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Alex Weinstein

Liar, Liar? How Can You Tell? - 1 views

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  • When people lie, especially when they are lying about something that is important to you, your version of spidey senses start to tingle. You get a gut feeling that all is not right with the other person’s words. This is your first and best sign that you are dealing with a liar. But there are some tell tale body language cues that will add credence to your instincts. If you just have a feeling you’re being deceived keep your guard up, but if you get that feeling AND observe any of the following behaviors rest assured that all is not as it appears.
  • Alex Weinstein on 07 Oct 10
     
    This is very relevant to my project. This helps me understand that there are tricks to being able to tell when a person is lying. Sometimes, in their body language, it becomes very evident that they are lying. For my project, I will need to focus very strongly on this point. As it mentions, you can always find tricks when someone is lying. 
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    The comments for this site are the same as above. You are best off choosing studies and research instead of this kind of site.
Alex Weinstein

Children: lying and honesty - 1 views

www.essortment.com/...childrenlyingh_rfeb.htm

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  • Alex Weinstein on 22 Oct 10
     
    I think this is very good for my research, because it gives certain reasons why children might be lying to their parents, and how it's affecting the entire family by doing so. I think that this is going to help a lot while me and Jillian continue to research our project. This link tells us how teens could be lying, and how to be able to catch them in the lies also. They give certain points on how to deal with a dishonest child aswell. 
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    This is not a suitable site. Be prepared to defend your choice here. It's authority is questionable. Who are they?
mira ahmad

Survey Finds Teenagers Ignorant on Basic History and Literature Questions - 1 views

www.nytimes.com/...27history.html

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  • mira ahmad on 29 Sep 10
     
    Surveys that show teen ignorance regarding basic history and literature.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Best source yet.
Mason Brenhouse

The Correlation Between Music and Math: A Neurobiology Perspective | Serendip's Exchange - 1 views

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correlation sociology project wiki academics effects music

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  • It turns out that there is much evidence that supports the positive effects of music on one's ability to do math. Most research shows that when children are trained in music at a young age, they tend to improve in their math skills. The surprising thing in this research is not that music as a whole is enhancing math skills. It is certain aspects of music that are affecting mathematics ability in a big way. Studies done mostly in children of young age show that their academic performance increases after a certain period of music education and training.
  • The effect of music on math sometimes termed the Mozart effect. The Mozart effect gain its name after the discovery that listening to Mozart's compositions, which is very sequential, produces a short-termed enhancement of spatial-temporal reasoning. Some key reasoning features used in spatial temporal reasoning are 1. The transformation and relating of mental images in space and time 2. Symmetries of the inherent cortical firing patterns used to compare physical and mental images and 3. Natural temporal sequences of those inherent cortical patterns
  • In conclusion, my research into math and music does seem to suggest that music enhances mathematics skills. Music targets one specific area of the brain to stimulate the use of spatial-temporal reasoning, which is useful in mathematical thinking. However, as to the question of whether or not music is the magical portion that will elevate anyone's ability to do math, the answer unfortunately . . .would be no. Just because most mathematicians are fond of music, dosen't mean that all musicians are fond of mathematics.
  • Mason Brenhouse on 23 Oct 10
     
    This article summarizes the positive effects of music on the developing math skills of children as well as the long term effects of music. Secondly, it also states that " there are many musicians who are good in music but not in math. ". Thereby stating that although music does help with math, it does not effect it dramatically. It also mentions and effect known as the "Mozart effect". This effect was created after the discovery that listening to Mozart's compositions produce a short term enhancement of spatial-temporal reasoning. 
Mason Brenhouse

Link between music and academic achievement - 1 views

parkslopemusiclessons.com/...music-and-academic-achievement

music wiki academics sociology project article

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  • ScienceDaily (Feb. 11, 2
  • A new study in the journal Social Science Quarterly reveals that music participation, defined as music lessons taken in or out of school and parents attending concerts with their children, has a positive effect on reading and mathematic achievement in early childhood and adolescence. Additionally, socioeconomic status and ethnicity affect music participation.
  • Music is positively associated with academic achievement, especially during the high school years.
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  • “This has major policy implications for federal, state, and local agencies, as well as knowledge that can help families allocate resources that are most beneficial to children.”
  • Mason Brenhouse on 21 Oct 10
     
    Interesting, this article states that the presence of music in or out of school has a positive effect on reading and mathematics on children. However, it does state that families with higher socioeconomic status. It also states that the government should allocate funds in order to allow people's lives to be enriched by music. 
Leigh Gantman

