The Lobotomist

Was Walter Freeman a "genius" or a "mad man" in his treatment of the mentally ill? Explain your thoughts on Freeman's lobotomies with specific case details and your impressions.

If you missed The Lobotomist in class, view it online:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/lobotomist/

Beauty...is in the eyes of the beholder

Your mom always says this, or at least my mom does.

• Blog about your impressions of the Twilight Zone episode we watched. Were you surprised at the end?
• Is beauty subjective? Does it change? Explain.
• According to your standards of beauty, what is "beautiful" in 2010 in Kimberly, Wisconsin? (Is this realistic?)

I look forward to reading your thoughts & ideas on beauty!


Ms. Johnson

Role Playing

Social Psychology: Role Playing

Part A: Over the course of the past three days, we've discussed role playing and how it can change our attitudes and our actions.


Cite an example of when "playing the part" changed your attitude or your behavior. You may cite:
-Our class simulation.
- Other "real life" examples in which you've played a role.
- If you ABSOLUTLY can not think of an example, see me. 

Part B:
Which of Zimbardo's subjects role-playing  behavior suprised you the most? Prisoner? Guard? Parents? Explain your thoughts on Zimbardo's "Stanford Prison Study" and role playing behavior. Explain how the subject's attitudes and actions were altered.

My Personality Video

Ms. Johnson's Personality Video

Rorschach Ink Blot

My ink blot reminds me of the face of a beetle. Or a Mardi Gras mask.

Trait Theory Personality Tests

Personality Tests - Complete the following personality tests in class. Then, add your results to your blog under the blog title, "My Personality Test Results ." You may cut & paste your results or retype them to summarize.

This test is based off of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

 http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

Does this test (based on the Big 5, too) give you the same results?
http://www.testcafe.com/per/?affil= (you need to sign up for Test Cafe, it is free, but you'll need to make a password & enter your school email, too.)

 

OCEAN (BIG FIVE) Personality Test

http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/

Does this test (based on the Big 5, too) give you the same results?
http://www.testcafe.com/per/?affil= (you need to sign up for Test Cafe, it is free, but you'll need to make a password & enter your school email, too.)

An introduction to me!

I really stink at tennis. I find myself in the public library at least once a week. I like the outdoors. I love my job (most of the time!)I have one Christmas ornament from every year I've been alive - except the year I broke one on the hardwood floor - I think it was 1984. I am a romantic at heart. I hate county fairs. I can cook some pretty mean dishes – but revert to burgers on the grill in a pinch. I want a wiener dog. I prefer salty over sweet any day. I love sitting at a coffee shop drinking a Harvest Chai Latte. I like my family. I I love (yes, LOVE) doing laundry. I ran a half marathon in 2010! I make mistakes, but also learn from them. I like reading books. Live music makes me happy. I live in an 800 square foot cottage - but its all the room I need (for now.) I can’t wait to travel the world with my partner. The first snowfall of the year is one of my favorite days. I’m pretty liberal. I don’t get Sci-Fi. I kinda like painting. Clean floors rule the world. I could never own enough pajama pants. I can't wait to marry Aaron. I still attend high school dances - and love it. I like sitting in front of a campfire. I don't own a iPhone. I secretly love hearing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I usually mean what I say. You probably hate meatloaf, I love it. Malls stress me out. I rejoice when the first leaf on my big maple changes color and signals fall is here! I love teaching. I love my life.