tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post3823089610245454857..comments2023-10-18T07:34:41.625-07:00Comments on Dr. Preston's Literature & Composition 2012-2013: decision-making fatigue: fact or perception?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-37916302171644963152012-08-30T21:31:59.201-07:002012-08-30T21:31:59.201-07:001. Based on my personal experience, these readings...1. Based on my personal experience, these readings and our in class study I think decision fatigue is physiological condition. For example, when first off a day I am full of energy but as the day progresses my energy levels decrease substantially. Just like what they found when Roy F. Baumeister tested both dogs and humans in decision fatigue examinations involving mental tests. Further more in my opinion technology has the ability to help us achieve our goals as well as distract us from them. The internet is a very efficient and useful innovations it can quickly search the answer to a math problem helping you on tomorrows quiz just as fast as it can connect you to your friends on Facebook and other social network sites.<br />2. For me I have a difficult focusing in general for long periods of time on anything no matter my interest in it. But it is extremely hard to focus when part of me wants to be doing something else entirely. For those reasons on a scale from one to ten one being the lowest I’d probably place myself around a 3.<br />3. Yes! I wish I could concentrate more and hopefully after this article I can. As for being prepared for it I won’t actually know until I am (better at concentrating).<br />4. From what the article and the findings of the experiments has said about the relationship your food intake has on your brain I will definitely be eating more frequently throughout the day.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972921716677298392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-30308641450411954662012-08-23T19:20:41.801-07:002012-08-23T19:20:41.801-07:001. I think decision fatigue is a physiological con...1. I think decision fatigue is a physiological condition. I know as the day goes on and as i start to get more and more tired i tend to put things off. I am very good at convincing myself that "i'll do it later." Sometimes i feel like I just need to take a 30 minute nap to refresh my brain because I feel that when my body isn't so drained I have more energy to focus. There have been many times when I have fallen asleep doing my homework. I have noticed, however; when I wake up in the middle of the night and realize I havent finished it I am more determined and focused to work and get my work done right. Technology is definitely beneficial to help you research and find information, but on the other hand in my case especially it is so distracting. I can't go more than 15 minutes without receiving a text or having to check my Instagram or Facebook. <br />2. I would say I am at like a 4 on a scale of 1-10. In situations that I am not interested in I really try to focus but eventually I find myself playing on my phone or drifting off in a daze thinking about something I find more interesting. <br />3. I know I can concentrate much more than I believe but the work that will be put into it just seems so difficult and time consuming. I can take baby steps into trying to make my lack of concentration more effective.<br />4. After reading the article i did what they said in the very beginning. I closed all my other tabs and set my phone down to try and concentrate and stay focused so I could get the full understanding of what point they were trying to get across. I found myself actually somewhat interested in what facts they were proving and then I realized I was more than a third of the way done with the article before I even realize I hadn't touched my phone. I feel that if I would just try to work at avoiding distractions that are right in front of me that my concentration capacity will start to develop stronger.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420049104759032280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-39972054914573390512012-08-22T23:07:54.963-07:002012-08-22T23:07:54.963-07:001. I believe that decision fatigue is a physiologi...1. I believe that decision fatigue is a physiological condition that most of us know as stress. As for technology, it depends. Technology allows us to research topics better, and to expand our learning environment but there is always that temptation to leave your work and watch "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" for 45 minutes instead of working.<br />2. I would place myself at at least a 5 but keep in mind that I tend to let half my mind wander while I'm concentrating...it's like two different thought processes, it's hard to explain.<br />3. Well that would be more help full to concentrate more but so far concentration has never been my strong suit.<br />4. I believe the easiest way for me to increase my concentration is to simply approach decisions with a specific mind set, with the right mind set I can concentrate for hours on end.