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MatCult Inner circle 1518 Posts |
Patter idea for 'Reflections', also applicable to 'Kioku', from Daniel Goleman's book "Emotional Intelligence":
"The brain uses a simple but cunning method to make emotional memories register with special potency: the very same neurochemical alerting systems that prime the body to react to life-threatening emergencies by fighting or fleeing also stamp the moment in memory with vividness. ... The amygdala is the main site in the brain where these signals go; they activate neurons in the amygdala to signal other brain regions to strenghten memory for what is happening. This amygdala arousal seems to imprint in memory most moments of emotional arousal with an added degree of strength - that's why we're more likely, for example, to remember where we went on a first date, or what we were doing when we heard the space shuttle Challenger had exploded. The more intense the amygdala arousal, the stronger the imprint; the experiences that scare or thrill us the most in life are among our most indelible memories. This means that, in effect, our brain has two memory systems, one for ordinary facts and one for emotionally charged ones."
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David Thiel Inner circle Western Canada...where all that oil is 4005 Posts |
This is the first time I've seen "amygdala" actually used in a sentence.
Okay...it's the first time I've actually seen the word "amygdala." David PS Very interesting concept MatCult. You've set my amygdala to humming.
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Godzilla Inner circle Tied & Untied Witches on 5316 Posts |
MatCult,
'Amygdala': First thought it was the sister to Lady Gaga... (Amy G Dala) Thanks,for another lesson learned here on Café! Gary
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MatCult Inner circle 1518 Posts |
Another thought on this, and I believe this has been dealt with in 2nd edition of Reflections, but for those (like me) still using the first edition, here's how I deal with phase 1.
I have a few of these tucked in the front cover: Give a little personality reading based on their responses, say how this makes them an ideal candidate for the test and move into the routine. The spectator keeps the card as a souvenir. The questions (and the Big Five personality traits at the bottom) are genuine personality profiling tools. (I don't think this tips anything, but if anyone disagrees, let me know and I'll edit this post).
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Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
MatCult
I have to admit that I like this. I have been doing Reflections for years and like this idea of having a small card to help with the first part of the routine. Ray |
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Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12059 Posts |
Yes, appreciate the post MatCult....
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magicman29 Inner circle hertfordshire 1245 Posts |
Does Anyone have a clip of themselves performing reflections?
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Bill Cushman Inner circle Florida 2876 Posts |
Matcult, that is excellent thinking! It strikes me that many other applications are possible with this approach. Again, without saying too much I hope.
Scaling questions are an often used method not only in psychological testing but in treatment as well. Possibility Oriented Therapy (as well as many brief therapies), an outgrowth of Ericksonian Therapy, uses them to great effect in this manner. All sorts of ideas are kicking around, thanks! |
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