Audience Adaptation Getter For Persuasive Speech
1 Persuasive Speech l. Specific Purpose/Goal: I want my audience to consider using their weak hand more often than they normally have been. ll. Introduction: Attention Getter - (question/test) How many of you can perfectly write the whole alphabet with your weak hand? Topic – Using your weak hand more often can create more balance in your life as well as preventing long term problems.
Ethos & Audience Adaptation – I’m qualified to persuade my audience about my topic because I took great pride to find accurate information, and simply because I practice using my weak hand on the daily.
III. Preview : Main Point #1- What it means to be ambidextrous …show more content…
#2 – What it takes in order to balance your hands’ coordination #3- How this will benefit you in the long run IIII. Body: -If anyone claims to be ambidextrous then you should pay closer attention to the way they manage their daily tasks. You might notice that they appear more adjustable and quick with anything that comes their way simply because they have the stability to do it with both hands. Being ambidextrous not only means you can use both hands, but it also means you are dominant everywhere else as well. Transition: The majority of this room I’m sure can agree that they’ve never been encouraged to strengthen up your weak side. Well the good news is that it’s very easy, but only if you stay resilient with the exercises I have to share with you all. -I’ll start off by stressing that you absolutely need to practice consistently if you’re looking for real results. Once you have it down packed, practicing will simply become the norm to you. A couple of things that I like to do with my left side are things like: using my food utensils, writing the alphabet, opening the door, texting, or even doing my make-up. I also must add that this does not just include your hands; you can exercise your weak leg as well by doing activities like soccer, if you know how to play then switch it up every now and then by working on foot skills, shooting, and passing with your weak side. If time doesn’t allow you enough time to practice those exercises then you should, “Purchase a hand gripper or hand exercise ball and gently open and close your weaker hand against the resistance whenever you are watching TV, reading a book or otherwise sitting quietly.” (EHow.com) Transition: All of these little challenges will gradually increase your chances of becoming ambidextrous, but how does this all help you when you’re, let’s say, 60. -Any exercise at all is good for you no matter what anybody tells you so doing this can only help you within your life. However, if you don’t do anything at all about the weakness you keep holding within then you might have to face some consequences. Not only will you be imbalanced, but you’ll also be more at risk of having the tendency to act on impulse. “In studies he showed people who try to use their non-dominant hand for two weeks keep a lid on their aggression better. So if they are right handed, they are told to use their left hand ‘for pretty much anything that is safe to do,’ he said.” (Dailymail.com) Transition: It’s clear that my topic for some should be looked at as a reality check, more so than check a persuasive speech.
IIII. Conclusion In conclusion, you should now have a better understanding of your weak side’s true importance. Become ambidextrous, not only because it’s something that’ll create more balance in your life but, because it will help better yourself no matter what task comes your way. So sit down, take some paper out, practice your alphabet, and watch yourself become more dominant than ever.
How to Make One's Weaker Hand Stronger
By an eHow Contributor
There are many reasons why you might want to make your weak hand stronger, creating even ability of both your dominant and nondominant hands. For example, drummers, massage therapists and weight lifters require the constant use of both hands. Never fear, a few simple tips can help
Instructions
1) Use your weak hand for everything you possibly can to make it stronger. That means opening doors, carrying your things, eating and drinking. These simple activities help to build muscle memory, which slowly but surely will increase both coordination and strength.
2) Purchase a hand gripper or hand exercise ball and gently open and close your weaker hand against the resistance whenever you are watching TV, reading a book or otherwise sitting quietly. You will notice quite quickly that your hand becomes stronger.
3) Purchase a small handheld weight, as little as 5 lbs. will do fine, and carry the weight in your nondominant hand as often as possible. Carry the weight as you walk or run, as you move around your house or during other activities. The constant grip as well as the light weight will help to strengthen your weak hand.
4) Make your weak hand stronger by letting up with your dominant hand while performing strength exercises, forcing the weaker hand to work harder. When doing push-ups, try placing your dominant hand behind your back or resting it on a medicine ball or block to emphasize the exercise in your nondominant hand. When working with two dumbbells, place a lighter weight in your dominant hand. When working with barbells, shift the center bar so that it is slightly off center with more weight falling onto your weaker hand.
Website: http://www.ehow.com/how_2316694_make-ones-weaker-hand-stronger.html Experiment Setup: Become Ambidextrous
About
In the spring of 2010 I graduated from college fearing that I would slip into a monotonous job and lifestyle. This blog is about how I escaped that fate and have led a life of travel and personal improvement instead.
It always seemed cool to me to be ambidextrous. People who can do things with both hands are more versatile; if you’ve ever broken your dominant hand, you know how useful this skill can be. As I began to do research for this experiment, though, I discovered a number of other reasons to become ambidextrous – and they have to do with the two halves of our brains, or “hemispheres.” Unfortunately, there is a lot of hype and pseudo-science surrounding the idea of brain hemisphere dominance. There are a few things that are clear though: 1.The two brain hemispheres are responsible for different tasks 2.The right side of the body is controlled by the left side (and vice-versa) 3.We each have a hemispheric preference (or dominance) which may effect how we make decisions (thanks to #1) Recent research has suggested that there is a reason humans are predominantly right handed, and it has to do with the formation of language. It is also very interesting to watch what happens when we sever the connection between the two hemispheres. There are examples where people cannot coordinate their actions when this connection is cut, so one hand is doing one thing while the other hand opposes this action. For example, one hand might be setting plates on a table and the other hand removing them! Clearly there are some very interesting things going on in the communication between our two hemispheres! I cannot say for sure that learning to use the other half of my body will result in a better “balance” between the usage of my two hemispheres. Certainly there are lots of products targeted at businessmen out there which claim to aid in thinking with the other side (or both sides) of your brain. This is one of the things I am most curious about with this experiment: aside from developing an interesting skill, will I notice any… cognitive changes?
But before I get ahead of myself, let’s take a look at the experiment itself.
My Definition of Ambidexterity
I no longer play any sports regularly, so there is not much reason or opportunity to learn to become ambidextrous with a hockey stick (for example). On the other hand I do write with a pencil frequently in my language learning experiments. Like all my experiments, I have no interest in adding superfluous tasks to my daily life. Therefore I will be concentrating on tasks that I do anyway. If I can go about my day with the same comfort and skill using my left hand, I will consider myself ambidextrous.
How I will Become Ambidextrous
As I have said, my goal is to change my normal routine. Naturally I will attempt to do everything I do with my right hand now with my left, but here are some examples: ◦Writing with a pencil (2 hours a day) while studying ◦Using cutlery / drinking from a glass ◦Brushing my teeth ◦Reaching for objects
In addition, I will change some of my habits, such as: ◦Putting my watch on the other wrist ◦Putting my belt on the other direction Just like with creating a language bubble, my intention here is to live in a “left handed world.”
How I Will Quantify my Results
I have already timed myself writing the alphabet with my right hand and my left hand; I will take weekly recordings of these values to quantify my progress. Of course, speed is not everything – but other metrics are much more difficult to quantify. As usual, I will be making use of my journal to capture the “human element.”
The first of the data has already begun to come in and the results have been wonderful. My writing speed and confidence has improved, and I have a lot of observations to make about how it feels to be learning this skill. Stay tuned – once I reach full competency I will publish the results! Posted by Zane the Experimenter in experiment http://lifebyexperimentation.com/2011/05/experiment-setu-become-ambidextrous/ The secret of controlling your anger?
Forget meditation - using your 'wrong' hand to stir your tea helps train your self-control
By Rob Waugh
PUBLISHED:10:41 EST, 9 March 2012| UPDATED:12:20 EST, 9 March 2012
People who find themselves on the verge of yelling at queue-jumpers or crafty colleagues could be helped by a simple - if slightly odd - exercise.
Right handers should get into the habit of using a computer mouse, stirring a cup of coffee or opening a door with their left hand - and left-handers should do the opposite.
'Training' yourself to use the 'wrong' hand seems to act as practice for other kinds of self control, such as being polite.
Just two weeks of the exercises reduce the tendency to act on impulse.
