Comments for Perusing Psychology http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog Current ideas and research in psychology and neuroscience Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:06:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The Psychology of Buying a Car by Jared Tanner http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/2010/02/the-psychology-of-buying-a-car/comment-page-1/#comment-10109 Jared Tanner Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:06:04 +0000 http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/?p=362#comment-10109 Asking for a deposit before a test drive is a way for them to cover their losses should anything happen to the car (I'm not sure how business insurance works in England but in the U.S. a car dealership would have insurance to cover accidents). From a psychological perspective, it's a way for you to "invest" in the vehicle so you feel a greater connection to it and as a result will have a stronger desire to purchase it. It's generally not recommended to purchase any car you cannot test drive first. If a car needs mechanical work first, do not purchase it until the work has all been done to your level of satisfaction (that doesn't mean you can't purchase a car needing work, just don't ever purchase anything you are not comfortable purchasing). Asking for a deposit before a test drive is a way for them to cover their losses should anything happen to the car (I’m not sure how business insurance works in England but in the U.S. a car dealership would have insurance to cover accidents). From a psychological perspective, it’s a way for you to “invest” in the vehicle so you feel a greater connection to it and as a result will have a stronger desire to purchase it.

It’s generally not recommended to purchase any car you cannot test drive first. If a car needs mechanical work first, do not purchase it until the work has all been done to your level of satisfaction (that doesn’t mean you can’t purchase a car needing work, just don’t ever purchase anything you are not comfortable purchasing).

]]> Comment on The Psychology of Buying a Car by Melissa http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/2010/02/the-psychology-of-buying-a-car/comment-page-1/#comment-10108 Melissa Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:54:38 +0000 http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/?p=362#comment-10108 Hi there, this article is interesting and is definatly similar to a lot of my experiences when looking for a car recently. However one garage actually wanted me to put a deposit down on a car before I drove it, why do you think this is? I asked to test drive it and he said that it needs a service so is unsafe to drive, he then said the battery's flat, when challenging this he said I could drive it in the car park?! Then finally I could test drive it but I wouldnt be insured! They were a terrible garage (dyl motor group, Halifax, Yorkshire, England) and I really liked the car, went back twice but there was no way I was purchasing a car off them! Hi there, this article is interesting and is definatly similar to a lot of my experiences when looking for a car recently.
However one garage actually wanted me to put a deposit down on a car before I drove it, why do you think this is? I asked to test drive it and he said that it needs a service so is unsafe to drive, he then said the battery’s flat, when challenging this he said I could drive it in the car park?! Then finally I could test drive it but I wouldnt be insured! They were a terrible garage (dyl motor group, Halifax, Yorkshire, England) and I really liked the car, went back twice but there was no way I was purchasing a car off them!

]]> Comment on What is Executive Function? by Joseph Ravick http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/2009/07/what-is-executive-function/comment-page-1/#comment-10078 Joseph Ravick Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:47:38 +0000 http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/?p=319#comment-10078 Thank you Mr. Tanner. I found your article helpful and understandable. My partner Jody is afflicted with Spinocerebellar ataxia. As her disabilities progressed, I researched what the scientists were discovering, which was limited. I have recently found valuable data from a 2011 study at Bonn University which was enlightening, confirming my own observations of Jody's behaviour. As I mentioned, her ability to function effectively seemed to be diminishing, cognitively as well as physically (mobility and dexterity). Although inconclusive, the study indicated that some people with Jody's dysfunction exhibited some impairment in their Executive functions. I now understand what is meant by the term. I appreciate the insight. Joseph Thank you Mr. Tanner. I found your article helpful and understandable. My partner Jody is afflicted with Spinocerebellar ataxia. As her disabilities progressed, I researched what the scientists were discovering, which was limited. I have recently found valuable data from a 2011 study at Bonn University which was enlightening, confirming my own observations of Jody’s behaviour. As I mentioned, her ability to function effectively seemed to be diminishing, cognitively as well as physically (mobility and dexterity). Although inconclusive, the study indicated that some people with Jody’s dysfunction exhibited some impairment in their Executive functions. I now understand what is meant by the term. I appreciate the insight.
Joseph

]]> Comment on First Successful Brain Transplant by Rachel http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/2008/04/first-successful-brain-transplant/comment-page-1/#comment-10044 Rachel Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:39:59 +0000 http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/?p=151#comment-10044 Ahahahahaha!! I read all this open mouthed and didn't even get it was a joke til the last paragraph - I was reading the stuff about nanoglue and just going what the HECK that could be so useful!! Whoever wrote this, classic! Ahahahahaha!! I read all this open mouthed and didn’t even get it was a joke til the last paragraph – I was reading the stuff about nanoglue and just going what the HECK that could be so useful!! Whoever wrote this, classic!

