"Obesity" does carry a 'hefty' negative connotation. Why not use "mental diversity and expansion" (...if you're going to use anything at all)?
sylvestm wrote: > I am toying with the idea of using the expression "mental obesity" > in class.This will be an exhortation to my students > to be broad based and expand (no pun intended) their > cognitive capacities. > However I am concerned that my physically obese students > may feel uncomfortable with it. > Comments invited. > MIchael Sylvester,PhD > Daytona Beach,Florida > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Steven M. Specht, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology Psychology Department Utica College of Syracuse University 1600 Burrstone Rd. Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-3171 "To teach is to learn twice". - Joseph Joubert (1754-1824) --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
