Choice

Choice: The act of picking between two or more possibilities. This definition came right out of the dictionary and it makes choice sound very black and white. In reality there are many factors that tie in with choice. One always has a choice but their decision whether good or bad are all based on their morals and their circumstances in life. The overall meaning to Adrienne Rich’s article is that students should not receive an education, but claim one by being active learners and not passive learners. In every individual acquires knowledge of the basic functions they need to get through life at a young age. In most cases, people learn and gain more knowledge as they get older from different sources such as teachers, their parents, books, newspapers,…

In “The Tyranny of Choice”, Barry Schwartz writes about choices, the freedom of choice, and the classification of two sets of people based on their decision-making skills. As humans in a changing society, we are faced with choices on a daily basis. These choices can either make us happy or cause us misery and anxiety. How we approach these choices as individuals can better explain our own preferences. The two terms Schwartz mentions are “maximizer” and “satisficer”. He gives us an introduction…

Choices In the short stories “A&P” by John Updike, “Searching for Summer” by Joan Aiken, and “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker the protagoni, are all face drastically different situations: an embarrassment three attractive female shoppers, a post-war world that is void of sunlight, and a rural southern home in which heritage drives the family apart. The characters can be linked together through their response to conflict: they choose to act selflessly rather than selfishly. The selfless acts of…

Identity In today's age, we find ourselves with an identity we are not sure is actually ours. We wonder who we are, or think we are. The common question that always arises is, “Did I choose who I am, or did something choose it for me? Do I even have a say in my identity?” The cold truth is, we don’t. Identities are influenced by many factors, but two common factors are media and our very own DNA. These both have a very large impact on who we actually are as a person. One reason why identity is…

1.) The Paradox of Choice Schwartz, perpetuates that the, “dogma of choice”, is a creation of industrial civilization. Which, relates to individuals interpreting choice as, by maximizing the welfare of citizens, we are maximizing their freedom. Freedom, as described by Schwartz, is deeply imbedded in modern day society. Freedom, as defined by modern day society, creates individuals who seek more, but are disappointed in their choices. 2.) Health Care: Explosion of Choice An example…

According to the dictionary, free choice is defined as the ability to choose, think, and act voluntarily. One would think we practice free choice in every embodiment of the tasks we perform. However, what if the choices we make every day were not as voluntary as we once thought? You would this to be impossible, would you not? I eat when I am hungry, I drink when I am thirsty, I wash myself when I am dirty, I sleep when I am tired. Are these not examples of free choice? Well, according to…

important that a student has a choice in what they read. There are multiple reasons as to why students should have a choice. When students are able to do this, they stay motivated and engaged in what they read as well as create positive attitudes towards reading in general. This also allows students to take responsibility for their own learning opportunity and assists students in maintaining a steady improvement of comprehension during standardized tests. Lastly, student choice in reading allows…

introductory but when I started reading the introduction of Nudge, I was instantly hooked with the analogy that the authors provided, what will Carolyne do? Which of the 5 possible options presented in the book will she choose? Simply, I was caught up in the story, and who doesn’t like a good story! Regardless of the fact that this is book is all about economics and economical behavior, I found it really easy to follow, understand, and grasp. In the Introduction the authors presented the term…

All Choices Have Significance It was once said that, “There is no reset button in life. You can’t take anything back, you can’t undo anything. All of your actions have consequences, and the things you say and do today will have a lasting impact on the rest of your life.” As evident in this quote, all choices big and small, have an impact. And no matter how much you might regret a decision, we can't undo our choices.. Whether it be in this world or a fictional one, our choices shape who we are.…

Choices are made daily, some have an insignificant impact on anyone or their lives, for example, if someone chooses to put their left sock on today first even though they had their right sock in hand, the world probably will not be affected too much. However some choices in the world have a large impact, everyone learns this as they mature and reach adulthood. These choices can be choosing to say the right or wrong thing at a certain time, possibly hurting a career or relationship. To elaborate…