]]> Comment on About the author by bubblies http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/about/comment-page-1/#comment-9982 bubblies Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:56:54 +0000 #comment-9982 Very sad outcome for all of us as a family, but we managed to keep our home, the diagnosis was along drawn out process, my husband luckily got ill health retirement, so we will try to enjoy everything we can. Obviously awareness is needed for this rare neurodegenerative disease, not only for the public but for the medical professionals involved. The Spect scan result is only as good as the person reading it, the first interpretation was wrong, but he did state it was not in keeping with the previous MRI. Complicated, how many other patients are there out there who have been told their scan is nothing to worry about? Very sad outcome for all of us as a family, but we managed to keep our home, the diagnosis was along drawn out process, my husband luckily got ill health retirement, so we will try to enjoy everything we can.
Obviously awareness is needed for this rare neurodegenerative disease, not only for the public but for the medical professionals involved. The Spect scan result is only as good as the person reading it, the first interpretation was wrong, but he did state it was not in keeping with the previous MRI. Complicated, how many other patients are there out there who have been told their scan is nothing to worry about?

]]> Comment on About the author by bubblies http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/about/comment-page-1/#comment-9981 bubblies Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:39:04 +0000 #comment-9981 Hi, do not know if this has any meaning for anyone, but we have had a confirmation of my husbands diagnosis, Fronto temporal dementia with possible MND. Due to the alternative diagnosis's given by the local psychologist, with whom i totally disagreed I requested my husband attended a cerebral function unit that specializes in neurodegenerative diseases. The reason for my post is we were previously told the hypoperfusion on the Spect scan was possibly normal ageing changes and not a cause for concern this was given by the local hospitals radiologist. The specialist team looked at my husbands previous Spect scan and have said it shows frontal reduction and frontal parietal reduction. This now explains all the problems my husband was having as it takes a lot of cell death to show atrophy. The evidence was there all the time. The neuropsychological testing also confirmed my husbands problems. Hi, do not know if this has any meaning for anyone, but we have had a confirmation of my husbands diagnosis, Fronto temporal dementia with possible MND.
Due to the alternative diagnosis’s given by the local psychologist, with whom i totally disagreed I requested my husband attended a cerebral function unit that specializes in neurodegenerative diseases. The reason for my post is we were previously told the hypoperfusion on the Spect scan was possibly normal ageing changes and not a cause for concern this was given by the local hospitals radiologist.
The specialist team looked at my husbands previous Spect scan and have said it shows frontal reduction and frontal parietal reduction. This now explains all the problems my husband was having as it takes a lot of cell death to show atrophy. The evidence was there all the time. The neuropsychological testing also confirmed my husbands problems.

]]> Comment on First Successful Brain Transplant by prod wifie143 http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/2008/04/first-successful-brain-transplant/comment-page-1/#comment-9970 prod wifie143 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:48:27 +0000 http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/?p=151#comment-9970 this info sucks its really not gettin mii anywhere and i need info for a project mi and mii friend is doing on the brain the first transplant and the first doctor who performed the transplant this is fake!!!!!!!!!!!!! this info sucks its really not gettin mii anywhere and i need info for a project mi and mii friend is doing on the brain the first transplant and the first doctor who performed the transplant this is fake!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> Comment on First Successful Brain Transplant by Chandler http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/2008/04/first-successful-brain-transplant/comment-page-1/#comment-9947 Chandler Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/?p=151#comment-9947 Did anyone else notice that the fake doctor's name was "Head". Did anyone else notice that the fake doctor’s name was “Head”.

]]> Comment on PET Scans and fMRI Compared by tomi http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/2007/07/pet-scans-and-fmri-compared/comment-page-1/#comment-9893 tomi Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:46:37 +0000 http://brainybehavior.com/blog/?p=50#comment-9893 I THINK THE CLARITY OF THIS PAGE IS HIGHLY BLURRED BY INCONSISTENT FACTS ABOUT TOPICS MILES AWAY FROM THE ONE ON HAND IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO GIVE A SIMPLE ANSWER THE FONT IS ANNOYING AND OLD THE WEBSITE NAME MAKES ME SICK AND YO HAVE POOR ADVERTS THIS WEBPAGE SHOULD BE USED FOR TORTURE I THINK THE CLARITY OF THIS PAGE IS HIGHLY BLURRED BY INCONSISTENT FACTS ABOUT TOPICS MILES AWAY FROM THE ONE ON HAND IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO GIVE A SIMPLE ANSWER THE FONT IS ANNOYING AND OLD THE WEBSITE NAME MAKES ME SICK AND YO HAVE POOR ADVERTS THIS WEBPAGE SHOULD BE USED FOR TORTURE

]]> Comment on About the author by Susan Jones http://www.brainybehavior.com/blog/about/comment-page-1/#comment-9863 Susan Jones Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:46:38 +0000 #comment-9863 Greetings from Australia. You helped me with my university assignment. Thank so much. Greetings from Australia. You helped me with my university assignment. Thank so much.

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