Week 6- Class Evaluation

What did you like about the class? I enjoyed learning about how the development of our personality is influenced by some many outside factors. Sigmoid-Freud theory of development and its stages.
What was your favorite activity or project? The brain model out of play-doh. Analyzing Friends for psychological elements.
What didn't you like about the class?I didn't like the really long step through the sections and the long-readings of the book at times However, I did enjoy reading interesting ones like the Milgram experiment. =)
What do you think I should leave out next year? Nothing, hopefully just to build off this already fun class by adding more exciting lessons.
Do you have any suggestions or ideas for things I could do next year in AP Psych? Using the chapter at a glance as extra credit rather than stepping through the section, right off the bat.
Do you have any suggestions or ideas for next semester in AP Econ? Make it as fun as Psych was. Same amount of extra credit opportunities maybe?

P.S. Thank you Mrs. Halfen for making Psychology for a enjoyable experience and introducing me to this very interesting subject. I even selected Psychology as one of my majors because I hope to learn more about it. See you in Economics next semester.

Week 5-Teens Playing Video Games

It has often been said that teens who play video games tend to be more violent and aggressive that the teens that have not played. But a survey published by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has shown that video games are actually a more positive social action for teens. In my opinion, I believe in these finding because I also believe video games have become a important element in the development of a child in the 21st century. It allows a way of interaction with others because video games is mainstream now and the video game industry has adapted to the family unit by creating systems that allow members of a family to participate. For example, Rock Band which is a fun, entertaining game that is family-oriented. It allows many people to participate in that one game. As a result, it brings a family back together for quality time. Instead of the assumption that a violent game causing a child to be more violent, it can be viewed as a way of releasing stress. Maybe the violent game is a way of expression rather than actually going out in real life and causing violence which is not tolerated. In conclusion, hopefully, video games will be viewed as a positive element of society that is bringing families together and a way of releasing stress for children.

Week 4: Personality Tests

Jung Typology Test- I am a ENFJ, 33% Extraverted, 38% Intuitive, 12% feeling, and 44% percent judging. All moderately extraverted, intuitive, and judging and slightly feeling personality type. I think this test acurately breaks down my personality because I do view myself as a analytical type.

The Sim Personality Type- 8 for neat, 6 outgoing, 8 active, 5 playful, and 7 nice. I agree with the results except I believe I am more playful than the test suggests. But besides that, I agree that I like to be neat and I enjoying nice to others like helping people out.

Big Five-Expressive Style-3.10, Interpersonal style- 4.70, Work Style- 4.00, Emotional Style- 3.80, and Intellectual Style is 3.90. I agree with the results because I do like to interact with people but not necessarily like to know their whole life story. But everything else is pretty accurate, I enjoy sympathesizing with other people and enjoy analyzing situations.

Attractiveness Test-
Your overall average rating of attractiveness was 6.04, and the average rating by others is 3.73.
You tended to rate the pictures presented as more attractive than the average person.
I had a higher rate of attraction for pictures of seductive and intelligent people and lower for people of cheerful and counter-culture people. This test proves that I do not like the rebellious types. However, I don't this test is accurate because all your doing is rating a initial appearance and not getting the opportunity to judge a person on other categories.

EQ test- I had a EQ of 51 which is a high emotional intelligence. I believe this is true because I often enjoying helping people with their own personal problems and trying to relate with them. I believe persistence will carry a person to success.

Week 3: Personality Disorder

Dear Mother, College life has turn out different than what I thought it would be like. There are so many choices to make around here. I often have to consult my new roommate here on what classes I should take. I love my new roommate. We even have the same classes together. After class, we do whatever she wants to do like hang out at the movies or the mall. I let her pick out almost everything in my wardrobe even though I don't like her style of fashion, but I dont want to make her mad. I hate it when she leaves to go hang out with her boyfriend and leaves me behind. I always call her like 10 times when she is with him to make sure that jerk has not mistreated her. I can't do any homework or any studying till she comes back to the dorm. I really hate her boyfriend, they always hang out together. I hope they break up soon. Anyways, I will try to continue writing to you.
Love,
David

Week 2: Case Study 7 Conclusion: Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder

Case Study 7: A 35-year-old clothing salesman was showing a particularly fussy customer a suit 2 months ago and suddenly began to sweat profusely. His heart started to pound, he felt dizzy, and became fearful that he was about to die. The customer didn’t notice his condition and continued to question him about the suit in minute detail. The patient, feeling faint, abruptly left the customer and went to lie down in the back of the store. The customer became insulted, complained to the manager, and left. When the manager found the patient he was slumped in a chair in the back room trembling. Approximately 10 minutes later the patient’s symptoms began to subside. He saw his physician the next day who found no evidence of any medical problems. Two weeks later, he had another similar unexpected attack. Since that time he has worried continuously about having another attack. His friends and colleagues have noticed that he is no longer as spontaneous and outgoing as he had been in the past.

The patient is maybe demonstrating symptoms of Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder.

Treatment: Identifying any psychological problems or dealing with fatigue/stress. This involves taking a stress-management that helps them deal with stress and help link how to prevent the disorder. Also, anti-depressants have proven helpful with this disorder.

Summary: This patient is going through a significant amount of stress, dealing with angry customers. He complains of dizzyness, profuse sweating, racing heartbeat, and feeling faint. However, after examination, a doctor found no evidence of any medical problems. As a result of the fear of having another one of these "anxiety attacks", he shows "significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning". He demonstrates many of the symptoms that are associated to a Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder.

Week 1: Parkinson's Disease: Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 1942. He went on to become a 3-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer and a gold medalist from the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. He is known for his "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" type fighting style which helped elevate him to one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all-time.
After retirement, he learned that all his years as a boxer has taken a toll and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This neurological disease left him with a slowness of speech and movement. His condition continues to digress but Muhammad Ali is still hanging strong against his greatest opponent yet, Parkinson's disease.
I feel that much more research can be dedicated to Parkinson's disease. For example, research might provide information on whether the disease is hereditary or if it there is a cause and how we can have better prevention against the disease. Hopefully, through more research, scientist can provide a treatment plan than can help knockout this disease before its too late.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-505916/Frail-feisty-Muhammad-Ali-continues-battle-Parkinsons.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali