About my interest in Psychology

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Social Psychology is the understanding of how each person's individual behavior is influenced by the social environment in which that behavior takes place
Group Behavior
Social Perception
Leadership
Non-Verbal Behavior
Conformity
Aggression
Prejudice
*The impact that the social environment & group interactions have on attitudes and behaviors*


Masters/ Doctorate in Social Psychology
Bachelors in Psychology
State License may be required 

 Professionals within the field of Social Psychology: 




Floyd Henry Allport
 -founder of experimental psychology








 Norman Triplett


     -Published one of the 1st experiments related to
 social psychology





Why would I be great at Social Psychology?

Earlier in the year, I took the Clifton Strengths test. My top 5 strengths were: 
Woo
communication
includer
positivity
achiever
Social psychology requires lots of one-on-one, open-mindedness, social skills, and overall interaction. My personality is very very outgoing, and one of the things I love is making someone feel like they belong.  I have compassion and I have always been the person to make others feel comfortable no matter the situation. I also have great interpersonal skills, which means I am able to work well with a diverse group of people. This is why I believe social psychology would be a great field for me to go in. 

  Growing up, I was always an outsider. From Elementary all the way up until my freshman year of high school. I was not outgoing, and social environments gave me anxiety. This affected how I would perform in academics and extra-curricular activities. I remember in the 8th grade my science teacher, Mrs. Terrazas, would ALWAYS make me feel included and comfortable. She got me out of my little shell and was very personal with me. It was a great learning experience and my attitude changed forever after that and it has shaped me into who I am today and how comfortable I am in the presence of other people. 
"The social psychology of this century reveals a major lesson: often it is not so much the kind of person a man is as the kind of situation in which he finds himself that determines how he will act. The disappearance of a sense of responsibility is the most far-reaching consequence of submission to authority."          -Stanley Milgram
Sources: https://www.verywell.com/social-psychology-4013821
https://learn.org/articles/What_is_Social_Psychology.html
https://careersinpsychology.org/becoming-a-social-psychologist/

Comments

  1. Dr.Pris SelvarajFebruary 7, 2018 at 4:34 PM

    Your blog definitely stands out as the most interesting and vibrant one. You know how to keep the reader engaged. Did you find who is the father of social psychology? Wondering why you didn't include that name in your post!

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