My Final Padlet by Stephanie Bacchus https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd en-us 2022-10-25 14:52:38 UTC 2023-05-11 01:01:59 UTC hello@padlet.com Dr. Lauretta Bender's horrific experiments bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2363893316 (*THE BOLDED TEXTS ARE THINGS I UPDATED/ HAVE CHANGED*)

Experiments and scientific research can be described as a curse and a blessing. In this case a curse. A researcher in specific that went out of her way to prove that electroshock therapy can help kids with mental disabilities, Dr. Lauretta Bender.

Bender had an odd childhood, she had to repeat the first grade 3 times, and got labeled as mentally disabled because she had dyslexia. She managed to get a degree, however had no actual experience in her field.

During her time "researching" she subjected many children, more than 500, to electroshock therapy. She did so to prove that this could help children with their mental disabilities; disabilities such as schizophrenia. She would experiment on children as young as 3 years old.  These experiments gave her a positive light in the medical community back then, however now we know that those experiments were extremely harmful.  She even ended up getting rewarded for these experiments.

One of the children that were experimented upon, went to get ECT because he was deemed as someone living with "Primary Behavior Disorder" due to him becoming chaotic in school. This child, after the ECT, ended up becoming a convicted murder of 3 people. Was it because of what he was subjected as a child?
I believe so, as shown in the article below,
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4801766/
childhood trauma can lead to children becoming more susceptible to becoming antisocial and/or psychopathy.

Some of the children that she did these experiments on seemed to have "positive" results due to the ECT. However, the "results" were just the after effects to the ECT. Some of the effects of ECT are brain damage, slight or permanent memory loss, and intellectual impairment (https://cchr.org.au/brain-damaging-effects-of-electroshock-the-facts)

Nowadays, the effects of ECT are well known and people do not use ETC as much as a way of treating mental disabilities. Scientists have worked together to make all sorts of medication and different types of therapy to help with mental disabilities.  ECT is rarely used anymore, but is used in some cases of depression and/or bipolar disorder. Personally, I've only known one person that ever had to go through ECT as a way of helping their depression, and it was still exhausting for them to deal with. However it did indeed help them with their depression, at least a little bit.

Needless to say this is a terrible way to find a way to help those with mental illness. I have a 10 year old nephew, that I live with, who is diagnosed with autism, and a developmental delay. I'm constantly trying to figure out new ways to help him and to understand him more, because one day when his dad, and my parents are gone (the mother is not in the picture), I'm going to be the primary caregiver for him. Whilst I do want to make things a bit easier, for him and myself, I would never, EVER, subject him to ECT. No child, nor person in general, deserves to be subjected to that torture. ]]> 2022-10-31 19:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2363893316 Are people born or conditioned to be introverted/extroverted? bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2363925413  A big argument in the psychology field, are our personality traits determined from nature or nurture?

In the case of determining if we are an introvert or extrovert, it is mostly nature. Meaning we are born with the introversion or extraversion.

Research proves that introverts are born with more blood flow in their frontal lobes. While, extroverts have more blood flow in their lower blood regions. This, of course, is not something that is in our control. We can not simply decide whether or not we want our blood to flow one way or another.

This isn't to say that our environment doesn't have something to do with our introvert and extrovert traits. There are many reasons why one may choose to be more outgoing and more reserved. For example, some people choose to be reserved to make their life simple, if you talk to everyone then usually you'll run into the awkward of being friends with 2 people that don't like each other. Then it becomes "who do you like more" blah blah blah. Keeping a smaller group makes things more manageable. Another example, if someone has been hurt by their friends or a partner, then sometimes that person may choose to socialize less to avoid getting hurt again.

It is also hypothesized that extroverts are more into reward systems than introverts. Which, I can conclude myself to be true. I often see that the more extroverted people tend to go after prizes in school more than introverted children. This would possibly mean that extroverts seek dopamine more than introverts. 

In conclusion, introversion and extraversion are not just things based upon our environment, but are somewhat based upon our genes. 


