I am forwarding this to the list from a friend. Susan J. Shapiro Associate Professor/Psychology Indiana University East 2325 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 973-8284 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-----Original Message----- From: Shyan-Norwalt, Melissa Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 9:53 AM To: Shapiro, Susan J Subject: RE: [tips] Horse Sense (or nonsense)? Hi, Suzie, Please send back to the person that sent this to you (or to your chat group or whatever). Welcome to the latest version of the Rorschach test! Horses do what they want to do. They do read our body language as well as any other animal, both sight, smell, and breathing rates. But they don't mirror our intentions any more than a tiger that tries to eat us mirrors our intention to be "prey." When it left, the horse probably just wanted to go back to the barn or visit a friend. (Or knew it could "get away with" not listening to these beginners--horses are good at reading and taking advantage of people who are clueless" it's a herd-social-behavior thing). But if the employees are finding insights about themselves in this projective technique exercise, who am I to argue. They could as well do it with black bears at a zoo, but it wouldn't be as fun to pet (and more risky of losing an arm). Melissa (in applied animal behaviorist mode). --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