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10690412819855784955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-61770176871877354332012-08-22T22:40:25.154-07:002012-08-22T22:40:25.154-07:001. I think decision fatigue is a self-fulfilling p...1. I think decision fatigue is a self-fulfilling prophecy. I feel like I can make sensible decision more towards the end of a hard day. There can be some days (yes an exception to the rule) when I can’t think straight, that is knowledgeable though and I know I will make poor, not thought out decisions. I know when I get upset with my coworkers it is because I am tired or haven’t had enough to eat (all part of fatigue). I think when you can catch those things then you know you have control over your mind and body. Technology can help me reach my goals if I am driven and know what I need to get done. Then comes in social network and that is where it becomes an issue in me getting distracted. Looking at a computer screen all day defiantly takes it out of me and I’m not sure why. <br />2. I say a 6 on being able to focus. It is harder at times when I haven’t gotten enough sleep or know I need to be doing something else. I can also convince myself really easily though that I need to be doing what I am doing. It has taken a good amount time for me to train and condition myself though. <br />3. I feel that I may be able to concentrate more then I thought I could, again I think that goes with training yourself and knowing what you can and can not take on your mind and body. No one person is the same. <br />4. What I can take out of this and learn from about concentrating is that I can eat food and not feel guilty about it because it will help me concentrate. Although I still don’t think eating junk food is good for you at anytime. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426064036736644781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-30141837491808261142012-08-22T17:11:25.624-07:002012-08-22T17:11:25.624-07:001. I believe physical fatigue is nonexistent. We c...1. I believe physical fatigue is nonexistent. We control ourselves and our body through our mind. If you pep talk yourself before a test you tend to do better on it about 90% of the time, at least I do, and I believe you can run out of energy physically but not spirit or will. Technology is not a distraction, my mind is. I make choices not the things around me that attempt to influence my mind, at the end of the day the choice to procrastinate was my own.<br /><br />2.My concentration level is a simple yes or no not a number. I feel neither motivated or demotivated when approaching a task I feel simply as I do and nothing more. With my life it's a yes or a no depending on my wants. I am always guided by my specific choices at any specific moment and will do as I please. There's no constant in life and there's no number to describe the wants of the human mind.<br /><br />3. I'm not prepared to learn just open to the possibilities of knowledge. There's a difference that I just simply cannot find words for.<br /><br />4. I have learned many things, but plan to utilize few. Utilize being the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. My choices will continue to be random and momentary and I will continue not to regret any of them because for my mental well-being, my choices are to achieve what makes me the most sane me throughout the day. I will take in this information one day at a time and hopefully at some point me able to find a way these lessons will effect me on a daily basis in a constant positive light.Deadrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681098318377059828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-2239243515607815152012-08-22T08:09:09.236-07:002012-08-22T08:09:09.236-07:001. I think that decision fatigue is not an outcome...1. I think that decision fatigue is not an outcome from your expectations but a result from your physiological condition. When you are tired you tend to take easier paths to finish rather than think things through. I have done this several times with homework before just because of all the tiring choices from that day. Technology is a doubled edged sword with learning. Sure it can be really useful to quickly pass information around but it is also just as if not easier to start doing something unproductive online. <br /><br />2. When I have to do something I don't want to do I really don't concentrate on doing it much. I would give myself a 5 because if I have to do it I usually will but sometimes I just give up on it.<br /><br />3. Yes I am prepared to be able to concentrate more effectively than before. <br /><br />4. From what I have learned I can increase my capacity for concentrating by trying to make less abrupt choices throughout the day. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927100401781259376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-73115364495701049232012-08-22T07:48:15.732-07:002012-08-22T07:48:15.732-07:001. I believe that decision fatigue is a physiologi...1. I believe that decision fatigue is a physiological factor.. The main reason I believe that to be true is because I had never thought of it as either before and I'm sure I'm not the only one who hasn't done so. So the people in the article doing the experiments and the malls and other places, there had to be some that the thought hadn't crossed their minds either. So how would it have an outcome on them if they didn't have an outcome to expect? At the same time, if you let someone know of the expected outcome it could have an effect on someones choice, especially whether to quit or continue. I think that technology can be both helpful and distracting, it all depends on what we're using it for. If we're using it to study for a test, or something along the lines of this blog, then yes of course it's helping us learn and think. If it's something like a troll site that we're looking at while we're procrastinating homework, not so much. <br />2. It's hard to give myself a specific number because I think my number slowly, or maybe rapidly, decreases as time goes on. At the beginning of the task I'm completely focused and ready to get this done so I don't have to do it anymore. Halfway through, less encouraged and decreasingly so until I get to the last question and excitement/delirium kicks in.<br />3.I'm prepared for that study to be proved true that you may be more capable but I think it all has a number of factors. For instance, last night when I was trying to finish this article before going to bed. I was about to take a break when I reached the article talking about not taking a break being better for you. It said to push through it and it was a matter of will. So I attempted to buck up and push through until sleep overwhelmed me and I told myself I would answer these questions in the morning. Something like that is a little different and I'm sure there are more factors similar. <br />4. Knowing the reasoning behind the ego fatigue makes me think that in the future I will push onward knowing that it is my will power that is make the decision. However, if your decision making abilities are fatigued would you have to push through til a second whim or something similar? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03671451982414426382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-81102544090891321472012-08-22T07:00:04.927-07:002012-08-22T07:00:04.927-07:001. Decision fatigue is not a self-fulfilling proph...1. Decision fatigue is not a self-fulfilling prophecy it is a physiological condition. Your mind will tire out after the process of making many decisions over the course of time and it will look for shortcuts or ways to not have to strain itself more.Technology is distracting me from my goals as i often find it easier to let technology do some of the work for me instead of accomplishing it entirely by myself. My example is that last night i neglected to do my English homework because I was too tired from all my other work, so I relaxed and procrastinated. I sat on the computer and had fun rather than finishing my work, technology hindered me in accomplishing my goals because it was a distraction to my fatigue.<br /><br />2.I would say that I have a 5 on this scale as i sometimes can concentrate on tasks I find boring but more often i get distracted or neglect to do the task all together.<br /><br />3. Yes. I would love to find out that I can concentrate much better than I have in the past. It would help to prevent me from doing my homework at 6:30 in the morning before school.<br /><br />4.To use what i have learned to increase my capacity I must first set a goal and priorities. I will have to make decisions on whether or not to procrastinate or forgo doing the task at hand all together. It comes down to determining what I want to do with my time. If my goal requires me to concentrate on something I find very dull then I must have the will power to overcome the task and not take the easy way out. KGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311594518945951914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-19038802108423665882012-08-22T06:58:12.413-07:002012-08-22T06:58:12.413-07:001) In my thought process, and it has been proven t...1) In my thought process, and it has been proven to me, by me, througought the day, that I will be "fresh" in the early morning, and able to do work. Later througought the day, I will slowly become more and and more "worn", but I will still work, just maybe not at the same speed and vigor as I did in the early morning. Technology definately is a double-sided sword. It really depends on which goal. Technology can greatly enhance your ability to accomplish something, but if that something isn't very important to you, and you have technology, it (tech) could pose a major hurdle in your race to finish your goal. Technology is a beautiful thing, it just (in my opinion) has a "Minimum IQ Test" and a "Willpower Test" if you have a lower IQ than needed, you'll get bad sources, get mad at trolls, and become the laughing-stock of the internet. If you have lower willpower than needed, you'll be on Facebook all day.<br /><br />2) I'd say a 6.5 - 7 / 10. It really comes down to how "fresh" I am. I can work on something that I despise for days, if I'm eternally "fresh".<br /><br />3) Yes, I pride myself on my ability to adapt quicly to new situations, with new variables.<br />4) I already had an extremely long line of thought "stamina" present in my skill set, bordering on super-human. Scothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960567792056780063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-37064374392313112022012-08-22T05:20:01.721-07:002012-08-22T05:20:01.721-07:001. I believe decision-fatigue is all in a hunan...1. I believe decision-fatigue is all in a hunans mind. Decision-fatigue, although common, does not pertain to all individuals but rather most of them. There is a difference between "all" and "most." It is all undoubtedly physiological. Technology has no fault in human distractions. It is the person that makes it a distraction. Technology can help learning more than it can harm it but humans are the ones making the decisions as to which way they wish to use it. Technology is not the only thing capable of distracting humans from their dialy work. In the article we saw the women who had lost her effecetiveness at work because her mind was occupied on her wedding so personal liveis can keep you from preforming to the best of your abilities. The jury decisions at the beginning were influenced greatly on the time of day in which he had his court hearings and so criminals were given unfair paroles. We ourselves are constantly tested on how much we are willing to give up in order to succeed later. We can enjoy life now and not get homework done or we cam go through high school doing all of the work and enjoy life later.<br />2. On a scale of 1-10 I would say I am a 6 on being able to concentrate on something I do not wish to work on. When I see myself forced to do something I don't put in the effort it deserves and I find anything else to do that keeps me from having to do what I actually have to do. These distractions are not neccessarily fun but they help me not do the intended task. <br />3. More than prepared for the possibility of being able to concentrate more effectively than I previously believed, I am hopeful. Distractions keep me from doing all I need to do in order to succeed and they take up a large amount of time. This is time I can be using to advance my future and comtinue building my road toward success.