Introduction:
Initially Research project was an opportunity for me to explore the possible future pathways for myself. However, through refinement it became more prominent that the specific topic for my Research Project should be in regards to issues within the fields of my future pathway, which will also allow me to further develop my knowledge and capabilities. Initially, my question for the research project explored the effects of general mental illnesses on the cognitive abilities, however after considering the research required to answer and explore the question, it became obvious that the question was too broad and general. Therefore, I narrowed down the question to a more specific mental illness; hence I chose to explore the effects of anxiety. However, the question itself did not provide me the opportunities to explore the more significant areas of the issue, hence I refined my question to ‘ To what extent does anxiety impede an individual’s cognitive abilities?’
Through researching how Anxiety, a common disorder that affects the cognitive functions, it allows me to explore the work and knowledge required by psychologists (possible future pathway)
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Exploring topics regarding science will enhance my abilities of communicating with a range of people in a variety of contexts whilst also allowing me to understand the text types (e.g. website and articles), which will contribute to my ability of accessing, analyzing and selecting appropriate primary and secondary sources. Hence my literacy capability can be further developed, which will also allow me to compose a range of texts—written, oral, visual and multimodal to explore and answer my research project
Clinical psychology is of great interest to me because its intent is to promote change,
The reason I applied for “Introduction to Psychology” is because I think there is value in knowing and understanding how the mind functions. It plays a crucial role in my field of study of health care. People in the healthcare field are dealing with real life humans, the basic knowledge of how things are perceived and derived in the human brain is essential to knowing “The Meaning of Care.” That’s our mission statement, as an institution and care giving facility. To comprehend the meaning of care, you have to start with the basic ideologies of how people understand and react to situations. To know the physiology of how the mind works and what senses may trigger as a result. When going into the medical field you have to be prepared for a plethora of situations and encountering diverse people. That being said people handle things differently from others, so you can’t fully predicate how someone may take news.
Being academically more rigorous than my undergraduate, this degree refined my time management and critical analytical skills further, as the volume and quality of work were much higher. Further still, this degree gave me a historical account of psychology, introducing key movements that gave rise to the psychosocial model. The collaborative nature of assignments encouraged throughout my MSc, inspired creativity in my own work and proved to be extremely beneficial when designing multiple layered interventions. This made me aware of the benefits of working in a multidisciplinary team who can share a range of skills when obtaining a shared
With my ambition and perseverance, I overcame obstacles including severe migraines and self-doubt. I learned to focus on what I felt was best for myself and pushed through every hardship. Knowing that a large amount of my peers often do not think of a future after high school and endure obstacles of their own inspired me to take action and become a College Summit Peer Leader. Being a peer leader gives me the opportunity to take the experiences that I have learned so then I can encourage my fellow peers to face their obstacles head on and ultimately instill hope and guidance into their lives. I enjoy helping others with their life struggles which leads me to the decision that in the later future, I would love to study psychology. This will enable me to further understand other’s emotions and how to go by helping them through their
“Few fields of study offer more career opportunities than does psychology” (Sternburg 3). There are a wide selection of specialties a person could go into with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. In graduate school, which is a must to attend, there is the option to explore the different specialities or to go into the desired specialty without any research of the others. There are also many options within a specific specialty. There is the option to be a teacher, to work for various organizations, be a speaker, to have your own practice, and many others. In the psychology field these options can all be combined. In fact it is expected of psychologists to do more activities involving their specialty than solely sit in an office and listen to patients. There are two specialities that I am interested in however, over the years, these specialties have become very similar. Clinical and counseling psychology have evolved to become one in the same. Someone who specializes in clinical psychology are more
I needed to know how the brain could be capable of driving a person to the point of self-mutilation. Now, this curiosity for psychology has manifested itself into a never-ending search for more knowledge in all aspects of life. I ask questions that do not yet have answers because I hunger to answer them myself. The human brain is one of the least understood parts of the body, leaving so much for me to find out. There is something so invigorating about the brain trying to understand itself, a paradox that energizes me for the future in ways nothing else
There have been few studies focusing on the impact that reading comprehension has in the science curriculum on students ' science comprehension. Random students were selected to participate in either inquiry-based science only or inquiry-based science plus reading conditions. The results showed that students that performed in an inquiry-science based plus reading significantly outperformed the inquiry-based science only students. In the state of Georgia students must pass the state
Study Guide Week 22 Science today and for the future Howe, A., Davies, D., McMahon, K., Towler, L., Collier, C. and Scott, T. (2009) Science 5–11: A Guide for Teachers (2nd edn), London, Routledge
For a long time now I have been interested in the field of psychology. The way people behave and why they do certain actions has captivated my attention. As an undergraduate student, I have enjoyed the subject and have been engaged in diverse fields of psychology and studied the Chicano perspective towards psychology. I plan to continue expanding my knowledge and improve my research and counseling skills, as well as study psychology at a higher level.
Science with all its marvels and wonders continues to press forward making extraordinary breakthroughs. Psychology plays a key role in many of sciences steps forward, each branch of psychology focusing on a specific techniques and theories. In the document the center of attention is surrounding the application of clinical psychology, this branch of psychology is unique as it all realms of an individual’s issue. Specifically speaking, anxiety is the psychological disorder that is under review through the processes of a clinical
When I was in fifth grade, I had the realization that I wanted to study Psychology. It became such a prominent thought that by the time I was a freshman in high school I was one hundred percent sure that I would dedicate my entire life to expanding my knowledge on such an interesting topic. I was so deeply intrigued by how different every single person is and how it all boils down to every single thought they have. Sophomore year I suffered from severe anxiety. This further engraved the idea that I wanted to help people focus on their mental health and bring attention to how important it is. My junior year of high school I was able to take AP Psychology. I was shocked by how many different branches there are and how the endless possibilities
While I became more knowledgeable about psychological processes, I realize that I have barely scratched the surface of my psychological undertaking, which is why I hope to pursue further education at Chestnut Hill. My future career aspirations are not yet set in stone, but I hope to eventually enroll in a Psy.D program at Chestnut Hill after completing my masters. This will allow me to give back to the community, like those who gave so selflessly onto me, as well as, break through my current educational constraints starting within the walls of Chestnut
Encourage and model the skills of scientific inquiry, as well as the curiosity, openness to new ideas and data,and skepticism that characterize science.
PSYC100-Introduction to Psychology provided me with a very broad comprehensive introduction to the basic principles and research concepts in the field of psychology. Some of the highlights of this class included information about the brain and nervous system structure and function, learning and memory, language, intelligence, psychological disorders and therapies, personality, and social behavior. This class also introduced some of the various career fields that a degree in psychology allows people to go into such teaching, conducting research, providing therapy, and working as a consultant in business and industry. This class helped me to determine whether or
The National Curriculum for Science (2013), anticipates to advance all pupils’ scientific knowledge and conceptualise understanding through the segmented scientific approaches; biology, chemistry and physics. In addition, pupils should have an awareness of the nature, processes and approaches used within science, through the various scientific enquires that enable pupils to answer questions related to the world and life. Finally, the aims of the science curriculum also consider that children must have the resources to fund the knowledge that is necessary to use science in the, present and future tense states the Department of Education (2013).