Better late than never

Before one can truly enjoy studying, one must have a genuine interest in the subject of study.

And what if that interest is somehow lost?

To simply say that one can ask God for it may sound childish, reflecting a seemingly naive mindset. But doesnt God want us to have child-like faith? To rely on His daily provision (including the motivation and will to study) would be enough to help us live through each day... This, I strongly believe.

No, this is much more than cognitive dissonance.

Bits from HP202

Conscience refers to an internal regulation of standards of right and wrong that involves an integration of all three components of moral development - thought, feeling and behaviour (Kochanska & Aksan, 2007)

Moral development of children 
Piaget - younger children characterised by heteronomous morality (4-7 year-olds, justice and rules can't be changed, properties of the world removed from control of people) and imminent justice (a broken rule results in immediate meting of punishment) , older characterised by autonomous morality (frm 10 years, intentions of the individual are considered, rules are subject to changes, awareness that punishments do not always follow wrongdoing. intentions > consequences)
Kholberg - development from one stage to another is fostered by 1. opportunities to take the perspectives of others and 2. experience of conflict between (i) one's current stage of moral thinking and the (ii) reasoning of someone at a higher level.

when i feel like typing instead of writing

All definitions here are taken from my textbook. Elliot, A., Timothy, D. W., & Robin, M. A. (2010). Social Psychology, (7th ed.). United States, New Jersey: Pearson.

Transactive memory - The combined memory of two people that is more efficient than the memory of either individual. So the memories of individuals together are additive? huh.

Process loss - any aspect of group interaction that inhibits good problem solving.

Resisting

I am very temped to ask you to ____ off, but no, I shall resist, even though your words were really harsh. I don't know if I'm being too sensitive. Either way, you need to watch your tone or our friendship is going to get shakier.