Reflecting on Wisdom PSY/220 June 1‚ 2014 I would like to begin by quoting Mother Teresa‚ which it announced on Oaklan Tribune Newspaper‚ Wisdom from Faith‚ 08 June 2007: 1. " As graduates complete another step in their formal education‚ they will hear many words of congratulations wishing them success in life. I wish to join with their families and friends in saying: congratulations and best wishes. But I want to offer you
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An older man sits on the side of the highway holding a sign that says “hungry please help.” A man sitting a few cars ahead of you in a white BMW throws a can of soda at the old man and yells “get a job!” Another car cautiously gives the man some change‚ and the old man replies by saying “God Bless You!” As I pull forward I tell the man to meet me at the gas station just across the road and I will buy him some dinner. He is extremely grateful and slowly makes his way across the road. We both
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PSY 220 Week 4 Reflecting on Wisdom In my life it seems that one person always gave me great advice my grandfather lived a long time and was wise. Grandpa was the go to person for when I have a life issue. My grandfather is a very wise man. He has learned lessons from life he served in Korea and Vietnam. He would always tells us grandkids and great grandkids that everything happens for a reason; a reason to learn from. My grandfather’s name is Robert and he lived a very interesting life he served
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PSY 220 Exam 4 Review Sheet * Define “adolescence” and “puberty”. Adolescence: transition between childhood and adulthood‚ is a product of both biological and social forces Puberty: a flood of biological events leading to an adult-sized body and sexual maturity * What are the main sex hormones? What do they contribute to in boys and girls? estrogens & androgens Both are present in boys and girls but in different amounts Boys: release large amounts of androgen testosterone which
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The meaning of optimism is often misconstrued‚ so before I summarize and discuss this article‚ I would like to go into the meaning of optimism. Optimism means to expect and/or hope for the best possible outcome in every situation. Some people may refer to optimism as being hard or a waste of time‚ but the people that think this way do not recognize the effects that optimism has on physical and psychological health. When I try to describe an optimistic person‚ I think of a successful person with a
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Optimism “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” This quote from Victor Hugo is a perfect example of optimism. When someone is optimistic‚ they have a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. Optimism is simply a mental game. The brain can interpret situations or events as being optimized; meaning that some factors may not be fully comprehendible‚ yet having confidence that the present moment is
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Positive and Negative Emotions PSY/220 January 10‚ 2014 Nekeyla Oliver Positive and Negative Emotions The Broaden- and- build theory created by Barbara Fredrickson (2001) describes how positive emotions open up our thinking and actions to new possibilities‚ and how this expansion can help build physical‚ psychological‚ and social resources that promote well-being (Baumgardner‚ 2009). In correlation as suggested by Fredrickson (2001)‚ positive emotions include joy‚ interest‚ contentment‚
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Positive and Negative Emotions Bridgett Brown PSY/220 Edward Billingslea September 26‚ 2014 There are a few benefits associated with experiencing a positive emotion theory. Typically‚ when you are having a positive emotion you see things on the up side rather than a negative outlook. For instance‚ people always feel good or continue to think positive if they are getting good grades in school. I‚ myself is very eager to sustain a positive emotion when my grades are above average and
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possibility of being hooked-up to an “experience machine that would guarantee a constant state of cheerful happiness and positive emotion presently I would choose this option. I am forty-seven years old. I have experienced times in my life where my health‚ career‚ marriage‚ and friendships were stress-free simultaneously with the absence of negative emotions in my life I enjoyed riding these hedonic waves while they lasted. I did not long for negative moods like anger‚ anxiety‚ fear‚ or sadness. While
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Defining Self-Esteem Lina Blanc PSY 220 /Jill Van Allen March 15th‚ 2015 University of Phoenix Defining Self-Esteem Self esteem can be defined in many different ways. I happen to look at it very simple‚ I think that self-esteem means the way a person feels about their self‚ and individual standards. I also believe it is the way we as people appraise our emotional being in the world compared to others‚ and the way we function in relationships (meaning the we act and treat others)‚ and what
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