What did you like about the class?
I liked the extremely cold temperature of the classroom. The chilling atmosphere of the room created an outlet from the blistering heat during the summer.

What was your favorite activity or project?
My favorite activity was making the play-doh brain. Although the play-doh left my hands smelling funny, that activity was the easiest grade of my life.

What didn't you like about the class?
I didn't like doing the "Stepping Through the Sections" study guides. Although it was long and troublesome, the extra ten points was worth the effort.

What do you think I should leave out next year?
I think you should leave out the midterm because... it covered alot of material.

Do you have any suggestions or ideas for things I could do next year in AP Psych?
Make it easier :D

Do you have any suggestions or ideas for next semester in AP Econ?
Make it easier :D

Are antidepressants a cure for depression?

In the article "Health Year in Review: 2008," the ineffectiveness of antidepressants were brought to light. It has been found that the ineffectiveness of an antidepressant is rarely made public. Otherwise when antidepressants are found to be effective, reseachers work to exaggerate the data. All this leads to one question, why is depression treated with medications? If depression is an mental illness, then how can a medication cure an emotional ailment? In my opinion, depression would be best treated by psychological therapy. Therapy for the emotions of the mind seems like a better way to treat depression versus taking a medication. The ineffectiveness of antidepressants are surely evident and they are equally as effective as placebos. This shows that the thought behind the medicine is the cure. If thought is the cure, then what is a better treatment than going to psychological therapy to use logic and think about how to resolve depression?

Jung Typology Test
Result: INTJ
slightly expressed introvert
moderately expressed intuitive personality
moderately expressed thinking personality
slightly expressed judging personality

I guess the results are somewhat accurate. I agree that i am slightly am a slightly expressed introvert and i have a moderately expressed intuitive personality. I think the validity of the test is fairly accurate.

Personality Lab
Results:
-tend to be reserved and serious.
-tend to be hardheaded, skeptical, proud, and competitive
-tend to pay little attention to details, are not very well-organized, and can sometimes be careless
-tend to be sensitive, emotional, and prone to experience feelings that are upsetting
-tend to be open to new experiences

I am very surprised at the accuracy of my results. I disagree about being serious but agree about being hardheaded and unorganized. I'm unsure about the sensitive part but then again I keep thinking back on all those Korean romance films I teared up watching. :D This test is very accurate.

Attraction Test
Results:
Your overall average rating of attractiveness was 1.74, and the average rating by others is 3.77.
You tended to rate the pictures presented as less attractive than the average person.

I am unsure about the meaning of my results. Most of the pictures were... bleh, but I guess everyone has different tastes. :D

Sims Personality Test
Results:
Neat (vs. Sloppy) - With their constant disregard of cleanliness and hygiene, sloppy Sims are content to simply "be." They tend to enjoy just about anything that doesn't require planning or cleaning up on their part.
Outgoing (vs. Shy) - Introspective and quiet, shy Sims often think about the world around them and write in their diaries rather than actually interact with anyone. It may be harder to break out of their shells, but if shy Sims take the time to get to know others they'll be delighted by the social world awaiting them.
Active (vs. Lazy) - Lazy Sims have been known to veg out on the couch for hours on end, so naturally, they don't need much sleep to sustain their constant lazying. They still enjoy socializing with other Sims and can be persuaded to get out of the house once in a while.

I strongly disagree about being careless about hygiene although my room is a mess. I strongly agree about being shy and lazy because... that's just how I am. As for validity, this test is somewhat accurate.

