...There are many ways to be in prison within the mind. Many people think just because you are free means your mind is too but some think that the people who are physically in prison are the most free mentally. In order to be completely free in your mind you must understand wisdon and the educated aspect of everything. In “Everyday Use” the mother and sister of Dee are not educated but work in the yard and do house work in order to survive. It allows them to have wisdom about things that a college education cant do. Maggie who is Dee’s younger sister and who has always envied her is growing up with the same wisdom as her mother but has not got an education also. They are prisoned within their own minds because they are uneducated and live like they did when you get beat up for looking a white man in the eyes, so when they talk to a white man they look away like they are ashamed of themselves. Dee has always been different she would look anybody in the eyes because she is educated and is very proud of that but she is missing out on the knowledge that her mother and sister both acquired by working in the yard all of the years. Dee is very smart, pretty, and has a more popular mind set about everything in her life. She never wanted to be in the country but she liked the big city and fancy things while her family was completely opposite. Her mother is proud of the fact she has meat on her bones and can kill and prepare her own meals, but Dee thinks that she is to good for that and...
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...According to the Psychology of Mind, the mind is the source of an offender’s thinking and how he interprets life. The Psychology of Mind has been departed into three major principles: Mind, Consciousness, and Thought. The mind is also his ability to experience the world and his perceptions. All forms of delinquent and criminal behavior could possibly be explained using the logic of the principles of the mind. The mind is the source of how things look to us and it generates how we think about things. The mind is not an easy subject and it is hard to give a valuable description on how it works, so therefore it is impossible to have a complete picture on how the mind really works. Everyone is born with a consciousness, and according to the POM, the consciousness brings forth a persons thoughts to life. This would be considered our senses. Our consciousness combines with our thoughts to produce reality. Or in other words, consciousness brings to light what a person is thinking. The POM has proposed two different types of thinking used by all offenders. The two processes are called unconditioned thought and conditioned thought. Unconditioned thought is an innate, rational, and insightful thought process, it is also described as the positive change. Where as conditioned thought people are working to find understanding and solutions, but are not assessing creative ideas because they are focused on what they already know. Feelings of security lead an offender towards one type of...
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...Capabilities of the Mind The ideology of life itself and self-discovery form under the influence of nameless sources that our minds may not yet comprehend. Alain de Botton, author of “On Habit” comes to a realization that not only he but the world have come to a conclusion that their universe seemed to be uninteresting and dull. Through the blurred vision of modern culture, as humans, what we perceive to be anything but the ordinary seems to bring about curiosity. By way of the attentions that allure the concentrations of individuals we force upon ourselves framed thinking and tolerate expectations. By Botton becoming introduced to Xavier de Maistre’s reading Journey around My Bedroom, and Nocturnal Expedition around my Bedroom, it had flipped the switch in his head like a light bulb. Xavier de Maistre was used an example in de Botton’s reading to help circumnavigate and rediscover ways to appreciate not only the travels one goes on forth, but to discover the unknown and unseen appraisals that have been disregarded. Being accustomed to a situation or ones surroundings induces habituation where acknowledgments lack. For the reason that, a person’s mind craves new experiences and endures ventures that have not been accomplished yet because they believe there is nothing left to learn in the place they are familiarized with. When De Botton returned from his trip to Barbados and back home to London he states, “That the city had stubbornly refused to change… [He] felt despair...
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...People do have an unconscious mind. Although it isn’t a physical part of of the brain, like the parietal lobe or the hypothalamus, it never ceases to function which affects our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. There are situations when you make no conscious thinking but still produce your emotions. For example, if someone threatens or insults you, chances are that you immediately feel at risk. The feeling arises with almost no considering. Your mind doesn’t waste time on a process to analyze, then synthesize and finally decide that you become anxious. Believe it or not, psychoanalysis may impact your unconscious conflicts and help to change your thoughts. During the treatment, these conflicts are brought to consciousness. The patient gets to know the sources where his/her her behavior rooted. Once S/he realizes now that the environments nurturing his/her conflicts no longer exist, the conflicts may be solved, the patient’s thoughts need a change and the patient consequently adjusts his/her wrong behaviors. What’s more, Psychotherapy can help to change a patient’s schemas, the most basic units of intellect, and the cognitive patterns of ideas. “ Schema-Focused Therapy has shown remarkable results in helping people to change negative ("maladaptive") patterns which they have lived with for a long time, even when other methods and efforts they have tried before have been largely unsuccessful.” ( http://www.schematherapy-nola.com/what-is-schema-therapy) To summarize, there...
