1 a) I would respond to Becky’s problem by saying that she is not justified. Becky believes in the claims of increased happiness due to the vitamin in the magazine article, however, this “popular Health magazine” does not indicate that there is any scientific or experimental backing to support its claim. The “popular” status could mean that there is the illusion of authority or even celebrity/ lifestyle endorsement, and in Becky’s perspective, she could be biased if Health magazine usually has her favorite endorsers or a lifestyle she strives for. Becky simply states that she has felt better “based on her experience” The vitamins’ only success claim is explicitly stated from Becky (as far as we know) and since her trust in the vitamins is filtered
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However, I made a turn-around and my grades and academic success demonstrated the profile of an “intelligent” student in high school. Furthermore, my recent experience with the college admissions process made me feel that I needed sky-high ACT/SAT scores that I argue do not truly reflect hard work or “intelligence”. I always wondered if colleges or scholarships look for dedication or ability to organize through clubs and activities. For the past few years, I found the most “intelligent” people were the ones who worked hard to plan and execute their goals, while being knowledgeable of the process: financial planning, communication, and delegation. Nowadays, I meet people of different intelligences; some may say that they have a lot of “street smart” or “wisdom”. Additionally, my experience at Normandale and at my job help me realize that there are many paths in life that do not necessarily follow the four undergraduate program to a career. People dropout of college, find bigger opportunities working, or go through different educational programs that lead to success. With that being said, why do we concern ourselves with intelligence ranking among our peers and why do we consider the intelligence label so important if we can be fulfilled without
However, I made a turn-around and my grades and academic success demonstrated the profile of an “intelligent” student in high school. Furthermore, my recent experience with the college admissions process made me feel that I needed sky-high ACT/SAT scores that I argue do not truly reflect hard work or “intelligence”. I always wondered if colleges or scholarships look for dedication or ability to organize through clubs and activities. For the past few years, I found the most “intelligent” people were the ones who worked hard to plan and execute their goals, while being knowledgeable of the process: financial planning, communication, and delegation. Nowadays, I meet people of different intelligences; some may say that they have a lot of “street smart” or “wisdom”. Additionally, my experience at Normandale and at my job help me realize that there are many paths in life that do not necessarily follow the four undergraduate program to a career. People dropout of college, find bigger opportunities working, or go through different educational programs that lead to success. With that being said, why do we concern ourselves with intelligence ranking among our peers and why do we consider the intelligence label so important if we can be fulfilled without