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Jamie Eichenbaum

Conscience and Authority - 0 views

www.scu.edu/...conscience.html

authority conscience power reign history

shared by Jamie Eichenbaum on 21 Oct 10 - Cached
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 21 Oct 10
       
      Extremely interesting article. Not only does it give another summary of Stanley Milgram's experiment but it even compares it to human history. By using the example of the Nazi dominance during World War II, this article uses the Milgram Experiment to help readers understand why so many people obeyed the Nazis during the World War. This is beneficial to mine and Jordana's project as it gives us another useful example to include in our research. What differentiates this example from many we have found is that the Nazi reign over Europe was a huge event in world history thus this example showed us that the power of authority can be so powerful that it leaves a mark in the history of mankind. In addition, it can be used not only to influence one individual but gigantic groups of individuals as well, to go against what they believe is right.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      excellent site.
  • In view of the Milgram experiments, the Nazi crimes are not difficult to understand. Milgram himself suggested that one of the major factors accounting for the Holocaust was the ready propensity of human beings to obey authorities even when obedience is wrong. Indeed, although Milgram's experiment has been repeated dozens of times with many different groups of people, the results are always the same: most people will obey external authority over the dictates of conscience.
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 21 Oct 10
       
      This section further discusses the rapport between the Milgram Experiment and the Nazi reign in Europe. Additionally , it explains something I felt was very intriguing. It explains that Milgram's Experiment has been repeated numerous times and the results that appear are consistent: the majority of people will obey an authority figure even when they feel that they are making a wrong decision.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      Make sure that you take into consideration that Milgram was making analogies to the Nazi regime and not explaining it. The important difference was the prevalence of FEAR in the latter.
matt kogan

Inside the Mind of the Boy Dating Your Daughter - NYTimes.com - 0 views

well.blogs.nytimes.com/...f-the-boy-dating-your-daughter

shared by matt kogan on 28 Oct 10 - Cached
  • The stereotype of the 16-year-old boy is that he has sex on the brain. But a fascinating new report suggests that boys are motivated
  • more by love and a desire to form real relationships with th
  • e girls they date.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 31 Oct 10
       
      Revised Oct 31 but still insufficient summary on sticky notes
  • matt kogan on 28 Oct 10
     
    teen boys
Leigh Gantman

Why are people generous? Why aren't they? - 0 views

latimesblogs.latimes.com/...ple-good-why-are-they-bad.html

shared by Leigh Gantman on 08 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • Why? Well, altruism, they note, is a component of human social behavior.  But it carries a personal cost. You give that last piece of pie to someone else and that means it doesn’t go to you. Human beings, therefore, might be tuned to constantly gauge how they’re morally measuring up, and not lay on the niceness any thicker than it needs to be.
  • Leigh Gantman on 08 Oct 10
     
    Now that I have altered my study, this passage could be of great use to me. It brings up a very good point: altruism is component of social behavior. This paragraph is trying to explain why people are generous and why people are sometimes selfish. It refers back to human nature and the way people behave. Although this passage is sourced from a blog, the author is mentioning credible information. When one does a selfless act, they are often doing something that is not to their benefit, but to the benefit of another. In some occasions, this means sacrificing.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Remember that a newspaper is not the same as a study or a university supported site. They are in the business of selling news and not researching.
Daryl Bambic

10 Awesome Free Tools To Make Infographics - 0 views

www.makeuseof.com/...wesome-free-tools-infographics

infographics graphics visualization

shared by Daryl Bambic on 13 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • Daryl Bambic on 13 Oct 10
     
    These infographic tools and ideas might be useful for some projects.
Catherine Delisle

An Often Misunderstood Concept - University of Minnesota Extension - 0 views

www.extension.umn.edu/...00092.html

shared by Catherine Delisle on 27 Oct 10 - No Cached
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 27 Oct 10
       
      This page is extremly helpful for my partner and I because it is based on a research and is highly credible. It explains that peer pressure is often misunderstood. Teens choose like-minded friends, which means that if the friend is pressuring them for something, it's often a thought that has been considered by the teenager before. It gives us a very different point of view on teens and peer pressure.
Leigh Gantman

Altruism - 0 views

www.philosophytalk.org/...Altruism.html

shared by Leigh Gantman on 17 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • Altruistic behavior is something we might assume takes place every day. A person stops to help an elderly member of society across a street, an adult donates his/her time at a local charity, or someone else might even put himself or herself in harm’s way for the immediate benefit of another without really thinking about the consequences. However, it’s not clear what this sort of altruistic behavior actually comprises, or whether genuine altruism really exists. Today’s episode digs into these questions about altruism from two main standpoints. The first is from Biology, which considers how our conception of right and wrong may have been wired into us through evolution. The second considers altruism from the psychological standpoint. This view grants much more importance to the role of an individual’s psychology and his/her intentions when committing an action, which potentially leaves more possibility for genuinely altruistic acts to occur. 
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 20 Oct 10
       
