Blog Post 4 Directions

Answer BOTH questions.

1. Martin Luther King in his essay, Where Do We Go From Here: Community or Chaos? that we mount a peace initiative. Outline your plan to transform the nuclear arms race into a peace race. Research peace intiatives to support your argument. Be sure and cite your source.

2. Martin Luther King in his essay World House talks about "bridging the gulf between our scientific progress and our moral progress." Explain the two realms he speaks about (p.598)and suggest how we, as a nation, can balance our scientific and technological abundance with living a moral and spiritual life.

NOTE: include a graphic (with citation if you don't use a royalty free one) and/or YouTube video with your post.

Caitlin Barnes Blog Post 3

1. Stereotypes. Its a word that carries just as much of an impact as any other if not more. To stereotype someone, is to judge them without knowing them. Probably the most highly stereotyped people in the world are the arabs. Why? Well simply one reason, September 11, 2001. Nine years ago, and people are still thinking the same way. Some of the children that are stereotyped today, weren't even born yet! Yet just about everyone goes around, and by seeing an Arab, or a Muslim even (due to mistake of identification) they relate them to the terrorist attack. Not every Arab is a terrorist, in fact the majority of them are not and it isn't fair for them to sit back and be judged and be able to do nothing about it. There are so many things that can be done to change all the misconceptions. The picture above that I chose, is a simple message that reads loud and clear: not all arabs are bad. There are Arabs that are here in the United States and try to get jobs and aren't able to due to their heritage, not even their background check. Children are being ridiculed by other children of their age when parents could easily teach their child right from wrong. There are many ways to teach a young child, even by not being a parent that stereotypes. Its just a flaw in the world that can most definitely be fixed, and as much as we all know it can, no action is taken to correct that.

2. When I was younger, I was always helping my teachers out with little things such as filing, or grading papers afterschool rather then staying in after school care until my mom came to pick me up. I developed the title of "teachers pet" which at the time was such a negative thing. No one wanted to be called the teachers pet because you became the outcast to the class and everyone thought you would tell on them for everything they did wrong. It hurt me and because of it, I found myself continuously alone and doing my own thing. Being lonely in grade school was definitely a negative thing because for the longest time after, I thought there was something wrong with me, later I realized that there was something wrong with them. And the experience i went through from helping my teachers out, got me the job of being a teachers assistant in high school, so it most definitely paid off!

1. Arabs are probably the most misunderstood of them all. Mostly what we get from movies and books is that they are unthinking extremists hell bent on killing all christians and western influence in their land. But in reality thats just a small percentage. In a book I recently read at the beginning of the year entitled Three cups of tea you can really see what this ethnic group is really like. If we generally are nicer to them and dont judge first and maybe get to know them better.
2. My general stereotype I guess would have to be that im shy and because I wear glasses elementary teachers generally liked me more. Which in truth I didnt talk and didnt make a lot of commotion so they had no reason to not like me.

Kasie's Blog Post for Wednesday March 24th

I choose these two images because they represent both what the americans think of the french and what the french think of the americans. I too like most americans believed the stereotype, of french people being cheese-headed, smelly people who never take showers, wear big ugly hats, drive tiny cars, and are always drunk. That is before I met a friend of mine now, Antione. Antione came here from Rhone Alpes France, and speaks fluent french. He came here because his Dad got transferred in the U.S. for his job. Antione said that before he got to the states he knew of the incorrect views Americans had on his culture, but was completely unaware that he too had incorrect views on ours. When describing the Americans the way he thought they were before coming here, the image would have looked identical to the hillbilly in this picture; along with a uncontrollably big Hummer, lots of money, and a twisted and hyperactive ego.
Antione really brought to my attention all of the false things we hear about the french people, like how their women don't shave, and they don't take baths daily. I was enlightened, and I think we should all end up with a friend like Antione in our lives to teach us more about the countries we make fun of falsly the most.

I have actually had two stereotypes placed on me that made by far the most impact on my life. One being that I have aspergers, and the other being "the family computer geek". I lived in a house of fourteen, all various in ages, and everyone in our family had "that thing" we were good at. Mine just happened to be computers, even at a very young age, and I think this label that my family placed on me has its positives and negatives. Positive because I tend to do more work in these feilds as I have more confidence in them than I do others, and the negative because I tend to not go out of this circle of work, as I do not have the same kind of confidence in everything else.
Aspergers was the other label I was placed under, ever since I was seven years old. Aspergers is a disorder in which a child is an extremely intelligent human being, but is quite the social outcast. The child may be liked by many people, but tends to have an extremely hard time communicating with others using the social norms that many take for granted. This "stigma" if you will, has really, in my opinion, stunted my desire to even try to have normal social realtionships. I think though, that there is the positive of knowing that this disorder is only classified if you have an IQ of 150 or higher (mine is 162), helps me to have a bit of confidence in believing that I am capable of learning far more than the average bear.

If you truly think about it, every stereotype has is good sides and bad sides, no matter what anybody says.

Rolando Lopez Blog Post 3

1.There are countless stereotypes, both positive and negative, for every ethnic group. For example, one stereotype for the Irish is that they are drunks. Obviously, not all Irish people are drunk since most countries are bound to have drunks. Children should be taught about the contributions that these ethnic groups have made to different facets of life. Learning about what these ethnic groups have contributed will deter the stereotypes that arise from learning about one side of the ethnic group.
2. A label that has been applied to me is "shy". My parents have called me this and so have my teachers. Even my friends , on occasion, have told me I am shy but that's because I don't talk much. I knew I was shy before anyone told me I was, so being called that never bothered me and hasn't had an impact that I have noticed.

Ben Brokaw Blog 3

1. are very clean peoplethink one of the most stereotyped people are mexican people. Mexicans are stereotyped as being dirty, illegal, and not being able to speak any english. This is probably because mexicans tend to live in larger households than other people, they also tend to have many jobs that are very messy like construction or lawncare. But if fact most of these stereotypes are incorrect, many Mexicans speak great english and are very clean people. There are many mexican people that are celebrities and in the higher class of people.

2. Throughout my life i have been labeled as the funny one. I got this my always making people laugh in any circumstance. i like to make people laugh because it makes them happy just for a split second. But over time it has become part of who i am. now whenever i meet people i just kind of fit into that role.

