Sunday, August 27, 2006
After reading Best of the Century, this is what I think are the most important developments of psychology that occured during the 20th century.
1.The first one is Ellen Langer's discovery of mindlessness shortening peoples' lives. From my perspective, I think that this discovery is important because most people would think that being mindless is supposed to be the most relaxed state of one's life and would increase the lifespan if you don't really think much. With Langer's discovery, it proved what most people believe to be wrong. (Also, it might it people thinking and working more!)
2. The discovery of stress by Hans Selye is the second most important discovery on my list. I think stress is a really big issue in a person's life. People nowadays live the "stressful" lives as they have to be concerned with everything around them. We go out to movies, listen to music to relieve stress. The whole entertainment business has their profits (that's a lot of money!) from "stressed" people. Therfore, the understanding of stress and its impact should be something that everyone is aware and Selye should clearly be credited and supposedly praised for this discovery.
3. As stress in important, so is depression. Martin Seligman's theory of helplessness and depression have added a lot of knowledge. Depression has been considered the disease of the 1970s. It has been around every since the days of Hippocrates. It has ended lives of many people. After 2,500 years, we can finally protect and understand the effects and impact of depression.
4. The 1971 Standford Prison Experiment is what I find really shocking. It proves how the surrounding environment can be so influencial and have so much impact. The thought of college students being agressive and dangerous is beyond my imagination. With this experiment, I think I should refer back to my parent's advice on "choosing" who I hang out with.
5. Last but not least, is the discovery by Matina Homer. During her experiment, she tested honor students, Phil and Monica, both alone and together. When they were tested by themselves, Monica scored higher but when they were together, Phil scored higher and Monica was nervous. I found this very suprising. Like in the Standford Prison Experiment, the surrounding environment affects on how we act. Also, I can say that males have more confidence in achieving than women, which is odd when you see how many sucessful businesswomen nowadays.
1.The first one is Ellen Langer's discovery of mindlessness shortening peoples' lives. From my perspective, I think that this discovery is important because most people would think that being mindless is supposed to be the most relaxed state of one's life and would increase the lifespan if you don't really think much. With Langer's discovery, it proved what most people believe to be wrong. (Also, it might it people thinking and working more!)
2. The discovery of stress by Hans Selye is the second most important discovery on my list. I think stress is a really big issue in a person's life. People nowadays live the "stressful" lives as they have to be concerned with everything around them. We go out to movies, listen to music to relieve stress. The whole entertainment business has their profits (that's a lot of money!) from "stressed" people. Therfore, the understanding of stress and its impact should be something that everyone is aware and Selye should clearly be credited and supposedly praised for this discovery.
3. As stress in important, so is depression. Martin Seligman's theory of helplessness and depression have added a lot of knowledge. Depression has been considered the disease of the 1970s. It has been around every since the days of Hippocrates. It has ended lives of many people. After 2,500 years, we can finally protect and understand the effects and impact of depression.
4. The 1971 Standford Prison Experiment is what I find really shocking. It proves how the surrounding environment can be so influencial and have so much impact. The thought of college students being agressive and dangerous is beyond my imagination. With this experiment, I think I should refer back to my parent's advice on "choosing" who I hang out with.
5. Last but not least, is the discovery by Matina Homer. During her experiment, she tested honor students, Phil and Monica, both alone and together. When they were tested by themselves, Monica scored higher but when they were together, Phil scored higher and Monica was nervous. I found this very suprising. Like in the Standford Prison Experiment, the surrounding environment affects on how we act. Also, I can say that males have more confidence in achieving than women, which is odd when you see how many sucessful businesswomen nowadays.
posted by naoru @ 2:33 PM
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Sunday, August 20, 2006
1) What is the scientific method?
The scientific method is the process in which an idea or theory is put into action.
2) Why do psychologists use this method?
Psychologists use the scientific method to prove or reject their theoric ideas. Also, it is an organized step by step procedures, which would be easier than have no guidance what so ever.
3) Do you think that psychology is a science? -explain.