<br />4. In order to use what I have learned I must first set my priorities straight. I have to know what it is that I truly want and what it is going to take to get there. I need to designate time to doing nothing but the work that will lead me straight into the mouth of success and in order to be swallowed I must place effort in what I do. It should not matter whether or not Want to the task. All that should matter is that I do it and I do it right. Lizbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035368542642245336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-76458084253769816742012-08-22T05:11:49.645-07:002012-08-22T05:11:49.645-07:001. I believe that decision-making fatigue is more ...1. I believe that decision-making fatigue is more of a physiological condition rather than a self-fulfilling prophecy because from my own personal experience, the reading and our in-class study, it sounds more like we begin getting fatigued simply because our minds lack some sort of endurance which I believe any AP student would attest to. Technology is a double-edged sword when it comes to our enabling us, on the one hand, when used properly technology could not only strengthen your endurance, but also help you retain information, but on the other hand, since technology is generally used for instant gratification people diminish their own mental endurance without even being aware of it. Therefore when you continue to make decision after decision your body and mind begin to pay a "biological price".<br />2. My ability to concentrate on something I am not really interested in at all usually ranks in between a two and four simply because I've already made the subconscious decision that this task will not only be banal, but will also require effort in some way, whether it be mental or physical. Therefore when the time comes for me to do the task I get easily distracted and try to avoid the task as much as possible, but when I can't avoid it a minute longer and I begin a task with the internal motivation to complete within the hour (just an example), I usually finish the assignment and would rate my concentration at a seven or eight.<br />3. If there is a way that I can change my way of thinking or acting that will in effect make me able to concentrate more effectively, I am more than willing to look at the possibility and ultimately change the habits I have that need to be changed.<br />4. I can increase my capacity of concentrating over an extended period of time by not only strengthening my endurance, but by using mental tools in order to give my mind the rest it needs for a quick period of time and then reeling it in to finish strong. I must also go in to the situation with the proper mind set so that I can be motivated enough to give the task my level best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009939757088316078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-34746261211037696302012-08-22T00:57:36.565-07:002012-08-22T00:57:36.565-07:00I believe that decision making fatigue is a phycol...I believe that decision making fatigue is a phycological condition rather than a self-fufilling prophecy because te tests and studies to prove that decision making does cause fatigue weren't tested on everyone so there may be people out there who can make every decision as if it was their first decision of the day. <br />Personally, technology is destracting me from my goals. For example, last semester I had to disable my facebook for the remaining 3 months of school becuase i found myself wasting away my time on facebook rather than getting my homework done. It really helped and I would suggest the stratagey to anyone. Yes, it is hard to let go of the habit of facebook, but it is SO worth it when you end up getting the GPA you had been striving for all semester long. <br />2) I would rank my ability at the beginning and end of the task at a 9 or 10. I like to start and finish strong. But in the middle my mind tends to wander and i begin to focus on other things. So then my ability to concentrate and focus lowers to a 4 or a 5. <br />3) I am very ready to be able to concentrate more than I possibly beleived. If i were able to concentrate more i would learn so much more at school and in life. It would benifit myself, and those around me, greatly. <br />4) I can learn to focus on different parts of the activity rather that just the whole thing. I could also try really hard not to let my mind wander to different subjects like "what am i going to eat for lunch today" because thinking about all these different topics will cause me to make unnessesary decisions that will cause my brain to become tired and eventually fatigued. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07266166415223789380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-22346592269975180482012-08-21T23:44:42.662-07:002012-08-21T23:44:42.662-07:001. I definitely think that decision fatigue is mo...1. I definitely think that decision fatigue is mostly physiological (although there is undeniably some element of a self-fulfilling prophecy involved). There's been plenty of times that I've been surprised by my own mental fatigue. Freshman year, I entered my math final knowing that I had studied sufficiently and that I hadn't found the day's previous final tiring. There was no reason for me to feel tired out, but by the final twenty problems of the lengthy test, I was ready to give up. The problems weren't especially difficult, I was just worn out. Of course, there's a slight contradiction in that by writing this, I'm acknowledging I believe in the existence of physiological decision fatigue. It could be argued that in some deep subconscious corner of my mind this is what causes the fatigue. The best I can do is qualify that I have never really put much thought into the existence of decision fatigue until now. In fact, I've often attempted to consciously deny it through all sorts of pseudo-science ("Oh, this project uses a different part of my brain, I'll be fine staying up to finish it.") for the sake of efficiency. I would say that technology both helps and hinders my goals, but it helps far more than it hinder. There's nothing inherently wrong with technology. As one article points out, it's my own fault if I go on a Wikipedia article spree instead of doing homework. Even something as simple as recording words is facilitated by technology--most people can type faster than hand-write. In fact, some of my personal goals are so computer orientated that they would impossible without technology.