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...sacred but the integrity of your own mind.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson When one’s life is stripped down bare, all dignity removed, the only thing that is left for them is their mind. There is nothing like the human mind, so intricate that except for that mind itself, no one can understand it. Though all humans try to express what’s going on in their mind through ways of dance, letters, language, communication, and writing, the mind is the only place that expresses it all, and no one except the beholder can access and understand it. Not only that, but one’s own mind is the only real privacy in their world. Because it is the only place one truly is comfortable in and understands, one must rely upon themselves—their thoughts, dreams, morals, and ideas—to guide them. In a world where everybody wants not just to be unique, but also to stand out because of that, everyone attempts to avoid conformity. However, this can only be seen as a conformist action. So what is one to do when the typical teenager is now the atypical teenager? You depend on yourself to guide you through the maze of so called black and white conformists and noon-conformists. And since no one can understand what goes through your head, all that you do is unique because no one else thinks that way. I’ve grown up with three siblings, all amazing and all unique. Just by nature, I am the quieter child, and in the past I’ve had trouble with discovering who the real me is. Our minds are what make us all unique, and if we...
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...No Minds for Computers In this paper I will argue why computers can’t have a mind. In order to prove my argument, I will focus on two reasons. First I’ll argue how computers are created and controlled by humans. Then I will explain why computers don’t have the ability to think on their own. These two arguments will demonstrate why computers aren't able to have a mind. First let me elaborate what I mean by computers being created and controlled by humans. Computers are created to perform one or multiple tasks that make human life easier. Humans initiate very complicated programs in modern computers that allows the machines to fulfill millions of different tasks. The key here is that humans program these computers to complete tasks, giving the hardware only one duty which is given only by the human. So am I saying that programming is what makes a computer? Well lets take a deeper look at programming. Programming is simply providing a computer with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a particular task. Lets take an example of how a program works in a computer. In a paper written by John R. Searle, Minds, Brains, And Programming, John talks about how he pretends to be a program in a computer. In this program he is locked in a room and is given the task of answering questions in Chinese symbols. John has never spoken, written or understood any Chinese before. Outside the room will be Chinese natives asking and receiving Johns answers. John is given a manual...
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...The Absorbent Mind The Absorbent Mind I decided to do my report on The Absorbent Mind written by Maria Montessori. This book is about the mental powers of a child from birth to age six. Dr. Montessori believes that if a child is properly educated by unlocking their mental ability than the world can overcome things such as war. The book explains how a child from birth to age six with obstruction and without teaching surpasses all living things. Dr. Montessori says that a child cannot be taught at such a young age as birth to age two so their learning ‘’transcends the narrow limits of teaching’’ (Montessori, 1949). After all a child does not yet fully understand launge at that young of an age. Because of the time in history when this book was written, the end of World War II, the first chapter has a stong call to advance society through the education and understanding of our children. The author states ‘’Men are not sufficiently educated to control the events, rather they become the victims of them’’ (Montessori, 1949). The book goes over the current tools being used in the advancement of society. Philosophies, religions, and the old lines of education of transmitting knowledge. Dr. Montessori says that if we stick to only these tools ‘’there would be no hope for the world’’ and that ‘’the human personality alone can lead us to salvation.’’ (Montessori, 1949). The author then goes into detail of why a child in it’s frist two years of life shows ‘’the laws of psychic construction’’...