Two weeks of using your 'wrong' hand to stir your tea helps you control your anger: 'Training' yourself to use the 'wrong' hand seems to act as practice for other kinds of self control, such as being polite
Dr Thomas Denson, of the University of New South Wales, said practising self control is no different from getting better at golf or playing the …show more content…
piano.
In studies he showed people who try to use their non-dominant hand for two weeks keep a lid on their aggression better. So if they are right handed, they are told to use their left hand ‘for pretty much anything that is safe to do,’ he said.
Dr Denson, whose findings are published in the journal Current Directions in Psychological Science, said it is only self control that keeps us from punching queue jumpers or murdering conniving colleagues.
He said: ‘Using the mouse, stirring your coffee, opening doors. This requires people to practice self control because their habitual tendency is to use their dominant hands.’
In one experiment, participants were mildly insulted by another student and were given the option of retaliating with a blast of white noise, a combination of all the different frequencies of sound also known as static.
Those who had practiced self control responded less aggressively.
Road rage: Is self-control a skill you can 'practice' like doing keyboard exercises to learn piano?
Dr Denson and colleagues said criminologists and sociologists have long believed people commit violent crimes when an opportunity arises and they are low on self-control. He said: ‘It is an impulsive kind of thing.’
For the last ten years or so psychologists have joined this research, using new ways of manipulating self-control in experiments, and found self control and aggression really are tightly linked.
Studies have also found that, after people have had to control themselves for a while, they behave more aggressively.
Dr Denson said: ‘I think, for me, the most interesting findings that have come out of this is that if you give aggressive people the opportunity to improve their self control, they are less aggressive.’
It is not that aggressive people don’t want to control themselves - they just aren’t very good at it. In fact, if you put aggressive people in a brain scanner and monitor their brain activity while insulting them, the parts involved in self control are actually more active than in less aggressive people.
So it might be possible to teach people who struggle with anger or violence problems to control themselves more easily.
For people not inclined towards violence, it may also be useful to practice self control by trying to improve your posture, for example. In the short term, this can reduce self control and make it harder to control impulses.
Added Dr Denson: ‘But if you practice that over the long term, your self control capacity gets stronger over time. It is just like practicing anything, really - it is hard at first.’
But, over time, it can make that annoying colleague easier to deal with.
Website:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2112709/Forget-meditation--using-wrong-hand-stir-tea-helps-train-self-control.html
Ethos & Audience Adaptation – I’m qualified to persuade my audience about my topic because I took great pride to find accurate information, and simply because I practice using my weak hand on the daily.
III. Preview : Main Point #1- What it means to be ambidextrous …show more content…
#2 – What it takes in order to balance your hands’ coordination #3- How this will benefit you in the long run IIII. Body: -If anyone claims to be ambidextrous then you should pay closer attention to the way they manage their daily tasks. You might notice that they appear more adjustable and quick with anything that comes their way simply because they have the stability to do it with both hands. Being ambidextrous not only means you can use both hands, but it also means you are dominant everywhere else as well. Transition: The majority of this room I’m sure can agree that they’ve never been encouraged to strengthen up your weak side. Well the good news is that it’s very easy, but only if you stay resilient with the exercises I have to share with you all. -I’ll start off by stressing that you absolutely need to practice consistently if you’re looking for real results. Once you have it down packed, practicing will simply become the norm to you. A couple of things that I like to do with my left side are things like: using my food utensils, writing the alphabet, opening the door, texting, or even doing my make-up. I also must add that this does not just include your hands; you can exercise your weak leg as well by doing activities like soccer, if you know how to play then switch it up every now and then by working on foot skills, shooting, and passing with your weak side. If time doesn’t allow you enough time to practice those exercises then you should, “Purchase a hand gripper or hand exercise ball and gently open and close your weaker hand against the resistance whenever you are watching TV, reading a book or otherwise sitting quietly.” (EHow.com) Transition: All of these little challenges will gradually increase your chances of becoming ambidextrous, but how does this all help you when you’re, let’s say, 60. -Any exercise at all is good for you no matter what anybody tells you so doing this can only help you within your life. However, if you don’t do anything at all about the weakness you keep holding within then you might have to face some consequences. Not only will you be imbalanced, but you’ll also be more at risk of having the tendency to act on impulse. “In studies he showed people who try to use their non-dominant hand for two weeks keep a lid on their aggression better. So if they are right handed, they are told to use their left hand ‘for pretty much anything that is safe to do,’ he said.” (Dailymail.com) Transition: It’s clear that my topic for some should be looked at as a reality check, more so than check a persuasive speech.