]]> 2022-10-31 20:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2363925413 Did I get my depression from my parents? How does heredity affect mental illness? (*ADDED*) bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2364950938 The causes for certain mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and depression can indeed sometimes be caused by your genes. 

Well, it can make you more susceptible. 

For example, the genetic cause for bipolar disorder is currently unknown, however it is seen to run in families. This isn't to say the your genes are the ONLY thing that determine if you will have a certain mental illness or not. So, if your family has a history of mental illness, it is possible that you can end up with it too, however it is not certain. 

Research from the MIH indicates that mental illnesses are caused by 4 factors (in most cases). These include genetics, biology, environmental factors and psychological factors.  Currently there aren't any tests that can indicate if you have a gene that would make you more likely to have a mental illness, but if it "runs" in your family, then you are more likely to have one.

In cases of bipolar disorder, the cause of this disorder still remains to be unknown. However it is seen to run in families. Regarding depression, it is seen that in cases of twins, they are 37% more likely to have depression due to inheritance. It is thought that the cause of depression has something to do with the genes that regulate neurotransmitters. In cases of anxiety, it is recognized that 30-50% of cases have something to do with genes, especially with twins and close family members. Regarding schizophrenia, if you have a close family member that has schizophrenia, then the chances of you getting it is 1-10%. However if both of your parents have it, then those chances skyrocket to a whooping 50%.

There are a lot of factors that also will play into if you will or won't end up with mental illness. These things include, life stressors, childhood trauma, physical medical conditions, chemical imbalances, drug/alcohol abuse, and/or loneliness.


]]> 2022-11-01 13:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2364950938 How people use their senses to sleep bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2412343955 (Second source with info is bolded)
Did you know that you can use all 5 of your senses to help you sleep?
I personally believe you sense of sight plays the most crucial part in how you sleep at night. Many people use their phones and such before going to sleep. Phones, as well as other electronic devices, emit blue light, which blocks the production of melatonin. Melatonin is the hormone that makes you tired and if you're blocking that then you won't be able to sleep easily. (https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/blue-light) Sleep Number's suggestion is to stop using anything electronic before going to sleep.
Another suggestion to appeal to your sense of sight when sleeping is to fill your room with things that relaxes you, this can be something as simple as changing your wallpaper to a color that you enjoy, something easy on the eyes. Another thing that can be done is putting relaxing artwork and such on your walls so that you can use it as a visual to calm down before unwinding to sleep.  Again, this would mean eliminating the usage of screens. It would be helpful to not have a tv or such mounted on your wall.

Another important sense to consider when going to sleep is hearing. Some people need background sound to sleep and some people need absolute silence. One suggestion would be to listen to music that relaxes you, or background noise such as ocean sounds. Another suggestion if you prefer not hearing noise before sleeping, is to remove anything that makes noise from you room, this can be something as simple as moving your phone out of your room, as that makes noise when you get a notification. If you can't avoid the sound, then earplugs or ear muffs can be helpful.

The sense of smell is something else you can utilize to help yourself sleep. I know a lot of people that use aromatherapy to help themselves sleep. Personally, my mom likes to use essential oils before sleeping, specifically lavender. According to Dr. Rosenberg, your brain associates different scents to awake-ness and sleep-ness. For example, the smell of coffee can invoke feeling more awake, while the smell of lavender can invoke feeling more tired.
Another suggestion by sleep number is to add plants into your home. This can appeal to your sense of smell by filtering pollutants. This can also help with visual appeal, as people like the look of plants.

Your sense of touch is another thing to look at. This can be from figuring out if you prefer softer or firmer mattresses, along with pillows and blankets. Something else to consider is if you are sleeping in bed with another person. This can be a sibling, kid, or spouse. Humans naturally emit body heat, so when picking your sheets and blankets, you need to consider the amount of heat they emit so that you don't explode when you're sleeping.
Another suggestion made by the wonderful sleep number, is to get a massage every now and then. Massages can help you calm down and unwind before sleeping. This doesn't have to be a professional massage or anything fancy like that. It can be given by another person in your household or there's machines nowadays like foot massagers' and such.