1)Stereotypes are always going to be around. We the people can not help it but to stereotype. I know i try my hardest not to but some how one way or another i do it. A Culture that interests me is the Italian culture because i lived there for a year. Italians are constantly stereotyped as violent, ignorant, or somehow associated with the mafia. Being there for a year i know first hand how they are and they are not violent at all. They are extremely funny and fun! I think parents, teachers, and society can do a lot to stop discriminating. As parents they should teach their children to respect all and not stereotype! This is something that we all would have to start from a young age

2)Since i was young i was always called a work horse. But not because i was big and strong but because i would never give up. In sports coaches would love me because i would NEVER stop and i would never let down. I was the hardest worker. And this has effected me in many ways. I try to bring the "work horse" mentality to my everyday life. I try my hardest at everything and i never give up on anything or anyone. It really has made me who i am today.

Nick Manos Blog 3

1. The Greek culture interests me because that is the majority of my background, but being greek in times like these is not very easy. As many know who watch the news, they know that in Athens, the capital of Greece, there is absolute chaos going on. You can start to see stereotypes being thrown around because the economy in Greece is terrible. I have heard many people say that Greek's have olive oil skin, or are too cocky because they think that they invented everything. Many people are laughing at the Greeks now saying that they are ignorant and can't even support their own economy, but yet look at the economy of the U.S. People everywhere are always going to look down on people of different cultures, but in reality everyone is the same. I think that the best thing that teachers could do would be to show students the positive parts of every culture, then the students can associate their classmates with positive thinking. If students are taught young to associate good thoughts with other cultures, then maybe their will be more acceptance in our future society and racism will be cut down to a minimum.

2. My entire life I have loved the game of golf. Many people saw this sport as a easy sport, or something that required no athleticism. I always used to be ashamed to tell my friends that I was going golfing, or going to practice. I decided once I got to high school that I wanted to do something with the game I love, so I gave up on what people thought. All my true friends didn't bother me about it, and I took my game to a whole new level. Now that I have a pro card, I look back at all the kids that made fun of me and smile knowing that I am a pro athlete.

Thomas M Blog Post 3

1) It is human nature to observe other people. It is also human nature to see the worst in people. This is how stereotypes develop. Stereotypes are extremely prevalent when groups of certain people are with one another. If a bunch of women are at a salon there “Gossiping”. If a bunch of itialians are together they are usually eating and being loud. If there are African Americans walking down the street they are probably going to commit a crime. Of course to make any of these assumptions is unfair and very prejudiced. But what can we do to stop these stereotypes? I believe that our schools and families should start supporting children to be individuals and make their own mark o society. Develop their own positive standards. Not because of their race or nationality but because of who they are.
2) I have always been known as the quiet guy ever sense I can remember. Personally I think this is true. I consider myself as a thinker and an observer. I like to listen to other people talk and learn about other things by listening to them. It is not a negative stereotype and I don’t mind it, so I guess I have nothing to complain about.

Carly Hamilton Blog Post 3

1. Everyone stereotypes, whether you intend to or not we just can't help it. Most, if not all, ethnic groups have their own stereotype that seems to define them whether accurate or not. One ethnic group you might not think of first when you think of stereotyped ethnicities is the Irish. Irish people are often thought of as loud and sloppy drinkers who are constantly drunk and hanging around in bars watching sports and starting fights. Often times I've seen them portrayed as this in movies. They are portrayed as quick-tempered, angry brawlers constantly looking for a fight and are often made fun of for being stupid. When you picture what they look like you probably imagine them to have red hair, pale skin, and dressed in green. Obviously this is not at all accurate of who the Irish really are. There are plenty of things we can do to help reduce the stereotyped image of each ethnic group. Teachers can show their students different aspects of that ethnicity as opposed to what they are generally portrayed as and educate them on the history of the ethnicities. They can also take students on field trips where they can interact with students of other ethnicities so they kids can see that they are not so different from each other. Parents can monitor their kids from seeing certain movies or television shows that are stereotypical to ethnicities and take them on family vacations to areas they are not familiar with so they can see how other ethnicities really are for themselves. Society as a whole can stop being so judgmental and learn to accept and live among one another. Also, the media could stop producing such stereotypical movies and shows that give people false portrayals of other ethnic groups.

2. One label I've had put on me before is "quiet" or "shy." This label has always made me pretty angry/annoyed because I would only hear it from people who didn't know me at all. I don't consider myself to be a quiet or shy person at all. It simply takes me a while sometimes to warm up to people and become comfortable around them. People who know me really well think I'm the complete opposite. They consider me the outgoing class clown, which is completely opposite. Every time I'm told I'm quiet I get so mad and become even more quiet because I don't like to talk much when I'm mad so it just makes it worse. I heard this more often when I was younger, so maybe hearing it so much then made me change and try and be more outgoing when I first meet people now. But I know I'll always be the person who would rather listen to what people have to say rather than talk non stop about myself and what I think.

Valeria Alarcon Blog Post 3

1. As I was surfing through the web, I found a website with several stereotype jokes about ethnic groups. One of the jokes was "You know the world is off tilt when the best rapper is a white guy [Eminem], the best golfer is a black guy [Tiger Woods], the tallest basketball player is Chinese [Yao Ming, 7'6"], and Germany doesn't want to go to war [in Iraq]." This is VERY stereotypical. These are the types of stereotypes people talk about everyday. When people think of Germans, they think of Nazis, which defines them as enemies of the world. So you would expect Germans to go into war, because people think they like to kill innocent people from other ethnic groups. But not all Germans are that way. They do not all agree with what Hitler did to the Jews. A way we can stop stereotypes is by parents not teaching their children stereotypes about other ethnic groups. People grow up thinking a certain way about certain groups of people because their families feel that way about those people. Organizations and schools need to let kids think about back at a time they were guilty of stereotyping someone. They need to ask themselves how true their assumptions where when they finally got to know the individual whom they stereotyped. Chances are that their assumptions were proven wrong.

2. One such label that's been applied to me is an artist. The effects that this labeling has had on my life are positive. I love to draw and everytime people see my artwork they admire it. Just the other day, I drew a large picture of my boyfriend and I, and my whole family kept saying, "WOW, she's an artist!" This made me feel really good inside. I felt very complemented and it encourages me to draw more and more. I have a strong passion for drawing, because of the label people give me when they see my artwork.

