2000-04-02 Thread Gary Peterson
Any other ideas as to the possible value of Lykken's idea of "emergenesis"? Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491 -Original Message- From: Stephen B

Re: Science and pseudoscience

2000-03-27 Thread Gary Peterson
lso think these issues make for interesting class discussion about the history of the scientist-practitioner model as well as the role of traditional shaman, witchdoctors, and healers in contemporary and so-called, traditional cultures (See Torrey, 1986).Gary Peterson Barzun, J. (1983). A stro

psych grad/career web sites

2000-03-09 Thread Gary Peterson
Tipsters: I am interested in compiling a list of sites useful to psych students interested in grad school as well as those who might want to explore related fields. If you have some sites that you or your students have found particularly valuable, drop me a note or post it. Here are some I

memes as memes

2000-03-08 Thread Gary Peterson
Tipsters: I know some of you were more enamored of the meme idea than I, so here is a critical (but of course, I agree ;-) perspective from Martin Gardner reviewing Susan Blackmore's book The Meme Machine in the LA times. Gary Peterson http://www.calendarlive.com/calendarlive/

Re: activities,demos,group work (long)

2000-03-07 Thread Gary Peterson
outside the purvue of the class). In my own view, content (which may includes skills and process) should be a priority at the college level. Class climate and good relations with the class can come about in many ways. Again, thanks for the stimulating post. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson,

class demos/group activities/list behavior

2000-03-04 Thread Gary Peterson
lve the class in fun arousal, but not promote learning of the difficult concept behind the exercise. Any other ideas on such?Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

psych book on paranormal

2000-02-21 Thread Gary Peterson
are E. Cardena, S.J. Lynn, and Stanley Krippner and you can find it at the apa web site. I just ordered a copy, as I am interested in such things, and of course our students are too. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State Univer

Re: Psychology's biggest challenge

2000-02-20 Thread Gary Peterson
earch efforts and the pop-claims put forth regarding so-called psi.Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

Re: Black Psychohistory Month

2000-02-12 Thread Gary Peterson
in their heads, and some even become psych teachers who revel in the draft between their ears.Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491 -Original Messag

Re: psych trivia

2000-02-09 Thread Gary Peterson
sonal habits and hobbies. I use the cards in a variety of ways, but most commonly arrange groups with play money, tokens and have them play thru as many cards as possible. It's a nice break from lecture. For ex: Who wrote 2192 rhyming couplets on the sex lives of plants? Cheers, Gar

conceptions of psychology in science fairs?

2000-01-20 Thread Gary Peterson
tarot cards? ;-)Just wonderin'..... Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

Re: The moon illusion

2000-01-10 Thread Gary Peterson
I think Don McCready (sp) who was on NPR opposite Kaufman, did mention that many don't see it. I also haven't been able to experience it, but there must be something wrong with the moon-illusion mechanism in my brain ;-)Gary Peterson -Original Message- From: Bob Keef

Re: The moon illusion

2000-01-06 Thread Gary Peterson
Yes, I saw this in the paper also. Is there something new about this? I thought this was one of the standard explanations--quite a few years old. Perhaps some S&P folks can enlighten us as to what's new about this?Is it really considered the most efficient explanatio

history and systems papers

2000-01-06 Thread Gary Peterson
full of ideas, Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

scientific contributions of psych?

1999-12-22 Thread Gary Peterson
nces in psychological science during the last 100 years? Is the contribution/popularity of cognitive-behavioral therapy solely based on scientific knowledge? I am sure we can think of something more constructive than parapsychology, the new "positive psychology," psychoanalysis, etc.? Reg

Re: Social Psychology Surprizes

1999-12-22 Thread Gary Peterson
when predictions of doom are false...then you can get in to the classic Festinger work and even have them explore web sites about this issue. These are a few of my favorite "surprising" areas in social psych. Gary Peterson Saginaw Valley State Univ. This leads to my question f

harry potter

1999-11-29 Thread Gary Peterson
. As many tipsters noted, the books involve reliable story lines and themes that kids can easily relate to. I don't find the fantasies too dark or horrific, but fun and engaging. The books might be useful for discussion about fiction, pop culture, etc., in any number of psych classes.

schacter and singer

1999-11-27 Thread Gary Peterson
is not necessary. Labeling per se, does not produce an emotional state--as some texts decree, but rather constitute part of the misattribution process. Well, of course... Thanks, Gary Peterson Reisenzein, R. (1983). The Schachter theory of emotion: Two decades later. __Psychological

schacter and singer replications?