<br /><br />2. This varies according to how close to a deadline I am. If I have a long time for a relatively simple assignment, I get distracted incredible easily (concentration being 2-3), given that I managed to start working at all. If a deadline is approaching or there is a limited opportunity to focus (an in class lesson, for example) I can focus well, perhaps in the 8-9 range.<br /><br />3. I think I've always known that I have the potential to concentrate far better than I typically do, but I never considered trying anything like meditation. Honestly, I doubt I'll start, but the idea of "focused distraction" is still applicable elsewhere. On a more tangible note, I enjoy reading lifehacks. Some are outlandish and more trouble than they're worth, but others are both simple and incredibly effective.<br /><br />4. While not something I learned strictly form these articles (it's a method I've used before to avoid distraction) validation that a distraction typically lasts 25 minutes is useful. Before clicking on an interesting link I check the time and decide whether I have half an hour to spare. Usually the answer is no, and I get back to work. Broader ideas, such as not necessarily needing breaks also contribute to potentially greater concentration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536821730568787871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-81130171793612340672012-08-21T23:27:19.335-07:002012-08-21T23:27:19.335-07:00The way I interpreted the article led me to believ...The way I interpreted the article led me to believe that decision fatigue is physiological condition. Throughout the article, it talked about all subjects like the crime trial, the custom tailored suits, and putting candy bars at the waiting line at grocery markets, and those are all physiological issues regarding behavior and how a person acts when his/her mind is under pressure. <br />Personally, technology aides me in achieving goals, and yes I know people would disagree with me because of the fact that I'm constantly logged in on Facebook, and I never get off. But that's only a small part of my technology experience that people know about me. As an artist, the internet is a haven because of all the available resources. I would have never become fascinated with street art if I never Googled "Banksy", and to this moment, I would still think vandalism was just another hooligan act without those resources. I would have never known about Alex Pardee, the man who influences my art genre, without who I would not be the artist I am today.<br /><br />There are a lot of things that can hinder my concentration for doing a task. If there is a physical reward awaiting me upon my completion, I find that I can do a very hated task for hours without stopping. I'm not talking a mental reward, like "oh you will come out a smarter, better person when you finish" I'm talking about the rewards that give you satisfaction for earning it like money or food. Without the reward in play, I rate myself at a 1. It will take me forever to do it. There is a online class that my mom wanted me to do and she signed me up a half a year ago, and I haven't touched it since. But things like pulling weeds in the yard where I get a good amount of money out of, I can finish instantly regardless of my personal need. So with reward, I rate myself a 10.<br /><br />If there is anything in the world that can improve the amount of concentration I hold for a hated task then I would gladly welcome it. I feel like its something that is missing to myself because over the course of high school, I turned from a very diligent kid that did everything that was asked, into a rebelliously teenager that does what is personally wanted. Of course I'm a very different person then I was a few years back, but that doesn't change the fact that my concentration falters more easily then before.<br /><br />The key to my concentration is usually sleep and energy. Most of my days are fueled by more or less 6 hours of sleep. Like the parole example, I can do all my important tasks in the morning and the less significant tasks later in the afternoon/evening, and eating well and eating occasionally is also a good factor to including because I'm more of a meal person than I snack person. I only snack when I need something to keep my body moving because I can't sit still. Ubi Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013080645461731589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-3935454794806531652012-08-21T23:19:43.138-07:002012-08-21T23:19:43.138-07:00If you think your bored than you are bored. If you... If you think your bored than you are bored. If you think your tired than you are tired. Of course if you think you can fly then gravity will hit you wide awake. There are limits but most of what you feel because you thought of it is pure psychological. I know that when I get on rides at the fair, my palms are sweating because I'm thinking so much about the ride and level of fear I am going to receive. <br /> There have been cases where women exhibit signs of pregnancy yet they are not (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_pregnancy). Why? This is usually caused by the women thinking about becoming pregnant, or fearing pregnancy, so much that the body starts to develop certain characteristics to that of a pregnant body.<br /> Technology can both aid and impair your ability to achieve goals and complete tasks. "Information rains down faster and thicker every day, and there are plenty of non-moronic reasons for it to do so (http://nymag.com/print/?