TristanC2023's Psychology Blog

  1. Short-Term Memory ( 7kgn2c.gif ) 2.  Dreaming/ REM sleep ( 7kgnsa.gif )  3. Evolutionary Approach ( 7kgot4.gif ) 4. Self- Actualization ( 7kgpdt.gif )  5. Endorphins ( 7kgq7s.gif ) 

 One short-term memory test I did was Short Term Memory Test, where I had to type in 12 memorized words. My score was a perfect 12/12 meaning that its working about above average (7 items +/- 2 other items). The second test I took was the "test your memory for an everyday object" picking the correct image of a penny. I picked the wrong penny (letter L) but the correct answer was letter A. Saying that "you're likely to remember only enough about an object" yikes... So maybe paying attention to small details would help? Lastly, I wanted to check my problem-solving skills, I got 45 meaning a "hit and miss" type of problem-solving skills.  https://www.blinkist.com/magazine/posts/how-to-improve-short-term-memory - One interesting section I read from the short article is how sweetness correlates to short-term memory. SOMEHOW, it links to Alzheimer's. I guess lowering my sweet/sugar intake can help?? 

We tend to just tag along with our friends so here I am exposing some of us.  - Compliance: Connecting our airpods to our friends/ listening to their playlists even though its, not to your taste.  In this situation, you'll lie to your friend and wait to be alone to let a sigh of relief then start listening to your own music.  - Obedience: Some of us have that special crush... Well I did too (That used to be crush agreed to be just friends)  In that type of example, I have a huge respect for that person so I listen to their opinion on whats going to happen next, they said "let's be just friends, you are like a family to me" so I just listened and took it..  - Social Facilitation: We all have that one really outgoing friend who always wants to hang out and have some fun.  If that one friend wants to hang out, we have a tendency to tag along because everyone is going except you. (I am a huge introvert)  - Group Polarization: About hanging out with friends...

I have PTSD whenever there's a fight happening. I experienced/ witnessed two of my family members (My mother and my aunty) slapping, shouting out of rage, and even pulling the hair with a fist ready. I was only five-years old yet, I can vividly remember this particular day.  My aunty was exhausted of babysitting me (or can't take me everywhere with her) and confronted my mother (at the time completing her nursing degree). Two exhausted people confronting their problem with one another and clashed without hearing each other words.  I was right in between the two important people in my life, harming one another. I stepped right in between before they could hurt each other and take a hit from my aunty... (I forgave her) but ever since then, I always flinched and be frightened whenever people tried to make a fist bump, behind me with a surprise hug... (Sorry...) I hope I can get better or never witnessed another fight within my close circles. 

  What do a bat, beluga whales, and even dolphins have in common? The ability of echolocation, but one weird fact that intrigued me was that humans use it too! Echolocation occurs when sound waves are emitted and bounce back from an object which helps with navigation and/or hunting. In one of the articles I read regarding echolocation, this special skill enables blind/ sight problems people things that require the sense of sight possible. By utilizing clicking sounds from our mouths, snapping fingers, cane tapping, and other ways to emit sound waves to see the world. Now it got me thinking if we are taking our ability to see for granted or not.  (https://www.physoc.org/magazine-articles/echolocation-in-people/) 

 My birthday is December 7th, so I have the Cerebellum and Endorphins. My superhero's name is Equilibrizer, and his superpower is maintaining a human's body posture and perfect body coordination. But he didn't start out as an "Equilibrizer". Equilibrizer started out as a clumsy little boy, wreaking havoc within his city and causing his family harm (little injuries). He left his family without notice to keep them safe.  With his isolation, he vowed to be more precise and cautious with his movement. That's when Pons took upon his new apprentice making this clumsy little boy into an "Equilibrizer". Not only for smooth and perfect movements, but the Equilibrizer also helps with pain and relieves others, putting smiles on children around the world. He is looked upon by kids for improving their well-being. So.. being clumsy isn't a bad thing.