Lastly, your sense of taste. What you eat and drink have a direct impact on how you sleep. For example, coffee is designed to keep you awake. So is it the most wise idea to drink a cup before going to sleep? Another thing is peppermint, this comes mostly in the form of toothpaste. Peppermint provides a cooling sensation in the mouth and for some people, that jolts them awake. In those cases it can be useful to get a milder flavor of toothpaste.

Overall, the usage of your senses can make or break how well you sleep. If you use all senses effectively then you can get yourself a good amount of sleep each night, which is good for many reasons that I do not feel like listing.


]]> 2022-12-07 15:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2412343955 Why are there so many languages bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2516477318 I sometimes will wonder things about the world. Part of what I wonder is why there is so many different languages. I understand why there is sign language, because you know, deaf people, but otherwise, what is the need for all of the languages. It would probably be simpler if everyone in the world spoke the same language.

According to the article,  part of why there is so many different languages is due to people growing up in different places and not knowing each other. Basically, people evolved at different times and different places and so they couldn’t communicate to each other to be on the same page.  War apparently led to the formation of new languages as well or make certain ones go extinct. Another interesting factor is rainfall. Some researchers in Australia found that rainfall patterns affected the numbers of languages around the world. This is because areas with more rain can support different groups of people. “Acoustic Adaptation” is another factor that explains the quantity of languages. For example, if its really hot and humid out, it is harder to hear certain parts of a word, therefore distorting it to the other person. This in itself can make the other person believe that the word the other is saying is real, and then they will use that word. This can be why certain languages sound similar, such as French and Spanish. 

]]> 2023-03-14 17:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2516477318 Genetic Intelligence bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2516479214 It is kind of a good question to ask, why do some full families carry more intelligence than others. Like how people can inherit hair color from their parents, could it be the same with intelligence?

The article starts with stating that it is hard the measure intelligence, as it can be defined and measured in a bunch of different ways. I agree with this, because I think that certain people are smart but then other people think they are dumb. Most scientific studies rely on IQ tests. Studies have not concluded that there are any genes that have major roles. Intelligence is heavily dependent on a person’s environment, parenting, and education availability. For example, someone that does not go to school probably won’t be smarter than someone that does. There is still no great way to determine if someone’s intelligence is from their environment or intelligence. It is kind of like the nature v  nurture argument. Either or, can be kind of a valid argument. I personally believe that it is due to a person’s environment. Because without environmental factors, someone cannot learn certain things. It is like saying that a baby can be born knowing how to be a doctor. 

]]> 2023-03-14 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2516479214 The piano stairs experiment bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2516492479 The piano stairs experiment was to try out a theory from the car company Volkswagen. The experiment was conducted in 2009 and consisted of trying to make un-fun activities more fun so that people would actually want to do them. For this, Volkswagen took a staircase at a subway station and they made it so that each step produced a noise when you stepped on it. They found that 66% more people used the stairs rather then an elevator or something when there was piano stairs. Even though this experiment didn't have any very serious outcomes or influence, this proved that making a task more fun can change a person's behavior on the task. For example, when you let us watch certain shows or videos that are based around something we do in class, that makes it more fun to learn about whatever we are learning about. Like the WWYD tv show we watched in class, people seemed to really like watching that and for that reason, it should've made people connect the dots between the terms and behaviors. Although I suppose that didn't work for everyone....  ]]> 2023-03-14 17:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2516492479 The smoky room experiment bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2516494603 The smoky room experiment was designed to test the "diffusion of responsibility" phenomenon. Which is basically if someone is alone will they help another if they are the only one responsible? Or will they leave the person that is hurt or in distress?

