My Junior year AP Psychology course didn’t just teach me about the human brain, social patterns and mental disorders -- it taught me about myself. By the end of the first semester of that class, I knew that I had found my calling: to study the human mind and give professional aid to those who suffer from mental disorders. I am confident that the University of Wisconsin-Madison will help me fulfill this goal with its world-renowned Psychology program. UW-Madison is the home of numerous breakthroughs in Psychological science and students who have changed the course of the history of Psychology, such as Abraham Maslow (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs) and Harry Harlow (Harlow’s Monkey Experiments). The idea of studying at such an esteemed university is thrilling to me and I’m eager to pursue my education there. …show more content…
I have been independently studying Italian, German, French and Norwegian for the past two years beyond the limited choices offered by my high school’s World Language program. I am absolutely ecstatic to finally be able to take challenging World Language, Linguistics, and Culture Study courses with experienced professors and Graduate students. UW-Madison also boasts an impressive study abroad program that I am eager to take part in for a semester after my Sophomore year.
UW-Madison also offers a number of extracurricular activities and clubs that I intend to participate in. I’m very interested in joining UW-Madison chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Psychology Club, Badger Crafters Club, Italian Club, Badger Acts of Kindness organization, Badger Cheese Club, Under-A-Rest A Capella choir, and the Botanical
In this paper I discuss the creation, distribution, and results of a psychological test. The test consisted of knowledge and self-report sections, which tested the construct of “The AZA and Zoos”. According to their website, The Association of Zoos and aquariums (AZA), is an independent, non-profit organization that grants an optional accreditation to zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries. Institutions that meet their strict standards for animal welfare and care after a series of inspections and interviews are granted a five-year accreditation. In addition to their standards for animal care, they are also invested in conservation of species, and education of the general public (AZA, 2016). The knowledge portion evaluated general knowledge of the AZA policies and procedures, while the self-report evaluated overall opinion on Zoos. An example item for the knowledge portion was item three “An AZA accreditation is not necessary to operate a zoo “. An example item for the self-report portion was item 32 “I think zoos are a positive enrichment activity for children “. The intended survey population for this survey was the general population.
Based on your existing knowledge of American Indian–colonial relations in North America, write an argument to use as the basis of your research.
Walden university has done their due diligence when it comes to providing quality program for those who plan to seek a career in clinical psychology. Walden’s clinical psychology program is geared towards innovative learning and enhancing ones skill set when it comes to scholarly research, theories, ethics, and, social impact of the profession( walden.edu,2012) . This program offers a well-rounded educational program so that students becomes familiar with the history of psychology and how psychologist such as Lightner Witmer sit the ball in motiond with the learning and teaching of disabilities. Not stopping there he went on to include the importance of observationsal experiments with the purpose of promoting change. With this
The concern about life is a main human characteristic. No matter if his concern is concentrated in himself or in persons or things that surround him and constitute his environment, everybody wants to know why people, himself included, behave the way they behave. Everybody, also, wants to improve his behavior, so as to live in harmony with himself and the society.
Looking at “Wellesley 100”, what impressed me at first glance was number 26, the impressive list of scientific equipment that are available at Wellesley College. Owing to my parents experience in the field of biomedicine and their influence on me, I have always been intrigued by the methodologies and types of equipment used to conduct the various scientific research that have built the field of biology and biomedicine. My fascination with research originates from the opportunity that I had to visit my father and his colleagues in a research facility in Beijing University, where my father’s team were conducting research to test the result of a certain herbal medicine on rats. I was truly fascinated by the facility, the light microscopes, centrifuges,
My interest in School Psychology is a sheer result of my experiences at various workplaces and certain decisions I have opted for in my life. These experiences have prepared me to pursue advanced studies in the field, while strengthening my passion and in providing me with the background required to succeed in this important area. In order to achieve my full potential in the field, I look forward to entering MEd/EdS program at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
The formal history of modern psychology dates to 1879. In Leipzig, Germany, Wundt opened the first psychology laboratory. Yet, this was only the start of Wundt’s contributions to the psychology field. During this time, philosophers inquisitively looked for answers to questions
If you apply for a place on a graduate scheme with a big graduate employer, chances are you’ll be asked to take psychometric tests. They are often used as a filtering mechanism at an early stage in the recruitment process.
Conducting clinical research can help many patients; this is the powerful driving force behind my compassion to pursue clinical research as my career.
I decided to interview someone in the Psychology field. Psychology is in the College of Arts and Sciences. I am attracted to this major because I am currently taking an Introduction to Psychology course, and so far it is very interesting to me so far. It also allows me to pursue the mental health aspect of it. According to my Strong Interest Inventory, I rank high in the investigative theme which is the science interest part of it. Then one of my top ten recommended occupations is a mental health counselor. That’s why I chose Psychology is my major of choice. I interviewed a friend of one of my friends. I was talking to her about this assignment, and she recommended one of her friends. Rachel was the name of the person I interviewed and she
but instead they will focus on the individuals right to choose what they will do or what
During my years at OSU, I plan to organize semesters to study abroad to both learn my majors in different languages and to practice using my languages with actual natives. This will help me to be able to communicate with others across the world concerning what I want to study, allowing me to broaden the knowledge base for neuroscience and linguistics in not just English, but also whatever language(s) I plan to study.
I am writing to apply for your Program Director position of the Mechanics of Materials and Structures (MoMS) program. I received my Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Materials Science from the California Institute of Technology, and then began interdisciplinary faculty positions at Vanderbilt University, University of Texas at El Paso from 2010, and New Mexico State University (NMSU). Thus far, my career has resulted in nine federal research grants as the Principle Investigator with total funding $1.75 million from NSF, Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, including an ONR Young Investigator Award in 2003. My scholarly work on advanced materials/mechanics/structures has resulted in
One of the most important parts of being an expert within a particular area of study is sharing learned information with other practitioners of the same field. When studying any discipline, it is imperative to be familiar with the way that knowledge is shared within that particular subject. Although there are a plethora of media outlets in the present day that allow experts to share their knowledge in a variety of new and exciting ways, many subjects continue to present their most scholarly findings through academic writings. Academic writing in my specific field, psychology, answers questions about behavior and mental processes with conclusions drawn from research and observation in order to describe, explain, predict, or control it (Cicarelli).
Worobey, J., & Worobey, H. (1999) . The Impactg of a Two-Year School Breakfast Program for Preschool-Aged Children on Their Nutrient Intake and Pre-Academic Performance. Child Study Journal, 29, 113-131.