Baptiste Barbot - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the impact of various mentors throughout their academic journey, focusing on their first graduate advisor. The advisor imparted three key pieces of advice: pursue research that interests you, persevere through academic challenges, and always consider ethical implications when working with vulnerable populations in psychology.

What challenge does the speaker face when thinking about their most inspirational mentor?

• They had only one mentor.

• They had many wonderful teachers.

• They were not inspired by any teacher.

• They did not have any mentors.

What is the speaker's overall sentiment towards their educational mentors?

• Gratitude for having many inspiring mentors.

• Disappointment.

• Frustration.

• Indifference.

What is the first piece of advice given by the speaker's graduate advisor?

• Avoid challenging topics.

• Listen to everyone's opinions.

• Always follow the crowd.

• Focus on research subjects that interest you.

According to the speaker's advisor, what is a common challenge in academia?

• Lack of resources.

• Frequent distractions and criticism.

• Too much support.

• Easy workload.

What should researchers in psychology always keep in mind, according to the speaker's advisor?

• The financial benefits of research.

• The vulnerability of the population they work with.

• The popularity of their research.

• The speed of publishing results.