Timothy Milne Blog 3 Post

1) I believe that a good example of a group of people who are seen by a simple definition would be Mexicans. Mexicans, specifically Mexicans in the United States, are often and usually viewed as either poor, illegal, or illiterate. Some of these stereotypes could be a result of many Mexicans having lower ranked jobs compared to other citizens, such as farmers. In reality, a large portion of Mexicans are actually on the opposite side of the spectrum. Many are part of the wealthier class of citizens, many have prestigeful, well paying jobs, and significant amounts are very literate and knowledgeable. Also, not all Mexicans are in the United States illegally. Many are legally given documentation to allow them to be here. The United States allows people of Mexican citizenship to apply for United States citizenship in order for them to be allowed to live in the US and have the same rights as if you were a citizen. Parents, teachers, and society in general needs to take into account the large number of Mexicans in the united states, and realize that even though someone may see some on the poor side, that does not just explain the trend of all of them. This is the case of every ethnicity and the stereotypes that come with them; people take into account a small sample of people of that ethnicity and assign a specific quality to the whole ethnicity.

Source: "Mexicans." Encyclopedia of Chicago. 2005. Web. 23 Mar. 1020.

http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/824.html

2) As for a personal circumstance that I have been “defined” as something, I have been looked at as a "class-clown" in many of my previous classes. I was always one of the people who made a class entertaining as well as informative. I have been told this by many of my fellow students as well as many of my past teachers. I am happy with the fact that my peers saw me as a funny person and as someone who “helped them through their class” in some circumstances. Being labeled as a “class-clown,” showed me that I am a person who likes making people happy, whether I do so by telling jokes or by other means. I enjoy other people’s enjoyment, so this “definition” has changed my life to a life of me trying to make others feel great about their classes and their lives in general.

Erica B Blog Post 3

1)People stereotype everyday, even if they insist that they don't. Whyen your raised with these beliefs its almost like human nature to carry them with you and pin them on people as you get older. Ever race has different stereotypes that surround them. People may stereotype chinese or japanese people as very intelligent just because the countries they are from are very high in technology. they also say that the chinese people all work at nail salons becuase that is mostly who you will see in the salons. All arabs or iraqis or any other countries in that area are apparently all terrotists. All mexicans are poor, or illegal, or disrespectful, are all of the above. blacks are athletic and promisucous and tend to be violent. whites are snotty and rich and don't care about anybody but themselves. While a lot of people in these specific races do fall into these stereotypes, not everybody is categorized like that. Not only people of different races are stereotypes, even people of opposite sex are stereotyped. Men are aggressive, and dominant, and messy, and rough. while women are neat and clean, and polite and proper and submissive. Lesbians are butch like females who tend to be into softball and have very manly like traits and not lady like at all. And the gays are usually hair stylists or cothes designers and very feminine and worried about how they look and talk with thier hands a lot and use words like omg and honey. every single person, no matter what gender, what rce, what culture, or religion, everybody stereotypes and is stereotyped. I think that since the most diversity is shown in schools that teachers should educate their students about the different diversities that surround them. people need to understand others and their way of life before they can judge or stereotype them.

2)My father was born in Mexico, and my mother here in the U.S. Therefore, that clearly makes me Mexican. When I tell people that, the first thing that comes out of thier mouths is, "Well, you don't look Mexican." How exactly do Mexicans look? Dark complected, Long curly brown thick hair, Brown eyes? Then after people try to tell me that I am not Mexican they use it against me. They just assume that since I am Mexican that I can speak fluent spanish. So many times at work my boss would ask me to translate something to a fellow employee and I would have to tell him to find somebody else because I was not fluent enough to complete the eask. Then everybody would moan and say" C'mon, your Mexican. you're supposed to know spanish." really? did i miss that in the "Being Mexican manual?" I'm apparently also supposed to know how to cook spanish food, and enjoy hot sauce in everything i eat, and how to salsa dance. (which I do =] ) Some of these labels has definitely had effects on me throughout my life. I have always tried to get as much sun as I can so that I can "look" Mexican. I ask my dad how to say everything in spanish and try to remember so that next time somebody asks for a translator im there to help! i try to stand behind my aunt or dad or grandma as they cook and try to remember how they make the amazing food that they do. Everybody hates the stereotypes, yet they try their hardest to fit into them. That is irony at its best!

Mckenzee Blog Post 3

When you think of Arab what the first thing that comes to mind… could it be terrorist? After the 9/11 attack on the twin towers the term “terrorist” has become a familiar definition to the term Arab. After doing some research and looking back I found something interesting. This definition had terrorist involved with it long before 9/11 and Hollywood had a lot to do with it. Here’s a perfect example, “True Lies” with Arnold Schwarzenegger, in the movie he was a spy stopping a terrorist attack by Arabs. Movies such as this influence society that Arabs have a stereotypical definition involving terrorism. Not only movies but also series involve stereotypical judgments such as the series “Lost”. This series had a segment which focused on an Arabian man’s past in his act of torture to punish a woman who had committed treason. The torture he performed was heinous and related to how Americans see their way of punishment in general as cruel. Defining Arab in a stereotypical manner would include terrorist, cruel, unmerciful. Teachers can help by teaching more cultural lessons, explain different cultures and the understanding why and how certain cultures live the way they do. I think activities that require student to think outside the box or to stretch their minds about what certain meanings to words may also communicate to children and help explain the difference between stereotypical and correct definitions of certain people and cultures. Parents can also help by not being bias in front of their children. Most children believe whatever their parents believe, which can interfere with learning what is correct and what is opinionated.


I was known as the “creative one” in the dance department. I was the stare choreographer and always had great reviews of my works. This label affected me with both positive and negative aspects. The label pushed me to be better, to always be on top, but also caused me to stress. If people saw me as being creative I had to live up to their expectations. I had to constantly think up fresh idea that would flow nicely, as well as bring something different to table that no one else had done. That was probably the worst aspect of being labeled; the stress of living up to the label itself. On a positive note, the label had me constantly working my ideas pushing myself to try new things and to work hard.

