...I am going to argue the following: The world around us as we know it can only be known to us through sense-data: what we gather through our senses that have been fed by our experiences. “Sense data,” argues John Locke, “ are the alleged mind-dependent objects that we are directly aware of in perception, and that have exactly the properties they appear to have” (Huemer, 2004) For as one person may hold the view of a celestial being's guiding and shaping all of events driven by an immutable ideal, another may view this terrestrial experience of ours as an accident driven by a series of unpredictable events that can only be roughly calculated by what feeble and temporary instruments we have to measure, the tools of math and science. Regardless...
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...Daniel Ochefu Baseball, Justice and the American Dream Final Paper Due: 5/1/2015 I ‘Like’ Baseball Before taking this course baseball was one of my least favorite things to do in any way simply because I did not know about the sport and the impact it has on many people’s lives to respect the time that the players spend preparing to perform. I was always critical of the amount of work that was put in physically for baseball compared to other sports like basketball, football, hockey and others. I always thought it was not that much because there are almost no physical collisions in games and that was all I really needed to know after I was told that on average games are three plus hours. From everything I have learnt about baseball in this course, there is a respect that I now have for it that I definitely did not have for it before. Being America’s pastime, baseball has been the one constant in America because of its deep history that it promotes and the pride that the fans exhibit. Even during unfortunate events that shake the whole country, baseball finds a way to bring the country together. The most recent one that stood out to me being how the Boston Red Sox brought together a whole city after the terrible Boston Marathon Bombings of 2013 by winning the World Series and using that to help strengthen a city that had been hurt badly by a terrible event. The World Series celebration is normally extravagant and well televised but this one brought all Americans together...
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...In my dream I was lying in bed asleep, when the bedroom door opened and a human silhouette stepped into the room. I couldn’t see any features of the figure and it was just standing there so I asked, “who are you?” The figure never responded but I could hear it breathing heavily as it slowly walked across the foot of my bed and began, still slowly, walking up the side of my bed. The whole time I was immobilized but I could still talk and more offensively asked, “who the f*** are you?” but it never answered. Then, even with the silhouette right beside me I still couldn’t make out any of its features. Suddenly I could move so I tried to hit it with the only thing within reach, which unfortunately was a pillow. The pillow didn’t affect the figure...
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...Yet this process is interwoven in a complex network of conscious, unconscious, and subconscious processes that cross over from awakened awareness to dreams and instincts so that we are unaware of how Self manipulates our awareness. Self is a parasitical awareness that has developed beyond the biological impulse, a psychological awareness that has come to define our species and become the blueprint for being human. Self’s level of conscious comprehension is directed by three unconscious deceits: Selfishness, Selflessness, and Self-realization. Self interacts with and responds to these Self-deceits through a system of instinctual impulses that in turn produce our surface Self-conscious, reflective awareness (ego). (These Self-deceits can be viewed as ego-related or unconscious motivational impulses that are a fundamental part of the individual’s character or...
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...The American Dream is the aspiration to obtain wealth, status and power based on the desire of self-betterment through self-reliance and accomplishment. F Scott Fitzgerald’s, The Great Gatsby, is an effective critique on the corruption that surrounds the American Dream. It is also a commentary on the warped view of Western hedonism and idealized lifestyles. The dream is portrayed strongly through the characters, depicting undignified ways to obtain wealth, the amoral social interactions and the illusion of affection and false fellowship. Thus exposing the unscrupulousness, self-absorption and disillusionment that lie at the wake of the American Dream. Fitzgerald critiques on the ideal of ‘self-made’ men (financially) and how through sheer desperation, men stray from conformity and followed a deviated path in order to reach wealth. The American Dream is the belief that regardless of one’s socio-economic background, an individual could still reach financial triumph through hard work, education and drive-which has been the belief of the American society. According to American sociologist Robert K. Merton, American society has generated common desires and pressures for material possession-which is how success was measured- those who fail to succeed by conformity or valid means, resort to devious acts to do so. Fitzgerald comments on this aspect of his society through the portrayal of Gatsby in the novel; who employed unorthodox ways of obtaining wealth in order to gain his incommunicable...
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...the paintings that I saw was called The Persona of Dreams painted by a man named Eric who was happened to be painting portraits of people to in order make money on the side from his real job as a barber. Also, his painting had many details that left me in deep awe and his visceral purple landscape was layered with radiant moonlight and stars, which honed in the perspective of how he saw the night. From me it was a surreal experience just seeing the painting. Some of the details and meanings that I picked up from Eric’s painting was the blue pond − it portrayed the necessity of life and was mirroring a reflection of the surroundings in the painting, just as water does in our world....
