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It is way too easy :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fuzzybunnyhare (talk • contribs) 02:34, 20 January 2012 (UTC)

Class Project

Thanks for outlining where you would go with each topic. Here are some comments on each:

Biophilia --I think this would work well, and there seems to be plenty of room to expand on what is currently here. You might consider making one of the sections deal more explicitly with individual differences, e.g., linking to and briefly summarizing some of the research on connectedness with nature and similar constructs.

CNS-- I like this as a potential project, but would recommend taking a somewhat broader view. That is, rather than make this page about one particular measurement tool, consider making the page about the general construct and include research/theory with similar others (e.g., INS, NR, love of animals, etc.). Perhaps this could be a subsection of the biophilia page, but there is probably plenty here to be its own page too.

Conscientiousness -- Clearly personality, and the page seems ripe for expansion. A fine choice.

AAT: I might be talked into this, but currently it seems less directly related to personality. Could you envision making personality a substantial part of the page?

Overall, you have multiple solid leads here, and can choose according to your preference... --Jayzzee (talk) 02:22, 6 February 2012 (UTC)

Editing

Hello Rae. Mind if I sign up to be one of your editors? I wanted to ask before the spots were filled. --User:fuzzybunnyhare —Preceding undated comment added 22:43, 14 February 2012 (UTC).

Hey! I have added some more content on the main page, so feel free to start reviewing whenever you like. I am constantly updating so any editing from you would be much appreciated. Thanks! User:Kilgoretrout10 —Preceding undated comment added 12:29, 16 March 2012 (UTC).

Hello,
Please be advised that my page is not finished. I will let you know when it is ok to edit it. Also, the link to my updates located on the class wikipedia page does not work well, so in order to have the latest version of the page, go to Search and type: Extraversion and Introversion. The section I am working on is called: Extraversion, introversion, and happiness. Thanks, (Kasob (talk) 16:04, 17 March 2012 (UTC))

Editing NR

Hey Rae! I have gone through a portion of your article. It looks great and is very informative (I also enjoyed your allo-inclusive picture- if only I could find something to spruce up my page). I have made some adjustments for grammar and wording- I may have increased your article a little bit. I've got a little more feedback, but I will send it to you in e-mail form tomorrow. Hopefully you find the edits helpful! Fuzzybunnyhare (talk) 03:33, 19 March 2012 (UTC)

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Re: your edits of Extraversion, Introversion, and Happiness

Awesome! I thought you had a great use of links and included very interesting information. You may want to include the references/studies you are talking about right after that sentence (rather than list them as Argyle & Lu (1990). I think that wikipedia prefers you do the footnotes at the end of the sentence rather than as a citation (as it interrupts flow).
Re: In my contribution I did both. I put names of authors in the text (as suggested by Jayzzee) as well as references at the end of sentences. Re2: Ahh... I figured out what you meant. Referencing right after the name and date instead of at the end of the sentence! Great point! Thanks!

Also when you described Diener's (1992) study about extraverts it sounded as if extraverts had higher well-being at two specific points in their life (but in reality the extraverts just had higher well-being at the two points measured in their study right?) This is being picky and just a phrasing issue.
Re: Yes, extraverts had higher well-being at two specific points in their lives, which were the times during which Diener and friends collected their data.

For your affective regulate section, I didn't follow that because extraverts' positive affect faded slower (than introverts) this means they are better able to regulate their affective states. It may mean they are not as moody (emotionally stable?) or something but I don't know if that's evidence of regulating affective states (not sure though, just something to read over to be sure its right).
Re: I took it from work of Lischetzke, T., & Eid, M. (2006). They actually claim that extraverts are able to regulate their emotions better, especially their positive affect, for example, by letting positive emotions to linger within them longer, which could be a reason why they report more positive affect.

Also you may consider adding in a measurement section where you list some of the common ways to measure life satisfaction/introversion/extraversion/positive affect/negative affect (don't know if this is feasible though).
Re: I thought about it, but if I added measurement scales, which assess Happiness, I would do it on the happiness page. On the other hand, if I added extraversion/introversion scales, I would do it within the main "extraversion and introversion" section, not within "extraversion, introversion, and happiness" section.

You could also consider making a section labelled further reading or something and include Susain Cain's work (TED talk) or other interesting websites.
Re: I have already done it. :)

And having a section on limitations or criticisms on this research may be helpful (although I know you discussed some of the limitations of the theories).
Re: I talked about some particular studies just to give examples. Talking about each of those studies' limitations would not necessary bring anything general to the discussion, since those would be specific limitations for specific studies... To be able to talk about General limitations of such studies, majority of studies would have to be reviewed and it would be necessary to try to find some common limitations existing within all of them... something for a future consideration maybe..."

Could you also cite some of the lab research on extraversion and affective forecasting or ego depletion (even a poster presentation)?
Re: Since I am working in that lab and since we are suppose to be objective, i.e. we should not quote our own studies, I thought I should not talk about research done within our lab... I am not sure...about this one

Anyways I hope some of this is helpful, I changed the wording of a few things but feel free to change it back if it makes more sense to you. RaeD09 (talk) 21:20, 20 March 2012 (UTC)RaeD09

Thank you for your comments (Kasob (talk) 02:14, 21 March 2012 (UTC))

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Accuracy of edit

Hi RaeD09,

I noticed on your user page you are a graduate psychology student in Canada, I was wondering if you could check the accuracy of an edit I made about psychology education. The edit is under the Canada section of clinical neuropsychology. One part that I wasn't sure about was the prerequisites for the doctoral degree the reference stated: "Doctoral programmes typically accept students post-honours baccalaureate (or its equivalent) but may vary in the way in which they define and operationalize master’s degree training and requirements en route to the doctoral degree." I wasn't quite sure what this meant due to the terminology. It would be great if you could check over what I've written for accuracy and make any corrections that are necessary. If you add a substantial amount of info could you please provide a reference.

Thankd for your help

Kind Regards

MitchMcM (talk) 07:53, 10 June 2012 (UTC)

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