Guys vs. Girls

I think that girls have a worse time growing up in their life. This is because girls have a very different attitude toward each other especially in the way that they treat each other. Girls are very mean toward each other and they can often hurt each other in the simple things that they say and how they treat each other. Girls have a lot more things in their life that they have to deal with such as other girls who judge them. Girls have many pressures in their life that make them upset, annoyed, and overall very angry with other girls. When girls have a fight, they can hold a grudge against each other forever; when guys fight, they usually get over it very quickly. Girls have an overall attitude that doesn't make growing up easy. Another downside to growing up as a girl would be trying to get freedom. My parents would hold me back from growing up and trying to hand out with my friends but I feel that it would be different than if I was a boy. If I was a boy, I feel that my parents or parents in general wouldn't worry so much about me and would just leave me alone and give me space to grow up. As a girl, I feel that my parents and every other girls' parents are trying to protect them from the world. I think that boys, yes, may have a hard time at times growing up because they are a boy. Overall, I think that girls have a tougher time growing up, gaining freedom, trust, and friends that aren't judgmental.

Birth Order

I am the last born in my family and this, I think, has made me into a different person than I would have been if I had been in any different order. When I was growing up, I would follow my sister Kelly around who of course thought I was the most annoying person in the world. My parents would give me more stuff than my sister and they would give me more attention. I can distinctly remember my sister pulling them by the arm to get them away from me so she could talk to them and have their attention. My sister was the always the one who would set the bar, but not many know that my sister set the bar quite low. She wasn't very good at school and who my parents wanted her to be. She went wherever she wanted to go to college because it was one of the few schools that she actually got into. Unlike my sister, I've always been the one with legit aspirations and good grades. I also feel that since my sister was born first, she got to do many more things than me such as stay out till midnight and get a car at 17. I, on the other hand got my car at 18 and my curfew is still 11pm. I don't why but somehow, in my dad's mind, this is fair.

Relating to the article, I can definitely say that my sister and I do not fit the mold of the typical big and little sister. My sister is not the more successful and smarter one. I think that I am this person because I get really good grades while my sister is repeating classes and different courses. According to the article, the older sibling is supposed to be the one to have a great and respectful job. As of right now, I'm not exactly sure what the future holds but my sister is definitely taking a giant risk with her art inspired graphic design career. My sister has always been more creative than I have been and I don't know why but I'm proud of her for this even if she resents me always taking all my parents attention.

Nature vs. Nurture 11/9/10

I believe that the reason for the way that I am right now is because of nurture. If I had been born into a different family, I would probably want to be a different person than i am today. I could possibly look different with a different hair color and different clothes. For example, I'm not allowed to dye my hair but if I had been born into a different family, I might be able to dye my hair and therefore, I would look different. I think that nurture is the only deciding factor in who a person is. A person is, in my definition, what others allow them to be. A person doesn't just grow up from the way they were born into the same exact person. A person has to be taught to do certain and to follow certain rules. The environment around a person is what helps a person grow physically and intellectually. Another example would be if I was born into a family that rarely talked to each other. My family is huge and we talk to everyone and everything that moves. If I had been born into a family where they rarely talked to one another, I could possibly be silent and less likely to want to talk to other people.

Stress and it's Impact

The major causes of stress n my life would definitely be school and college. I'm so nervous about applying to colleges and getting into school that I am able to easily stress myself out. I am also very stressed with my job. I am a tutor 4 days a week for two different families and doing all the work they require me to do in the small amount of time sometimes stresses me out. I often have to take naps and relaxing breaks but with my busy schedule; there isn't really a lot of time for naps and relaxation. As of right now, when I get stressed out, I often pick up a book to read (usually for school) and read that. IT may not completely calm me down but at least I am doing something while semi-relaxing. Sometimes, I can't help but be stressed out. I should probably try and cope with my stress in a more effective way because it can be dangerous to my help. This is where in between classes I will result to laughing, hanging with friends, eating, or playing games (floor is lava, cops and murderers). I know it may seem childish but it makes me and my friends laugh and probably reduces stress for everyone all around.
Stress is dangerous to everyone in every different ways and can actually lead a person to be overweight or develop an ulsor/ high blood pressure. It can lead to depression and many other things. I think that America is probably one of the most stressful countries to live in because their is so much pressure in everyone's life. There is pressure to hold a job, look good, do well in school, have friends, fit in, have fun, do all your homework, take care of your chores, babysit on Saturdays and Fridays, watch all the right tv shows, update your facebook at least once a day, check your messages, run errands, wear the right clothes, fix your hair right, put on makeup, drive safely, follow the rules, read a book, and in all of this have time to take care of yourself. These are only the things that I do for my life; I'm sure it's very different for some people but if you are any similar to me; it's hard to do everything and keep a smile on your face. I try my best to positive and please everyone and to me- I am only pleased if everyone else is pleased. I mean recently I have had a lot of stress- my mom passed away a few months ago and it's very hard not to be depressed. I keep it fun with my friends and my dad. With these things, I am able to stay positive and happy.

