Derek's Guide to Depression

Flawed Economic System Begs for a New Perspective

A more sophisticated economic theory leaped out at me one day when I decided to leaf through the alumni publication sent out by my old alma mater. Usually nothing interests me about those days of old because nothing is same there anymore.

Page turn. In this beautifully done publication, a photo of an interesting looking man was situated next to a caption. It pressed for an answer : “What kind of shopper are you ?” I hoped it wasn’t anything trite like a ten question quiz. It wasn’t.

The man in the photo, Paul J. Albanese, studied economics but changed over to psychology when he couldn’t agree with the teachings of economic theories regarding human behavior.

He believed the predictions and forecasts about people in modern day society are different now. Marketing forecasts should be based on a few more categories of types of people and what kind of behaviors come from each.

According to this new perspective on economics, four different personality categories branch out in varying degrees of intensity. Believed to provide market researchers with more accuracy and detail – Albanese describes normal, neurotic, primitive, psychotic in that order. More gray area to ponder is that the not-normal folks have good days when they may pass as normal.

The Normal type consumers earn their namesake category because of being consistent and predictable. Neurotic shoppers are ambivalent, indecisive individuals. Primitives are a pain in the neck to everyone around them. Compulsives will max out a credit card, and spend every dollar they have when binging on excess. Psychotic shopping is the low end extreme where people have been arrested for passing bad checks.

Albanese: “Typically when marketers do research, there’s an implicit assumption that everyone they’re using as research are [functioning] at the normal level. And unless they are at the normal level, their behavior might not be consistent, causing the research to be flawed.”

Does he mean to imply that greed isn’t part of the equation? What about avarice?

The flawed research may be what Greenspan referred to in his public apology speech in late October 2008. He seemed to be quivering as he spoke of the flaw in his thinking. He stood up to take responsibility for his part in the financial crisis. apologize for the errors of his wrong thinking.

If we have a new economic reality to deal with – what is it? And if we are suddenly supposed to do business by this new reality, what was the old one? How did we succeed with the old reality if indeed it was so very wrong? I think it comes down to morals.

A generation of noble folks is passing on. Now we have people doing business who are of a new belief system, can be from any part of the world, of any religion or lack thereof.

More on the psychology of economics: Ignoring these nuances could influence the premises that the marketers use for judging a trend as well as the motivations behind the trend. After twenty five years of research, the economic psychologist states that a marketer must be able to distinguish someone who has bipolar disorder from someone who simply operates at the primitive level.

We’ve had fun with statistics and calculating the variables with the amazing speeds our computers have computed, but now it’s time to soften the edges of the cookie cutter. The economic system that once operated on trust, can do so no more – that’s where the tear in the fabric became a flaw.

About the Author

Sometime before the age of two, I wandered far away from home. I was still in diapers, but I got some distance following the sidewalk, and crossing the railroad tracks before my frantic parents caught up with me. As an adult, things didn’t change much in my thirst for going after new territories that include travels of the mind, and thoughtful adventures. As an adult whenever I went to visit my folks, my mother would always say, “Here comes my little gypsy.” Through writing and blogging I hope to share the places I’ve been, and the things I’ve discovered. Here’s the invitation I’ve made up for anyone who reads this: Come gypsy with me. . .The best is yet to be

Bipolar Disorder: Awareness & Help

How to Become Smarter $0.99 You can download and read this book for free (see the download link in the free sample) and you will have to pay only if you enjoy the book. This text describes techniques for improving mental abilities. Some of the things it can help you to achieve include the following:Depending on circumstances, use different lifestyles that improve one or another mental function.Experience euphoria without dru…

Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World $13.99 This introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation in a changing world. Noteworthy for its clear and engaging writing style that is accessible to readers, superior pedagogy, many engaging case examples and user-oriented applications, and integration of sociocultural material throughout. The authors adopt an interactionist app…

A quick quiz on bipolar therapy.: An article from: Clinical Psychiatry News $5.95 This digital document is an article from Clinical Psychiatry News, published by International Medical News Group on June 1, 2004. The length of the article is 4517 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation…

SAD Soother $37.95 Homeopathic remedy relieves depression related to seasonal affective disorder

Cool Bop New Year’s Photo Cards $1.29 These new year photo cards encourage you to be as creative or as silly as you’d like in creating your very own album cover! Those who fondly talk about the good old days are sure to appreciate this nod to the era of jazz albums, quiz shows, and gleaming Chevys.

Finish Line Pure MSM $15.99 Finish Line Pure MSM is used to treat a variety of illnesses in horses, including chronic muscle soreness, epiphysitis, acute laminitis, pleuritis, recurring digestive tract disorder and arthritis. Ultra Pure 99.9% Source of bio-available sulfur. Veterinary interest in MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) has increased over recent years. However, MSM has been used on horses for nearly 20 years.