/news/features/56793/)." Technology is a fountain of information which is why people get distracted so easily by it. Technology, such as computers, also aid us in research and collaboration to ultimately complete an assignment.I think if you train yourself to ignore a popup and focus on the task at hand, technology won't be an issue for distractions.<br /><br />2) A scale varies for me because I like to switch up my environments when I work on homework. I move around in and around my house and some environments yield more distractions than others. I focus on average about 7 out of ten. <br /><br />3) I readily accept the solution to distraction problem.<br /><br />4) Well, I will definitely shut off all unnecessary tabs and other homework that way I can concentrate on solely one assignment at a time. Also, shut off my iPod that way I don't get any notifications that I might be tempted to respond to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296848662493661969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-84470590468097179632012-08-21T23:13:24.004-07:002012-08-21T23:13:24.004-07:001.) I believe that decision fatigue is a physiolog...1.) I believe that decision fatigue is a physiological condition and physical fatigue. I believe this because when you're making a decision early in the morning or at the end of the day, people make excuses. If their going to make a decision in the morning they say " it's to early i cant think", or in the afternoon they would say "it's to late i dont have any energy left". People naturally make choices without thinking about it. For example today we were going to have a hard practice and i honestly didnt wanted to question it because i was physically tired. I did what i had to do without any remarks. Technology is good and bad at the sametime. When you have hw to get done and instead you decide to go on facebook or some place else, its your choice. You can get distracted easily if you let it do it. It's also very helpful for you to get your hw done faster etc..<br /><br />2.)Maybe a 6. For me it's hard to concentrate on something i dont like to do. But if it's school relate i wont't care if i dont like doing it, i have to get it done no matter what. When i'm really distracted and not paying attention, i say to myself that its for my education, so i just do it. <br /><br />3.)I actually dont know. There are sometimes where you can do things that you are even suprise by, you didnt know that you were capable of that.The only way to find out is testing it out. <br /><br />4.) I have learn that when you get rest and a good breakfast you can do things in a confident way, even though sometimes you might be lose. Also that when you cocentrate in something you dont like, you will get some reward later. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-19557010321135563162012-08-21T22:48:13.606-07:002012-08-21T22:48:13.606-07:00*midnight snack (just to make that clear)*midnight snack (just to make that clear)Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815476056761932969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-58287879939055541102012-08-21T22:47:15.453-07:002012-08-21T22:47:15.453-07:00First of all, decision fatigue is both a self-full...First of all, decision fatigue is both a self-fullfiling prophecy and a physiological condition. It can be a self-fullfiling prophecy because, for example, say I was going to finish my geometry homework because I thought that I needed to work harder in the class. I would try and finish it but it would be too "difficult" for me or I couldn't remember how to do this certain problem(or when the teacher doesn't give enough information in class to do the homework!). So I would end up telling myself to just dive up because its not worth it. I made my decision to quit because it made me had to think more which made me fatigued. Now, decision fatigue can be physiological because our brains can tell us to quit. Just like how Baumeister was comparing the humand mind to a computer, our computer could say, "ERROR, ERROR! Restart the computer." We wouldn't have a choice to not restart it unless we wanted more problems with it. Our brains act like computers in that way too. If your brain says, "STOP! This is way too much, I need a break." We need to take a break for our brain's sake. If we don't we might put too much stress on our brains and cause it to "explode." Technology is helping me with my goals and hurting me also. Right now I may be typing this comment but I have Facebook in a tab just waiting for me to click on it, and hey, I do.Its the whole temptaion deal that the article was talking about. It may not be candy or soda but its something that we want instead of doing something that we have to do.<br /><br />I would say that I am a 5 in the scale. My concentration depends on what the task is at hand that I need to work on. If it's an essay that I've procrastinated on and it's due the next day, sure I'll work my butt off doing it. However, this is were it gets bad for me, if its a vocab test that I completely forgot to study for or if I just ignored it, I won't be so concentrated. But then again, it definately does depend on the task.<br /><br />To be honest, I do not think I am prepared to concentrate more than I previously have, but practice makes perfect!<br /><br />Paying attention is always percieved as looking at something directly but is never really percieved as even listening or feeling. However, I do believe that the concept of "paying attention" with concentration is definately having everything else blocked out form your brain, and let everything flow naturally. Also, to help you concentrate...EAT! At least thats one thing I got out of the article. Definately an excuse as a "midniht snack" if i need more glucose (energy) to complete something.