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    career in the field of psychology. I was a junior in high school and was sitting in my general psychology class. We were discussing the structure of the brain and what each region was responsible for. It was fascinating to me to learn about the different structures of the brain and how they directly relate to our behavior. It was during that class period that I realized I wanted to pursue a career in the field. My teacher, Ms. Freeman, exposed me to the science of psychology and the impact it can

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    Before proposing a course I believe it is vital for one to first understand the concept military psychology. The practice of psychology or psychiatry in the military has been around for decades. The military needs psychologist to help choose the best men and women possible to serve and protect. Also, the psychologists must ensure the enlisted are in the best mental and emotional shape possible. It is considered to be a “unique situation” in which not only are these individuals practicing psychologist

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    Psychology is a very compelling subject. It’s fascinating just realizing the evolution of the human brain from thousand and thousands of years up until this point in time. The way civilization went from not being able to communicate our thoughts to developing a specialized language to allow for ourselves to express what we’re thinking. Psychology allows for us to better understand why it is a person does a certain action or response. Psychology has allowed for humans to grow not only as individuals

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    my final project, I interviewed a professional with PhD in Psychology. However, the person I interviewed did not pursue a psychology job afterwards. Instead, he decided to pursue a job in the IT technological field. Throughout the interview, I asked questions about the hardships and dedication towards the Psychology field. Before summarizing the interview, I also decided to ask my Aunt, who graduated with her Bachelor 's degree in Psychology in Minnesota State University, Mankato. During the interview

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    Development Psychology There are many specialty areas that are available to individuals seeking a career in the diverse field of psychology. Most Psychologists choose to specialize in sub-fields that focus on specific subjects. Obtaining a profession in many of the specialty areas would require graduate study in that area of interest. Some professionals have a broad knowledge, are skilled in several areas, and work with a range of clients. Some are specialist in treating a specific type of psychological

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    Psychology is the study of human behavior. It is the scientific study of one’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior. (Ciccarelli & White, 2015) There are seven perspectives that psychology is fit into known as The Theoretical Perspectives. These perspectives include the psychoanalytical approach, the behavioral approach, the humanistic approach, the cognitive approach, the sociocultural approach, the psychological or neuropsychological approach, and finally the evolutionary approach.(Ciccarelli & White

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    found it hard to decide which episode to discuss as the episodes in both shows are actors, actresses, victims, and the criminals are just portraying a scene that they are being paid to "act" without knowledge, experience, or any qualifications on psychology. They are all character's in a TV show used for entertainment, not for learning. My guess would be that they have no idea what the ethical or unethical codes are since they are not neccessary for their profession in acting. In my opinion these TV

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    People present themselves through their personality, and psychology is like the minds functionality breakdown. Psychology and personality go hand and hand together. Using psychology and examination, personality can be measured and determined. To discover the basics of how one would determine personality psychologically, it is important to understand the basics of what psychology is and what personality is. According to the urban dictionary psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions

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    Taking Introduction to Psychology has given me the opportunity to examine myself. As I learned about concepts in class I found myself asking, “How does this apply to my life?” Soon, I grew cognizant that the curriculum was not a study in psychological diseases or a discussion of the abstract subconscious. It was exposure to constructs affecting my daily emotions, thoughts, and stresses. The areas of Psychology that push me toward my future goals and explain who I am today are my nurture, growth

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    Psychological Theories The field of psychology has evolved significantly due to the development of a wide range of psychological theories. Most of the mainstream psychological approaches fall under several main categories namely psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic, cognitive, and developmental approaches. These psychological theories play a significant role in psychopathology. This paper describes the psychodynamic approach and explains how the theory views the person in general. This paper also

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