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...Battlefield of the Mind “Is it impossible? Is it going to be hard?” These are the dilemmas that Joyce Meyer gave to the reader, when it came to letting God into our personal worlds. Would these questions make any difference in the way we think and guard our thoughts from an unseen enemy? Like a soldier on the front line, our minds do so much for us; just like the soldier on the frontline, it’s important to guard and protect our minds as well. As neurons fire and dopamine travels an atomic distance from receptor to receptor, the proof can be seen in our everyday actions; from the smallest twitch to the words we speak, our brain… our mind play’s a central role in every action we make. The assigned article, “Battlefield of the Mind”, provided a shock to my outlook on the mind and made me reflect on what I really let into the space between my ears. The mind is a window into my inner spirit man. If someone pours oil into water you can see the instant separation and the distinct difference; the same goes for our mind and what we let influence our thoughts and thought process’. Just like what’s read in Genesis, everything God had created “was good.” Just like in Genesis, man has found a way to pervert and mold the mind into something that is more fitting for himself, instead of God. The great thing that comes from this article is the fact that even though all of the aforementioned “bad” things fermenting inside our brain from not protecting it can ruin us, we also have a way...
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...QUESTION 1 Our mind and bodies always seem to be in synch, but what if we covered our eyes, would our brains and our bodies still be in synch? In class we watched a demonstration of two students. One student was blindfolded and touched the second student's nose. The second student touched the first student's nose at the exact same time the blindfolded student touched the second student. This made the first student think that he was touching his own nose and that his nose had gotten longer because the blindfolded student could feel the touch of the second student, thinking it was his own finger. This demonstration's purpose was to show the class an example of temporary representations and to show that they only have to do with increasing or decreasing the size of a body part, not completely removing it. Our minds can change the representation it has of our body parts by making them grow or shrink, but it is hard for our minds to take out the representation of that body part. This demonstration relates to the phenomenon of “phantom limbs” because they both have to do with the minds map of its body. Phantom limbs happens when you loose your hand and you still have feelings of sensation in a hand that you no longer have. When you loose your hand, the hand area in the homunculus does not go away. During this demonstration, half of the people who have performed this study have thought their nose is 2 feet long. Our minds stretch out to incorporate the tool that we are using, they...
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...How do our bodies and minds change from early to late adulthood? Joshua Lansberry Ashford University PSY 304 Lifespan Development Prof. Pamela Vincent May 18, 2015 How do our bodies and minds change from early to late adulthood? As we age does our mind simply begin to deteriorate in the same fashion as our body does in regards to it physical capabilities? Have you wondered what affect does peri and post-menopause have in relation to memory decline in women? Is dementia directly related to cognitive aging? All of these conditions have one thing in common, they all occur as the human body starts to age into late adulthood. Aging from early to late adulthood has an interconnected negative impact both mentally and physically on the human body but physical activity can help protect against cognitive decline. First we need to understand physical and cognitive development and the stages associated with early and late adulthood. Then we will examine the age related decline in mentalizing skills; how cognitive aging is related to dementia; and how aging is related to peri and post-menopause and it effects has on the body. Physical changes as the body ages from early to late adulthood are predictable and undeniable. Physical Development depends on maturation, or the biological unfolding of growth. Every individual has a schedule built into his or her genes that controls both the timing and degree...
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...on our own for the first time we now have a chance to form ideas that may be different from our upbringings. In college we begin to see that there is more going on then what was first thought with our limited levels of experiences. College gives us the opportunity to have new experiences which is important to the growth of us as people. And with these new experiences we now have the opportunity to be exposed to much wider variety of types of people, often times people who have completely different backgrounds and lifestyles. Being exposed to these differences helps change old and narrow views that we may have once had in our high school years. I believe that college is the place where a person’s mind is expanded with new ideas and experiences, and with this expansion of the mind one's view of the world and its issues can be completely...