Brittany Ubaldini Blog Post 3

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Italian American's have been stereotyped for years as loud and obnoxious, short-tempered, violent, eating a lot and forcing others to eat a lot, having guilt-tripping and intrusive mothers, and being extremely proud. I believe people try to find their places in society and life and in order to do that they search within their culture's stereotypes. Teachers can help the younger generation with these stereotypes by encouraging the children to try things and do things outside of their comfort level of their ethnicity's stereotype. Parents can help their children by not exemplifying the stereotypes of their race within the household, the younger generation will tend to follow the examples their parents provide. Society can help by being more open minded and less focused on these, mass media and role models of the race can help to change the views by not enforcing them through jokes or acting how their "expected" to act racially. Although I wish we could change many of these racial stereotypes, I don't think it will happen because society is so set in it's ways and people are always going to group individuals into categories, however it is an independent decision a person has to make to not group themself into any stereotype.

2. A label I had for a very long time was "overly religious" and "someone's girlfriend" (I'm going to say someone so I can protect their identity) these two labels coincided and had extreme effects on me. Yes, religion was a huge part of my life however the stereotypes that followed this label effected the way people viewed me, it caused people to assume that just because I had certain morals meant that I judged them for theirs or thought they were going to be"condemned". This was NOT the case at all! I never once voiced these things or preached so I don't know where these people got this from. People thought I was overly conservative and didn't know how to have fun just because I was religious but this also wasn't the case, if the people had just sat down with me and had a conversation with me they would have seen how accepting I was and how I am very liberal with certain things as well. These labels effected me so much that when I got to college I tried to minimize the overly religious label and I got rid of the "someone's girlfriend" label. The "someone's girlfriend" label was so hard because not only did my friends and everyone I knew group me into this category, but so did my parents and family members. I decided I needed to find my own identity and become Brittany Ubaldini not just "someone's girlfriend". Now if I choose to stray away from the "overly religious" label I'm judged and people "condemn" me because I'm not living the perfect life they expect me too. Every mistake I make is closely watched and evaluated and judged. Judgement is basically just ignorance because usually when a person judges all they do is assume. When we judge people we place them into these ignorant stereotypes and labels and can possibly do irreversible damage. The best effect I've experienced from having these labels and getting out of them, is learning that you define yourself and not to ever let anyone else tell me who I am. I am my own me and you are your own you, no one has the right to tell you how you are. I also learned not to judge ever, because you never know what that person is experiencing in their life at that moment or what stereotype they're trying to follow... or get away from.

Jennifer A Blog Post 3

1. I think a good example of a group that is stereotyped is that of the Chinese/Asian ethnic groups. People of this ethnicity are generally stereotyped as "smart" and very good in math/school. I think one cause of this stereotypical method of people of the Asian decent is because countries for example,China are very advanced in technology. They are a lot more advanced in technology than the United States is, so I think that is why people stereotype them. I also think they get stereotyped about being good in school and math is because they go to school all year long unlike us American kids. I do not think that this stereotype is generally a "negative" stereotype because I would take them as a compliment, but if I had to say how our society can provide a healthy positive image to the younger generation is by just explaining to them that the way some Asian people live their life is a lot different than ours, and that they are more strict and serious about education than the U.S. is, but that does not generally mean they are all "smart".


2. If I had to pick a defining term that I have been labeled I would pick being called "gullible." A lot of times people will tell me something that they are going to do and I always have my hopes up so high for it and then a lot of times I end up getting let down, and also if someone tells me something I will most likely believe it even if it is far fetched. The effects on my life of being called gullible makes it really hard for me to distinguish the line between the truth and a fib. So now that I get called that, I am very skeptical about everything people say, even if they can prove it is right I always will have a doubt about a factor of the situation. I typically think this is a bad quality because now it is hard for me to believe some people.

Blog Post 3 Directions

William Rasberry in his essay The Handicap of Definition makes a plea for providing the younger generation with a more postive, more expansive definition of black.

Answer the two questions below:

1. Do research on another ethnic group which carries with it a limited definition of that group (e.g., Australian, German, Arab, Chinese, etc). How is that group stereotypically defined? What can teachers, parents, and society at large do to impart to the younger generation positive and more expansive definitions of ethnic groups?

2. Like most people, you or someone you know had had a "defining" term applied to you at one time or another. Perhaps you've been called "shy" or "stubborn" or "the class clown" or "the athlete of the family." Focusing on one such label that's been applied to you, explain the effects that this labeling has had on your life.

Don't forget to comment on at least two of your peers' posts.

Caitlin Barnes Blog Post 2

Type A
Type B

1. Gleick's essay revolves around mostly explaining what a type A personality is, and towards the end he adds a little 'blurp' about what a type b personality is but doesn't explain it with enough information for anyone to completely comprehend. It says that a type b personality is the opposite of a type a personality, and with a little research its easy to figure out. A type b personality is someone that is much more easy going, they relax easy and they know the value of the word patience. These people are also very non confrontational, and their rarely ever quick to anger. Their calm, cool and collected and it takes alot to irritate them. They know how to keep themselves from becoming too stressed and when they do get stressed they know how to channel their stress rather then being destructive. If a type a personality becomes overwhelmed at work or with school work they tend to get frustrated and shut down rather then getting anything done, where as a type b personality will make a list of everything they have to do and get it done in an efficient manor without becoming frustrated or stressed.




2. The results for my personality test were ENFP. ENFP's are curious, energetic, adaptable and creative. We like letting ideas float around and come up with a solution thats unconventional and out of the ordinary. We tend to be talkative, enthusiastic, playful, and generally fun loving people, who are warm and caring but have strong personal values. Tend to pride ourselves for our uniqueness and originality, but are optimistic for the "possible." We tend to see significance in al things and keep our options open. After all were only 6-8% of the world.

I am going to go outside the box here and disagree with everything about the "type A" personality. Everyone has a different personality. The only thing you can put into a category is your work style. Every person on the face of this earth is different, if they were not it would be a very boring place. A blog is supposed to be a personal experience, so I am pulling out the True Colors Card. I recently just attended a retreat for becoming an Orientation Leader here at FGCU. It was honestly one of the most eye opening experiences in my life. One of the activities we did was called True Colors and it split everyone up into 4 sections Orange, Blue, Green, and Gold, each one meaning a different style of how you live your life. But honestly it is just work style. It is impossible to split people up into categories without discrimination. That is why I disagree with this Type A thing because it really is saying your right or wrong. If there was one thing I understood, it was a small quote on the front of the exersize. The cards you hold in the game of life means very little-Its the way you play that counts.

