Psy 1100-045
Laura Fields
7-25-2012
Final
Reflection
When I first learned that psychology was a required class,
I no idea what to expect or what exactly I was going to learn. To be completely
honest, I figured it would be one of those boring required classes like math.
Come to find out it was anything but boring. I will be able to use what I have
learned in my personal and professional life. The career I have chosen to
pursue deals directly with people. By taking this class I now have a better
understanding why people do what they do. As well as having a greater
understanding in the development process of life.
Starting from the beginning of the book, I have learned
that an average person is born with forty six chromosomes. Females have the xx
chromosomes, males have xy chromosomes. A person’s sex depends on whether the
fathers y sperm or x sperm fertilizes the ovum. I think that it is interesting
that children of low income parents have a higher chance of becoming obese. In
chapter eight I learned that I come from a blended family because my parents
are divorced and have been re married and I have stepsiblings and one half sibling.
I found it interesting that teenage pregnancy has decreased. These are just a
few examples of things I have learned throughout the course of this class.
As a student I learned that I need to use more details
when explaining what I have learned, to really show what I know. I feel like
the online class has taught me some discipline because I had to push myself to
complete all the assignment in a timely manner.
This class was
very organized and I
hardly ever had any questions, because all assignments were very clear. I
appreciate the fact that I was able to ask questions if needed, and I would
have a response in an appropriate time. I really liked the fact that you can
read what others about have posted. I find it interesting to hear others
opinions. Also by being able to see what others posted I was able to use their
ideas to spark more of my own ideas.
I will be able to use what I have learned in my current
job. When dealing with the elderly it is important to remember that they aren’t
as energetic and flexible as they once were. It is important to encourage them
to do range of motion exercise and mental exercise to help keep their mind and
body strong.
It
has been fun sharing information with my sister (who is pregnant with her first
child) on the fetal development process starting from the germinal period all
the way up to birth. I enjoy sharing information that people may not know such
as, a baby doesn’t develop its hearing until the last trimester. One day I plan
on having a child of my own and it would be helpful to know what to expect in
such an amazing time.
I
have enjoyed this class much more than I thought I would have. I would
recommend this class anyone who is interested in the human mind and development,
as well as others who are seeking a profession in the health world. I will take
many things that I have learned in this class and apply it to my everyday life.
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