5.) Artifact 5

Lastly, module 10 Archive, Norm Violation Exercise, is my number five, because I had fun participating in this activity. It was amusing violating a norm in society, because I feel like I always conform to various acceptable standards. This activity allowed me to step outside the box and be somewhat creative. I gained insight of my own behavior and other’s reactions to my actions. I liked this assignment, because it challenged society by breaking acceptable rules and perspectives.

I chose this image, because it reminds me of how I felt when I was violating the law. I felt very different and out of place when I was doing the activity that was not normal in society. I felt like I was sticking out from everybody else and that everyone was staring at me for being different. However, I also learned from this assignment that being different from everyone else is not necessarily a bad characteristic.

4.) Artifact 4

The module 7  Archive, the Behavior Survey, is one of my top four artifact in this course. This survey allowed me to learn more about myself and my behavior in particular. I learned that I need to balance my attitude and behavior and also make them more consistent. This activity was very engaging to me, because it required me to really think about my actions and how they affect my behaviors.

I chose this photo, because it really portrays that attitude and behavior greatly affect each other. If one’s attitude is bad, then the outcome of his or her’s behavior will be negative as well. This photo is a great reminder to keep a positive attitude in order to behave properly and accordingly. This photo will make me want to change my attitudes about some aspects in my life hoping that it will make it change for the better.

3.) Artifact 3

The module 9 Archive for Liking, Love, and Other Close Relationships is also one of my favorite activities in this course. I enjoyed this activity, because it explored the shocking findings that men seek younger women, while women seek financially stable men. I learned that men are more concerned about temporary factors, such as looks. Meanwhile, women tend to look for more reliable and permanent features, such as career and financial stability. It is very good to know the difference in what men and women look for in their partners.

I chose this photo, because this is what women, such as myself, look for in men. Although they might not have a career and financial stability at the moment I meet them, having dreams of becoming one is good enough for me. When looking for a partner, this image is what comes to my mind.

2.) Artifact 2

The module 8 Archive for stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination is my second favorite. From this activity, I learned that my description of certain ethnicity and races matches other people’s opinions. This proves that stereotyping of different races and ethnicity is very common and typical. I really enjoyed this activity, because it helped me realize that I should not put people in certain groups or associate them with certain stereotypes just because of their race or ethnicity. I think that stereotypes have not changed over time, because people refuse to change their views.

I chose this photo, because this is a type of stereotype that I have bee exposed to my whole life. Since I am Asian, people just assume that I am excellent at math and that I get all A’s. However, that is not true and I actually go to tutoring for my math class. Although it does not offend me, some Asians might feel displeased and hurt over such stereotypes.

1.) Artifact 1

The module 14 Archive, Subject Happiness Scale, was the most engaging to me. I liked this particular archive the most, because it was very personal and special to me. By completing the test truthfully, I was able to determine my level of happiness. My score was below average and that is pretty common for most college students. From this activity, I learned that happiness can be measured in different ways, but only the person themselves can really determine the results. To me, being happy means being content with life and achieve self- fulfillment. It is simply believing that you are on the road that you always dreamed of.

I chose this image, because this to me is what I feel like encompasses happiness. My career goal is to become a doctor someday, which will fulfill my dreams in life. This photo demonstrates my perspective of happiness, because I will finally be content with my life.