Outline of My First
Oral Presentation
DonÕt be a nag!
This is a
Presentation of The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, By Dr. Laura
Schlessinger,
HarperCollinsPublishers, 2004, pages 27-41, Ch. 2-3
By Davis Hanai
Instructions for this
oral presentation are found at:
www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/leonj/leonpsy22/g22-oral.htm
I. Second Mother
A) Explanation- MomÕs sometimes
forget to step out of mother mode and slip into wife mode, woman mode,
companion mode, or lover mode.
B) Opinion- Besides the obvious
sexist view, the message can be adapted to apply and be used by both sexes.
C) Psychological and cultural
significance- People are becoming
busier and busier nowadays and we can all try to remember not to get stuck in
one ÒmodeÓ such as Òwork modeÓ or Òmother modeÓ.
II. Nag and
Complain, Bitch and Moan
A) Explanation- Men (and woman) hate it when there
significant other just nag and ÒbitchÓ about everything and treat them in a worse
manner than they would a perfect stranger
ringing their doorbell at 3 in the morning.
B) Opinion- Relationships would be much more
satisfying if partners treated each other with respect and in a nicer manner
than strangers.
C) Psychological and Cultural
Significance- Following the golden rule, ÒTreat others as you want to be
treatedÓ.
III. Puppy
love
A) Explanation- Much more can be
accomplished if you compliment and praise the things you want a like.
B) Opinion- From personal
experience, praise and shaping work much better than punishment training.
C) Psychological and Cultural
Significance- SkinnerÕs operant conditioning
Helpful Links:
Dr. SchlessingerÕs website http://www.drlaura.com/main/
A site dedicated to building better marriages http://bettermarriages.org/
Criticism of Dr. Laura (a pro LGBT site) http://www.stopdrlaura.com/
My Home Page: www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/409bf2004/hanai/home.htm