1999-11-27 Thread Gary Peterson
was mistaken, I thought the role of contextually induced attribution for the arousal was established. Anyone with more recent references? I want to update my coverage of this classic next semester. Thanks for any info. Searchingly, Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor

Re: Confrontations With Volatile Students...

1999-11-10 Thread Gary Peterson
line. If she persists, then take school action that hopefully is spelled out in some institutional procedure. Don't immediately take a confrontational stance, but rather one of concern over her work and performance in the class. Just some thoughts, Gary Peterson >Hi folks, > &

gen psych exercise/magical thinking/naive psych

1999-11-03 Thread Gary Peterson
I won't be teaching General Psych for a while. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491 Coover, J. E. (1993). The feeling of being stared a

media depictions of the paranormal

1999-11-02 Thread Gary Peterson
: Gerbner, G. (1987). Science on television: How it affects public conceptions. __Issues in Science and Technology,__ 3(spring), 109-115. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710

mozart effect tues nite

1999-11-01 Thread Gary Peterson
The Mozart effect may be featured on the Fox Family channel tues nite--the show is Exploring the Unknown and the producer tries to present some scientific skepticism about paranormal issues. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley

Re: harry potter and child dev

1999-11-01 Thread Gary Peterson
and reality. __Skeptical Inquirer,__ 20(5), 57-59. Peterson, G. L. (1998). The debasement of reason and realism in the Academy. Presentation at Michigan Academy of Arts, Science, and Letters. March 27, Alma College. Gary Peterson Jeff Ricker wrote: >I suppose this increase in popular

harry potter and child dev

1999-11-01 Thread Gary Peterson
n education are trying to find ways to encourage critical thinking. I have put Harry Potter on my reading list and will check them out for myself. Has anyone else heard of them, or had discussions about the books? Ask your Wiccan students? You can find some reviews at amazon.com of course.

investigative excitement of research

1999-10-31 Thread Gary Peterson
lving? Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

Fw: Can theories be true?

1999-10-27 Thread Gary Peterson
eria by which such correctness can be judged; such as the >fit with more basic principles, the development of testable predictions that >are supported, integration/explanation of new findings, etc. Psychologists >don't usually confuse Event theory with Construct theory. Psych

culture and separation-individuation?

1999-09-30 Thread Gary Peterson
t or separation-individuation ideas, or infusion of other cultural perspectives on so-called "object-relations" views of child personality? Just beginning my search for a broader view... Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley St

Re: freud freud freud

1999-09-17 Thread Gary Peterson
Yes, I also thought it was good for a laugh. Gary Peterson -Original Message- From: Jim Guinee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Friday, September 17, 1999 3:05 PM Subject: freud freud freud >Source: >I was curious what others

Re: masters level assessment courses

1999-09-15 Thread Gary Peterson
the later assessment approaches--such as projective tests and qualitative forms of assessment. I felt I had a better foundation on which to build and compare these other forms of assessment. just a few memories, Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology

Zimbardo's notes and StudentU.com

1999-09-09 Thread Gary Peterson
ith his request--at least I do not believe there is a problem with it. I posted my reply to Jim's post merely as a comment on our own reliance on note-taking, not to cast aspersions on Jim for making a simple request. Sorry Jim!Now, how about that problem in East Timor? Gary Peterso

Re: StudentU.com

1999-09-09 Thread Gary Peterson
I was thinking, I could get Zimbardo's notes for General--just assign the students to use his notes and I would come to class for discussion/demos, and assessment. Of course, some profs would still have to lecture so that students could get their notes, but since people don't think much of le

Re: MITOP

1999-09-09 Thread Gary Peterson
We should have hired note-takers to distribute his presentation to TIPS. Gary Peterson -Original Message- From: Jim Matiya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: High School list serve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; tips <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Kent Korek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [

Re: Touch and aggression

1999-09-05 Thread Gary Peterson
Title: Touch and aggression   She covered her difficult-to-refutetheories that massaging (touch therapy) premature infants translates into a 40%weight gain.  But her most provocative (to me) point was a tantalizing suggestionthat Americans have more violence in our culture b