Important Developments in the Brain

The first most important development in the brain would be the actual birth of a child. IF a child is born pre-maturely, they usually experience problems in their life that many other children would not experience because their brain is less developed than others children in the beginning years of their life and later in life. They include have problems paying attention, learning, opposing structure, planning, and hypersensitivity.
The second most important development would be the toddler stage in a young child's life. It is crucial for them to walk, run, explore, learn to reason, pay attention, remember, and make friends through their experiences. This will help a small child later in life with all sorts of things because these are the basic steps of becoming a person and being a person.
The third most important step in a person's life would be their teenage years. Teenage years are said to be some of the toughest years of a person's life which may mean that they are older and act more mature but at the same time their brain is still not completely developed to fit their lifestyle. They are very susceptible to drugs and alcohol as they grow up and many mistakes in a person's life will take place in the teenage years- the ones that are not completed with a full brain. It is important for a teenager to maintain healthy habits as they grow up so that their brain can fully mature the right way.

Diseases of the Brain?

I think that addictions and personal failings are diseases of the brain. When I hear of a person with an addiction or an alcohol problem; I immediately think that it is their fault. A person chooses to have these addictions and alcohol problems. I know they might say they don't believe that it is their fault that they have a problem but it is. A person chooses to be addicted to something; they control the substance. The substance does not control them and this is why I feel that a person with an alcohol problem or an addiction problem started it themselves. They might think that another person influenced them into doing it but they are the masters of their own journey and of what they put into their mouth and body. A person might not feel like they were doing it by themselves but they are. I feel that rehabilitation centers are an absurd idea; a person does not need another person to try and make them stop taking something bad. It's either a person wants to stop or they don't. There is no in between area and a person can control them self.

Pyschology Career Fair

My first favorite career choice was forensic psychology. I really like the idea of combining science with technology in order to help people. My Second favorite career choice would be the one that I chose. Mine was military psychology and I chose it because I like the idea of helping people who are helping this country. I think that these are the kind of people who not only deserve treatment but have earned it through fighting for our country. The men and women of the military are certainly candidates for post dramatic stress disorder and really deserve the care that they need. My third favorite career choice would be family psychology. I personally really like kids and the idea of having a family so I would want to do anything possible to keep a family together and mentally stable.
In the future, I'm not entirely sure that I will study psychology further. It definitely does interest me a lot but I'm not sure that I will always be this interested. My mom always said that I should find something I love to do and then find a way to get paid for it. I'm not really sure what that is right now but hopefully after taking this course I will be one step closer to finding the job that I have always dreamed of having. Outside of work, I think that psychology is going to be very useful. One of the reasons that I took this class is because I know that there are many people who need help out there and if I ever should run into a situation; I want to have a small background knowledge of their kind of problem.

My Questions on Myself

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How does the way you have been rewarded, punished, and disciplined over the course of your life affect who you are today? Over my years I have been affected a lot by how my parents have disciplined me. My mom and dad always rewarded me and my sister equally and fairly for what we did. In this way, we were always rewarded and this pushed us to do better than usual. I know that when my parents rewarded me for something I did, I would always do the best to get that same reward again. It affects me because I always try and perform to my best just because of that reward system.
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Explain how the following factors have influenced who you are today: religion, ethnicity, gender, hometown, country... I have always gone to church ever since I was younger and because of that I have a moral obligation to uphold. I could never be a dishonest or disrespectful person because of the way that I was brought up. I appreciate the way that I was brought up because I am an honest and good student because of it. Many other people do not act in this way because I think that they did not go to church as they grew up and their parents didn't lay down rules for them.
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To what extent are your own thoughts, attitudes, and perceptions responsible for the person you are today? I feel that the way that I act is a reasonably sensible way to act. I have a positive attitude and I think this influences people around me in a positive way. My perceptions are generally positive and I believe in having a good outlook on my life and other peoples lives. I'm generally the person in my group of friends who never shuts up and always tries to make everyone laugh a lot. I just like to be that person because it makes other people feel good about themselves.