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815476056761932969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-17232927763961680492012-08-21T22:38:57.210-07:002012-08-21T22:38:57.210-07:001. As one of the examples from the experiment in c...1. As one of the examples from the experiment in class I believe that we are self-fulfilling many outcomes in our daily lives. In part by the fact that my answers were supposed to be without any decision making, however because I am so used to being forced to make quick choices there was no real fatigue there. However this also depends on the situation, because after an AP Exam after some 60 plus multiple questions I am completely unable to think and am left with decision fatigue. From the testing in Stanford many students were self-fulfilling their own decision fatigue because they believed that after working hard for a certain period of time gave them some entitlement to a break (without a timetable). However there are many people who can multi-task without needing a break for extended periods of time because they focus on the work and not the break they receive after work.<br />2. Even during my most time sensitive events, I am still only concentrating at about 8.5. All the time I should be producing a piece of work I will stop... think... recollect... and then start again from where I left off. Especially during my AP Exams, because no one really wants to take a test where all the credit for the class is based on whether you can perform that day! Instead I work really hard on my concentration and ability to produce a lot of work in a short period of time.<br />3. I will be very happy if I could increase the amount of time I could devote to my events and school work with a little more ability to concentrate.<br />4. When I start to think... "I deserve a break after 2 essays and an exams today!" I will remember that what I have been doing with that idea was procrastinate and make all the other work I have the rest of the day that much harder to complete.Mackenzie Greeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09279849204492314090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-10097808519639019172012-08-21T22:37:18.157-07:002012-08-21T22:37:18.157-07:001.) I believe that is a mixture of both psychologi...1.) I believe that is a mixture of both psychological and physicolgical. Once you become fatigued then your body starts to shut down psychologically. This is the case for decision making. When making decisions, the first couple of them will be thought out but as you progress they will become less thought out. I am currently facing decision fatigue because I'm deciding on wether I should be doing my homework or checking twitter. This should be an easy choice but since i am tired right now checking twitter and falling asleep sound so much better.<br />2.) it depends on wether I HAVE to do the task at hand. But I'm general I would give myself a 5 or a 6 .<br />3.) yes I am prepared. I always have an open mind on things that can help me succeed. <br />4.) I think I've learned that If it is possible I shouldnt make 20 decisions at once but instead break them up Into two segments of 10 and 10. sebastian guillenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090019246738808055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-56348138968707104252012-08-21T22:21:51.353-07:002012-08-21T22:21:51.353-07:001. Decision fatigue is more of a physiological pro...1. Decision fatigue is more of a physiological problem than it is a self-fulfilling prophecy, but that does not mean that it cannot be both. I try to decide whether or not to finish my homework or do it tomorrow before the class period and usually I choose to complete it no matter how late i have to stay up, and complete the assignment. (As you will notice most of my assignments will be completed towards the end of a night. I take the path that most people do not follow, as mentioned in the article, when they have decision fatigue. They choose to do nothing while I on the other hand decide to complete the assignment.<br /> <br />2. My concentration depends on who is judging me if I fail. If there are alot of people that will be judging me then i will be at about an 8 or a 9. The fewer witnesses the lower the number goes down for me.<br /><br />3. Yes, I am welcome to that.<br /><br />4. Increase mental toughness, tell yourself never to give up and fight through the pain. it is those who never give up that have a high ability to concentrate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398581948930371553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-71936894182653423852012-08-21T22:14:26.497-07:002012-08-21T22:14:26.497-07:001. I see that decision-fatigue is a physcological ...1. I see that decision-fatigue is a physcological condition like the article states it to be. I mean a person can only take so much before their judgement and decisions are exhausted as in the case with the court cases where a larger majority of parole cases were given to criminals who had hearings in the morning when the judge was the least exhausted, compared to cases late in the day. My own experience with this is anytime i had an exhausting day at school from taking tests, writing essays, ect., later that day my homework would reflect my exhaustion with short answers that were the bare minimum effort. Technology can be helpful by making decisions easier to make. For example when you need a plumber if you had to go through a yellow pages and call various plumbers and ask for the cost while also having to contact friends to know which plumber does a good job would tire you out leading you to pick any random plumber who might flood your house. Although through technology on the internet in quicker time and less effort you can find various low cost plumbers with reviews by others in a five minutes.<br /><br />2. Thinking of myself as the worlds biggest procrastinator i would give myself as a 1, as I can distract my self with my own pencil or pen when having to do a task i rather not.Which leaves me putting it off to the last minute.<br /><br />3. Well figuering that I'm seventeen and that from now on losing concentration will come with a bigger consequence in college, work, or life, I hope I learn how to concentrate a lot better.