1.Type b is a socializer personality which means they like to party and have fun. They make great salesman and advertising. They are more fun oriented and like to get things done. They can be quite persuasive and need to have alot of friends.
2. I am an Introvert,Intuitive,Thinker,Perceiver i like to think things out in my head before I react to a situation and im friendly. Apparently I represent 3 to 5% of the populace of the us. I like to argue apparently for no reason just to see how it goes.

"Life as type A" Blog post 2 by Kasie Molnar

I am definetly not a type A personality person, and I think that it can actually be a good and bad thing at times. I think Gleick is correct in addressing how type a personalities can be a bit much, on the aspect of rushing everything, but there are still some perks to a type a personality, like the fact that they typically get things done on time, and arent the type to prcrastinate. I also have to say that there, more often then not, is a type C personality too, where the person exhibits some of type A's rushed traits, (and as gleick mentioned, fast car driving, stair running, fast talking, and hypervigilance) some of type B's mellowed traits, (as gleick mentioned to be the slow car driving, elevator riding, day dreamers) and even a little bit of something totally different. Gleick seems to only touch base on type A and B, but I think that when it comes to the human psyche, there is not only more than what meets the eye, there is also more than just two labeled outcomes.

p.s.- my pictures show a type C person (chilling on the beach, yet still reading a book, and wearing a watch) a type A person (with everything going on at once, two phones, notes whatnot) and then a type B person (doing yoga and meditation)

Rolando Lopez Blog Post 2

1. According to Gleick’s essay, a type B personality is characterized by being under no time pressure and the complete opposite of a type A personality. The essay does not offer more than a few sentences on type B after an essay on type A. Type B is centered around being patient. Type B people don’t hurry and they take time to think about their actions before acting on them, they are more relaxed than their type A counterparts. A person with type B personality is more likely to wait until the last minute to get their work done, in other words procrastinate. These people love to socialize with friends as well as strangers and love being the center of attention. They keep their work and personal lives separate. The relationship that a type B person engages in is more likely to work out well. In short type B people are relaxed, artistic, creative, patient, and imaginative. The judgments of a type B person are more likely based on the emotional appeal of the situation following their hearts in making decisions.
Joy, Dhanya. "Type A Personality Vs Type B Personality." Buzzle Web Portal: Intelligent Life on the Web. Web. 17 Mar. 2010. .

My personality profile result was ISTJ (Introvert, Sensor, Thinker, Judger). The profile stated that ISTJ people accurately noticed and remembered details. Our word is our bond and we are serious and realistic. We have practical judgment and use our past experiences in present problem. We like to communicate directly and value common sense.

James Morton Blog post 2

1. I would describe the Type A personality as the consisent one. The type that gets everything done right away with perfection. Type B on the other hand is just the opposite. Type B is the type that is more relaxed. This type of person is the type of person that is patient which is the good advantage of having Type B. Type A has barely any patience actually usually doesnt like to wait on others. My mother has the Type A personality without a doubt meaning she is constantly on top of me making sure I get things done right away and done right. A Type B personality would also include not being quick to anger and more forgiving to one another. Also, it is known that it's actually easier to make friends this way because your're so easy-going and easy to make a friend with. Type B is the type that also is usually is and tries to be the center of attention.

2. My results are that I am a Extravert, Sensor, Feeler, and Perceive or ESFP for short. I am with 4-9 percent of the population in the United States. This type has character traits including flexible, spontaneous, fun-loving, enjoys helping others, and also has lots of enthusiam.

Sedona, Arizona. http://www.sedona.com/lp-typea.aspx.

Valeria Alarcon Blog Post 2

1. In the “Life as Type A” essay by James Gleick, he claims that a person with a Type A personality has “characteristics around the theme of impatience, excessive competitiveness, aggressiveness, and a harrying sense of time urgency.” Type B personality is the opposite of Type A personality. Gleick does not provide characteristics for Type B personalities, but with research, I found that this type of person has these characteristics: easygoing, accepting, complacent personalities. This type of person is relaxed by nature and has no sense of time urgency. Type Bs do not have problems relaxing or sitting without doing anything. They may delay the work they have to the last moment and they usually don't get stressed that easily. These people could be an achiever too but his lack of sense of time urgency helps him much in not feeling stressed while doing his tasks. Also, this personality loves to party, travel and be part of groups, and is often the center of attention.

"Type A Personality Vs Type B Personality | 2KnowMySelf." 2KnowMySelf | The Ultimate Source for Self Understanding. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. http://www.2knowmyself.com/stress/type_a_type_b_personality.

"The 10% Solution For A Healthy Life, Glossary." KurzweilAI.net. Web. 17 Mar. 2010. http://www.kurzweilai.net/articles/art0417.html?printable=1.

2. When I took the Personality Test, my results say that I am an ENFP (Extravert, iNtuitive, Feeler, Perceiver). I agree when it says that I am a curious, energetic, adaptable, and creative person. I am an art major and I am very creative. Also, I am very energetic, loving, playful, and talkative. Conversations with ENFPs can be very circular as they excitedly move from one topic to the next, making connections and associations. I do this all the time. ENFPs see significance in all things and prefer to keep lots of options open.

Blog Post 2 (Jared Zipper)

1. When I read this article about Type A people, I thought it was another classical way humans try to understand their environments around them. Honestly I think Friedman and Rosenman were just stereotyping certain personalities. Maybe Type A people s are not behaviorally correct and both doctor’s viewed this personality as unacceptable. Perhaps correlating it with bad health would motivate people to change this behavior. The reason I feel this about the study of Type A people, is because the test is flawed. They chose only male men in this study, and never absolutely concluded that Type A personalities have a higher chance of heart disease. A great example of my theory is this video on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qkMmT16MUY It shows the issue’s of impatient people in society, a nuisance. However in the end everybody has days when they are in little impatient, I do believe that every once in awhile people need to slow down. Otherwise they lose sight in what’s ahead of them, and lose focus on previous accomplishments

2. When I took my personality I was found to be ENFJ (Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging). What most strongest strength on my personality test was my ability to be expressive. Honestly I couldn't agree more with the results. I tend to leap into action before analyze every possible scenario, and I have to say I love it. You only live once in this world and you should make the best of it.

