Katelind Sky
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12 Years a Slave
The DSM-IV and DSM-5 criteria for a Narcissistic Personality Disorder, associated with the term sociopath, is a lack of empathy, with a grandiose sense of self-importance creating the ideology of superiority over others. This disorder is observed through an obvious lack of empathy or the unwillingness to identify with the feelings or needs of others, fantasies of success and power, as well as a sense of entitlement with unreasonable expectations and a need for automatic compliance. The defiance of any of these needs usually causes outbursts and they are often violent. In the movie 12 years a slave, it is hard to not see the correlation between the slave owners and sociopathic disorders. The quote “get some food and rest and you will soon forget about your children”, which shows dissociation between reality and the victim. This particular scene was after a woman had been bought and sold away from her children. The wife of the slave owner said this to her while she was weeping as if it were a valid way to comfort. It shows the deep rooted, and at the time socially acceptable, lack of empathy toward other human beings, it has been justified by the idea that because of the color of another skin they are not human; they are another incapable ignorant group of savages. Without empathy, there is no need to evaluate cruel behavior nor is there a reason to question social norms if it allows them to dominate others in order to fulfill their need for superiority.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in The Swamp
Gender Norms
What are gender expectations? Are people generally aware of their behavioral influences during or in prevention of societal tensions due to the breaking of gender norms? Who influenced your gender affiliation? Are these societal expectations good, fair or are gender differences minor all together? These are questions I have hoped to address throughout this essay. By beginning with interviewing I am able to pull a more reliable understanding of how these norms are experienced, expressed, as well as some explanations as to why such norms are persistently perpetuated throughout the culture. I interviewed five individuals and though I will maintain their privacy I will expand a little on their categorical background (L-data) and divulge any possible observer bias due to personal relationships. The first is in her early 20’s, two kids, divorced, home owner with no college education and has a successful career as a nonpolitical government employee ( participant one) and she is an old friend. The second is also in her early 20’s home owner, minimum wage employee (participant two), she is also an old friend. The third is a relative, he is in his early 20’s dropped out of college but has recently returned, works in the club scene and has recently acquired his first apt (participant three). The forth is a Mexican Immigrant that has acquired citizenship, he is in his late 30’s, two children, divorced with employment within a labor field (participant four). And finally the fifth is in her early 20’s, full time university student, with three part time jobs as well as many activities associated with her university (participant five) she is also a close friend.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in Humans
Economic Inequality
Money doesn’t solve your problems. At least that’s what people keep telling me, but is this true? Does money really not affect happiness, or is happiness not the point at all? It’s obvious that at certain levels money doesn’t affect our life satisfaction but it is also important to note that once bellow a specific level of income much more than happiness is influenced. According to the data received, money has a great deal to do with all four conditions specified. Though I cannot determine the statistical significance of the data fluctuations, I can observe many patterns that are involved with poverty level, educational environment and achievements. When comparing the averages of the five poorest schools and the five richest schools, the most concerning result is the inconsistency of the percent that pass reading curriculum.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in The Swamp
Positive Psychology
Human beings are capable of a wide range of emotions and behaviors. Neuroscience has showed us many specific brain regions within complex interconnections that operate emotionality, decision making, compassion, aggression and thus motivation. These biological ties to genetic determinations are strong, but so is the environment one reacts with as well as acquired skills to negotiate through ones environment. The idea that disgust and aggression are largely biologically explainable is a very logical assertion. Community evolved for survival and a large part of a successful community is sharing and aiding others in one’s community. If a member violates this, it threatens their group cohesion thus a punishment will ensue. Thus, the community feels disgust or anger and this must be revenged. Many animals do this, especially humans. Punishment remains a changing and enforced discussion, as evident by the innumerable prisoners housed away for a similar almost unending list of can and cannot’s that adorn all modernized cultures, which can be traced back throughout the history of cultural development. If it can be quantified, I’m confident that humans would take the prize in most frequent use of punishment (the innumerable amounts of death through war, religion, property, power, enslavement, genocide, etc.) If examined these can all be traced back to the Homo-Sapiens unchallenged revenge characteristics.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in Longevity
Edmund Spencer
`The theme Sidney writes about within this particular sonnet is about love like many of his other poems, as well as intertwined with the inevitable aging of time and the fading of the world. He does however change the tone compared to many other poems. He begins by expressing his despair about love and how time will always prevent him from eternally having his lover. Uniquely at the end stanza, he changes this tone to a hopeful and faith filled belief about love. His conclusion is that even though the world will end and their body along with the rest of the world will age, fade and die. Despite this, he knows that their love will live forever through their spirit. He knows this because their love is divine and so pure and true that their souls will be kept together among the heavens.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in Poets
Positive Psychology
