This is a nice effort to depict some aspects of schizophrenic experiences and can be easily played in class and facilitate discussion. I have found also that some of the experiences of word salad, thought intrusion, and distortions of what people hear and see when listening or speaking can be described via case studies and shared personal experiences. You can use small groups in class to then try to create their own simulations and describe what they are trying to depict. You may even find that some students have had psychotic episodes, hallucinations,etc., and that they may be willing to share their own experiences. Some students are also able to share their perceptions/thoughts regarding the use of various anti-psychotic medications. After a better appreciation of the experiences, we can then discuss theory or related ideas as to mechanisms of speech, perception, attentional control, etc., that might be producing such experiences. Just some thoughts, Gary
Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4491 peter...@svsu.edu ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Frantz" <sfra...@highline.edu> To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)" <tips@acsun.frostburg.edu> Sent: Monday, December 7, 2009 11:01:28 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [tips] Simulated hallucinations Hi all, Here are simulated visual and auditory hallucinations produced by Janssen Pharmaceuticals: http://www.janssen.com/janssen/mindstorm_video.html Note that this video was apparently made for use in a workshop, thus the reference to olfactory hallucinations and flagging a facilitator if one is bothered by the experience. Thanks to the Teaching High Psych Blog for the link: http://teachinghighschoolpsychology.blogspot.com/2009/12/mindstorm-and-schizophrenia.html -- Sue Frantz Highline Community College Psychology, Coordinator Des Moines, WA 206.878.3710 x3404 sfra...@highline.edu Office of Teaching Resources in Psychology, Associate Director Project Syllabus APA Division 2: Society for the Teaching of Psychology APA's p...@cc Committee --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
