Re the ice cube addiction simulation, I'm reminded of Galton's self-induced paranoia experiment. He set out to imagine that horses in the street were all watching him (there were rather more horse-drawn vehicles around in those days). Quoting Hothersall's *History of Psychology*: "He was so successful that after a while 'every horse seemed to be watching, either with pricked ears or disguising its espionage' (Galton, 1883, p. 68)."
Hothersall, p. 317: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0072849657/90987/hothersall_c h09.pdf http://tinyurl.com/p83a2x Allen Esterson Former lecturer, Science Department Southwark College, London http://www.esterson.org ********************************************************** Subject: Re: ice cube addiction From: Beth Benoit <[email protected]> Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 12:49:57 -0400 I googled and found this...don't know if it's the right one: Ice Cube Addiction Simulation Exercise This exercise will allow you to experience, first hand (though nowhere near to the same extent as an actual addiction) some of the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional experiences of a person who is actually addicted to a drug. You may choose to end your participation at any time during the exercise, though you will achieve the full benefit of the exercise if you choose to follow through to the end. Even if you cannot be involved for 48 *consecutive* hours, try to satisfy your craving for ice cubes whenever possible. Review of directions: 1. Your drug of choice is ice cubes. 2. Every time you take a drink of any liquid, you MUST have an ice cube in the liquid. This applies to all drinking situations including coffee, water from drinking fountains, cans or bottles of beverages. Prepare to have plenty of ice cubes on hand. 3. *Keep a log* (about every 2-3 hours) and answer these questions each time: a. Are you thirsty now? b. Where is your next ice cube coming from? c. What is your plan to satisfy your cravings? 4. Wear your bracelet at all times during the exercise. 5. At the end of the 48 hour period, *write 1-2 pages* of your thoughts, feelings, reactions to the exercise and your experiences during this time. 6. Bring the paper and your log to class on Friday. At that time, we will discuss the experience and ways to help cope with this addiction. On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 10:54 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > One of my lists had a student exercise about addiction using ice cubes. > If anyone has a copy, I would appreciate getting it. > > Thanks in advance. > > Riki Koenigsberg > [email protected] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