IIII. Conclusion In conclusion, you should now have a better understanding of your weak side’s true importance. Become ambidextrous, not only because it’s something that’ll create more balance in your life but, because it will help better yourself no matter what task comes your way. So sit down, take some paper out, practice your alphabet, and watch yourself become more dominant than ever.
How to Make One's Weaker Hand Stronger
By an eHow Contributor
There are many reasons why you might want to make your weak hand stronger, creating even ability of both your dominant and nondominant hands. For example, drummers, massage therapists and weight lifters require the constant use of both hands. Never fear, a few simple tips can help
Instructions
1) Use your weak hand for everything you possibly can to make it stronger. That means opening doors, carrying your things, eating and drinking. These simple activities help to build muscle memory, which slowly but surely will increase both coordination and strength.
2) Purchase a hand gripper or hand exercise ball and gently open and close your weaker hand against the resistance whenever you are watching TV, reading a book or otherwise sitting quietly. You will notice quite quickly that your hand becomes stronger.
3) Purchase a small handheld weight, as little as 5 lbs. will do fine, and carry the weight in your nondominant hand as often as possible. Carry the weight as you walk or run, as you move around your house or during other activities. The constant grip as well as the light weight will help to strengthen your weak hand.
4) Make your weak hand stronger by letting up with your dominant hand while performing strength exercises, forcing the weaker hand to work harder. When doing push-ups, try placing your dominant hand behind your back or resting it on a medicine ball or block to emphasize the exercise in your nondominant hand. When working with two dumbbells, place a lighter weight in your dominant hand. When working with barbells, shift the center bar so that it is slightly off center with more weight falling onto your weaker hand.
Website: http://www.ehow.com/how_2316694_make-ones-weaker-hand-stronger.html Experiment Setup: Become Ambidextrous
About
In the spring of 2010 I graduated from college fearing that I would slip into a monotonous job and lifestyle. This blog is about how I escaped that fate and have led a life of travel and personal improvement instead.
It always seemed cool to me to be ambidextrous. People who can do things with both hands are more versatile; if you’ve ever broken your dominant hand, you know how useful this skill can be. As I began to do research for this experiment, though, I discovered a number of other reasons to become ambidextrous – and they have to do with the two halves of our brains, or “hemispheres.” Unfortunately, there is a lot of hype and pseudo-science surrounding the idea of brain hemisphere dominance. There are a few things that are clear though: 1.The two brain hemispheres are responsible for different tasks 2.The right side of the body is controlled by the left side (and vice-versa) 3.We each have a hemispheric preference (or dominance) which may effect how we make decisions (thanks to #1) Recent research has suggested that there is a reason humans are predominantly right handed, and it has to do with the formation of language. It is also very interesting to watch what happens when we sever the connection between the two hemispheres. There are examples where people cannot coordinate their actions when this connection is cut, so one hand is doing one thing while the other hand opposes this action. For example, one hand might be setting plates on a table and the other hand removing them! Clearly there are some very interesting things going on in the communication between our two hemispheres! I cannot say for sure that learning to use the other half of my body will result in a better “balance” between the usage of my two hemispheres. Certainly there are lots of products targeted at businessmen out there which claim to aid in thinking with the other side (or both sides) of your brain. This is one of the things I am most curious about with this experiment: aside from developing an interesting skill, will I notice any… cognitive changes?
But before I get ahead of myself, let’s take a look at the experiment itself.
My Definition of Ambidexterity
I no longer play any sports regularly, so there is not much reason or opportunity to learn to become ambidextrous with a hockey stick (for example). On the other hand I do write with a pencil frequently in my language learning experiments. Like all my experiments, I have no interest in adding superfluous tasks to my daily life. Therefore I will be concentrating on tasks that I do anyway. If I can go about my day with the same comfort and skill using my left hand, I will consider myself ambidextrous.
