Based on the course for this semester, I believe I achieved a lot. From my first blog, I wasn’t really expecting that much when I first started this class, but when I worked on the four assignments I felt a lot more connected because when I’m learning certain topics such as what pictures can mean behind the camera or how songs can incorporate your life. I believe that when majoring in psychology, it can help me incorporate other people’s lives about the kind of person they are or when they go through something.

If I took this class again, I probably would’ve engaged more and done the fifth assignment so I could learn more instead of doing just the bare minimum. The skill that I learned this semester is that I can detect that people don’t just listen to music or take pictures for fun. People will listen to music for a reason that means something to them. People will take pictures because they want to remember and have a meaning with the moment they had or the time they had with someone. I feel like I can use this skill as a counselor to help those in need someday.

Blog 9

One thing I learned from Blog 3 was that those who include music in their lives have certain soundtracks for specific moments or people in their lives because music can make certain memories for us that we’ll always remember or give us certain feelings based on each moment or person.

The next thing that I learned from the Assignments and Assignment Takeaways was that photos or more so selfies can always have a meaning behind them because photos aren’t just photos. They are a way to capture your memories that you had by yourself, with family, or with friends.

Lastly, when I was working on the third assignment on Michael Richards’ tirade, I learned back from another class, Human Cognition, that short-term memory and long-term memory play a part in what I learned so many years ago. When I was writing my conclusion on knowing that I have learned ever since I was so young, my parents have always told me to never be racist ever in my life.

Blog 8

After reading this article, I realize that I see a lot of this in other relationships, from what others tell me about their relationships, and I hate to say it, but it’s honestly a little sad to see that a lot of men will do things for their girlfriends or wives just to get a greater chance of some sex.

And it is so obvious to see that men deceive women so much more than women deceive men. I think one major thing that men and women do to each other that can make both genders angry is lying. It’s one thing that both sides do to “prevent them from getting hurt” but it’s really just a way for them to have sex one night.

Blog 7

For starters, Self-Regulation is one of the factors that make up Emotional Intelligence. Self-Regulation follows with how you control your emotions, how you take responsibility for your actions. In the past, I have always thought that Emotional Intelligence was about how we integrated our feelings and how we would respond with unexpected situations, but that’s the thing with emotional intelligence

Blog 6

This video just reminds me every time that people always see women as objects and not people. Women are just as equal as men and I think a lot of men still today see women as this perfect person that will never grow old. We all grow old and lose our younger looks because it’s just what happens in life. We can’t stay as an age forever. But it shouldn’t be the looks that matter. I have always thought that the personality in anyone for that matter is what is important.

This picture above shows that drinking any kind of alcoholic drink helps men stay away from overweight women and how it criticizes their weight.

This picture above shows that buying so many things for women will make them have sex with them. It shows that women will supposedly do anything for money or gifts.

This picture above basically shows that no matter what happens to women, they always have to look good for their boyfriend or husband even if they beat them.

This picture above is trying to promote a commercial for some chips but it’s clearly just showing the skimpy outfits that persuade men to get because apparently this is what all women will wear.

This last picture above shows that women are in control economically as long as they use their body to persuade their body with the man.

Blog 5

There are so many credible and non-credible ads that can confuse so many people. These next three following pictures all indicate ads stating which ad is a credible source, a non-credible source, and an attractive source.

The first ad follows the credible source because Colgate is a reliable company that almost all dentists use it and they all approve it for every single American in the United States. It provides a lot of trustworthiness that the public can back up on. And when presenting a new toothbrush or toothpaste, they don’t need a celebrity to back them up because their product is more than enough to get smart people’s attention.

This next image below indicates a non-credible source because Proactiv isn’t as popular to begin with. The major red flag that comes up is that they say that Katy Perry uses it but this is just to gain popularity and money. We don’t really know if she uses it or not so we can’t be sure at all. They can also list all of the pros of what it’s supposed to do, but we don’t have any doctors to back this up or any credible source listed on this ad. Therefore, this makes this ad a non-credible source.

