Question
Week 1: Psychological Foundations
What can psychology do for you? Let's find out! What would you like to know about yourself, your life, people you interact with, how your brain works, the relationship between your body & your feelings, how to find a good mate, eating disorders, how to avoid depression, or the effects of drugs (including alcohol) on your mind & body?
All students enrolled in this course are required to post a self-introduction in this discussion board. Your self-introduction must be 250 words. You must include the following information:
Now that you've been briefly introduced to some of the major areas within psychology, which are you most interested in learning more about? Why? (Link your question to a current psychological perspective from this unit that may serve in answering your question and expand on why you chose the perspective over others. For instance, have you ever wondered why you have the same mannerisms or reactions to situations that your mom or dad does, no matter how hard you tried to avoid it? You may consider reading more into the biological perspective to answer that burning question.)
Keep the wording simple and unprofessional
What can psychology do for you? Let's find out! What would you like to know about yourself, your life, people you interact with, how your brain works, the relationship between your body & your feelings, how to find a good mate, eating disorders, how to avoid depression, or the effects of drugs (including alcohol) on your mind & body?
All students enrolled in this course are required to post a self-introduction in this discussion board. Your self-introduction must be 250 words. You must include the following information:
Now that you've been briefly introduced to some of the major areas within psychology, which are you most interested in learning more about? Why? (Link your question to a current psychological perspective from this unit that may serve in answering your question and expand on why you chose the perspective over others. For instance, have you ever wondered why you have the same mannerisms or reactions to situations that your mom or dad does, no matter how hard you tried to avoid it? You may consider reading more into the biological perspective to answer that burning question.)
Keep the wording simple and unprofessional
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Hello everyone! My name is [Your Name], and I'm excited to be part of this psychology course. I’m really interested in understanding how our brains work, especially when it comes to our emotions and behaviors. There are times when I feel upset or anxious, but I’m not even sure why. I wonder how our thoughts can shape our feelings, and vice versa.
With that in mind, I’d love to dive deeper into the cognitive perspective in psychology. This perspective focuses on how we think, learn, and remember things. I believe that gaining insight into cognitive processes could help me figure out why I think the way I do and how I can change those thought patterns to feel better. For example, I've noticed that when I get stressed about school, my mind jumps to worst-case scenarios, which only makes things worse.
I chose the cognitive perspective over others, like the biological perspective, because I believe that understanding my thought processes would be the most helpful for me. While knowing about brain chemistry is important, I think it’s even more crucial to learn how to better manage my thoughts and reactions day-to-day. I’m looking forward to exploring these concepts and seeing how they can improve my life and those around me. I can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts and learn together!
With that in mind, I’d love to dive deeper into the cognitive perspective in psychology. This perspective focuses on how we think, learn, and remember things. I believe that gaining insight into cognitive processes could help me figure out why I think the way I do and how I can change those thought patterns to feel better. For example, I've noticed that when I get stressed about school, my mind jumps to worst-case scenarios, which only makes things worse.
I chose the cognitive perspective over others, like the biological perspective, because I believe that understanding my thought processes would be the most helpful for me. While knowing about brain chemistry is important, I think it’s even more crucial to learn how to better manage my thoughts and reactions day-to-day. I’m looking forward to exploring these concepts and seeing how they can improve my life and those around me. I can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts and learn together!