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The Last Bonus Opportunity

Take a trip through this virtual museum.  Take a few notes about any of the exhibits that interest you.  Bonus points awarded on how many places you explore.

• Virtual Psychology Museum

Penultimate Bonus Opportunity (for most)

Here is an interesting article about sexism in science.  Read the following article, summarize it (briefly) and answer the questions.

• Feminist PhD. Candidate: Science Is Sexist Because It's Not Subjective

1. What does the article say is wrong with science?
2. What differences between men and women are considered in the article?
3. How might the woman whose research is discussed in the article be hurting women's equality?
4. What is your own opinion?

Happiness vs Expectations

Many people in younger generations (younger than Mr. Stauffer's) are finding their reality not meeting their expectations.  Many young people want what their parents have but want it way sooner their parents got it.

Read the following article and answer the questions:

Why Generation Y Yuppies are Unhappy

Summarize

1. Why do you think Generation Y wanted a fulfilling career instead of a successful one?
2. Why are the people in Generation Y delusional (according to the article)?
3. Explain the formula "Happiness = Reality - Expectations".
4. What is "image crafting"?
5. How helpful is the advice at the end of the article?  Why is it helpful or not?

Mindfulness

The subject of mindfulness (the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us) can be controversial.  Some believe it is a gateway to personal happiness while others see it as paying attention to far too many things at once.

Read the ONE of the following articles and answer the questions.

Getting Started with Mindfulness
(Watch the short video)

1. Summarize the video in one sentence.
2. What does "mindfulness" mean to you?
3. What does the author mean by "judgment"?
4. Do you believe most of "mindfulness" is about meditation?  Why or why not?
5. Pick ONE of either Mindful Practices or Myths and briefly summarize and give your opinion.

Is Mindfulness Making Us Ill?

1. What does this author believe is "mindfulness"?
2. Why do companies such as Google, Apple and Ikea use mindfulness training?
3. Why does the author believe that "mindfulness" practices are harmful?
4. Do you think napping might be a better alternative to meditation?
5. In your opinion, is "mindfulness" making people ill?  Support your answer.

Feel free to do both of the above for bonus points!

Gratitude

Gratitude is becoming a new field in mental health and well-being.  This can mean different things to different people.  Science and philosophy are both involved in this recently studied aspect of mental health.

Read the following article and complete the questions:

Why Gratitude is Good

1. How would you define "gratitude"?
2. What are a few physical, social and psychological benefits to gratitude?
3. Watch ONE of the videos on this site.  Summarize briefly.
4. According to the article, what is ONE specific benefit to gratitude?
5. Using your own experience, is gratitude a helpful thing?  Why or why not

As Bonus Opportunities Slowly Decrease...

This is for my 5th period Advanced Placement Psychology class:
Summarize the article and include the results of the study.

• Study Shows Freezing Office Temperatures Affect Women's Productivity

Answer the following questions:

1. Why should women not be expected to deal with the temperature through the use of sweaters and/or blankets?
2. To what do you attribute the results?
3. How is this applicable in education?
4. What should be Mr. Stauffer's response to this study?

• For extra bonus, check out the link:  Women, there's a reason you're shivering in the office (classroom).