Blog Post #10
For this post, we were told to look back at what we wrote from our very first blog post. By comparing what I said then to where I am now, it sticks to its truth. I had high expectations and everything went to plan with me putting in hard work to achieve a good grade. I believe I followed course objectives, course rules, and course work to the fullest. My attitude only grew better when I saw my hard work paying off, Psychology is my minor, so I am glad I have a great grade and I retained so much information. If I took this class again, I would be more creative. I feel like I always still to the book, which is fine, yet having more creativity would be what I would do differently. I have grown so much throughout this course. I picked Psychology as my minor and my GPA is the best it has even been! I gained so many skills, yet color organizing is sometime I used for this course and will use in my life! All in all, this course was great for me and I hope everyone else did just as great.
For my visual I picked a image of the numbers 3.5. I did so because that is my GPA and I am not trying to brag, but I am really proud of myself.
Blog Post #9
This course has taught me a lot, especially with the e portfolio. The top three things I have learned from this is that I have a better understanding of a blog and how they work. Also, I have learned that they way you format things are very important. Another thing I have learned is that how to make things look professional and still have your own twist on it. Those are the main things that I will walk away with from my e portfolio. Usually, most concepts always worked together. There were a few times when my blog post matched up with my Assignment, Takeaways, of Top Artifacts. They all kind of intertwined and had the same topic being discussed. This was actually helpful, because I could get a better understanding of dome things, yet in other ways. One thing that connected in this course to another course was relationships. We talked about this in my Comm 372t class. Yet, we discussed technology involvement with it as well. However, this course was very helpful with understand blogs more and so much more that I will take with me to future classes.
For my visual I pulled up a picture of some Artifacts I have done, because they are colorful. I use a lot of colors when doing my notes and work, because I am more of a visual learner.
Blog Post #8
No matter how long you have been in a relationship, you should never take someone for granted. This articles discusses the ins and outs of relationships. It talks more about sexual topics, whereas it does not cover all topics that go into relationships. However, I want to discuss more of the little things that can make a partner upset. For example, when a women is at home cooking and cleaning all day, she would and deserves recognition. Perhaps flowers, a bottle of wine, or even a simple, ‘Honey the house looks great.’ That all women really want is to be and feel appreciated. That is just one way men can upset women. On the other hand, something that women do that upsets men is nagging. If a man is at work all day long, the last thing he wants to do is come home to someone nagging him about everything. If we just step back and communicate more, these things would not be an issue. Overall, I think that being in a relationship takes work and each partner should always communicate to the fullest with their partner.
For my visuals, I choose two pictures. One is a man on his phone. You can tell his girlfriend is upset, because his phone is more important. In a realtionship, any realtionship, time spent together is so valuble. I choose this to show that message.
The second picture I choose is a women nagging. No one wants to be scolded what to do, so in this case I want to show that it’s not okay to nag someone but so much.
Blog Post #7
Self- Regulation and Emotional Intelligence are two things that we use to have self- control. We use both of these on daily basis and sometimes do not even know it. Emotional Intelligence is something that I use often, just to be aware if my emotions. I tend to have bad mood swings, and I try really hard not to let them affect me or those who are around me, therefore I use Emotional Intelligence. I took a quiz, and posted my results below to get a better understanding of my emotions and how they tend to work.
Blog Post #6
Ads are always tearing people down. We try to live up to these standards, yet is that really possible? So many ads out there try to drag women down. They always judge shape, color, hair, and so much more. This video calls that out and wants to know about beauty standards. So many brands try to shape the way for what women are supposed to be. In reality, what we are is so much more than that. For my five ads, I choose Victoria Secret and how they are not credible when it comes to women and their bodies. For my second, I choose Ashley Graham because she shaped the way for plus size models and she is very credible for that. My third is American Eagle and how they are using more attractive ways to show the beauty of many. For my fourth ad, I choose Victoria Secret and their runway shows. They do not shake it up with their models and use the same shape, which shows girls that is how they should look, which is sad. My fifth ad is American Eagle and how they are using so many women of shapes, sizes, and colors. I think that everyone is beauty in their won way, and props to American Eagle for showing us that.