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...In the mind of a Veteran To better understand the life of a veteran, I sat down with one who is currently serving in the United States Army National Guard and has sixteen years of service. In order to help me with this, Master Sergeant Xxxxxx X Xxxxxxxxxx provided me with details about his military career starting out as a Combat Engineer and switching over to the Military Police Corps. During our time he explained to me that growing up he didn’t have a lot of money and wanted to go to college. When a recruiter came to talk to him about the military, he told him that the military would pay for his tuition and give him a college fund. At that moment, Master Sergeant Sxxxxxx chose to join the military for two years and seventeen weeks. This was the shortest amount of time he could serve and still qualify for the college fund. By the end of his first enlistment he had gotten married and had a child, which gave him the responsibility of providing for his family. Since the military provided him with the means to care for his family, he decided that it would be best to continue his military career. He never expected to stay in as long as he has or reach the level he is currently at. For this reason he hasn’t regretted his decision of joining the military. He explained to me that he has been deployed overseas seven times, two times to Kuwait, once to Bosnia, Egypt, Romania, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He told me the hardest part of his military career is when he has to leave his family...
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...Mind mapping is a useful tool when writing a paper. Mind mapping helps formulate ideas, organize thoughts, and generate direction for a main topic. When writing a paper, information and flow are important to express thoughts most effectively. In this exercise, you will be using a Mind Mapping Template to help you plan your first essay. The first template is a thought bubble template that is more circular thinking. The second is an outline template which is more linear thinking and is more reminiscent of a traditional outline. They both yield the same end result, but the angle of approach is different. Choose whichever one fits you best. Or, if you typically use a traditional outline format, you may continue to do so. The idea is simply to ensure that you use the tools available to construct a coherent and cohesive essay. Copy whichever template you prefer to a Word document. Type over the existing text and fill out each form with one main idea, subtopics, and details of each subtopic. The number of subtopics can be expanded for large papers, and contracted for small ones. The list of details is flexible as well. In general, you want to have a minimum of three subtopics and three details. Mind mapping can also be used as a very effective means for developing presentations, decision making, and planning, among other things. There are a number of websites that present innovative ideas on mind mapping and outlining. Some even offer other templates and free software...
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...1. INTRODUCTION Mind map has been defined as an expression of ''Radiant Thinking'' which is a natural function of the human mind (Tony and Barry Buzan 993). It is powerful graphic techniques which provides a universal key to unlocking the potential of the brain. The mind map can be applied to every aspect of life where improved learning and clearer thinking will enhance human performance. It has four essential characteristics. They are the subjects of attention crystallized in a central image, the mind themes of the subject radiate from the central image as branchers, and branches comprise the key word printed on associated line. Topics of lesser importance are also represented as branches attached to higher level branches and the branches from a connected nodal structure. Mind map then can be enhanced and enriched with colors, pictures, codes and dimension to add interest, beauty and individuality. These will in turn aid creativity, memory and specially the recall of information. Tony Buzan in his book mind maps for kids (2003) said that mind maps are the tool of choice to help us to get our memory tuned. Mind maps work so well because they work with two sections of our memory, which are the imagination and association. He said that mind mapping is a special form of note-taking and planning that work with your brain to make it easier for you to remember things. We must use colors and images to help get our imagination whirring and the way we draw them with words or images...
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...5 Minds for the Future Review Howard Gardner, in his book “5 Minds for the Future”, places a large emphasis on the power of the mind and a compelling case for fundamental change in how we as a society cultivate and develop our minds. He describes the five minds or characteristics in which current and future generations need to identify as to equip ourselves to prepare for a rapidly advancing future. It is unlikely many will be able to develop them all equally in ones self, but we should develop them with a balance to effectively engage in the expected and anticipated future. Gardner argues those who do not develop these minds will be subject to situations or circumstances well beyond their control. The development of these minds begins with parents, peers, and media all playing an important role in influencing young peoples’ minds. The 5 minds of the Future outlined by Gardner are: The Disciplined Mind The Synthesizing Mind The Creating Mind The Respectful Mine; and The Ethical Mind. Education is the key factor in cultivating and developing these minds. No student, professional, or young person can afford to sit back on intellectual cruise control lest they become irrelevant and ill equipped. Success will be for those committed to a lifetime of learning, experimenting, and experiencing the development of the 5 minds. Gardner suggests traditional approaches to education are unchanged and in many way narrow minded. He believes the world has changed in...
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