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...Application of Psychology to Modern Life Self-reflection entails evaluating oneself to analyze the past experiences in their lifetime that might have either a negative or positive influence. Self-reflection helps to come up with techniques of coping with similar situations later in life. Self-reflection also involves picking a personal experience, and evaluating the challenges as per the situation and naming ways in which one was able to overcome the challenges or perhaps failed to address them. This essay involves a self-reflection in one of my most stressful lifetime situation and how I managed to cope up with it. The Stressful Situation Back in high school, my dream was to excel academically so that I could pursue a Business Management degree by getting a scholarship to study at Oxford University. Bearing that in mind, I had to work hard to attain a grade that will enable me to get the scholarship. The reason as to why I always wanted to get the sponsorship is because I was pretty sure that my parents would not afford to pay school fees in any university. I worked extremely hard in my studies, spending sleepless nights, forming discussion groups and sacrificing my social life so that I could have more time to concentrate on my studies. After leaving high school, I was pretty sure that I had done my best to achieve the grade that I always wanted. After the results had been released, I was so shocked to see that I had not attained a grade that would allow me to...
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...Student Learning Guide Counselling Methods 1 © South African College of Applied Psychology (Pty) Ltd Developed and produced by the South African College of Applied Psychology Sunclare building, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa. 2012. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by means of electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyrighted materials reproduced herein are used under the provision of the South African Copyright Act 98 of 1978 section 12 (1) (a)(b) (3), for private study only by students. STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE: COUNSELLING METHODS 1 2 Table of contents How this guide works ........................................................................................................................ 10 Module Readings .............................................................................................................................. 11 Prescribed text book ......................................................................................................................... 11 Prescribed and recommended readings ........................................................................................... 11 Session One: An Overview of Theories of Psychotherapy and Counselling ..................................... 14 Reading for the session .....................................................................
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...Your dreams are unique. Now the only problem is that you spend most of your time trying to figure out what in the world they actually mean! So today you’re going to figure out what the different symbols mean so you can translate your dreams!I have spent a good amount of time researching about this topic, so I can assure you everything that you will learn today will be in fact true! Main Points: -Dreams -Good Dreams -Bad Dreams -Fun Facts -Sources Unment needs- A problem that isnt or has not been solved. REM- (Rapid Eye Movement) We dream of the present or past, not the future. Dreams are reflections of situations that already happend We dream of Umment needs or chronic problems that werent solved yet and are one big source of bad dreams. Also, they are one of the main causes of recurring dreams. We dream in symbols and everyone has his/her own set of symbols. Keys things to focuse on in your dream: Handshake- Symbolizes a new beginning or the end to a situation. If you are shaking hands with a celebrity in a dream, then it suggests that you are well liked by others Zebra- Symbolizes Perfect balance, unity and harmony! Ice Cream- Symbolizes good luck and satisfaction with your life! Alternatively, it could mean that you need to cool off Pegasus- Symbolizes swiftness, agility, and braveness Teeth- Symbolizes Anxieties over your appearance How others percive you Frustrated with yourself because your voice isnt being heard Lack...
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...EPISODE 6 OBSERVATION: From my observation teachers in Masaya Elementary School have their different ways in asking question. Some teachers began her lesson by asking question to develop the learners’ critical thinking and for them to have an idea that they will be discussing. My resource teacher used motivation in starting her lesson for the learners to have an idea and for them to motivate to learn. Her motivation is actually followed by motive question that may help the learners to cope up the interest of the learners. While she ended the lesson by asking question for generalization to test if the learner does understand the lesson. The teacher asses the learning of the learners through the process of evaluating pupils understanding. Or by giving activity that may use in knowing the leaners understand. My resource teacher checked the learning of the learners by asking question to generalize the topic. ANALYSIS: The discussion must begin the lesson by giving motive question which is about the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior and to develop the critical thinking of the learners. The lesson end with summarizing and by asking question. There is a part of lesson developmentthat is FIELD STUDY I Observation Analysis Reflection FIELD STUDY 2 Observation Analysis Reflection TEACHING PHILOSOPHY Education is essential to change for education creates both...
