I am taking one right now but struggling.  I have never taken a Psych course that I didn't do well in and I'm wondering if it is me, the book, the teacher, etc.  I guess I may just not find it interesting because I'm a Business Major minoring in Psych, but I still thought it would be helpful in understanding what I would need to use in the workplace in a managerial position.  It is just confusing me and I fear it will affect what I already know.
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I did not take this specific course in college however I have studied it extensively since I have been practicing. I honestly believe it supplies more answers than many of the theorist were able to provide.  It of course is used in conjunction with theories in practice but there is honestly an area you miss out if you don't cover it.  Try reading Molecules of Emotion, I can't think of the author, she writes in a way that is very down to earth and yet really explores the impact of emotion on neurochemistry.  From their it is easier to expand into the concepts of behavior.
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Most all people have some sort of mental illness. The key is are you being affected emotionally or physically by this person. If the answer to this is yes then take it from an middle aged person suffering daily from a boss and mother that are mentally ill. This has had a HUGE affect on my life and my children. So MY advice is to look for another job in an organized manner and make the move if you have any of the above issues.There are bosses that donot get off on power struggles.I have one now. BEST TO YOU.
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Reading it would be a good start in stead of looking for another persons view.  To answer your question the answer is NO, I could explain it in more detail but that should be left to your school to do.
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If there is a university / local college in your area you may want to give the office or the book store a call and see if they sell used text books.  You could pick up a used Psych 101 book for only a few buck and it will have all the basics in it that you seem to be looking for.  Go ahead, call and see!
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This looks ok:\n\nhttp://www.wadsworth.com/psychology_d/templates/student_resources/workshops/stats_wrk.html\n\nor else just keep google-ing psychology+statistics.\n\nGood luck :-)
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I think that it is extremely important. People need to feel like it's OK to put themselves out there and make a mistake. It's impossible to learn anything without goofing up every once in a while. Creating this kind of environment boils down to one thing, respect. If you respect your students, and don't tolerate your other students disrespecting each other it will facilitate their learning.
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I can help you with 'one' of these at least.  I took the Tech writing not too long ago and thought it was great.  It's about proper letter writing, both business and personal, as well as resumes, and preparing notes for presentations.  Great class and got a lot out of it.  Good Luck to you @ PSU.
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I like it. It can be frustrating because your students are often ill-prepared for the rigors of college, but I don't know any job that isn't frustrating at one time or another. It is quite rewarding to share your knowledge with others and to see the "light bulb" when they get it.
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I went through the Silva Mind Control course 35 years ago. I was in grad school, learning artifial intelligence, very skeptical of belief systems, wanting to know if ESP was possible or only a hoax. So I got interested when I saw an ad for a course that guaranteed you'd have an ESP experience or your money back. The course took 4 days, and on the 4th day, I was tested and answered specific questions that I could not possibly know the answer to. In one case, I knew the answer 20 minutes before the test was given! I was not interested in the self-improvement aspects of the course, which seem similar to other systems of meditation. I used the techniques after the course and achieved similar results. It is tough to accept ESP with a scientific mind, but it's either that, or some amazing ability to communicate through subliminal gestures and through time. I recommend the course.
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Its not as hard as you may think! A BS in Psych. is a great degree to have. Yes, although general, its essential in understanding the human psyche. Doctors and nurses, social service workers, all are required to have classes in psychology. So, to answer your question, the decision is based on what field she's interested in, i.e. law enforcement, litigation, maybe a private investigator or forensics. All of these have different paths. There are many online accredited colleges that offer degrees to help her get there, and there are counselors to help guide her. Also, with your situation, she will most likely qualify for financial aid. There are also grants and scholarships she should look into, provided she's a "C+" student or better. People have a tendency to make excuses for themselves when they're not going where they want to. I'm a mother of two small children, married twice, and I am now a med. student at UNC, with a BS in Psychology. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to!
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The answer is "yes".  I majored in Psychology as an Undergraduate, and I recently completed my Masters in Public Administration.  Good luck to you!
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Of course, it is better to take some theory as background first, before investigation, for orderly analysis of things.\n\nYou have to ask questions to get a view who takes decisions, on what  they are based, what is the level of collaboration between workers and its type, how spread are non-conventional relations (present much in badly managed organisations), which is satisfaction of employees, how they perceive elements of organisation, etc. \n\nThe same questions in essence should be formulated differently for different people taking into account their position, education level, language used, also type of organisation - a thing suitable for hospital may be not suitable for trading company.\n\nAnd it is good to have several questions for testing the same.\n\nE.g. involvment into decision-making. \nYou may ask the employer and chief management: do they get feedback from employees, were opinions of employees useful, how often meetings are held. \nAnd questions of the same section for employees may look so: do management asks their opinion, do they feel that their feedback is used, do meetings are held too often/to rarely.
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Could you give a specific example of what she has done that has led you to this conclusion?\n\nP.S. If, for whatever reason, you feel you are getting nothing out of this class, why haven't you already found a new class (since you are so VERY smart... I would think you would have figured out the answer yourself by now)
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hahaha...I have been thinking abut studying psychology...I think i am rather "normal" whatever that is...I just like to see the way people think...I don't think it is a problem to date other psychology students...
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Don't know who to contact, but it was probably easier to make a single rule than to try to list all those who do and don't have to take it. That would get pretty tedious. So as a general precaution, they make everyone take it. \nPlus, you've already taken a First-Aid course haven't you? if you're and EMT. Maybe that could count toward it. But this might be a specialized First-Aid course specifically designed to work with mental patients. If so, it wouldn't hurt to take it anyway.
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I haven't used a 'life' coach but have been with companies who used business coaches during project mobilisation for customer care, process engineering, change management etc.\n\nTo be honest much of it was very average and seemed to be folks using standard play-books rather than a truly tailored approach.  Personally I don't believe I got a great deal out of it but I think it was more aimed at the less professional (in terms of qualification not approach!) staff.\n\nIt has ranged from embarrassing role-play exercises to very well thought out work-shops on specific issues.\n\nAs with most things the quality seems to come from the preparation rather than simply regurgitating a few PowerPoint slides and changing the project name.\n\nJust my thoughts ... others mileage may vary :-)
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"The way you see the problem IS the problem." Stephen R. Covey, to borrow one of MJ23 4Life's sources, has certainly given any reader of his book something to mull over, even if the aforementioned quote is the only thing that they take away from his writings. Perception. It seems obvious, but it really is something that goes overlooked constantly – human beings are blest (or cursed) with the ability to rationalize anything. While your current feelings are very likely the byproduct of any number of events leading up to this moment in time, whether or not you let any of your misgivings ruin your day is completely up to you. Is this a highly idealistic concept? Yes, I think so. Several other posts have mentioned this sentiment, but if you are really not satisfied with being a teacher of kindergarten students, then perhaps you should go exploring outside of your comfort zone and attempt to instruct children during another phase of their early development. Also, salary should really be of no concern if you are doing something that you are truly passionate about. In the management courses I have taken (this doesn’t make me an expert) we have studied how there is absolutely no correlation between pay and one’s intrinsic desire to do work. Money can only take you so far and it certainly “can’t buy me love,” as the Beatles would say. You can justify this to yourself however you like. Good teachers are few and far between and if it is your goal to become a good one, and not just another statistic, then perhaps it is time to cast any doubts you may have aside and start to focus on why it is that you will be good at what you do. Life really is too short to spend all of your days questioning what it is that you are doing here.