Best Stressed- Week 6 Post

Feeling Stressed Out? Studies show that how you deal with stress may be dependent on whether you are a male or a female. Read the study done on how men and women differ in how they deal with stress. Men- fight or flight vs. Women- tend and affiliate. Tell us what you think and how you tend to deal with stress. Do you agree with the study's findings? Are you a typical male or female in your responses to stress?

How Women Vs. Men Handle Stress

Science of the BFF- Week 5 Blog

As we study the development of relationships and you put together your self-concept game, I'm sure you are reflecting on people who have been significant in your life. This week's blog looks at friendships.

What makes a good friend? Trust? Shared interests? Emotional support? Acceptance? Tell us about someone who you consider to be a BFF. What qualities do they possess? Was there a pivotal event that strengthened your friendship?

IQ vs. EQ- Week 4 Blog

Hi Y'all,

First let me apologize for missing class this morning. The flu bug has hit and I thought you would appreciate me keeping my germs to myself today. I was going to cover chapter 7 (Emotions and Communication) with you today- so please read the chapter on your own. I was also going to go over your Self-Concept project with you. You can find the assignment on PALS under FILES. Check it out, and we'll go over it in more detail Tuesday.

This week's blog goes with today's lecture on chapter 7. In 1995, Goleman did a study and wrote a book on Emotional Quotient (EQ). He argued that one's EQ is more important their IQ (Intelligence Quotient) in predicting a person's success in life. What do you think?

1) Take the EQ test at: www.ihhp.com/quiz.php

2) Post your answer to this question: If you had to choose, would you rather have a high IQ or EQ? Why?

Sure Fire Pick-ups - Week 3 Post

The contact phase only lasts approximately 4-5 minutes. So you've only got a short amount of time to make a good first impression. Share with us your favorite pick-up strategies and experiences that you have either used or had used on you. Did any of them work? Why or why not?