The first experiment was conducted by Latane and Darley. What they would do is take individuals and put them in a fake emergency situation. All of the subjects were asked to complete a survey and they would be alone in the room. Then smoke would be released into the room slowly. Since the subjects were alone, it made them more likely to report the situation. 3/4 of the subjects reported the smoke within 6 minutes. 

The second experiment was a bit different, they would have one subject and 2 actors. When the subject started to notice the smoke, the other 2 actors essentially were like "whatever", and returned to working on the survey. Only 10% of the subjects ended up reporting the smoke. The ones who did not, let the smoke fill up the room so much that they began coughing and could not see well, and even then they didn't report the conditions. 

The third and last experiment consisted of 3 subjects who did not know what was going on. Only 38% of the subjects ended up reporting to smoke. 

The experiment was important because it shows that emergencies get disregarded even if the circumstances are bad. For example, there was a murder of Kitty Genovese and a bunch of people had seen what was going on and did nothing because they didn't feel responsible to help. They could have helped the poor person but did not because they just didn't feel like it was there place even though she shouted that she needed help and such.]]> 2023-03-14 17:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2516494603 Do some people genetically have better memory? bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2528073376 I often wonder why other people can remember stuff better than I can. I can tend to remember important stuff, but sometimes there is times where I walk into a room and forget why I went in there, or I put something down and then I have to spend hours looking for it later. For some people, they have photographic memories by some magic, I imagine if I had that then I’d get an A on every single test I receive. 

According to the article, genes play a large role in how much we forget as we age. Researchers sound that “having a greater density of dopamine receptors in the hippocampus results in better episodic memory”. Which seemingly means that if a memory invokes happiness then you are more likely to remember it, but some people don’t get as happy as often due to their dopamine receptors, which in turn means they may forget things more often than someone that is happy all of the time. Researchers have also found that animals also have the same function where dopamine assists their long-term storage of episodic memories.

There was a study done that included 433 adults aged from 20-31, 690 adults from 59-71. The researchers looked at “genotypes of three genes that affect different components of the dopamine system in memory-related brain regions”. This sounds like they looked at the genes that affect dopamine in memory areas of the brain of. people of all different ages to see how it affects their memories. Two of the genes they looked at influence the density of dopamine receptors and the third gene influences the amount of dopamine that is available for the transmission of a signal.

The researchers would show different colored images and asked the participants to recall these colors after 2.5 hours. They were then brought back a week later to see how well they recalled the images.

The researchers found that older adults carrying more genotypes that had higher dopamine receptor density and more available dopamine were able to recall the information better than people carrying one or none of the beneficial genotypes. However, the researchers did not find these effects in the younger participants.
 

So all together, genes do have an affect on memory, which may be why other people remember things better than I can.

]]> 2023-03-23 01:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2528073376 Are babies able to remember things? bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2528074465 So babies are able to have memories, but not how we do. Babies only really have short term memory. At 4 months old a baby can remember a face disappearing when you play peek-a-boo with them. Short-term memory helps with tracking objects, which could be useful.. maybe.. who knows.. By 4-6 months old, babies can only remember one thing at a time. How they test this? I do not know. Babies memories expand quickly throughout their first year of life. 6-month old’s can remember how to press a lever to operate a toy train after 2-3 weeks after seeing the toy. Long terms take years to be developed, till around 7 years old kids won’t be able to have long term memories. This is because the hippocampus is part of where memories are formed. Babies can somewhat remember familiar faces/people. Not only through sight, but through their other senses as well. They remember faces faster than other objects. Newborns will typically remember their mother’s voice at birth because they heard it while they are in the womb. The same can occur for other voices the child may hear frequently such as maybe their fathers voice.

 

Memories typically start within a persons first two months. As stated before, faces and voices that the child hears everyday may be something that they are able to recognize quite easily. Breastfed babies can additionally remember the scent of their mother. Children start to have their first memories from age 3-4. However, these memories are usually implicit. Therefore, if you remind the child of the memory through a photo or such, then they may feel like they remember it but won’t.

