How does one even define "Twisted"? If you recall when we discussed how one defines a behavior as Abnormal the behavior had to harm yourself or others and one had to consider the time period, culture and context in which the behavior was performed. As you will see in the following article...behaviors you may have thought might be Abnormal or Twisted just may not be. Intriqued? :-)
We were discussing being alone in class and the current issue of Psychology Today has a cover story "Typically Twisted" which interestingly includes a piece on some people preferring to be alone. (You'll need to use your school ID # for the link or read in from the magazine in the LRC or BN). If you go to #6 you will find a section "Solitude Is Bliss" where Jonathan Cheek from Wellesly College explains there are Introverts who really do not experience anxiety. He also says there are shy people who are quite secure & just don't need to affiliate with people as much as others. They have quite fulfilling lives without being as social as others.
There are many other topics discussed which relate to course content as well and just may have you reconsidering what "Twisted" or "Abnormal" is!
1. Slacker's Lament about having no ambition
2. The Dead Zone about having a morbid sense of humor
3. Not Tonight Dear or Ever about not desiring sex
4. Quirky, Kinky, or Creepy about unusual sex fantasies
5. An Infinite Loop about keeping secrets
7. Mommy's Favorite about loving one child more than another