Mckenzee Blog Post 2

Well, I can already tell you that as soon as I read the description of type A personality, that it had “Mckenzee” written all over it. The word that always stood out to the most in Gleick’s writing was stress; I always have some kind of stress in my life. To be honest if I didn’t have it I probably wouldn’t do anything I needed to do. Stress is a big part of my life and a huge key in being successful. With the stress I often feel hurried or rush, I think this type of pressure makes me perform my tasks better. Al l these characteristics describe a “type A” person. Of course you know there’s always an opposite side to everything; so where there’s a “type A” there is a “type B”. As type A is aggressive, type B is more social and people friendly. Type b traits also include being more patient and persuasive. Type B personalities are important because those are the people who listen to the type A people problems with stress and pressure. I could actually see type A personalities having best friends that are type B. it makes sense one balances out the other. One personality is to strict the other not strict enough, it creates a Perfect balance.

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My personality results told me I was an ENTJ (Extravert, Intuitive, Thinker, Judger). I thought these results were pretty accurate. It talks a lot about communication and being able to express thoughts and ideas clearly to people, which I do all the time. I take charge in activities and play the team leader. I spot out flaws in anything I associate myself with. When I see a flaw I do pretty well in fixing it to make it better. I’m creative and innovated, and strongly agree with finishing something I started. All these descriptions are involved in ENTJ, I thought the personality test hit me right on the money!

Clay Payne Blog Post 2

1)Type B individuals, are described as patient, relaxed, and easy-going, generally lacking any sense of urgency. Because of these characteristics, Type B individuals are often described as apathetic and disengaged. I am under the impression that type B people are just the casual laid back type people we see every day! We are in a society where there isnt alot of type B people because every one is trying to beat the clock in their worlds. I know that i am not that type B person because i am hardly ever relaxed, patient, or lack any sense of urgency. I am always fighting with the clock. I think that type B people are the lucky ones that get to enjoy life. For example the really rich individuals that dont really work at all they just have people working for them and they can afford anything they want... i think this is a great example of a type B person. Lucky them!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_A_and_Type_B_personality_theory

2) I took the personality test and i am a INTJ (Introvert, Intuitive, Thinker, Judger). In the summery it almost describes me exactly. It says i am a long range thinker and strive for perfection in most everything i do. I have a strong need for achievement that drives me to reach my goals. I also push others as hard as i push myself.

Carly Hamilton Blog Post 2

1. As Gleick's essay states, the type B personality is completely opposite of the type A personality. However, Gleick does not provide ample information on the type B personality. Type B personality is temperament characterized by moderate ambitiousness and drive, accommodating attitude, cooperativeness, focus on quality and quantity, and an easy going approach to life.Type B is considered the normal or average person. They are usually calm and collected and it takes a lot to irritate them. they are rarely overstressed and tend to be more productive rather than destructive when stressed. They are patient and don't mind waiting for things or going at a slow relaxed pace. Type B people are described as apathetic and disengaged. Type B people are relaxed by nature and have no sense of urgency. They have no problems relaxing and just sitting still doing nothing. You might call someone with type B personality a procrastinator because they tend to put off work until the last minute because they can handle the stress and don't get too overwhelmed like a type A personality would.


http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/type-B-personality.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/49520/the_type_a_personality_vs_the_type.html?cat=5

http://www.2knowmyself.com/stress/type_a_type_b_personality

2. My personality type is INTP (Introvert, Intuitive, Thinker, Perceiver). I think this test is a pretty accurate description of me, although not completely accurate. I'm an extrovert when i'm around people I'm comfortable with and sometimes even with strangers it just depends on my mood. I just prefer to not be a loud obnoxious person who always has to be the center of attention, not sure if that should qualify me as in introvert though. However, the fact that it said I was very logical in my thinking and think in very complex ways proved to be accurate. I'm always thinking things through in depth in my head and am very skeptical of people and ideas.

Ben Brokaw Blog Post 2

1. People with type A personalities are generally impatient and always in a hurry. They hate to have to wait for something because they believe they are wasting time. These people are usually multi-taskers who are high achieving and usually workaholics. Whereas people with type B personalities don’t mind having to wait for something a lack a general sense of urgency, these people are usually more patient and relaxed. Both personality types, A and B, have positive and negative aspects. For instance, people with type B personalities are generally more relaxed and easy going, this can be very beneficial, especially when it comes to dealing with stress. Also people with type b personalities are generally thought to be of les potential, in fact it is just that these people with type B personalities go about life a different way, but they are not necessarily worse off than people with personality type A. They are of equal potential.
"The Type a Personality Vs: The Type B Personality -." Associated Content - Associatedcontent.com. Web. 17 Mar. 2010. .
2. My personality type is INTJ(Introvert, Intuitive, Thinker, Judger). I actually found that I have many characteristics of both of most of the choices. I prefer to think before I speak but I also prefer to be around people as opposed to being alone. Other than that the test was pretty accurate.

Nick Manos Blog 2

1. Type A personalities always have an urgency to get things done in a hurry. It seems that these people are also on the go never having an opportunity to sit down and enjoy their surroundings. Type A people are the type to get involved in many clubs at school and sports. They seem to succeed in all of the things they have going on no matter the amount of activities on their plates. Due to this over achieving Type A people are prone to a lot of stress. Type B are the type of people to relax and have no stress. These people can sit down with nothing to do and have no problem with that. These are the type of people that can sit in a doctors office for hours and not be upset about it. Type B people are pleasant to be around.

2. My personality test turned out as ESTP (Extravert, Sensor, Thinker, Perceiver). This test was very accurate because I am very laid back and don't worry too much. I am very relaxed in social situations. I also work very well under pressure and am a good decision maker.