How I will Become Ambidextrous
As I have said, my goal is to change my normal routine. Naturally I will attempt to do everything I do with my right hand now with my left, but here are some examples: ◦Writing with a pencil (2 hours a day) while studying ◦Using cutlery / drinking from a glass ◦Brushing my teeth ◦Reaching for objects
In addition, I will change some of my habits, such as: ◦Putting my watch on the other wrist ◦Putting my belt on the other direction Just like with creating a language bubble, my intention here is to live in a “left handed world.”
How I Will Quantify my Results
I have already timed myself writing the alphabet with my right hand and my left hand; I will take weekly recordings of these values to quantify my progress. Of course, speed is not everything – but other metrics are much more difficult to quantify. As usual, I will be making use of my journal to capture the “human element.”
The first of the data has already begun to come in and the results have been wonderful. My writing speed and confidence has improved, and I have a lot of observations to make about how it feels to be learning this skill. Stay tuned – once I reach full competency I will publish the results! Posted by Zane the Experimenter in experiment http://lifebyexperimentation.com/2011/05/experiment-setu-become-ambidextrous/ The secret of controlling your anger?
Forget meditation - using your 'wrong' hand to stir your tea helps train your self-control
By Rob Waugh
PUBLISHED:10:41 EST, 9 March 2012| UPDATED:12:20 EST, 9 March 2012
People who find themselves on the verge of yelling at queue-jumpers or crafty colleagues could be helped by a simple - if slightly odd - exercise.
Right handers should get into the habit of using a computer mouse, stirring a cup of coffee or opening a door with their left hand - and left-handers should do the opposite.
'Training' yourself to use the 'wrong' hand seems to act as practice for other kinds of self control, such as being polite.
Just two weeks of the exercises reduce the tendency to act on impulse.
Two weeks of using your 'wrong' hand to stir your tea helps you control your anger: 'Training' yourself to use the 'wrong' hand seems to act as practice for other kinds of self control, such as being polite
Dr Thomas Denson, of the University of New South Wales, said practising self control is no different from getting better at golf or playing the …show more content…
piano.
In studies he showed people who try to use their non-dominant hand for two weeks keep a lid on their aggression better. So if they are right handed, they are told to use their left hand ‘for pretty much anything that is safe to do,’ he said.
Dr Denson, whose findings are published in the journal Current Directions in Psychological Science, said it is only self control that keeps us from punching queue jumpers or murdering conniving colleagues.
He said: ‘Using the mouse, stirring your coffee, opening doors. This requires people to practice self control because their habitual tendency is to use their dominant hands.’
In one experiment, participants were mildly insulted by another student and were given the option of retaliating with a blast of white noise, a combination of all the different frequencies of sound also known as static.
Those who had practiced self control responded less aggressively.
Road rage: Is self-control a skill you can 'practice' like doing keyboard exercises to learn piano?
Dr Denson and colleagues said criminologists and sociologists have long believed people commit violent crimes when an opportunity arises and they are low on self-control. He said: ‘It is an impulsive kind of thing.’
For the last ten years or so psychologists have joined this research, using new ways of manipulating self-control in experiments, and found self control and aggression really are tightly linked.
Studies have also found that, after people have had to control themselves for a while, they behave more aggressively.
Dr Denson said: ‘I think, for me, the most interesting findings that have come out of this is that if you give aggressive people the opportunity to improve their self control, they are less aggressive.’
It is not that aggressive people don’t want to control themselves - they just aren’t very good at it. In fact, if you put aggressive people in a brain scanner and monitor their brain activity while insulting them, the parts involved in self control are actually more active than in less aggressive people.
So it might be possible to teach people who struggle with anger or violence problems to control themselves more easily.
For people not inclined towards violence, it may also be useful to practice self control by trying to improve your posture, for example. In the short term, this can reduce self control and make it harder to control impulses.
Added Dr Denson: ‘But if you practice that over the long term, your self control capacity gets stronger over time. It is just like practicing anything, really - it is hard at first.’
But, over time, it can make that annoying colleague easier to deal with.
Website:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2112709/Forget-meditation--using-wrong-hand-stir-tea-helps-train-self-control.html