Altruism - 0 views

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  • 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.
Daryl Bambic

Student Cheating and Plagiarism or Creativity and Innovation? » Edurati Review - 1 views

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  • Daryl Bambic on 19 Oct 10
     
    What do you think about using the internet for exams?  How would exams change if we allowed students to have access to the internet?
Daryl Bambic

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

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chart google infographics

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  • Daryl Bambic on 16 Oct 10
     
    this will be an important tool for interpretation of data in the second half of the course.
Daryl Bambic

10 Awesome Free Tools To Make Infographics - 0 views

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

infographics graphics visualization

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  • Daryl Bambic on 13 Oct 10
     
    These infographic tools and ideas might be useful for some projects.
Jamie Eichenbaum

Company suffers when leaders abuse power - 0 views

www.financialpost.com/...story.html

company supervisor authority sociology project wiki

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    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 08 Oct 10
       
      Interesting...... it seems that this power of authority can also lead to negative results depending on how it's used. This can be valuable to my project as it unveils a completely different vantage point of this issue as it displays what consequences can occur if authority is used in different manners (ex: staff can file grievances if power is used abusively , staff can be confused and helpless if authority is not used correctly, etc.)
  • A psychological contract is created in which a staff person is led to believe that after several years of hard work, the supervisor will assist in a promotion. With that carrot, the boss obtains superior work, long hours and dedication from an ambitious employee. When the time comes for a return on the staff person’s investment, the boss reneges, either having overstepped his bounds (offering something he can’t provide) or failing to provide the staff person with the development necessary to step into the promised position.
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 08 Oct 10
       
      This is a very intriguing paragraph as it explains the manipulating ways of supervisors that over-use their authority. It seems like supervisors can easily control their workers into making a decision to work harder by offering them rewards but when its time to pay up, the workers go home empty-handed (as the supervisors don't come up with the rewards). This is valuable to mine and Jordana's project as it has shown us another technique authoritative figures use to make individuals obey their demands.
Mason Brenhouse

Rap Music's Psychological Effects: Research into Mood, Behavior, Crime, Violence and Ge... - 2 views

www.suite101.com/...s-psychological-effects-a53370

music rap effects sociology wiki project

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  • While a number of studies have associated lower grades with students who listen to rap or heavy metal music, one study found that white students actually improved their academic abilities after watching rap videos, as well as expressing more progressive attitudes—after watching politically focused rap videos, they were more inclined to support a liberal black political candidate. Unfortunately, there was no indication of similar research being conducted with black students.
    • Mason Brenhouse
      Mason Brenhouse on 30 Sep 10
       
      What truly caught my attention about this paragraph was that it was specifically related to the academic marks of those that are fond of rap music. It speaks of the effects on certain people after watching rap music videos. 
  • Mason Brenhouse on 30 Sep 10
     
    This article speaks about the psychological effects of rap music spanning from perception of crime and violence to attitudes toward women and even academic achievement. This will be very helpful in my project as it will add much needed information on the consequences of rap music. 
Mason Brenhouse

Effects of Music on the Mind and Brain - 0 views

www.buzzle.com/...sic-on-the-mind-and-brain.html

sociology effects music project article wiki

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  • Music plays a vital role in enhancing creativity. Music has a positive impact on the right side of the brain. Music triggers the brain center, which deal with the development of creativity. Certain ragas are known to activate all the chakras of the listener’s body, thus benefiting him/her in the performance of other creative tasks. Music is found to give students the capacity to trust themselves. It provides them with an internal discipline. Rhythm is known to help the students learn math. Music stimulates the brain centers that deal with thinking, analyzing and planning, thus enhancing one’s organizational skills.
    • Mason Brenhouse
      Mason Brenhouse on 30 Sep 10
       
      This specific part speaks about music's vital role of enhancing creativity as well as music's ability to help students develop skills in math and trust themselves without hesitation. 
  • Mason Brenhouse on 30 Sep 10
     
    This article answers questions such as: What are the effects of music on the brain? What are the effects of music on the mind? and How does music effect your mood?Very useful for my project by indicating certain ideas and theories on how music affects us mentally. 
Mason Brenhouse

Impact of music education on academic achievement - 1 views

www.myscienceteacher.com/...AcdemicAchievement.pdf

sociology wiki music project article

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  • Mason Brenhouse on 30 Sep 10
     
    very interesting thesis on the impacts of music education on academic marks.
dunya darwiche