3.Egypt, Alexandria. "Personality Type Theories." Web

Brittany Ubaldini Blog Post 2

1. In the essay Life As Type A, James Gleick writes, he explains personality type A a lot more than he explains type B. We learned from the article that type A personalities convey traits such as "impatience, excessive competitiveness, aggressiveness, and 'a hurrying sense of time urgency'". After doing some research I found more on type B personality. The various personality traits Type B people display are, patience, are very relaxed and easygoing, they tend to avoid confrontation, and they don't get angry very quickly. (www.sedona.com) This type of personality can also seem complacent and/or accepting. Type B personalities were also said to may be more creative, imaginative, and philosophical (Personality type A/B). I believe I am more of a type A person (or at least I used to be) because I am constantly stressed about something and I'm never fully satisfied, I always want something more and I always tend to rush everything I do. Im constantly in a hurry. However as I've overcome many struggles and learned different lessons, I have become more relaxed and easygoing and am able to run with things like Type B personalities. I think entreprenuers tend to have more type A personalities because these are the types of people who are constantly striving for more, are never satisfied, and always want to be better. These people are busy and are highly competitive I know these traits well because I've grown up watching my parents who are successful entrepreneurs and when I read what the type A traits consisted of, I immediately thought of them and their entreprenuer partners and friends. Type B personalities I feel are more of the blue-collar type of people who are content with a 9-5 job and who enjoy the little things in life. I don't think one of these types is better than the other, however I do think it is important to have a balance of both of these.

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2. After I took the personality quiz I found I was a ENFP (Extravert, iNtuitive, Feeler, Perceiver), I think the results are decently accurate. It said I was "curious, energetic,talkative, enthusiastic, playful, and generally fun-loving". It also said I was "warm and caring" and "have strong personal values upon which" I "base most decisions". Overall what it displayed was pretty accurate.

"Personality type A/B." 16 March 2010 .
www.sedona.com. "Type A Personality, Type B Personality: How Much are We Really Controlled by "Personality Types"?" Sedona. 16 March 2010 .

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Jennifer A Blog 2

1.After reading this story, I can definitely tell that I am a type A person. I am always constantly stressed out, and I get even more stressed out when I know I have something to get done and it is not done yet. But then at the same time I always feel hurried and that I never have enough time to do things. I am an example of a type A person. A type B person is the type of person to procrastinate which is the total opposite of me, they rarely ever have time pressure. These people are the type of people that do not really get stressed out and do everything on their own time, as if deadlines for example are not important. These people tend to be very creative and imaginative and I believe the reason for this is because they are kind of living in a fantasy world that everything can be done as and when they want to. Which is what it says in our short story, but I do not understand how people who procrastinate can never be under any time pressure because when you procrastinate at the last minute, most people become really pressured because they feel they do not have enough time. So in my mind, I believe type A and type B are more alike than you think. I think the difference is just how they handle their stress and anxiety.

"Personality Type A/B." Web.


2. My personality test results told me "You Are an ESFJ (Extravert, Sensor, Feeler, Judger" Which I totally agree and see myself as. These types of people are usually friendly, talkative people. They are what is known as "people" people, meaning that they do well interacting with others. These people, as well as I are always very responsible and committed to what they believe. They are very sensitive to criticism and indifference, which is all the way me. I will be very sensitive to criticism even if the person is telling me to help me, not hurt me. I really think that this personality test matches my personality perfectly.

Timothy M Blog 2 Post

1) The Essay Presented ample information toward Type A personalities, but didn't say much about Type B personalities, other than that they are basically opposite. In General, Type A people are time conscious and prefer to do things quick rather than later, while Type B people are more lax about doing things because they have the mentality that they will do it eventually anyway. In the picture above, the left block shows a more lax, less stern personality, which would resemble the Type B personality, and the block on the right shows a serious and less bubbly personality, resembling Type A. Specifically, Type B personality consists of the idea of separating yourself from stress, and living a peaceful and relaxing life. Type B people are less stressed, more patient, and more flexible with the times they do things, because they lack the ability or urge to do things quickly. In the aspect of anger, they are less likely to get mad at something, but are rather unaffected by things. They will usually try to avoid confrontation whenever possible.

Source: "Type A Personality, Type B Personality." Sedona Method. Web. 16 Mar. 2010. .

2) After taking the personality survey, i was an INTJ. INTJ stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Thinker, Judger. The First Word they use to describe this result is Perfectionist. I Think that i am a perfectionist because if something doesn't turn out the way i wanted, i will do it again so its right. INTJ's strong need for autonomy and achievement along with their faith in their own ideas drives them to reach their goals. They are logical astute and set unrealistically high standards for themselves. They prefer to be independent and work alone for long periods of time. They are also theoretical and work well with complex concepts. This personality test result really explains who i am as a person. Everything it says an INTJ is, i can relate to my personal life.

Thomas M Blog Post 2

1. type A people are the stressed out folks that get everything done early and are usually overly stressed just because they know they have to get something done. Type B people are classified more as the procrastinators. They are the ones that wait to do things because in the back of their minds they know it will get done but they would rather do the things that are enjoyable at the present moment. Even though they are the procrastinators they still seem to be more relaxed than the type A people.
2. The results of my personality test were (ISFJ), Introvert, Sensor, Feeler, Judger. It makes sense that I am these things because these were the options that I chose when I took the quiz. Basically I am methodical, work slowly and I take deadlines and schedules very seriously. Personally I cannot argue with these results. There dead on.

Erica B Blog Post 2

1. A person who is considered to be Type B is almost the opposite of a Type A person. Type B people is the norm; any average joe. When they are in the store and have to stand in long lines, it dones not bother them. They are usually very calm and collected and it will take a lot to get them irritated. They will not be destructive under stress, like Type A, but they are more likely to be productive. They take things as they come and are not constantly in a rush. They are in general more patient and calm than Type A and have no sense of time urgency. They enjoy relaxing and are ok with sitting without doing anything. Type B are more likely to put things off or leave things unfinished because they don't get stressed out as much. They are very easygoing people and are able to listen to people talk and let them finish before they start talking. In general Type B people are very carefree and patient.

I took the personality test and my results said that I was a ESFP (Extravert, Sensor, Feeler, Perceiver) they are charismatic, flexible, spontaneous, down-to-earth, talkative, fun-loving, "people people" who enjoy helping others in tangible ways and are gifted at building excitement & enthusiasm. ESFPs have an uncanny ability to notice & remember conversations, facts & details (particularly those that relate to people). They are realistic observers and see and accept things as they are. They tend to trust what they can observe first hand instead of theoretical explanations. ESFPs are excellent at speaking "off the cuff." Naturally sensitive to the feelings of others, they go out of their way to avoid conflict.


"Stress and Personality." Stress Management for Health Course. Web. 16 Mar. 2010. .

