RE: consciousness

[Susan Shapiro]

We do a survey of caffeine use and compare it with earlier data.  Since we have a large non-traditional population we sometimes get EXTREME scores (truck driver etc.).  We then use the class data to review statistical concepts and research design as well as talk about positive and negative effects of caffeine.  Many student report reducing or eliminating caffeine after that exercise.   I also as students to rate a number of activities on social acceptability.  These include legal and illegal drugs as well as other "mind altering experiences" such as shopping, watching football, television, dancing, etc. It makes for an interesting conversation about what determines whether an activity is legal.  IT may not be related to its ability to alter consciousness but other social aspects of the behavior.   Suzi Susan J. Shapiro Department of Psychology Indiana University East 2325 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.iue.indiana.edu/psych/index.html -----Original Message----- From: Diana Kyle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 5:48 PM To: TIPS Subject: consciousness Hi Tipsters,   I am getting ready to cover consciousness next week. Would anyone be willing to share activities you use for this topic?        Diana J. Kyle, M.A. Psychology Department Fullerton, College   Office:  714-992-7166   We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.- Aristotle   The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions.        --William F. Scolavino