<br /><br />4. I see that not overworking myself and taking small breaks every now and then to refresh my mind(without putting the task off for the last minute) could really help me put my best work forward,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02782892644996390674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-67236106621069518602012-08-21T22:09:22.753-07:002012-08-21T22:09:22.753-07:001. Well in my experience when I'm physically f...1. Well in my experience when I'm physically fatigued all of my faculties (mental etc.)suffer including decision making. But i additionally believe that to an extent decision making fatigue is primarily a psychological "self-fulfilling prophecy". Technology can both aid and dissuade our decision making (say a video game distracting or starving time from other "productive" activities)so ultimately physical/psychological fatigue factor in tandem to either improving or harming our decision making. <br /><br />2. On a scale from 1-10 i would genuinely rate myself 7-9. My greatest, and un-notably common or achievable, quality is my work ethic/personal discipline towards tasks even if i find no benefit or interest in such I still strive to accomplish (authentically as well as comprehensively)said task(s). But i always value realism over unreasonably. Ill never kill myself but i will be close to knockin' on heaven's gilded door, almost burstin' thru the lock. (SEE MY PRIDE AND PREJUDICE NOTES FOR AN EXAMPLE...)<br /><br />3. I am very much of the belief that personal perspective is the diviner, the both limitless and limited( depending, again on your outlook to a scenario), basis on which an individual's capacities are based. So...yes I'm not only prepared but consciously aware of the ability to further my "concentration tactics", i try to improve everyday, little or large (live and learn yadda yadda etc. and so forth). <br /><br />4. Byway of the frequently suggested but so too frequently ignored recommendations of say proper sleep, diet, and in the end a positive or optimistic outlook i believe an individual, like myself, could effectively change for the better my concentration as both my physical/psychological decision making wont be subdued by avoidable/but slothfully lethal adversities (physical, psychological, yep and the 8th sin...procrastination) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492919729706453630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-42366610322881353292012-08-21T21:59:29.586-07:002012-08-21T21:59:29.586-07:001. Based on my personal experiences and the assig...1. Based on my personal experiences and the assigned reading, I believe that decision fatigue is influenced by a combination of physical (biological) and psychological (belief) factors. Just as the theory of relativity relates the physical realm with that of the energy world, our physical existence is a dynamic conversion between the two realms. Physical fatigue and expectations both definitely influence decisions but they also effect and influence each other. Positive expectation can increase willpower and making a decision that is consistent with your core beliefs takes far less energy than one that conflicts you. The priority and consequence of the decision contributes to the severity of the fatigue induced by it. For example if I lie to my mom about something, the guilt causes fatigue, thereby making that decision and other unrelated decisions made in the same time frame more difficult. If I feel really good about the decision and the consequences of the decision are positive for everyone involved, the fatigue seems to be far less. <br />2. My concentration on a task that I don't want to do is not very good, say about a 4 or so, but wanting or not wanting to do something is sometimes complicated. Take school work for instance, we don't really want to do it, but more opportunities are available to those who do well in school so the motivation is there to help you concentrate. You can also stay focused better on tasks that help others or ones that seem important.<br />3. I welcome the possibility that I may be able to concentrate more effectively.<br />4. Being in good physical and emotional health obviously helps your capacity for concentration, but being able to selectively concentrate on your highest priorities rather that someone else's priorities would be very nice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863123427734587419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248376335672805297.post-15813289158547793272012-08-21T21:49:11.115-07:002012-08-21T21:49:11.115-07:001. Decision making is a very physiological conditi...1. Decision making is a very physiological condition. Personal experience wise, being a referee has help enforced this. The later on in the day, the more likely you are to let little things go, while earlier in the day you are much sharper. Physical fatigue often plays a part in this, but it is physiological as a whole. The reading also supports this. The fact that the judge was not more malicious as the day went on proves to be a constant. The only change was the decision making and the glucose, and those results help support the idea of decision fatigue. Technology is both helping me, and hindering me. The information to be found is almost endless as are the distractions. I have been subject to both and have used both.<br /><br />2. I would like to think that I step up when something is needed to be completed. So depending on importance I would say an average of 6.<br /><br />3. Yes I actually believe that I have been well prepared to think and concentrate at higher levels than I ever have before.<br /><br />4. Statistically it is more effective to take breaks in between work time in order to gain full efficiency, such as the judge on his lunch break. Therefore I need to begin work much earlier in order to take these breaks and revamp myself for longer periods of concentrationWilliam Veroskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509999045084685257noreply@blogger.com