Hyperlite Divine Wakeboard Combo With Allure Bindings 128 $279.99 Hyperlite Divine Wakeboard Combo With Allure Bindings 128 . With a mellow, continuous rocker and soft molded-in fins, the Divine series is designed for smooth grace in the air. These features, combined with a softer ladies-specific flex, make it the perfect board for first-time and intermediate riders. 128cm Up to 120 lbs. 134cm Above 100 lbs. Molded-In Fins Continuous Rocker V Bottom Tunnel Satin Flex Monocoque Construction Layered Glass Fins: 2 – 1.3″ Disorder

Hyperlite Divine Wakeboard Combo With Allure Bindings 134 $279.99 Hyperlite Divine Wakeboard Combo With Allure Bindings 134 . With a mellow, continuous rocker and soft molded-in fins, the Divine series is designed for smooth grace in the air. These features, combined with a softer ladies-specific flex, make it the perfect board for first-time and intermediate riders. 128cm Up to 120 lbs. 134cm Above 100 lbs. Molded-In Fins Continuous Rocker V Bottom Tunnel Satin Flex Monocoque Construction Layered Glass Fins: 2 – 1.3″ Disorder

Hyperlite Broadcast 5 6 Wakesurf Board $299.99 Hyperlite Broadcast 5 6 Wakesurf Board . The Broadcast boards are crafted with more of a traditional wakeboard rail for a deeper ride in the water. Preferred by riders that want to surf the way they wakeboard. Quicker reacting, harder edging with more of a centered weight distribution for a knifing style of bottom turn. 5’6″ – For Riders 170 lbs and above EVA Pad New Die Cut Logo Monocoque Construction Layered Glass Fins: 2 – 1.3 Disorder & 1 -1.7 Maruca Limited Lifetime Warranty

Doyle Marine Seacards Nautical Flash $24.99 Doyle Marine Seacards Nautical Flash . American Sailing Association approved! The Certification Edition was designed with the help of leading sailing schools and award winning instructors. Divided into three color-coded sections, this volume of nautical flash cards is a serious tool for mastering a wide spectrum of sailing and boating knowledge. With over 450 cards, the color-coding allows sailors to study those areas that are most helpful. The first two sections cover general sailing terms and safety and they are designed to help students pass their exams (flashcards have long been proven to be an effective memory tool). The advanced section (over half the deck) is very broad and will test even old salts and professionals. This is truly a set of cards for everyone and they re also great for cockpit quiz sessions. On one side of each card is a symbol, picture, or saying, and on the other side, an explanation of what the front of the card refers to and its implications. Categories from

Vetri-Disc by Vetri-Science (90 Capsules) $16.99 Vetri-Disc™ contains bovine tracheal cartilage (200 mg), a source of Chondroitin -4- and -6- sulfates (glycosaminoglycans)-found in high concentration in the spine and intervertebral discs. This synergistic formula helps to lubricate and support regeneration and healthy functioning of connective tissue in the spine and discs.* Vetri-Disc™ is recommended as a long term therapy (three weeks to three months for intial results to be seen) because the glycosaminoglycans provided need to build up in the system in order to work properly. Each capsule provides 200 mg Bovine Tracheal Cartilage (Source of Chondroitin -4-and-6-Sulfates), 100 mg Manganese Sulfate (as Manganese 33 mg), 100 mg Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate and Ascorbic Acid), 10 mg Vitamin B6, 30 IU Vitamin D3, 100 mg Calcium (Ascorbate, Carbonate), 50 mg Magnesium (Sulfate), 25 mg Potassium (Citrate), 5 mg Zinc (Sulfate), 100 mg Pectin, 50 mg Taurine, 10 mg Equisetum Arvense, 30 mg L-Serine, 5 mg Pepsin. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place Caution: Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.Cinsult with yout veterinarian before using this product in animals: with clotting disorders, being treated with anticoagulant medications, diabetes, or any metabolic disorder causing hyperglycemia; history of urinary tract stones;known allergies to shellfish.

Hyperlite Motive Wakeboard With Frequency Bindings Combo 134 $279.99 Hyperlite Motive Wakeboard With Frequency Bindings Combo 134 . The Motive is a board preferred by beginner/intermediate riders who like the flowing feel of the original free ride series. The Motive provides a mellower turn with smoother lift off the wake. 134cm Up to 170 lbs. 140cm Above 150 lbs. Molded-in Fins Continuous Rocker V Bottom Tunnel Monocoque Construction Integrating the top glass and the bottom glass into one. Generating a more durable board on side impacts thus preventing the ol side delimitation. Layered Glass Non-woven glass available in 4 sizes depending on the board. Over time, traditional woven glass fibers will separate. With layered Glass Every Hyperlite deck will have the same snap on a double after 5 seasons as it will on the first one. Fins: (2) 1.3 inch Disorder

Hyperlite Motive Wakeboard With Frequency Bindings Combo 140 $279.99 Hyperlite Motive Wakeboard With Frequency Bindings Combo 140 . The Motive is a board preferred by beginner/intermediate riders who like the flowing feel of the original free ride series. The Motive provides a mellower turn with smoother lift off the wake. 134cm Up to 170 lbs. 140cm Above 150 lbs. Molded-in Fins Continuous Rocker V Bottom Tunnel Monocoque Construction Integrating the top glass and the bottom glass into one. Generating a more durable board on side impacts thus preventing the ol side delimitation. Layered Glass Non-woven glass available in 4 sizes depending on the board. Over time, traditional woven glass fibers will separate. With layered Glass Every Hyperlite deck will have the same snap on a double after 5 seasons as it will on the first one. Fins: (2) 1.3 inch Disorder