Questions I have to ask

[hummingwolf]

In one experiment, "researchers put different subjects in a positive or negative mood state and asked them to write down an argument in favour of a particular proposition.

"When their arguments were analysed for their quality and persuasiveness, subjects in a negative mood were shown to be far more effective in their critical thinking and communication skills."

So. Sad people are better at critical thinking than happy people.

More Americans are taking antidepressants than ever.

Many Americans are still planning to vote for George Bush.

Is there a connection?



No offense intended to anyone who plans to vote for Dubya. I'm sure some of you have excellent reasons for your views and your choice probably isn't entirely due to Prozac in your drinking water.

Comments

[madralaoi.livejournal.com]

*lmao*

[hummingwolf.livejournal.com]

I'm glad this amused someone besides me!

I Think. . .

[mystified13.livejournal.com]

I think the connection is that George Bush is taking more antidepressants than ever. . .

There are rumors...

[hummingwolf.livejournal.com]

that he's on all sorts of interesting drugs, though those rumors tend to be on the types of websites where lots of WORDS in ALL-CAPS are used to MAKE the claims look more PLAUSIBLE.

[a3hourtour.livejournal.com]

Are you suggesting that prior to giving my students an essay test I should piss them all off by telling them that they are a bunch of worthless losers who aren't going to pass this test anyway?

See all this time I was encouraging them to do their best and telling them they know this stuff.

((smacking forehead)).

[hummingwolf.livejournal.com]

Hmmm... maybe you could ask your students to read the article & then write an essay on how the studies should affect your teaching style. I'm sure they'd come up with some creative suggestions!