      This site is the work of two philosophy professors so it is reputable; but make sure to listen to the rest of the podcast before concluding something that you might misunderstand because you've taken it out of context.
  • Leigh Gantman on 17 Oct 10
     
    This is extremely important for my project because it tries to explain why people act generously, and if their acts are genuine or not. It explains that throughout evolution, humans have been biologically programmed to grasp the concept of right and wrong. Therefore, it would be human nature telling them to do an act of consideration for another. However, it also explains that sometimes a genuine act of altruism can come from the individuals psychology, in which case their intention would be different. When the act comes from a psychological position, chances are more likely that the person sincerely wanted to commit it. I can incorporate this into my project by including questions in the survey such as: If you give to a charity, what is your purpose? Options for this will include answers like: It is the right thing to do or I really want to help someone else in need. This will show me how many people really have it in their hearts to be altruistic, and how many do it because they know it is what they should be doing.
Gabrielle Fangor

Healthy Places - 0 views

www.healthyalberta.com/...679.htm

self esteem

shared by Gabrielle Fangor on 21 Oct 10 - No Cached
    • Gabrielle Fangor
      Gabrielle Fangor on 21 Oct 10
       
      This web site is very credible because it is from the governement of Alberta. It is about the self esteem of kids/ teens and the directly related to sports. This site is perfect for our project because it talks about negative and positive things coaches and parents do. It shows that there are some very basic things that players ca do that help build self- esteem. Most players already do these things with out realizing it. Like encouraging others, and taking initiative with in the team
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Yes, it's credible but it's more about giving advice to coaches than it is information about your topic. Where are your highlights?
Daryl Bambic

Getting Started With Charts - Google Chart Tools / Image Charts (aka Chart API) - Googl... - 0 views

code.google.com/...making_charts.html

chart google infographics

shared by Daryl Bambic on 16 Oct 10 - Cached
  • Daryl Bambic on 16 Oct 10
     
    this will be an important tool for interpretation of data in the second half of the course.
mira ahmad

Youtube video-Miss USA is unaware - 0 views

www.youtube.com/watch

shared by mira ahmad on 07 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • mira ahmad on 07 Oct 10
     
    This video is an example of Miss USA answering a question.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Why is she an example of the larger population?
  • mira ahmad on 24 Oct 10
     
    This video is important because she was chosen to become miss USA by the american population... I thought that it was a good example because it shows how she can't even formulate an answer that makes sense. What she says has nothing to do with the question...
Jillian Frank

Your Lying, Cheating, Stealing Teens - NYTimes.com - 0 views

parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/...irty-rotten-teenage-scoundrels

shared by Jillian Frank on 07 Oct 10 - Cached
    • Jillian Frank
      Jillian Frank on 07 Oct 10
       
      This web page shows a study where a survey that is being orchastrated every 2 years has been reviewed again only to see a rise in teenagers that lie, cheat and steal to get anything and everything that they want. This study also compares present results to past results.
  • The institute conducted a random survey of 29,760 high school students earlier this year (as they have every two years since 1992) and found that the next generation of leaders have a somewhat casual relationship with the truth.
  • And they lie even more than they steal. Forty-two percent say they have lied to save money (compared with 39 percent in 2006), and 83 percent said they lied to their parents about something significant.
  • ...1 more annotation...
  • Ninety-three percent said they were “satisfied with their personal ethics and character.” And 26 percent said they lied on at least one or two questions on the survey about lying.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Where are the highlights? This site is not the most credible. It's ok to have a newspaper if you have many other credible sites.
jordana levine

Influence and Persuasion: The Rule of Authority, Liking, and Scarcity - 0 views

www.directcreative.com/ority-liking-and-scarcity.html

shared by jordana levine on 30 Sep 10 - No Cached
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 30 Sep 10
       
      I believe this article is beneficial to mine and Jordana's project as it provides us with a perfect example of how people are manipulated by authoritative figures to make decisions they are most likely uncomfortable making. Thus, this article provides us with information of what makes an authoritative figure powerful (ex: titles, clothing, etc.) and why people tend to make these wrong decisions.
  • Why do people respond to authority figures? Because we grow up surrounded by those bigger, smarter, and more experienced than ourselves. We are taught to do what we're told. And we're often punished for disobedience.
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 30 Sep 10
       