Teenagers - Finding Their Identity | The Naked Soul - 1 views

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    • dunya darwiche
      dunya darwiche on 30 Sep 10
       
      This is so interesting. Not only for my project but also just reading this he's so right. Im amazed this is written by an adult cause I ususally feel like adults may have lived these teenage years but when they cross to the other side they often forget how hard these years may be.
  • This is a time of wonderful joy, mixed with many bouts of frustration and often anger as they go through this confusing time
  • his transitional time does not come with a instruction book
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  • unfortunately teenagers tend to attempt to emulate those in the public eye whom they view as successful
  • The unfortunate thing about this is that the media tends to glorify and report on those people who are not good role models.
  • Let’s face it, most teenagers do not want to imitate their parents
  • I simply wanted something different
  • my teenage view of success was to not be my parents,
  • I simply wanted to do better than what I viewed my parents life to be.
  • most parents goal too
  • We tend to forget that they are going through an identity crisis, that they are trying to figure out who they are and how they are going to make it in the adult world. What do they want to be, should they go to college, how will they pay for college …
  • Is it any wonder that suicides are higher among teens than any other age group?
  • “All I would tell people is to hold onto what was individual about themselves, not to allow their ambition for success to cause them to try to imitate the success of others. You’ve got to find it on your own terms” - Harrison Ford (American Actor)
dunya darwiche

Teenager's Search for Identity - 1 views

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  • the fundamental task of adolescence is 'ego identity' or 'self-definition.'" (1969, p73) This does not suggest that a child entering adolescence has no concept of self, but it becomes the critical need of the teenager.
  • three stages of adolescent development: Early adolescence (ages 12 to 14), Mid-adolescence (ages 15 to 16), and Late adolescence (ages 17 to 21)." (1987, p20)
  • The brain is bombarded with questions about what to do about all of these feelings so new and so demanding
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  • but many questions still remain. "What am I going to do with my life," and "Should I go to college or take a job."
  • There are many factors involved in a teenager forming that self-image or self-ideal.
  • rough adolescen
  • inherited traits
  • two ways
  • Families account for one of the largest areas of impact
  • structure and content of the values espoused by the family
  • young person may reject all or part of the parental value system
  • look around to replace it with one of their own
  • physical traits of the individual
  • Do they consider themselves too short or fat?
  • It would appear from autobiographical material, that the adolescent not only is acutely aware of every physical variation from his concept of what is normal or beautiful or handsome, but that is perhaps his most frequent frustration
  • physical deviation can be of great concern
  • to any young person
  • positive or negative
  • Anywhere that teens spend a large percentage of their time
  • spiritual life
  • Social and economic factors, geographic location, rebellion, television, movies, music, radio, books, hobbies, clubs, death of loved ones, divorce, remarriage, heroes, role models, and many more.
  • many other factors
  • re they popular, artistic, or athletic.
  • If they are seen by their peers as
  • he relationship between the teachers, coaches, and administrative personnel
  • Relationships with peers
  • Any group that teens belong, or adhere to, will affect their development of identity
    • dunya darwiche
      dunya darwiche on 30 Sep 10
       
      This web page is useful for our project becomes it talks about Teen identity and the steps and variables leading to teen identity.
    • dunya darwiche
      dunya darwiche on 30 Sep 10
       
      Can you imagine that the physical of a teen can have such a great impact on there self esteem that it changes the whole perception of themselves.
    • dunya darwiche
      dunya darwiche on 30 Sep 10
       
      We often forget about spiritual life and the presence of religion in a teen's life. It is also a great and important factor on identity.
Stephanie dore

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

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    • 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
Stephanie dore

Interracial couples and acceptance issues - Racism - Helium - 0 views

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  • Interracial couples are getting a bad break from their relatives. That's just stupid. Oh, I admit, it is a little UN-natural. Not gay marriage UN-natural, but it's like an expectation for black to be with black, white to be with
    • Stephanie dore
      Stephanie dore on 29 Sep 10
       
      This post allowed me to recognize that interracial relationship may not be unaccepted as much as it may be unexpected.  It may not be a question of right or wrong but maybe it is more of a question of excpected or not. 
    • Stephanie dore
      Stephanie dore on 30 Sep 10
       
      I think this site is extremely useful for my project because it reveals a variety of points of view that I may not have considered otherwise. Forums are really cool ways to see everyones thoughts!
Daryl Bambic

Five Big Words - 1 views

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    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 29 Sep 10
       
      A starting point for explaining the key concepts in sociological research
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