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1. Final Project
By Mackenzie Santiago

2. Psychology of The Earliest
Form
Record studies of human psyche date back as far as 300 B.C. At the
time of proposal most doubted the claims which now make up the
base for psychology as a science. Over time philosophers thought to
apply the scientific theory to philological studies. With the
application of this new process phycology could be backed by solid
results and experimental procedures establishing the concept as an
undeniable science.
Some of the first philosophers to record observations of an
individuals behavior and mental process were Plato, Socrates, and
Aristotle. Theories of this particular science took more time to gain
acceptance than others. This was because without the proper
technologies we have today, it was near impossible to prove
connections between mind, body, and psyche for even the most
influential individuals.

3. Personal Application
Without the many theories existing to makeup the existing history of
psychology modern scientists would not have the previously developed
data to apply current technologies to. We could still be developing
concepts which have been settled for hundred of years now. I personally
use the historical data collected from years of intense research as a way to
better understand the actions of myself, and others. Having a better
understanding of psychology helps me to see what could be going on
inside of someone’s head to make them act a certain way when I
otherwise might have no clue as to what can make a person tic.

5. As Social Developments Occur
What a child experiences in his or her earliest years of life may contribute
to the mold of psychological developments that an individual will form
throughout an entire lifetime. The concept of social development includes
the ability to identify emotions in one’s self and others, regulate emotional
responses, and form meaningful relationships along the way. Unlearned
responses such as preferring the mothers voice over others, and showing
particular interest in human faces over inanimate objects suggest human
beings may be born with an innate capacity for emotional connections. In
other words observational studies show human beings having developed
this hypothetical processing plant; taking form in healthy minds at the
earliest stages of fetal development. Even without a single other being
around to teach the skills of social development a human has the potential
to teach himself social skills.

6. In Relation To My Life
Upon learning this information I took interest in which kinds of
environmental situations a person is likely to have spent his earlier parts
of life in. Taking ideas of previous situations and comparing them to
what can be observed in children of the modern day helps me in
understanding understanding my own mental process, as well as others.
Knowing the way an experience in childhood might take an effect in
ones adult life definitely helps me in making more conscious decisions in
the presence of influential little ones. Understanding the concept of social
developments seems to have helped me become a better babysitter.

8. Units of Mental Storage
Memory will exist in a short or long-term format inside a healthy mind. Short-term
memories correspond with working-memories as your brain creates and
plans to carry out behaviors. Long-term memories will also be used in the
working plan, but commonly speaking short-term memory will be used more
often because they require much less mental energy to gain access to.
On top of staying accessible for longer periods of time, the long-term
memory portion of a functioning brain is much larger than the short term
section. The neurons responsible for holding connections between memories
strengthens over time as the separate neurons communicate with each other
across the synapse. Habits will form as the connection is strengthened through
repetitive use of a particular pathway.

9. Personally
Having an understanding of why, and how habits will form helps in
keeping unhealthy habits from developing. In knowing which actions
are more likely to bring me closer to getting into the habit of performing
an action I do not so much agree with I can make the necessary
adjustments to keep myself in control of the actions, rather than having a
habit take control of me. Understanding the connection process also
helps when I want to get into new habits. For example, If I wanted to
become more active in a long-term sense, because of the information
provided by this course I know consistent smaller acts of physical
activity over multiple days, is more likely to get me stuck on better
physical activity trends than picking one day a week to run for as long as
I can.

11. Acquiring Every Language
Language acquisition by process develops differently in children of
every culture. Nom Chomsky suggested language development in
humans is completely in innate character due to the fact that
children, regardless of their natural language, will achieve language
milestones around the same time. Others believe an innate ability
may exist, however environmental factors will definitely play a role
in the way a child learns how to verbally communicate. Experience
and practice appear to be essential in language development
according to B.F. Skinner. Children are believed to develop the most
natural language abilities up to the age of ten. At the same time,
bilingual children learning both languages before the age of ten have
tendencies to develop small vocabularies in both languages when
compared to those mastering one language early on, then another
after the age of ten.

12. What This Has To Do With
Myself
I am only fluent in one language, that being English. Reading through
this lesson has helped me in understanding the visible differences
between bilingual and monolingual speakers. Each form of development
comes with it’s pros and cons. Knowing the way a person is likely to
perceive information helps me to make a more educated guess in the best
way to communicate with someone of one or more languages based on
their assumed understanding in language.

14. Abnormal
Individuals have tried to observe and classify abnormal behaviors for
centuries, common citizens and psychological professionals alike. Many
approaches over the years to examine physiological malfunctions have
been classified as inhumane, and are no longer practiced by
professionals. In the late 1800s Syphilis was discovered, and scientist
began to link abnormal behaviors with the physical illness. Since then
scientific developments and research have come to a point were behavior
abnormalities can now help in diagnosing mental illnesses within
patients. These illnesses are treatable in various ways such as medication
and therapy. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM) was developed to categorize standard symptoms of known
philological disorders. This book of common knowledge helps
professionals to successfully diagnose and treat patients from a scientific
point, ensuring there is no personal bias in play.

15. To Me
As I mature I can not help but notice the way some individuals stand out in society.
Some for wonderful reasons, others not so much. An abnormality in behavior is
relatively easy to spot, the less common the action of one person might be the more
likely they are to draw attention to themselves. This being said, seeing an abnormality
and understanding one create two completely different circumstances. Onlookers
noticing an abnormal behavior they have no previous knowledge on might result in
negative actions by the commoner. Being aware of the concept of abnormalities being
cause by psychological dysfunctions helps me to keep comfort for myself and others
whenever I meet someone who seems to be different. Even if their psychological
disorder causes a person to act rudely, I know that they are not acting to intentional
offend or cause any sort of harm, it is just the way their brain functions. Sharing my
information with others helps to keep most people at an understanding and helpful
point of view.