Big Five Personality Test
Results:
Expressive Style 1.20
(Low) People who score similar to you in Expressive Style tend to value privacy and keep to themselves in social situations. You probably do not express unbridled enthusiasm very often, and would rather focus on more tranquil, mental pursuits than physical activities. You may consider yourself quiet and shy, and remain passive in social situations.
Interpersonal Style 3.30
(Medium) People who score similar to you on Interpersonal Style tend to genuinely care about other people, and are generally cooperative and dependable in working for the group’s benefit. You may, however, at times pursue your own desires at the expense of another, only to later wonder why you were not more compassionate.
Work Style 2.50
(Medium) People who score similar to you on Work Style tend to be achievement oriented but make sure to take time out for an earned break. You probably work hard for what you really want, but try not to let responsibility concerns dominate your life. Even though you may think you procrastinate, you are probably just hesitant when you are unsure of your goals.
Emotional Style 3.10
(Medium) People who score similar to you on Emotional Style tend to be stable under stress but not without a more emotional side. You may either experience strong reactions but tend to control your expression when you’re around other people, or experience strong reactions infrequently so you tend to feel you’re justified when you do express your emotions. You may be moody, irritable, or tense at times, but probably keep your feelings in check most of the time.
Intellectual Style 2.80
(Medium) People who score similar to you on Intellectual Style would usually like to challenge the system but value the stability of the tried-and-true, hence they find themselves giving in to tradition. You are probably willing to entertain less conventional ideas when appropriate, but accept these new solutions only after their value has been demonstrated. You may consider yourself progressive but not often given to flights of fancy.

I agree about being shy, for I am... shy. I also agree about the rest of the results. I think this test is the most valid out of all the tests I have taken.

Dear Mom,
My freshman year of college has been terrible. I don't have any friends and most of my days are spend in my dorm playing World of Warcraft. I rather spend my time in the land of Azeroth than time at parties I get invited to. When I do go to parties, I spend my time in the corner alone. At the last party I went to, I was approached by an attractive female and she invited me to engage in sexual intercourse. Strangely, I declined the offer because I had no sexual desires for her. People at the party praised me for my ability to abstain from such temptations, but I shrugged it off. On a brighter note, I have found a girlfriend named motokoblah. She lives in the city of Orgrimmar in Azeroth. She is a level 80 undead mage. We plan on getting married soon. She's the only person who understands me. :[

Bert is 40 years old and works on an assembly line in a brush factory. He is terribly afraid of being contaminated by germs. He avoids shaking hands with others. He won’t eat in the cafeteria. He has trouble leaving the bathroom because he isn’t sure he has washed his hands well enough.

Diagnosis:
Bert seems to be suffering from Verminophobia or, the fear of germs. Phobias are marked by persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable. The person avoids phobic situations or else is endured with intense anxiety or distress. Exposure to the phobic stimulus almost always provokes an immediate anxiety response, which may take the form of a panic attack. Bert clearly has Verminophobia due to his unreasonable behaviors he exhibits to avoid germs.

Treatment:
Hypnotherapy is a treatment for Verminophobia. Hypnotherapy helps to reprogram your subconscious "programs" that may be part of your fear. When these programs are "de-bugged" the symptoms of Verminophobia often are minimized. However, some people don't like the feeling of loss of control in allowing someone else to play with their personal "software".

http://www.phobia-fear-release.com/verminophobia.html

Kurt Cobain vs Depression

Kurt Cobain was born on 20 February 1967 in Hoquaim, Seattle. He was a child of two divorced parents, and was afflicted with bronchitis. Kurt often was often traveling and living with differnt relatives. Musical influences such as The Sex Pistols and Joy Division caused him to form Nirvana in 1986. Nirvana's second album, Nevermind, containing their first single 'Smells like Teen Spirit', skyrocketed them to stardom.
The divorce of his parents when he was the age of seven, caused him to feel depressed and unloved for the rest of his life. The separation of his parents will later be the main influence of Nirvana's music. Cobain was also a drug addict which could also be the cause of his highly personal and passionate music. On March 4, 1994, Kurt was rushed to the hospital in a coma after he unsuccessfully tried to commit suicide with painkillers. His final suicide attempt and last appearance was on April 5, 1994, after he locked himself in his mansion and shot a shotgun into his mouth. His body was found with a suicide note addressed to Courtney Love and his daughter.
I feel disappointed that Kurt had to deal with his depression. Although it fueled his great music, it also ended his life short. This shows that money and fame does not grant happiness.



http://www.burntout.com/kurt/biography/
http://www.geneticfutures.com/cracked/info/sheet5.asp