Lastly, I believe that this image is an attractive source because many companies use very famous celebrities for shampoo, perfume, or cologne ads for a few obvious ads. They use them to promote their product and to gain popularity. These types of sources are credible but they just may not be for everyone. Of course, not all celebrities that promote these products actually use them, but these types of ads can bring in a lot of people.

Blog 4

Fortunately, I only missed one question from the first exam taken from this class. I was able to find the correct answer for it. I believe that I misread the question. Sometimes, I tend to read the question a little too quick and think of a different answer.

I did manage to learn to just reread my notes a little more thoroughly. I don’t rewrite notes because I have tried to do that so many times and it has never worked out for me since I usually forget to write something. What I did with the review sheet was I read it once or twice each day a week before the exam. The kind of feedback that’ll help me for the next test is to just take a little bit more time to read the question or even out loud because I know reading out loud helps out more.

Blog 3

I have always thought music can combine on a much deeper level with a partner or a friend. I feel like it is always a way to bring people closer together. I have always felt that it makes a connection between two people stronger than it already was. My friend, Tyler, and I listen to most of the same kind of music, and whenever we hangout together, we always know exactly what song to put on, whether its current, oldies, we always have a great time.

I have a select number of songs that signify a few things in my life. For starters, I care so much about my parents and when we went to Vegas when I was younger, we passed by the Bellagio fountains and Clair De Lune was being played. After it was over, my parents told me it was the song that brought them much closer when they were younger. For my view on life, I heard a song called Hope from a game called Life Is Strange and I think that’s life can signify. Life is a gift that we have been given and many people think it could be a curse but I have always seen it as hope for each and every person’s future. As for me, I like to connect myself with the song, Everyday Life by Coldplay because every day is either going to be a good or bad day. Some days we’re lied to. Some days we become broken from those who hurt us that we loved before. But half the time, the days can go very well. Anything can happen and we need to be prepared for it. It’s not just me who will go through something good or bad. Everyone will and sometimes we just may not expect it, but we can at least help or respect everyone to give them a little guidance, even if they think they don’t need it.

View On Life – Hope (Daughter)

Me – Everyday Life (Coldplay)

Parents – Clair De Lune (Claude Debussy)

Friends – Night Moves (Bob Segar)

“This being human is a guest house
every morning a new arrival
a joy, a depression, a meanness
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor

welcome and entertain them all!

Be grateful for whoever comes
because each has been sent
as a guide.” – Barack Obama (originally written by Rumi)

Blog 2

For starters, I plan to be the type of student that will get the assigned work done by the due date. If I have a chance to get it done much earlier, then I take that chance no question. My confidence hasn’t been great in the past, but I am always willing to work on it, and that’s what I have been doing with all of my assignments ever since I started attending Old Dominion University. During high school, I have always had second thoughts about my work, thinking that it was never good enough to turn in. And once I got my grade on it, I was always embarrassed that I couldn’t understand it in such a simple way. But ever since I have taken classes for ODU, my confidence has grown a little bit better since then. I don’t hesitate or get too nervous about the work I turn in. I try to put in my best work possible to get the best possible grade. As for increasing my confidence levels, I could always take more time to study or reread lectures or I could ask my friends for some advice and for their honest opinion. I think another good way to increasing my confidence levels is to just believe in myself. I am really trying to take my time with my work and make sure I have more than enough time to get it done and also taking my time on it. Being honest with myself is a really easy way to boost up my confidence levels. There’s no need to lie on assignments because there’s a good chance if the assignment was lied about or cheated on, you wouldn’t know what you would be lying or cheating on and that’s why others confidence levels can be very low.

GSE Results

Blog 1

Ever since back in my freshman year of high school, I have experienced many moments in my life that I wish I never saw, heard, or lived through, but all of those times in my life helped me realize what major wanted to pursue in college: Psychology. Part of becoming a psychologist or a type of counselor there is always critical thinking involved. Honestly, the only expectation I have in this course is being able to use any kinds of tools in the future when I find my dream job in the field of psychology. The strategies I intend to use are the simple strategies such as learning new ones and using them in the future, as long as I keep my head up and I am willing to keep up with the work!

There are multiple ways to use critical thinking skills, but with the The Experimental method being one of the two most important ones on the psychology field, it’s always possible to use it in any kind of situation someone might be in.