This document is Lydia MacCarthy's undergraduate ePortfolio for PSY 492 Advanced General Psychology at Argosy University in 2010. It includes sections on her personal statement, resume, reflection on cognitive abilities and skills like critical thinking, research, communication, ethics and diversity awareness. It also includes reflections on foundations of psychology, applied psychology and interpersonal effectiveness with links to examples of coursework. Lydia plans to continue her education with a Master's degree and apply her psychological knowledge gained to real-life situations as a lifelong learner.

1. Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio Lydia MacCarthy PSY 492 Advanced General Psychology Argosy University 2010

2. PERSONAL STATEMENT

3. RESUME Lydia MacCarthy 22305 Olean Blvd Port Charlotte, FL 33952 941-286-6731 roguelyds@hotmail.com EDUCATION: Summer 03: Community College of the Air Force Summer 07 -Associates Degree in Human Resource Management Spring 02: Charlotte High School Spring 03 -High School Diploma Fall 99: Broad Run High School Spring 02 –Transferred to Charlotte High EXPERIENCE: Summer 10: Millennium Physician Group Present -Phone Operator/Front Desk -Filter phone calls for four physicians -Check in/Check out patients Summer 07: Blockbuster Video (Kings Hwy) Summer 10 -Shift Supervisor -Customer Service -Run register -Check in/Put away movies -Handle any customer complaints while on shift CONT.

4. RESUME CONT. EXPERIENCE CONT: Summer 03: United States Air Force Summer 07 -Human Resource Management (Personnel) -Officer and Airman classification systems and procedures -Preparing and maintaining personnel records -Assignment, promotion, ` testing, customer service -PERSCO and deployment/mobilization procedures -Interviewing and counseling techniques -Providing benefits to military personnel, retirees, and family members Spring 02: Publix Supermarkets (Punta Gorda) Summer 03 -Bagger (Apr 02-Jun 02) -Cashier (Jun 02-Mar 03) -Customer Service (Mar 03-May 03) REFERENCES: Available upon request

5. REFLECTION

6. TABLE OF CONTENTS I: Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy II: Research Skills III: Communication Skills: Oral and Written IV: Ethics and Diversity Awareness V: Foundations of Psychology VI: Applied Psychology VII: Interpersonal Effectiveness

7. CRITICAL THINKING This assignment was for my PSY 300 Developmental Psychology course. It applied information learned about pregnancy and the birthing process in a hypothetical situation with a couple. http://www.linkedin.com/osview/canvas?_ch_page_id=1&_ch_panel_id=1&_ch_app_id=46616660&_applicationId=1300&_ownerId=80130137&osUrlHash=rmhJ&trk=hb_side_apps

8. RESEARCH SKILLS This research paper was done for my PSY 302 Children and Violence course. The paper was the effects of media violence on childhood violent behavior. http://www.linkedin.com/osview/canvas?_ch_page_id=1&_ch_panel_id=1&_ch_app_id=46616660&_applicationId=1300&_ownerId=80130137&osUrlHash=rmhJ&trk=hb_side_apps

9. COMMUNICATION SKILLS This assignment was a sample flyer for child abuse. We needed to put examples of different forms and what to do if you suspect abuse. Also, the slogan for the flyer needed to be created by us. http://www.linkedin.com/osview/canvas?_ch_page_id=1&_ch_panel_id=1&_ch_app_id=46616660&_applicationId=1300&_ownerId=80130137&osUrlHash=rmhJ&trk=hb_side_apps

10. ETHICS AND DIVERSITY This assignment was for PSY 420 Disabilities course. This assignment in particular focused on diversity and treatment of people with various disabilities. http://www.linkedin.com/osview/canvas?_ch_page_id=1&_ch_panel_id=1&_ch_app_id=46616660&_applicationId=1300&_ownerId=80130137&osUrlHash=rmhJ&trk=hb_side_apps

11. FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY This assignment was for PSY 493 Criminology course. The assignment was titles the “Etiology of Crime”. The assignment explains the four dichotomous themes. http://www.linkedin.com/osview/canvas?_ch_page_id=1&_ch_panel_id=1&_ch_app_id=46616660&_applicationId=1300&_ownerId=80130137&osUrlHash=rmhJ&trk=hb_side_apps

12. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY This assignment was for PSY 493 Criminology course. This was an interesting assignment because we had to argue a case for a women back in the sixteenth century. http://www.linkedin.com/osview/canvas?_ch_page_id=1&_ch_panel_id=1&_ch_app_id=46616660&_applicationId=1300&_ownerId=80130137&osUrlHash=rmhJ&trk=hb_side_apps

13. INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS This assignment was a group project for helping people deal with difficult people. It’s a power point presentation entitled “Getting Past No: Dealing with Difficult People”. http://www.linkedin.com/osview/canvas?_ch_page_id=1&_ch_panel_id=1&_ch_app_id=46616660&_applicationId=1300&_ownerId=80130137&osUrlHash=rmhJ&trk=hb_side_apps

14. MY FUTURE IN LEARNING As a life long learner, it’s hard to say where the learning really ends. Learning doesn’t end when you leave school, we learn new things everyday. With these new experiences we are able to apply the knowledge as needed for the rest of our lives. With the knowledge I’ve gained over the past years in school, I am excited to apply that knowledge to real life scenarios. I do plan to continue on to my Master’s Degree, and I look forward to more knowledge in the field of psychology.

15. CONTACT ME Thank you so much for reviewing my ePortfolio. For further information please feel free to contact me at the following email address: roguelyds@hotmail.com