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...108 C.Shane Dreams of My Father Before (pre reading) When I saw this book on our list of reads for our class I was excited about Dreams of My Father because I was interested in learning more about our president. Barack Obama will forever be known as our first African American president that I had the privilege of being around to be a part of. Looking at the cover my first thought was about the kids in the photos, I believed they were himself and his sister with his grandparents. The cover also lets me know that no matter who you are, what the color of your skin is, anyone will relate in some way because of the little words that read “this book will tell you something about yourself whether you are black or white”. Background Knowledge 1. “Barry? Barry is this you?” “Yes…Who’s this?” “Yes, Barry… this is your Aunt Jane. In Nairobi. Can you hear me?” “Aunt Jane. Listen, Barry your father is dead. He was killed in a car accident”. The worst phone call I ever received came 3 years ago when I was standing in line at 6 flags to ride a roller coaster and my uncle called me, I answered the phone to him crying telling me that my father has died. Pg. 5 2nd paragraph. 2. Pg. 6&7 “we call my grandmother Tutu, toot for short, it means “grandparent” in Hawaiian”. At home my daughter and step daughter call their grandmother “Mama” instead of Abuela or grandma. 3. Pg.129 “Barack. I always wanted to tell you how much I love you”. This was the first dream Barack had a dream where he really...
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...the era of communism in Cuba. Self-aware of the dangers that confronted them, some wished to fly away to the moon; others desired to set sail and vanish; and others actually thought they could drill a hole from Havana to Miami (Delbanco and Cheuse) From the foregoing, while self-awareness is a critical aspect of personal development and self-exploration, it does not always bear positive fruits – sometimes it acts as a source of frustration, conflict and stress. In spite of her age, Menendez has proven herself to be a prolific fiction writer; a fact attested to by her works of fiction such as In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd, Loving Che, and Adios, Happy Homeland. Borrowing from her Cuban heritage, Menendez employs a repertoire of literary tools to underscore the then emerging concept of social awareness among the deprived Cuban populace. Traveling Madness is basically about dreams and the perils inherent in both pursuing and not pursuing one’s...
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...The American Dream is a set of morals and ideals brought to American by the Puritans from England. These ideals have constantly been critiqued though poetry, film, and literature over time. Through the poems A Lone Striker by Robert Frost and Advertisement For The Waldorf Astoria by Langston Hughes and the film American Beauty by Sam Mendez, three main themes are prevalent. These being work, wealth, and nature/beauty. These themes all relate to each other and play a role in the discussion and reflection of the American Dream through the 3 texts. The importance of hard work is the foundation of the American Dream. The poem A Lone Striker shows us the need for employment in order to live, but how there is the contrasting feeling of longing to be somewhere else. This longing to leave the working life and retreat, is a reflection on the original ideas of the American Dream. “He knew another place, a wood, and in it, tall as trees, were cliffs; and if he stood on one of these, twould be among the tops of trees”. This phrase instantly gives us the imagery of the woods and nature in the surroundings. It is a contemplation of what the man in the poem could really be doing with his time, instead of waiting for his job. This phrase uses rhyme between the words “these” and “trees” and uses a reminiscent tone to convey a longing for the woods. In the same way, American Beauty, in the scene where Lester is at work, sitting at his desk taking a call. The tone of his voice while speaking...
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...refine your academic skills. The instructors are prepared to assist in choosing (or confirming) a major; to discuss business career options; and to address the general requirements, policies and services of Kent State University and the College of Business Administration. This class is linked with Exploring Business and Human Communication. Some topics covered in Exploring Business will be explored further in this course. A requirement of Human Communication is the delivery of three speeches (a persuasive speech, an informative speech and a group speech.) This class will give you the opportunity to practice (and learn how to improve) your oral communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes: After completing this course you will have the skills, information, knowledge and tools: * to persist at Kent State * to be academically successful * to develop an academic plan * to be able to communicate at an acceptable level Class Policies: You are required to...
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...Contrast 8. Companies Hiring 9. Dream House and Car 10. Loan Information 11. Exponentials e. Graph f. Table 12. Creative Reflection 13. Conclusion 14. How to be Graded Career Choice, Letter of Introduction, Interview, Agreement/Disagreement of Career Career Choice and Job Description Counselor: works in diverse community settings designed to provide a variety of counseling, rehabilitation, and support services Introduction Hello, my name is Asia Wright. I am a successful and passionate Westlake honor roll student active in the Magnet program of medical sciences and athletics. I desire to secure a full academic scholarship to a top-tier medical university for a Medical Doctorate (MD) in Trauma with concentration in chronic diseases, clinical trials and surgery. For my Math and Technology course I had to take a personality test and chose a career from the list provided based on my personality. Various careers were on the list provided such as Fashion Designer, Photographer, and Child Care but I decided to select Counselor/Social Worker. Not that I don’t disagree with the career but I want to work as a doctor in the ER. Finding myself in an office where people come to me for guidance has not crossed my mind as a career to pursue. This career was chosen for me because the personality pulled out I was an extraverted individual but I see myself working with more hands on. Below are eight questions I would like you to answer about your...
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