Psychology Takeaway Podcast

Episode 25 Creativity Part Two

In this episode Jim and Ralph talk about historical figures thought to be particularly creative. Jim's research turned up many examples of creative men; Ralph, in his research, found many creative women.

The podcast explores the nature of creativity and the search for creative solutions to problems. We conclude with three concrete suggestions to help someone become a more creative person.

As an end of podcast quiz, what word can be added to each of these four words to make a new word: pine, crab, red and green. Send us your answer - if we like it we will send you a prize!!!

This is a multi-part series on Creativity. In this series Jim and Ralph will explore: The Nature of Creativity

In this multi-part series on Creativity. In this series Jim and Ralph will explore: The Nature of Creativity, The Phases of Creativity, The Characteristics of Creative people, How Families Produce Creative Children, Creative Organizations, Blocks to Organizational Creativity, Creativity and Risk Taking.

Episode Twenty-four Part One – The nature of creativity. Jim and Ralph define creativity (inexactly) and they present examples of creative people and talk about the genesis of creativity. The role of brainstorming and flexible thinking will be explored. This will be a good platform for the next Podcasts in this series.

If you have an idea that you would like Ralph and Jim to tackle, whether it be on Creativity or some other topic, send us an e-mail at: carro1jl@cmich.edu

Learn More, here is a link to the creative problem-solving site, O odyssey of the Mind https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/

Learn More, here are some Rules for Brainstorming: https://www.isixsigma.com/tools-templates/brainstorming/brainstorming-rules/

 

Special Podcast

Special Podcast - Gun Violence. Is there a solution? Click on the link below to get the take of Jim and Ralph

Episode Twenty-two: Part Six: The Antisocial Personality

While this series is not a complete review of all the personality types, and/or the personality disorders, it has covered a grouping that ranges from "normal" to the most socially harmful - "the antisocial personality" We will be speaking about other types in the future, but for next wee stay tuned to our series on creativity, perhaps a lighter look at human behavior.

 

Learn More

Sociopath Test: Do I Have Antisocial Personality Disorder?

https://www.psycom.net/antisocial-personality-disorder-sociopath-test/

FREE Must-Take Sociopath Test (Antisocial Personality Disorder)

https://psychologia.co/interactive-sociopath-test/

Antisocial Personality Test

https://psymed.info/antisocial-personality-disorder-test

The Stranger Beside Me:https://amzn.to/2KqQ7sC

 

Snakes in Suits:https://amzn.to/2YEO494

 

Episode Twenty-One Part Five Personality: Normal, Narissistic and Boderline

Part Five - Ralph and Jim talk about three types of personality - normal, borderline and Narcissistic, and introduce two tests that can be taken online. It is perhaps significant that there is not, at this time, a test for "normal"personality, although there are working definitions. Click below to listen to the podcast.

Learn more – take the Narcissistic  Personality test -  https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/narcissistic-personality-quiz/

Learn more – take the Borderline Personality Disorder test: https://www.psycom.net/borderline-personality-test/

Learn more – personality matters in the job interview. Take a look: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/24/career-advice-the-personality-traits-employers-seek-in-job-interviews.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Episode Twenty - Assessing Personality

Episode Twenty - Part 4 Personality. In this episode Jim and Ralph discuss many tests that have been used to assess personality.

Learn More: Take the Meyers-Briggs Test

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

 

Learn More: What sea creature are you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om76NIkI098

Click below to play podcast.

Episode Nineteen - Part Three: Personality and Practical Leadership

What are the characteristics of a successful leader? Listen as Jim and Ralph discuss this with business man Mason Ludlow. Learn how making your bed each morning insures positive personal growth!!!

A Navy Seal Admiral tells us why he thinks it is important to make your bed each morning: https://binged.it/2JKFal0

Episoide Eighteen - Part Two Personality Development

Jim and Ralph start with Galen and Shakespeare and move to Freud in the twentieth century.

Episoide Seventeen - Part One Character Development in the Twenty-First Century

Episode Seventeen - Part One. Jim and Ralph explore the differences between "personality" and "character" in this fast paced talk. We start with the easily visible personality and move to the deeper qualities of character. The Podcast is illuminated by poem and story.

 

Learn more about Jim and Sheila's literature based home school curriculum at https://charlottemasonhomeschooling.com/

Here is humorous and enlightening Ted Talk on the Puzzle of Personality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYvXk_bqlBk

 

 

The opiod crisis

Episode Sixteen - Part Three. Concluding thoughts about the opioid crisis and pain management.

• How does the sale and regulation of Recreational Marijuana work? – Californua Regulations may be the model. Take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3SnIfqzBHc

 

• How strong is marijuana now compared to the 1970s – STRONGER, take a look: https://greencamp.com/marijuana-potency-comparison

 

/ • Is marijuana an effective pain reliever? The answer is yes – take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CChtUx3gbk