Blog 9
The top three things I learned while completing my blog entries was from blog 3, blog 4 and blog 6. During blog 3 we had to discuss the relation between music and people forming relationship. I never really thought about music and forming relationship with people however, it is true because sometimes someone could be listening to something you like and then you guys start talking and a friendship is form.
The second thing I learned was from blog 4. During this blog we had to discuss our testing style and what I could do different to improve my grade. I learned because it really allowed me to look into another way of improving my grade. I could increase my study time and just to apply what I learned to other examples.
The third thing I learned while completing my blogs was from blog 6. For blog 6 we had to look into advertisement and the exploitation of women in their ads. I always knew sex sells; however, I didn’t know it was used so much to pretty much sell anything. Doing this blog allowed me to see how this can affect teenager girls and boys because they grow up to see women only as objects.
A previous psych course that I have taken (I cant remember the name) mention how teenage girls develop low self esteem and eating disorders. I feel this has something to do with our discussion in blog 6. Women and teenagers must deal with what an ideal body looks like from ads or commercials and when your body doesn’t look like it. Women go through extreme things to get that ideal body.
I picked this picture because this represents how you learn. It is steps you must take to reach the top.
Blog 7
We were asked to watch a video of self-regulation and emotional intelligence. After watching the video, I have concluded they are the same. Meaning they can be used interchangeable. Self-regulation allows you to regulate your emotional intelligence. The more you become aware of your thoughts and emotions. The more you will be able to regulate.
Emotional intelligence means to me your ability to understand your feelings and understanding your triggers. Having a high EQ means you can control your emotions and you are able to de-escalate yourself when you are stressed.
For example, there was a time I was speaking with my mate and he was making me upset. During our conversation I realized I was becoming upset. Therefore, I told him we must stop this conversation for now and we can pick it up at another time. Therefore, it gave me enough time to become in tune with my emotions and come back to my baseline.
I took an EQ and I agree with the results because it states I work well under pressure.
Blog 6
Ted talk was an interesting video. It gave me a new perspective on how advertising effects woman and men relationships and gives teenagers low self-esteem. Advertisements use sex to sell and show women being used as objects. Before I watched the video, I never paid any attention on the imageries used to sell product. However, having to look up ads for this assignment made me realize how much sex sell.
However, after doing further research it is even worst for African American women because most ads reference our skin color in a negative way, or they represent us as animals.
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I picked this beer commercial ad because it is selling beer, but it is showing the woman’s breast. It is another ad using sex to sell.
I picked this photo because it is telling women that the perfect body is skinny with a small waist and small breast. It makes women feel like if their body does not look like this then you do not have the perfect body.
I picked this photo because again it shows women that if your body doesn’t look like this then something is wrong with you.
I picked this image because it is selling sex. It is an ad for a sandwich, but it is representing the size of a man’s penis.
I picked this photo because it is referencing a blow job and telling men women are only good for one thing.
Blog 5
Picture One represents a credible source because Dr. Sebi is known to live by his diet and has written many books that show changing your diet can save your life. Also, if you change your way of thinking it can save your life. He is an expert in his work and he has trustworthy findings.
Picture two represent a non-credible source because Ciara has always been slim her whole career. However, she is the new face for weight watchers, and she is advertising if you use weight watchers you can be slim like her. Even though I know she did not use weight watchers to maintain her weight.
Picture three describes an attractive source for me because purple is my favorite color. It looks so calming and peaceful and I would want to have this same feeling when I use this product. Therefore, I will likely buy this product when I see it in the store.
Blog 4
After reviewing the results of Exam 1 it was helpful to see what questions I got wrong. However, it would have been more helpful if I could have seen the right answer also. A lot of the questions I got wrong it was a choice between two and it would have been nice to see if I had at least one correct.
I think to help improve my grade for the next test I am going to take my time studying. I keep falling for the planning fallacy and not given myself enough time to study. I realized taking this test it is more then just knowing what a word means but to be able to apply it. So, I think I will try to relate all materials to some type of real-life experience for myself. Also, when I complete the study guide, I will also review it to make sure I understand the material. I will also try to trust myself and do not let my anxiety kick in.
I picked this picture because it represents how I feel on the inside when I take any test.
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Blog 3
I do think there is a correlation between music and forming relationships. According to the article it states people who have the same taste in music tend to believe they hold the same values has them. Personally, having the same taste in music makes it easier to bond with someone because you guys can take road trips together. Its hard to take a road trip when both people have different taste in music. Sometimes a friend can come over to your house and you guys can listen to music for hours. I know when I first meet someone the easiest ice breaker is to listen to music or have them play their favorite song. When you do meet someone new and they like the same songs as you. You do believe you guys will share more things in common. I have a really good friend who we share the same interest in music and we do share the same core values of family and religious beliefs.
I know when I hear the Melissa Etheridge song it brings up great memories of me hanging out with my friends and all the crazy things we did while listening to this song. Sometimes I like listening to music because it brings up memories, some good and some bad.
My Soundtrack:
My first love: Why don’t we fall in love (Amerie)
First heartbreak: Life goes on (Tupac)
Friends: I’m the only one (Melissa Etheridge)
Niece: Brown Skin girl (Beyonce)
I selected this image because I totally agree with it. Music can communicate things words can never express and music also helps you express yourself.
Blog Two
I feel I am the type of student that can get things completed and I like working under pressure. However, I suffer from the planning fallacy when it comes to completing assignments. I think it will not take me long to complete a task when it always take longer. Maybe that is why I like working under pressure because it is something I do often. However, I do feel I am the type of student that will not give up.
I do not have much confidence in myself as a student. Especially with not being a student in over ten years and completing assignments remotely is difficult. However, I could increase my confidence by reaching out to my fellow classmates to proof-read my assignments and bounce ideas off each other. I could also reach out to my teacher for assistance. By doing these few small changes should increase my confidence as a student.
When I took the general self- efficacy scale (GSE) I received a score of 26. Which is perfect for how I complete task. From a scale of 10-40 with 10 being the lowest and 40 being the highest. This puts me in the middle high range. For example, when completing a task, I feel I know exactly what I am doing (high) but I need validation to make sure I am doing it right (Middle) before I complete the task. So, I have this back-and-forth turmoil within myself.
I feel like this photo best represents me because I question myself a lot when it comes to completing tasks instead of just trusting myself.
Blog one
My expectation for this course is to learn the unconscious thinking of people in the work setting and social setting. To me people behave in a certain way and if I am aware of this unconscious thinking. I hope to gain a leg up on what to except from people and not be so shocked when it is displayed.
In the course objective we will learn about people’s attitudes, prejudices, and formation of close relationships. This will give me a better understanding on how to help people when I become a therapist in the future. Knowing how people formulate thoughts, ideas and plans will give me an insight on how to break this information down to my clients to help them become aware of their thinking so they can change the behavior.
Even though I know learning these concepts will not come easy. I plan on trying to relate this material to situations I have already experienced in my life as a reference. I plan to study hard and ask plenty of questions because the only dumb question is a question not asked.
Representative Heuristic Photo
I picked this photo because it reflects the representative heuristic because at first look. You would think this is a photo of an African American woman and White woman. However, you would be wrong. My friend is exactly Puerto Rican. She gets mistaken for white all the time until she starts speaking Spanish. I choose this picture because people make a lot of assumptions of her based on how she acts and looks, and people quickly put in the category of what they think white women typically look like and behave.