]]> 2023-03-23 01:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2528074465 The brain matures faster due to childhood stress bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2567500714 There was a test led by Radboud University that have 37 subjects that were monitored for over 20 years. Over the 20 years, the subjects were subjected to MRIs and were observed during their interactions with others. There were 2 stressors that were investigated by the researchers, negative life events and negative influence from social environments. It was found that it is useful for the brain to develop faster but since it is induced by stress, it can lead to problems with adjusting to other environments. Social stress also leads to slower maturation during adolescence. Stress from a young age can also lead to antisocial behavior.]]> 2023-04-25 16:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2567500714 How does the economy affect brain development bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2567517051 Researchers found that children of higher social class have better IQ scores, reading and language batteries and ability to focus. However it is also seen that children of higher social class have issue with distinguishing the difference between socioeconomic status from racial background. Study shows that as a person develops, their cerebral cortex grows in size. Children with parent that only had a high school had 3% less cortical surface area than children whose parents attended university. Children who are in lower social class face more stress, insufficient nutrition and have a greater exposure for environmental toxins which can lead to declined brain development. According to the article, an enriching environment lead to better brain development. ]]> 2023-04-25 16:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2567517051 Caffeine affects learning bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2573820353 In my personal opinion, I believe caffeine is terrible for everyone and should not be consumed as something to keep a person awake. The only time I actually consume caffeine is when I am drinking soda, which even then, I am not drinking the soda for the caffeine, but rather for the taste of it. According to the article, apparently alcohol can help a person with their learning skills. However, there is a difference between just enough and too much. People with a better diet did better on 10 memory tests than those with a bad diet. The same for caffeine, and the alcohol results are mixed. Caffeine is a stimulant that helps people wake up, however it also blocks the receptors that helps a person release adenosine. This gives a surge of energy and can potentially improve mental performance. It was evident that a person that took in caffeine had better scores on mental function tests but not on memory tests. Depending on how much a person drinks, it can help a person with their learning but it can also harm a person's brain long term. A healthy diet is linked with better brain function. ]]> 2023-05-01 14:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2573820353 How sleep affects learning bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2573833327 I believe that sleeping overall helps brain function but it also helps with learning. In my personal experience, I have had an easier time learning after sleeping rather than not sleeping and trying to learn. Whenever I have been on low sleep and come to school, I am unable to pay attention or have motivation to do any of my school work. However, after sleeping for a sufficient amount of time, I am able to get my work done at good speeds, and retain the information that is presented to me in class. 

