Girl, Interrupted

Angelie Jolie and Winona Ryder

Play armchair psychologist for a moment. Does Susanne have "Borderline Personality Disorder," or is she just an average 17-year old girl?

Do some quick research on BPD before you respond. Strong responses will take a position and show knowledge of BPD.

100 words for Monday.

The Perils of Higher Education

"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son."

Read the article provided in class from Psychology Today entitled "The Perils of Higher Education." Comment on how the article will influence your lifestyle choices in college. Wit and sarcasm are strongly encouraged.

100 carefully crafted words for Monday.

Nature vs. Nurture

Ron Herman (1995)

After reading the transcript from CBS's Sunday Morning, mine the internet for an article discussing the "Nature vs. Nurture" conflict and post an informed comment on the issue. Remember, the debate is certainly not limited to gender roles and intelligence, but to race, sexuality, potential for violence, etc.

100 proofed words.

Remember, this can be an incendiary issue-show sensitivity where appropriate.

Due Friday.

Intellectual Gender Gap?

Can a Video Game Lead to Murder?

Grand Theft Auto

Use the hyperlink below to access the transcript from Sunday's 60 Minutes segment on Grand Theft Auto and its supposed influence on a teenage murder suspect.

Provide a 100 word proofed reaction. Make specific reference to a passage from the article, or to something one of your classmates said.

Can a Video Game Lead to Murder?

Due Wednesday

Family Size and Intelligence

Low SAT's for the Bradys?

Check out the article in your text (page 114) and/or the updated studies at the links below:

Science Today article" Family Size Tied to SAT, IQ Scores

Stanford University article" American SAT, English A-level exam trends reflect changes in sibling environment, psychologist says

Rand Corporation article" Student Performance and the Changing American Family

Find another article (as current as possible) on the issue that reinforces or contradicts a point made in one of these articles. Explain in 100-200 words by Monday.