To begin my reflection, I’d like to do a quick summary of key features that I will refer to throughout my reactions. She divides the hows of happiness into ten main ‘to do’s’. She first provides evidence that you can in fact become happier. Second she has the reader reflect on their person level of happiness, third she gives an array of happiness activities and emphasizes the importance of finding one that matches your personal interests, values and needs. Forth, after introducing happiness activities she begins a categorization of those activities, starting with gratitude and positive thinking. Fifth, and the next set of activities is investing in social interactions, sixth managing stress, hardship and trauma, seventh living in the present, eighth committing to your goals, ninth taking care of your body and soul, and finally she describes ways of sustaining your happiness. She even adds a final chapter specific to those suffering from depression and anxiety. My main reaction to this book is very positive. She has successfully compiled numerous happiness activities and positive ways of sustaining and achieving them. I have read a lot of books pertaining to pulling oneself out of depression, PTSD, anxiety, etc. but this is the first scholarly yet personable book on achieving more than ones baseline.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in Longevity
Positive Psychology
Gratitude is defined by its ability to create a sense of wonder, thankfulness and a general appreciation for life. So it makes sense that feeling happier, more energetic, helpful and more empathetic after practicing gratitude. Highly gracious people experience positive impacts within social relationships and the ability to cope in stressful situations. I am particularly interested in the correlation between gratitude and sleep. Disrupted sleep is a major predictor in neuroticism as well as informs its treatment. Considering the fact that gratitude is positively related to sleep quality, duration and daytime functioning, it may also be useful within interventions or even helpful hints for those seeking treatment. For example, if a client is going through a particularly stressful time and they complain about not being able to sleep or is feeling unrested throughout the day one suggestion may be to practice gratitude.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in Motivation
Positive Psychology
As I was reading through the notes and reviewing the readings, I came to the conclusion that I couldn’t pick just one thing to focus on. So, instead I am going to try and translate real world application to the research findings that have been discussed. Though positive psychology is the focus on reaching your optimal self I’m particularly interested in applying these concepts to individuals suffering from mental illness. Not to say these things are entire solutions, but more like helpful routines to incorporate into the lives of future clients and friends that are seeking to escape depression, PTSD, and in some cases, anxiety.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in Longevity
Motivational Principles
To understand and apply motivational principles related to extrinsic and intrinsic styles, I will be creating a hypothetical situation involving myself as the leader of a local volunteer group, and two possible volunteers. The first volunteer “Sarah”, is a third year art student whose goal is to teach art to children. She expressed her excitement in wanting to bring more creativity, playfulness and joy into her students’ lives. She has some time off and is considering how to get work experience in her field but doesn’t know where to start. From this information, one can determine that Sarah values art in the development of human lives. In this way, she would be intrinsically motivated to do participate in an activity promoting these interests and values. The second volunteer “Adam”, has recently decided to take a year off from college in order to find out what he wants to do. He is living at home so he wants to spend his extra time exploring different avenues of interest as well as avoid feeling that he’s wasting time. He expressed interest in medical professions as well as holds a high moral value in those who help people in need. Adam has somewhat external motivations and a somewhat introjected regulatory level in reference to volunteering.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in Motivation
Neuroscience
In the research article by McCabe and Castel their hypothesis asserts that brain imaging specifically fMRI and PET, which are usually displayed pictorially with highlighted brain areas of activation, have a significant effect on the readers’ conclusions concerning an articles credibility and are thus rated higher in scientific reasoning. They believe this is because it provides a physical basis for abstract cognitive processes. To substantiate these claims, they conduct three experiments to determine if a brain image has a significant effect on perceived credibility and what exactly about the image is persuasive.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in Longevity
Anthropology
I have always been fascinated by people, the way they think, talk, behave, their body language, history, culture and so many other aspects. This personal obsession has led me to acquire a ‘knack’ for talking to people, observing them, and I would like to think interpret them. I always knew I wanted to major in psychology. To me, psychology is not just my major, it is my personal life. It motivates, excites and impassions me. However, even though psychology addresses many and most of human behavior it is still just one of many perspectives. In order to understand something, you must be able to understand it as a whole, not just in pieces. This why I minored in sociology and have taken any and every class I can that pertains to this obsession, whether it be history, philosophy, communications, religion, minority studies and now anthropology (none of which go toward my major at all by the way). It is my ethical obligation to undo any stereotypes or ethnocentric ideologies that my culture and history has emplaced on me, not just for my patients but so I can objectively understand and empathize with the world around me. I do not want rose or any other colored glasses, nor do I want plain ones, I want one in every shape and color so that the mysterious of the world and people around me can be appreciated in their own beautifully unique ways. This is precisely what anthropology can and has helped me do, not only in my personal life but in my career.
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in Humans
The Butler
Movement begins in the mind of an individual’s vision, creating determination. This determination is contagious until the dream is an undeniable reality. The civil rights movement was a time of transformation, dedication, purpose, suffering, conflict and success. Every individual who envisioned this dream made a difference in this movement. Though many desired this vision of equality not everyone strove for this in the same way. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” (Martin Luther King Jr.)
By Katelind Sky4 years ago in Geeks