Psychology+Honors

Psychology





__**Stereotypes of Men and Women**__ Men: Mature later than women, lazy, jerks, uncaring, inconsiderate, obnoxious, strong/macho, earn the family's income Women: Mature earlier than men, love fashion, love the mall, great cooks, stay-at-home is best, often complain and fuss

__**Do-Now: 11/29/2010**__ Abnormal: Barely clothed, shameless, making a scene Normal: Human, walking casually, having their own beliefs

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I actually do believe that internet addiction is a mental illness. I thought that the story of a couple caring for a virtual child over their own real child extremely disturbing. In fact, having this kind of disorder affects the person's life dramatically. There is less care for other things because of this. Some people actually choose the internet over doing their work. This is most common among high school and college students. It also affects their relationships with family and loved ones. Being on the internet also restrains a person from being exposed to the outside environment, enjoying outside activities, and bonding with relatives and friends.
 * __Internet Addition: A Disorder?__**

__**Anxiety Story**__ Alex saw it all the time. He saw it so much that it became a part of his life and part of his daily routine. The long days in the base camp and the anticipation of the enemy approaching. Out to the horizon he could see shadows. Yes, it was the enemy from a distance --- about an entire mile away. Yet all that lay between his allies and his foes was a vast stretch of desert land. He was to advance into battle tomorrow and he was prepared. During the battle, he successfully killed 23 men singlehandedly and his army was victorius at the end of the day. However, nothing stopped the constant grenades and artillery shelling that exploded near him at virtually every second. He saw many of his comrades fall on this day, but he knew he was extremely fortunate to live through the tell the story of his journey. After coming back from his tour of duty, Alex wasn't the same among his family and friends. They all noticed a difference in the way he acted. He would randomly shout war cries and mutter words of wanting to go home --- phrases he commonly heard on the battlefield. His loved ones continue to look for a cure for this "illness," but the doctor suggests he fight through it and think about happy thoughts that his life is filled of now that he is back home. Why is Alex acting like this? Does some type of anxiety exist within him?

__**Do-Now: 12/7/2010**__ Right now, more than ever, I have the anxiety of finding my college acceptances and finishing my college applications. I only have one deadline left, which is January 1st, where my 5 final applications are due. After that, I can sit back and relax for a while until I find out the decisions 3 months later. This entire fall and early winter have been one of the most stressful times of my life, being both excited for my future and also sad that high school is ending. Although college presents a new world and more opportunities for me to discover, it will be hard to overcome the experiences I have had in high school.

__**Anxiety Diagnostic Poem**__ Walking around aimlessly, always down Can never see a smile, but only a frown Having no ability to rest No strength to take a test Struggling with maintaining their weight They feel like life is in the hands of fate