Reflection Paper #2 In this second unit of Psychology, it was fascinating to focus in on how we as humans learn behaviors, and what can cause us to each function differently in similar situations. Many scientists from the early 20th century have contributed to what we know today about the brain and how it responds to sensations, perceptions, hearing, and conditioning. Some concepts that were most applicable to my everyday life and that I enjoyed learning about were the sensory systems, associated
Taking Introduction to Psychology has given me the opportunity to examine myself. As I learned about concepts in class I found myself asking, “How does this apply to my life?” Soon, I grew cognizant that the curriculum was not a study in psychological diseases or a discussion of the abstract subconscious. It was exposure to constructs affecting my daily emotions, thoughts, and stresses. The areas of Psychology that push me toward my future goals and explain who I am today are my nurture, growth
While completing the readings for this reflection paper, I found myself thinking just how important it is to obtain knowledge of one's history. I believe it is essential as it allows one to develop a more profound understanding and appreciation of each other as well as their work. Wilhelm Wundt was a very renowned human being affectionately credited as the founder of psychology as a science. He was quite inspirational, possessed an inquisitive mind, and believed in proving phenomena using experiments
Reflection Paper #1 Is how aggressive an individual is determined only by his or her genes? Whether psychological and behavioral traits are purely determined by genetics, solely influenced by socialization, or a combination of both has been a highly debated topic within the field of psychology known as the “nature-nurture issue.” Today, although still disputed, a good number of psychologists and other scientists concur that genetics and the environment mutually influence and intermingle with one
We as a people are under constant stress. Stress to do better in both educational and social aspects of life. Psychology is all around us. We are presented with it in all aspects of life. I use psychology when I go the gym. My parents use psychology to get my brother and sister to do something. It just happens that my brother and sister use psychology to get around my parents, well parenting. Do they know they're doing it? No. Do they do it well? Yes, yes, they do. The truth behind what I’m trying
As a psychology major, this introductory psychology class enhanced me both in knowledge as well as love for the field of psychology. I honestly feel that this class has set a firm foundation for my future pursuits in psychology. The concepts we learned, such as groupthink, sensory deprivation, and the like, have not only increased my depth of knowledge, but also awakened a childlike excitement that I have not felt in a long time. The excitement of not only learning something new, but also gaining
course of this class I have learned several concepts pertaining to the subject of Psychology, but most importantly, the human body and process their minds go through. I have developed a deep insight of how fascinating and complex our body and mind are. For the past 10 days, I have kept track of my daily life routines and habits that have affected my sleep and the dreams I experience during that time. Throughout this paper I will discuss my dreams, how my psychological, physical, and diet health contributed
Introduction Throughout my life I have been known to push people away who are not like me and even though I saw myself doing it, I did not try to make a change until taking this course. Psychology has given me a better understanding of different people’s situations and spreading this information can prevent people from ignorantly judging others, something many of us are guilty of. Numerous problems in my life are starting to turn around because my new knowledge has led me to handle them rather
often hard to find the time to ask ourselves, “Who am I?” To even begin to scratch the surface of this question one must first understand the brain and how experiences shape who we are. These events can either be tragic, uplifting, or redefining. Psychology states that these experiences can affect the outcome of a person's personality (Wood, et. al., 2014). Personality is a multifaceted array of idiosyncrasies that help us understand a person’s behaviors, identity, and characteristics. Inside my mind
Running Head: SELF-REFLECTION 1 Self-Reflection: Psychology of Women Critical Thinking Paper 1 Hillary Cohen University of Maryland SELF-REFLECTION 2 My name is Hillary Cohen and I identify as a Jewish straight American woman. I grew up in a Conservative community surrounded by people who were a little more and a little less religious than I was. While growing up, my parents always made sure to let me and my sisters know that we could do anything