ATA5
We are nearing the end of our journey together, and I have learned quite a bit from this course. The assignments from the past week or so can sum up that I think of this course to have helped me gain a better understanding about people. Such as aggression, what could cause ill feelings between friends or couples, or overall just a general view that everyone reacts to different scenarios in different ways. I can apply this to another class I am taking in the Human Service field called Interpersonal Relationships, where we learn things similar to this course. That is why I find it easier to grasp the concepts and it helps me learn better.
I can apply this to the real world because I have been in situations where aggression overruled a sense of rationality. In my family we are known for yelling first and talking later, which is not very good at all. But over the years, we learned to better understand that talking our issues out is more beneficial than fussing. This also teaches me to have patience, which is something I will need for the future.
ATA4
After completing the quiz about Self-Regulation and Emotional Intelligence for our assignment, I have learned more about myself that I did not realize. Though I was aware of how emotional I can be when it comes to family and friends, I never took into consideration my own feelings and treating myself honestly. This is very important in the psychology department because not only are you helping other people, but also yourself considering you learn as you assist.
How I can apply this to my life is that everyday, there is always something that tests my strengths and weaknesses. Whether it is to finish an assignment on time, or confronting an individual. Each encounter with a problem causes a new set of ways for responding to it. It was definitely something worth reflecting on for future endeavors when it comes to my actions.
ATA3
To sum up what we have been doing so far in the semester, a few of the assignments we were given were both enlightening and a bit tedious. For example, the paper we had to type about a man who was giving an opening show and the slurs he used were all but appropriate. Though I did not find it beneficial to anything of my field, I was enlightened that people have very skewed ideals and perceptions. Another of our written assignments was based off of taking a test about relationships, and seeing what criteria they fit under. I believe that this is very beneficial considering that I aspire to be a therapist, so forming relationships with client, though not romantically, is still essential.
Overall, I feel as though the assignments I have completed for this section did not feel as though I could wholly apply it to other things I have learned because it seems more opinion based. Such as comparisons or why certain things are the way they are, but in a sense I can relate to maybe one or two. But I have learned about ads and their display meanings, women who are objectified to make sellers, or even how your own relationship can factor into a mean of others.
ATA1
Starting out this course with our first assignment having been a paper was very challenging considering the topic that we were given, but I have learned the names of the things we do in our day to day basis. How heuristics play a vital part when it comes to associating with others. The other assignments were very engaging as well, especially about the e-portfolio where we had to introduce ourselves and tell how this course is going to help us along in the future. I think that was a good start to reel us in for what was to come as we progress. I am confident that I can learn more from this course because the relevancy of material is exactly what I am looking for and so much more.
Especially since I want to pursue a career helping others, and since I could compare some of the spoke attitudes to those I have encountered, I have a better idea of what the situation meant. For one example in my own household, there are variety of differences that had piqued my interest about why they might act the way they do, and why some of the relationships are as they seem to be. This course will assist in furthering my knowledge in and out of personal dilemmas, whether it is with family or friends.