Psychology in Motion
Everything you are taught can be applied in some shape or form, regardless of the subject supplied. Here I present to you a preview of the deep subject of psychology. I wish you luck as you travel through the highlights of my education.
All images belong to a free sample from Wix unless otherwise stated.
Module 1: Our Society, Our Personality
From the different psychological perspectives, Trait and Social-Cognitive ones tend to reign above the others. Everyone things of our personality influencing our thoughts and behavior when it comes to mind, and it has even involved into predicting traits through unorthodox methods such as zodiacs and psychic "prophecy." As humans, we are very social creatures, and our personality directly influences our responses and relationships. Approaching things in terms of these factors and cause-to-effect situations is common and relied upon. When our personality goes beyond the norm, certain traits allow us to diagnose mental illness or brain injury. Our social interactions and personality traits are a large part of our psychological experiences. In one's personal life, being self-aware can allow us to form deeper relationships and allow ourselves options to manage the less desirable traits.
.
Module 2: The Child's Brain
The differences between the brain of a child and the brain of an adult are numerous and it is important for us to understand them, because it leads to the understanding of our development as we age. For instance, it's important to note how the brain develops ideas of perspective and number, as Jean Piaget noted with his study of "lack of conservation," where children do not understand quantity in relation to change of shape or size. You both have a hotdog, but the child's is cut in half, so to them, they have more. Why is this important? Being aware of the crucial periods of learning - and the times in their life where they do not understands - allows us to care for them and cater to their development, as well as accelerating it without upsetting them. Our children are, after all, the future.
Module 4: Conquering Stress
Stress is a normal part of our lives, and in small doses, it's healthy. It allows us to put our problem-solving skills to use and strengthen our resolve. In high amounts, however, it's toxic, to you and to other people. Coping is one of the best life skills to have; enduring stress is necessary, because "life isn't easy." Someone under stress must be able to find an outlet, through some activity or work, that expends the tense energy without hurting them, as compulsive eating or spending would. To be resilient, one must take steps and make decisions to get themselves out of tight situations while remaining calm and communicating well with others if they require help. Lashing out will do them no good. Anyone can learn to be resilient, but it doesn't come easily to everyone. If they need help, they should seek it, because stress is not healthy and should be managed for a positive impact long-term.
Module 3: The Retention Game
Retaining information is a major part of our lives. At an early age we are taught to remember our dress and the names of places and people we are frequently surrounded by. In school, memorization is everything. The key to memory is to understand the pieces of it and exploit what you can. For instance, there's short-term, long-term, and working memory, with the latter utilizing both for action. While you may only need to remember a web address for a short time, the Pythagorean Theorem is needed throughout the school year and past that. Everything is about strengthening neural pathways in our mind. To improve memory, we must remain active, rest well, and take care of ourselves so we aren't distracted. We must stay focused and, above all, repetition is key to store memory. Cramming for a test won't help you.
Memory is crucial to life.
Module 5: Treating the Mood
Mood disorders are the most common form of psychological disorder. Because of the stigma, misinformation, and self-diagnosis, society tends to brush off these disorders or consider them to be nothing more than drama, especially when they're found in teenagers. It's important for a psychologist to correctly diagnose and treat someone, especially if they are underage or elderly. It is also important for their to be family trust so that they can get assistance, especially if they have been diagnosed. The understanding and acceptance of these disorders are crucial, because otherwise many may suffer untreated. Treatment can improve mood and daily activities that would otherwise be affected by the former. An individual with anxiety, major depressive disorder, or bipolar disorder should be treated; they affect not only themselves but the family and friends around them. Thus, treatment and understanding do more besides merely helping the patient.