According to the article, sleeping can help a person's memory improve. This can help a person make links between what they learn and their own personal experiences, and it can also help a person remember more things for longer periods of time. Lack of sleep can actually cut a person's learning by 40%. Lack of sleep affects a part of the brain being the hippocampus which is vital to making new memories, which then furthermore impacts the abilities of a person to have memory of the things that they learn in their classes. Memories themselves are hard to retain due to the amount of sensory overload that is presented in every given moment. So, the brain decides what is important and what is not important. However, this is affected with a lack of sleep. So, generally speaking, a good night of sleep can have a positive affect on a persons learning. Which is kind of hard to achieve due to maybe the fact that we have to do school basically on a computer 24/7 which emits blue light, which harms the production of melatonin, but that's aside from the main point of the article. ]]> 2023-05-01 15:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2573833327 Why do people take personality tests? bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2579620039 I never really understood why people take personality tests when it does not exactly benefit them. In a sense it can help them learn about themselves, or help with grouping in a work place, however I often see that people rely on those results and make decisions and assumptions based off of those personality tests. I had a friend group and we all did one of those mental disability tests, and one of them got a result indicating that they might have autism. That person really took that to heart and believed he had autism. Which if he really was/is then I suppose the test could've been useful, however he used it to justify actions that he purposefully did. I do not think all of those tests online are an accurate representation of a person, therefore, I do not think they should be used for serious matters. Anyway, onto the article. The article states that the reasons a person may use a personality test is to find things out about themselves, find a sense of belonging, and to understand other people. Using a personality test to understand a person's self is not the most reliable way to find out things. According to the article, asking a friend or someone close is a more accurate way to determine factors about a person. Personality tests can also help a person realize that there are other people in the world that are like them. However, that is a logical fact. In most cases there is always another person that has gone through something similar, not exactly the same, but similar. People also use personality tests to determine traits of another person. For example, I forget what the test is called but the results give you a 4-letter result with a detailed response below, such as IDJS, I do not think that is an actual result but my point still stands. Even some teachers use those tests to determine traits about their students and group students up based upon those results. However, I personally believe that using an online test is a bad way to make a judgement on a person's personality. However, for some people it is what works for them. Like the astrology stuff, people make assumptions about another based off their sign. Using astrology to make assumptions and judgements on a person is just as bad as using personality test results to define a person's self and make judgement son others. ]]> 2023-05-05 14:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2579620039 What makes a person a narcissist bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2579695477 Narcissist is not something that a person is born with. It is something that often happens due to their childhood environment. If a parent does not provide their child with love and acceptance, stuff like that then, they might end up becoming a narcissist. For example, when love is conditional from a parent, the child does not feel stable love. Sometimes parents will only view their child as someone that can make their family look good. This can result in children only feeling secure when they are doing their "best". There are also situations where if the parent has an anger problem, then they are always lashing out at the people around them, including their children. In the case where this occurs with multiple children in the house, the parent may end up favoring one child over the other in a very obvious manner. This can result in a few different personalities stemming for the child. There is the "defeated" child, this is when a child is self-hating and may have depression. The rebellious child often feels the need to prove themselves and hate their parents. They pursue every achievement that they can. Then there is the angry child that grows up angry at their parent and releases anger on anyone that reminds them of their parent. There is another possible results from narcissistic parents being the golden child. The golden child often feels the need to be talented and good all of the time and does anything to reach that. When a person grows up with narcissistic parents, their perceptions on flaws/shame changes. They may see it as the end of the world and feel the need to "fix" themselves. They may also have a stunted development of the real self which is when they only do things that they are good at instead of trying new things in response to fear of failure. ]]> 2023-05-05 15:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2579695477 What motivates people in school? bacchusl23 https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2586274098 When I am in school, I am appalled to see the lack of motivation to get things done. However, there are factors that make students get things done one way or another. According to the article, students are often motivated to do their school work due to interest in topic, their prior successes, the need to please others, or they are self driven. There are 2 main categories for how people are organized, intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic is when a person is motivated from within and extrinsic is when a person is motivated by outer factors. A person that is intrinsic can be motivated by themselves telling them what to do. However, it is the opposite with extrinsic people, they need some type of reward to be motivated to do their work. For example, the admins are currently offering students gift cards to get them to come to school. A stupid idea, however it might be working. The gift cards are incentives for people to come into school. The same applies when learning. A student may be motivated by candy or something to do their work. Letting students have a choice in how they learn/ a choice between assignments can help a student be motivated to complete an assignment. Praise is another thing that helps a lot of students with getting their work done. Planning things out is very useful as well, if a person is feeling unmotivated, it could be because they have a lot on their plate, a good way to combat that is by sectioning off what they need to do by difficulty and due dates to create the most efficient schedule to get things done.

Personally, I am self motivated, I can charge through 10 assignments in one day with how I plan my work. I do not understand why people complain so much about school because if they were to plan things out carefully, school is really easy. With my work ethic and such, I think I could have done well in your AP psych class, although I hate AP testing, so that's sort of why I was hesitant to signing up for it. I can not wait for when class of 23' gets hit with reality in actual workplaces and need to actually do a lot of work. School can be hard, but doing actual jobs can be much harder in my opinion. I apologize for this rant, I am just very annoyed with people leeching off of me for help on assignments. ]]> 2023-05-11 01:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bacchusl23/hqqvg1ly27gqqumd/wish/2586274098