      Interesting..........I thought this paragraph was very intriguing as it put everything into perspective. It made me reflect on my past life experience and made me realize that I often will obey authoritative figures
    • jordana levine
      jordana levine on 30 Sep 10
       
      This is an excellent article that explains why we are so quick to listen to authority and why we don't ever question authority? It explains an example conducted by a newsman and it explains the rule of authority and the three symbols we look for in authority.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Questionable credibility here. Check out the sources and be ready to defend your choice.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Don't use the same sources as your partner.
Stephanie dore

Is interracial marriage biblical? - ChristianAnswers.Net - 0 views

www.christiananswers.net/...sum-g003.html

shared by Stephanie dore on 30 Sep 10 - Cached
    • Stephanie dore
      Stephanie dore on 30 Sep 10
       
      I think this site could be extremely useful to my project because whether or not interracial marriage is biblical could play a part in the age aspect of our study. For instance, a very religious and conservative woman may not feel the same way on the subject as a less religious teen.  I think points of view on interracial relationships could be linked to religious support. 
  • “But,” someone may say, "the New Testament prohibits being unequally yoked. Therefore, people of different races shouldn't marry."
    • Stephanie dore
      Stephanie dore on 30 Sep 10
       
      People following the New Testament may follow this belief that different races shouldnt marry, also playing a part in the religious relationship to the subject. 
  • But,” someone may say, "the New Testament prohibits being unequally yoked. Therefore
Daryl Bambic

Statistical Terms in Sampling - 0 views

www.socialresearchmethods.net/...sampstat.php

shared by Daryl Bambic on 29 Sep 10 - Cached
  • Daryl Bambic on 29 Sep 10
     
    bell curve and statistical terms
Daryl Bambic

Cool Infographics - Blog - Homeschooling: By The Numbers infographic - 0 views

www.coolinfographics.com/...y-the-numbers-infographic.html

infographics

shared by Daryl Bambic on 29 Sep 10 - No Cached
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 29 Sep 10
       
      This web site is very useful for students collecting data from sources other than there surveys/questionnaires.   It's a good idea to subscribe to this feed in a reader (ie: iGoogle, or netvibes).  
Mason Brenhouse

a somewhat funny idea. - 0 views

answers.yahoo.com/...index

wiki sociology

shared by Mason Brenhouse on 02 Sep 10 - No Cached
  • Mason Brenhouse on 02 Sep 10
     
    i found this its kind of original i suppose
Stephanie dore

Answers.com - Can adults pass a standard seventh grade science test - 0 views

wiki.answers.com/...ard_seventh_grade_science_test

shared by Stephanie dore on 06 Oct 10 - No Cached
    • Stephanie dore
      Stephanie dore on 06 Oct 10
       
      I think a forum is great way to be able to see other people's point of view and hypotheses before I conduct the study. I can put aside my own thoughts to be as least bias as possible.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      Yes, but don't consider it for a bibliography or for this assignment.
  • It really depends upon if you have had a reason to be caught up on that material and how well you remember the past information.
    • Stephanie dore
      Stephanie dore on 06 Oct 10
       
      I think this is an extremely important point, because I hypothesize that the results of the test to be given to the participating adults will vary according to profession, and if high school basics as frequently needed to perform at their jobs. Constantly refreshing your memory s the only way for knowledge to truly stick and I see that as been the main problem that the adults will face.
Daryl Bambic

Everyday Sociology Blog - 0 views

nortonbooks.typepad.com/everydaysociology

shared by Daryl Bambic on 19 Sep 10 - Cached
  • Daryl Bambic on 19 Sep 10
     
    another sociology blog
Daryl Bambic

Contexts - 0 views

contexts.org

sociology

shared by Daryl Bambic on 19 Sep 10 - Cached
  • Daryl Bambic on 19 Sep 10
     
    All group members would benefit from this one.
Mason Brenhouse

several sociology projects - 0 views

www.ehow.com/logy-projects-high-school.html

sociology project wiki

shared by Mason Brenhouse on 02 Sep 10 - Cached
  • Mason Brenhouse on 02 Sep 10
     
    cool? aww yeh.
jordana levine

Overcome Fear of Authority | Self Hypnosis Downloads - 0 views

www.hypnosisdownloads.com/...fear-authority

shared by jordana levine on 30 Sep 10 - No Cached
    • jordana levine
      jordana levine on 30 Sep 10
       
      This is a very interesting article that explains the many reasons why we respond to authority: we fear what is powerful, we were taught to as children, etc.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      Where's the highlighted portion? The credibility is questionable.
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