Blog Post #5
It is so hard to find the truth nowadays. The media is spun all out of control, the news is not even the news anymore, and people are believing whatever they want too. There are so many outlets out there, it is so hard to keep up. Also, Craigslist is still a thing and I find it very appalling. It scares me honestly and I do not find it reliable. I looked under the talent column and it is all so weird and it seems like a scam. However, when I want real news, Yahoo always has the latest stories and I feel like Yahoo is a functional site that produces the news that we should see. Everyone usually just goes to Facebook for their news, but Facebook is more of a fun environment, not political. Facebook is a fun site to me. I keep up with all my events on it and it always tells me when the latest concerts are coming. I love concert and I am the first one to buy a ticket to a show! I hope that people just worry about themselves at the end of the day, and they always know the truth, and go see a concert soon!
CREDIBLE SOURCE
LINK:https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/chris-watts-gives-investigators-details-182624441.html
NOT- CREDIBLE SOURCE
LINK: https://www.google.com/search?q=craiglist&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS763US763&oq=craiglist&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l5.3662j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
ATTRACTIVE SOURCE
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/UnionPavilion/
Blog Post #4
I learned that by reviewing the notes, study guide, and review sheet, you will do good. The book is another source, I use often. I take so many notes and color organize them because visually it helps me retain information. Also, the review jeopardizes help because it has all the information you need to succeed in this course. With feedback, I can learn more on and about what I need to do and what I need and should work on. Overall, I do good in this course and on the test because I apply myself.
My visual artifact is a picture of our book because the book has guided me through the course and gives me the information I need.
Blog Post #3
The relationship between music and relationships is something that is so beautiful. The music can bring people together, make them feel things, and music makes people understand each other. Music says the things that we cannot. For me, music puts my words into the things that I always wanted to say but could not. My values and ideas are that I should be with someone who values music like I do. Music is my getaway and helps me release so many emotions. I choose six songs to represent six people. There is a photo attached with a list yet I will go into detail of why I picked each song for that certain person.
1. Heidi- From Time x Drake and Jhene Aiko.
Heidi is my best friend and she told me while listening to this song that she is scared that she isn’t good enough for anyone. Little does she know, she is beautiful and shines so bright.
2. Austin- S.I.M.P.L.E x Florida Georgia Line.
Austin is someone who I love dearly and when he plays this song, I just know how simple life really is with him.
3. Mom- Mother Earth x BANKS.
I love this song that this girl wrote about her mother. My mother is my rock and this song says it all.
4. Athina- Best day x Taylor Swift.
My oldest sister is a wonderful mother and she loves Taylor Swift.
5. Alex- One in a Million x Ballyhoo!
My sister and I love music and go to so many concerts. We love Ballyhoo! and this is our song.
6. Elijah- 24k Magic- Bruno Mars.
My nephew loves this song and we also sing it in the car together like its a music video.
Blog Post #2
The type of student I am is a hard working one that is responsible. I always try my best to do my work on time, efficient, and it is different. I always try to make my work stand out as well. I hate being the same as people, and I like to stand out. My current confidence with school could be better, but I do feel good in the fact that I maintain great grades. I wish I had more time though, that would be my main factor that could increase my confidence. Sometimes with work and school, life can be stressful at times and of course I wish I had more time to put in more effort. Not saying I do not put in effort now, I just want to be able to give more to school than what I have been. Even though I do everything on time and good, I do wish I could apply myself more. However, the survey graded me good and that helps with my self- efficiency because it tells me I am doing just fine and I do not need to stress so much.
Here are my results:
Also, for my visual idea I decided to choose a video I did for class last semester. I had no clue how to make a film and then I made this and got a good grade and I was really proud of myself.
Blog Post #1
For this course, viewing the Course Objectives has helped me gain a better understanding of what is excepted. Following these will only help me in many ways. Helping me succeed in this course by applying myself and putting in the work and effort needed. I have high expectations for this course. This is the highest level of Psychology I have taken and hope to pass with a great grade to keep my GPA at a 3.0 and keep my on the Honor List. Also, I want to do well in this class because I love Psychology and plan to do something within the field. I hope to gain more experience and knowledge of Social Psychology as a whole. I want to be able to retain what I learn from and in this class. My strategy for this class is to apply myself by spending more time online then I have in other classes. I plan to check this course everyday and do something from each week on a daily basis versus waiting till the last minute.
The picture I choose is the left and right side of your brain. It shows how each side works and I thought it was cool to use because every one can relate to it. Each of us uses one side of our brain more than the other, all for different reasons too. We are all the same yet so different and I wanted to put that in perspective.