Fw: Hess Wins Trial; clinical work

1999-09-03 Thread Gary Peterson
Interesting news piece. Just think what they would do with Anna O? Or is that already being done? re: the mpd hindsight analyses? Was deja vu ever a "sign" of mpd? Ws dja vu evr a "sin" of mpd? Have a fun weekend, Gary Peterson G. Peterson, Gerald Peterson, Gary Pet

Fw: Snake oil at Harvard

1999-08-30 Thread Gary Peterson
llusion by which to live? Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491 > >http://www.pbsp.com/harvsum.htm > > HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL

Re: What is a human being?

1999-08-30 Thread Gary Peterson
human authority" (See Hooykaas, 1972; Merton, 1938 cited in Myers, 1998, P. 13). Religious institutions today, seldom express such a view. Cheers, Gary Peterson Hooykaas, R. (1972). __Religion and the rise of modern science.__ Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. Merton, R. K. (1938). (1938; r

sensation-perc resources?

1999-08-28 Thread Gary Peterson
Witch project and a lecture on creationism see, and . Well, I am really just interested in a source for S & P equipment/materials/software. Thanks, Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 4

Re: Definitions of theory and hypothesis

1999-08-20 Thread Gary Peterson
h the presentation of "theories" in class?Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491 Paul Brandon wrote: >Definitions from Merriam-Webst

movies in class-second try

1999-08-16 Thread Gary Peterson
AAgh! Sorry about that incomplete post. I was interested in whether anyone who uses movies in class would find the Blair Witch Project useful. I was not impressed with the movie, but students have told me I should use it in class. Perhaps it would be useful in a discussion of fear and the psyc

movies in class

1999-08-16 Thread Gary Peterson
Anyone find the Blair Witch project useful for class? I

Re: An Immodest Proposal

1999-08-14 Thread Gary Peterson
e far more attuned to such discussions than I. Gary Peterson Some references I have found thought-provoking on such issues: Becker, E. (1973). __The denial of death.__New York: Free Press. Berger, P. L. (1967). __The sacred canopy: Elements of a sociological theory of religion.__Garden

summer farewells

1999-07-02 Thread Gary Peterson
It's been an adventure. Just finished my spring class on the paranormal and will now go to see Mickey and Minnie and maybe Mikey in Florida---now that's paranormal! Thanks for cool tips and even the threads during the year! Gary Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psycholog

Re: psych is NOT (just) science

1999-05-15 Thread Gary Peterson
xity (which is at the heart of scientific inquiry) enhances rather than detracts from that wonder. I don't consider intuition and the misattributions it may give rise to, as inherent nonsense howeverthere is a lot of psychology to study there. Gary Peterson Intuition does not sa

clinical judgment/psych science-practice

1999-05-14 Thread Gary Peterson
In response to Jeff's post about the art of psych practice: I was not trying to indicate or imply some celebration of the vagueries of clinical judgment and intuition. (I would include teachers' judgments too ha) I agree with Dawes' position about that. I was using the term art in a more gen

Re: psych is NOT (just) science

1999-05-13 Thread Gary Peterson
Jim wrote: >I do _not_ in the slightest find it unfortunate that students >want to learn about themselves and work in professional arenas. >There is little point in developing a scientific understanding of >human behavior and experience if that knowledge does not get >transmitted to people w

Re: Night lights and myopia

1999-05-13 Thread Gary Peterson
Yes, for me it was that Jesus-Mary-Joseph nite light that was supposed to be protective, but I guess it led to my nearsightedness and an early curiosity about visual illusions (e.g.,autokinetic effect). ;-) Gary Peterson -Original Message- From: Miguel Roig <[EMAIL PROTEC

psych is NOT (just) science

1999-05-12 Thread Gary Peterson
al science, leads to disparaging attitudes/stereotypes of our field. H Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

educ psych position available

1999-05-10 Thread Gary Peterson
>Educational Psychologist--Assistant Professor >(Available Jan. 2000 or Fall 2000) > >The Department of Psychology at Saginaw Valley State University >invites applications for a new tenure-track position in the area of >Educational Psychology. Qualitative research techniques, De

history/philos of science text?

