Lifelong learning means continuous learning throughout one's life through both formal and informal education from birth to death. The field of psychology fascinates the author because it involves learning about how human thoughts and behaviors can change from moment to moment. To thrive in the evolving field of psychology, one must understand the fundamental building blocks of theories, perspectives, communication skills, research methods, ethics, and diversity. The author's psychology program effectively taught these fundamentals and prepared students for real-world application through detailed explanations of influential theories and perspectives.

1. As I always say “the day you stop learning, is the day you stop living”. In its general,
broadest sense, lifelong learning means a continuous, abstract lifelong phenomenon of learning;
it cannot be thwarted by age or the passage of time. It is holistic learning, including intellectual,
social, physical and emotional development. It is manifest through both formal and informal
education and continues from birth through the end of life. Lifelong learning is a concept that is
fascinating to me; the act of learning something new every day of your life is one of the joys of
living. This is one of the reasons why I choose to go into the field of psychology. Psychology is
based around the thoughts and behaviors of human beings, which can be a process that changes,
matures and shifts from person to person, day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute, but being
able to learn something new and help someone in the process is always rewarding.
The field of psychology is an ever changing and ever growing field. In knowing and
understanding that concept, to thrive in this field a person has to stabilize themselves in the
fundamentals of the field; the basics, the building blocks, which create the field of psychology.
These building blocks include knowledge of the basic principles, theories and perspective of
psychology and how to apply these principles, theories and perspectives. Next, is
communication skills, the techniques and ability to give and receive accurate information; oral
and written. Knowledge and the importance of research is also a building block in the
psychology field; knowing and understanding the methods and protocols of research. In the field
of psychology, knowledge of ethics and diversity is also important. Psychology is a science that
deals with mental processes and behaviors of human beings which can be difficult to evaluate or
define, so having these building blocks can make the process a little bit easier.

2. In evaluating the education I received in my psychology program, overall I feel as though
I was given the proper information and guidance in learning these particular concepts. The
program began with classes explaining in detail the field of psychology by introducing the
student to the founders of the psychology field and their perspectives and theories. From there,
they explained how the first theories and perspectives were analyzed and progressed into other
theories and perspectives, leaving you with an understanding of how different theories evolved
and where they originated. In supplying the student with this information, the program was also
centered on teaching the student how to use these theories and perspectives in everyday life. By
doing this, it prepares the students for dealing with their own clients, patients, or students of their
own. In stepping out on my own as an undergraduate in the field of Psychology, I am well
prepared with knowledge and experience. This program not only prepared me for this particular
field but it prepared me for life. Because of the intense assignments and deadlines, I am now an
expert of time management and organization. The strict requirements of written assignments
supplied me with the ability to efficiently communicate verbally and with written
communication. The interactions with classmates provided me the techniques and skills needed
to be able to effectively acquire and maintain healthy professional and personal relationships.
Last but not least, Argosy University understands that the world of technology and the
advancement in technology is a benefit for all walks of life. Because of this, they require that we
use it and all its advancements on a daily basis. I am now well rounded in all fields of
technology and ready to take on whatever is handed to me.