"The Type a Personality Vs: The Type B Personality -." Associated Content - Associatedcontent.com. Web. 16 Mar. 2010.

Blog Post 2 Directions

Revisit James Gleick's essay Life as Type A on pp. 449-454 of your Longman Reader.

1. Do some research on Type B personality. Write a post of no shorter than 150 words in which you offer a fuller definition of the Type B personality than Gleick's essay provides. Rather than defining Type B through negation, as Friedman and Roseman do, marshal convincing evidence that illustrates the validity of the Type B phenomenon. Write a brief personality sketch of the "canonical" Type B as well as discuss the factors that shape the Type B personality as you define it. Be sure and cite your source.

2. Take the personality test at http://www.personalitytype.com/career_quiz and summarize the results.

Unhelpfull Bystanders

I have been in situations, where something bad has taken place and I think to myself later how everything could have been avoided if only someone had helped me out. There is one specific embarrassing night that pops into my head. I had gotten sick and was surrounded by four of my good friends that were guys, and for some reason I decided to through up on myself. Even more embarrassing was I was on a balcony, and could have easily leaned over the side. However, when I was puking not one of my friends did anything, in fact they called someone else to come outside and get me.
However, there are not that many articles that state there being civilians nearby, that did not spring into action. Usually there is only a note made when one does something “heroic.” Sadly, in this article a cheerleader was stabbed to death, and then was stuffed into a car trunk which was then lit on fire. If only there was an authority figure, or someone nearby that would have acted out to save this young teen’s life. Two of the three male “murderers” were sentenced life in prison, and one has worked out a deal, and another accomplice will only serve 15 years. of course, to Angelia Headrick’s parents, it was a needed and obvious outcome.

"Two Men Sentinced In Polk Cheerleader Death." Bay News 9. N.p., 2010. Web. 10 Mar. 2010.
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Bystanders Saves Kids

Sadly, in this article, 21-yearold women purposely tried to drown her two children in a nearby retention pond. Three civilians acted quickly enough to save both children from their death sentence. Luckily there was a patrol man on duty that was able to wrestle the young but feisty 21-year old and remove her from the pond. When the news crew came on the scene and talked to the police officer, he had reported that the mother openly said she was trying to kill them. She was then taken into custody and is currently waiting trail, for possible two counts of attempted murder charges. As for the two young kids, they are being taken care of by their grandparents. For the most part I think humans do want to help each other out, but most do not know what to do in such situation. However, there are many of them that are to center on their own doings that they do not even realize what is taking place. One time, when I was at the local mall in Ohio, when I walked through the entrance, and a few moments later I notices a lady having a seizer. Even worse, she was by herself on the mall couch in the center of the mall. I quickly ran over, and as soon as I got there two other people did. However one of the local workers that ran over said she noticed it from afar and was shocked no one else had stopped to help, or even took a second look. In a mall full of over a thousand people at any moment, and only three people ran to help.




"Deputy, Bystanders Saves Kids." MyFox. N.p., 2010. Web. 10 Mar. 2010.

Mckenzee Stephens Blog Post 1

When I read about the Kitty Genovese case I found the results shocking yet understandable, does that make me bad person? I’m sure anyone else who replied to this question would only talk about how it’s awful and inexcusable for the citizen’s actions. In reference to question one, I completely understand the "diffusion of responsibility effect". Why would anyone report a murder if in return they only get put as a suspect? The answer is they wouldn’t. The “diffusion of responsibly effect” is when someone that needs helps or in a crisis is ignored by others. There can be two reasons for this, fear and assumption. A person could be afraid to help someone because they could be put involved with it, when the truth is they just happen to be passing by as the right time. Other reasons include having the assumption that someone else is going to help them so they don’t need to. I fell that this effect has be influence by society.
Interesting video relating towards bystanders:



Although a claim has been stated by Darley and Latane in question two, about the United States becoming alienated from one another, I don’t believe it’s all true. There are always people that rise above society’s brainwashing ways and do the right thing. On Fox News in Oregon a group of men saw a women getting raped as they drove by. The men stopped the car to pull the guy off of her and held the guy until the cops arrived. There are good people out there; it’s just a matter of instincts and not fearing what’s going to happen if you do take action.
Link to the incident:
http://www.kptv.com/news/14441750/detail.html

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1. Explain Darley and Latane's "diffusion of responsibility effect" in the Kitty Genovese case and find a similar case from the newspaper in which bystanders were involved and did nothing. Summarize the other case and provide your personal response to the story. Be sure and cite your source.

I found a very interesting article about a girl who was found passed out near a bench. It turns out she was raped, and nobody called except for this one woman named Margarita. Luckily her call saved her life, she found out by people talking about it. I believe this is very common occurrence, when somebody is shot or raped and nobody does anything. I think its in our natural instincts "the flight or fight response". People are naturally scared to put themselves in a situation that can lead to death. Rather than doing anything about the best chance for the person's survival is to do nothing. If they were to help the hurting person there maybe a chance for the bystander to be hurt, and the by the risk out weighs the reward. It's a selfish instinct that leads many people to fend for themselves. The only way we can stop our naturally responses is by using logic. Putting yourself in that person situation and being the hero needed to save the day. (the article link: http://my.hsj.org/Schools/Newspaper/tabid/100/view/frontpage/articleid/341088/newspaperid/3046/Looking_the_other_way_leads_to_tragedy.aspx)

2. Darley and Latane cite social critics who believe that the United States has become a nation of strangers, alienated and withdrawn from one another. Write a response refuting this claim by summarizing one good Samaritan story from the news in which bystanders did react in a crisis to help someone out. Also, draw on your own or others' experience. Be sure and cite your source for your news story.

I have very interesting about a military nurse saving a cashiers life. The nurse used her knowledge bring back a woman who had no pulse. She took action while others watched her preform her thing. I believe everybody can be hero, its the fear that drives us apart. Given that chance in a situation where somebody can gather their thoughts, everybody can become a hero. You need faith in humanity without it there is not hope for the future. Most people in this world are good, my grandfather saved a mans life one time. I believe it was at a tennis club and the man suddenly collapsed. My grandfathers quick action saved his life, and the man offer my grandfather money. He requested the money be given to charity of his choice. Once again anybody can be hero you just have to give them the chance. (http://www.capflyer.com/stories/022510/news_28218.shtml)