1999-05-01 Thread Gary Peterson
in chem, biology, physics. Does anybody have some ideas on this before I start my library search? Problem is, are any of these texts respectful of psychology as science, or will they just perpetuate the lack of dialogue with our science colleagues? Hmmm.Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L

W. James material?

1999-04-28 Thread Gary Peterson
than doubt. Does anyone have an idea as to the possible source? I checked Varieties and Principles, but it was probably in a collection of his letters. Thanks for any help/info. Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University

Re: IS psychology a science?

1999-04-27 Thread Gary Peterson
develop a final oral/ or poster presentation of this paper, but I find the papers really lack insight. Perhaps, a different kind of paper? Any ideas appreciated, Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center,

catharsis and the clinical market/Fw: NYTimes Op Ed -

1999-04-24 Thread Gary Peterson
quot; It would be interesting to find socio-historical research on the changes in social support and grief work from the 1920's to now, and the problems in providing support then and now. (Possible paper in Abnormal or History classes?) Getting my red/black ink pens ready for finals week

red ink

1999-04-21 Thread Gary Peterson
line---in red ink of course ;-)Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491

phantom sensation demos?

1999-04-17 Thread Gary Peterson
Thanks Jeff, for the phantom smell article. I wonder if there are ways to induce phantom sensory experiences for classroom demos. I discuss the power of suggestion, set, and expectation and of course, these can be used to create illusory sensations, but I wonder if there are not other possib

personality lab projects

1999-04-01 Thread Gary Peterson
I teach a Personality Lab and Social psych lab. I look for projects that will enable the students to learn about the methodological approaches in these areas while demonstrating classic principles. I have no difficulty finding projects in the Social Psych lab, but am looking for ideas in the

culture and self-growth

1999-04-01 Thread Gary Peterson
Is anyone aware of a reasoned critique of the self-growth/actualization ideas (Maslow, Jung, Rogers) from a cross-cultural perspective? Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL

Re: Too many majors!

1999-03-31 Thread Gary Peterson
ve ways to handle the advisement of your students.Regards, Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491 -- >Kristina and TIPSters, >I'd be interested

Re: Drugs, Therapy, Placebo

1999-03-21 Thread Gary Peterson
don't have refs handy but had thought that it had demonstrated superiority over psychoanalysis? Gary Peterson Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-517-790-4491 > The

Re: letters of rec.

1999-02-17 Thread Gary Peterson
years I am sure you will find yourself developing a style and type of letter that best represents the accomplishments and goals of your students. Best wishes, Gary Peterson Saginaw Valley State University >TIPSers-- > >As a beginning faculty, I have already been asked to writ

Re: Useful tidbits from psychology

1999-02-16 Thread Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson
. The tips archives probably has loads of other topics that tipsters felt needed debunking or de-mythologizing, so I won't vent any further ;-) Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 Phone: 517-790

Re: Textbook Request for I/O

1999-02-16 Thread Gary Peterson
I would second Bob Wildblood's choice of the Muchinsky text. I have used that and supplemented it with material from business texts on Management when I taught the class. Gary Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: G. Marc Turner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&g

tellatubby as conditioned stimulus

1999-02-11 Thread Gary Peterson
dated with various psycho-social analyses of the telatubbies, so I thought I would brainstorm a few. There probably are some interesting class discussion topics in all of this, but I think I will just lie down a while ;-) What class is this? Is the weekend here yet? Gary Peterson So

Re: Distinction between different meanings of consciousness

1999-01-30 Thread Gary Peterson
consciousness, mind, etc., implied dynamic, on-going processes more in keeping with what we may learn from neuro, but it is fascinating to see how our language efforts promote static images of such ideas. Again, I think students might benefit from such discussion of the treatment of these concepts. Gary

Re: Distinction between different meanings of unconscious

1999-01-30 Thread Gary Peterson
construction, mind and mental, etc. It is easy for the reader as well as the author of such arguments to get confused when terms are not clear nor used consistently. See new-age gurus such as Deepak Chopra, but also other pop writers. Gary Peterson Saginaw Valley State -Original Message

visual jiggling

1999-01-02 Thread Gary Peterson
now I don't know which might be the better explanation. I better turn my purifier up and get ready for class. >Guess I am not ready for the mature teaching list yet, sorry. Gary > > Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson,Ph.D. > Professor and Beleagered Chair > Department of Psychology > Saginaw Valley State University