Tendency

on the topics of Rubin’s “Four Tendencies” and Irvine, The Stoics and Control. In the reading of Rubin’s framework, I learned that people usually fall within one of the four tendencies mentioned. Our inner and outer expectations play a huge role on our habits. The way we respond to our expectations classifies which tendency we fall under. “Our Tendency colors the way we see the world and therefore has enormous consequences for our habits” (Rubin, “The Four Tendencies,” 18). In the reading of The…

struggle with specific dates or numbers, but can remember concepts and theories with little effort. I can’t remember a name to save my life, but I will remember the basic outline of a movie for years. While my score indicates that I have only a slight tendency in this area, I know that in order to learn detailed information I first have to understand the concept. I will determine if the information I have been taught is true, valid, and consistent with the theory. If it is useful in that…

They do this to isolate themselves or escape from reality. If this behavior continues over a period of time then it might indicate that this young person is suffering from depression or anxiety, and at worst, might suggest suicidal tendencies.” (Melbourne Newsroom) I mean, this is also part of Dr. Mcferran’s theory on heavy metal. To back up my theory on why this is wrong, have you ever heard an album or just a song that you loved so much and you listen to it over and over until you…

Hayden Jackson Ms. Carter ENG3U-01 4 May 2015 Sociopathic Tendencies in Alex DeLarge from A Clockwork Orange It is known that A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess is a very disturbing book and does not have the best reputation out there in terms of books. But this is a very good book that teaches you to go outside the norm to create a truly gripping and stunning story. In this book Burgess introduces the character Alex DeLarge; a 15 year old boy who enjoys all the worst things a young boy can…

“The lamp's best of all," cried Kezia. She thought Isabel wasn't making half enough of the little lamp. But nobody paid any attention.” Kezia’s character is put in contrast when comparing to her sisters and friends. Kezia believes that “The lamp [is the] best of all … But nobody [pays] any attention.” The first thing Kezia sees when opening the dollhouse is the little lamp over the dining room. Isabel, on the other hand, seems to only talk about the lavish and luxurious objects in the dollhouse…

most intimidating guy at the school after being harassed with racist jokes on page 65, things don't look good at first. He gets caught up in where he stands with people, and where he stands with himself. As he shapes to his new social life, the tendencies of his home life continue to press on his mind. His old best friend superficially disowns him. Everyone he knows is a drunk and his grandmother, his sister, and a family friend all die in unfortunate ways. "So many ghosts." He's ashamed about…

In his article “’Clock Boy’ and America’s Suicidal PC Tendencies”, Shapiro discusses his opinion on how the situation was handled. Ben’s biggest thought that he continues to bring up is the fact that all of these safety precautions would not have been taken if Ahmed Mohamed wasn’t Muslim. The decision to follow…

“Drown” During different stages in their lives humans tend to go through a multitude of struggles that they sometimes are able to find a resolution at the end of them. In “Drown” by Junot Diaz, the narrator is dealing with his struggle of finding his identity .The narrator shows his inner struggle of finding his identity through expressing his experience about his detachment from this mother, his issues with his father and jealousy between him and his friend. This struggle is one that is common…

anxiety in three ways: by moving toward people, moving away from people, or moving against people. Those with tendencies to move toward people have compliant personalities. Some of the neurotic needs of this personality type include the need for affection and approval from others, and the need for a powerful partner. These tendencies help protect against feelings of helplessness. Those with tendencies to move away from people have detached personalities. Some of the neurotic needs of this…

Theoretical Model – When it happens? Here will be a greater focus on when the psychological tendency to act on altruism and share resources is likely to manifest. As I stated in the basic model, there needs to be an interaction, and activation of the substance for this tendency to realize. Hence, when it will occur will be in any situation that two or more people are interacting with each other, but this model better functions with two people, but not only is there a requirement for interaction…