From my point of view, I believe that psychology is a science. I believe that all sciences start with an idea, and psychology follows that. I believe that in all science theories can be tested and proven, psychology also follows that. According to dictionary.com, science can be defined as "the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena". Psychology is empirical, requires experiments and explanations, so psychology, from my perspective, is definitely a science.
The scientific method is the process in which an idea or theory is put into action.
2) Why do psychologists use this method?
Psychologists use the scientific method to prove or reject their theoric ideas. Also, it is an organized step by step procedures, which would be easier than have no guidance what so ever.
3) Do you think that psychology is a science? -explain.
From my point of view, I believe that psychology is a science. I believe that all sciences start with an idea, and psychology follows that. I believe that in all science theories can be tested and proven, psychology also follows that. According to dictionary.com, science can be defined as "the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena". Psychology is empirical, requires experiments and explanations, so psychology, from my perspective, is definitely a science.
posted by naoru @ 6:57 PM
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
First of all, I believe that every job in the world somewhat, somehow involves interactions with other humans. As we all know that psychology is the study of human behaviour and mental processes, it should be important that we study psychology to an extent that we feel comfortable with people around us and vice versa.
Secondly, I have a special interest in the ways people think. Why they do the things they did or why do they feel that way towards something? I especially have an interest on the different ways people react because there are many surprises if they acted differently from what I have expected or feel that is not right.
Lastly, from when I was one year old, I have a dream of becoming a doctor. With psychology, I will know the things that I would say to patients in their time of sorrow/lost or confusion. Without psychology, I would end up hurting the patient more than helping them.
Secondly, I have a special interest in the ways people think. Why they do the things they did or why do they feel that way towards something? I especially have an interest on the different ways people react because there are many surprises if they acted differently from what I have expected or feel that is not right.
Lastly, from when I was one year old, I have a dream of becoming a doctor. With psychology, I will know the things that I would say to patients in their time of sorrow/lost or confusion. Without psychology, I would end up hurting the patient more than helping them.
posted by naoru @ 9:02 PM
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Friday, August 11, 2006
Name: Nattaya
Birthdate: Mar 8 (yes same day as int’l women’s day)
Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia
Current Location: BKK
Eye Color: Dark brown
Hair Color: Dark brown
Height: 160 cm
Weight: *secret*
Piercings: 1 pair on my ears (not allowed any more)
Tatoos: none
Boyfriend/Girlfriend: Single!!!
Overused Phraze: “Hey!!!!” and “…” for no comments
Favorite Food: I eat everything....>_< Favorite Number: 8
Favorite colors: light blue, light purple, gold, pale pink
This or That
Pepsi or Coke:pepsi
McDonalds or BurgerKing:McDonalds
Strawberry or Watermelon:strawberry
Hot tea or Ice tea: ice tea
Chocolate or Vanilla: vanilla
Hot Chocolate or Coffee: hot chocolate
Kiss or Hug: hug
Dog or Cat: dogs
Rap or Punk: both
Summer or Winter: winter
Scary Movies or Funny Movies: both
Love or Money:Both…hahaha
Birthdate: Mar 8 (yes same day as int’l women’s day)
Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia
Current Location: BKK
Eye Color: Dark brown
Hair Color: Dark brown
Height: 160 cm
Weight: *secret*
Piercings: 1 pair on my ears (not allowed any more)
Tatoos: none
Boyfriend/Girlfriend: Single!!!
Overused Phraze: “Hey!!!!” and “…” for no comments
Favorite Food: I eat everything....>_< Favorite Number: 8
Favorite colors: light blue, light purple, gold, pale pink
This or That
Pepsi or Coke:pepsi
McDonalds or BurgerKing:McDonalds
Strawberry or Watermelon:strawberry
Hot tea or Ice tea: ice tea
Chocolate or Vanilla: vanilla
Hot Chocolate or Coffee: hot chocolate
Kiss or Hug: hug
Dog or Cat: dogs
Rap or Punk: both
Summer or Winter: winter
Scary Movies or Funny Movies: both
Love or Money:Both…hahaha
posted by naoru @ 8:25 AM
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