Cards :)

Well I found this interesting because I work at a gift store and I organized the card section, I just never really looked into it. At least until this assignment...At the age of 20 or 21, the cards ranged from the "Party it up" theme, to "Oh look you're another year older", and to the "Sincere and full of wisdom" theme. The cards for the young adulthood seemed to be influential and wisdom, with minimal humor. I think that's because people are trying to inspire you to make a good life for yourself. It's a way of passing their wisdom on.

Then the odd part came, as I searched through the 40's-70's, even 80's they were seemingly funny. It's always "Over The Hill", or joking about dying, or visits to the doctors (colonoscopy), and we've all heard the saggy boobs joke. I feel it's because as you become older humor is more important, and you're an elder. Giving a card full of wisdom to a person who is 80 years old really doesn't seem logical, they have been on Earth for 80 years, I have a slight feeling they know more than a majority of us. Like Piaget's idea of schemas, at the ripe age of 80 people have already developed almost all schemas possible.

All in all, becoming old isn't such a bad thing. especially is I have some good cards to read. :)

Oh Psychology!

When I first started psychology, I could barely remember how to spell psychology. Maybe it was because I thought it was just going to be another class that didn't make sense, or just a waste of my time. But throughout the lessons I have learned that pyschology isn't just a word, and definatly not just another class. It has so many components that go along with it! Our first chapter wasn't to interesting, don't get me wrong, structuralism may be exciting but I like functionalism a lot more. It's more logical, because everyone is different, no matter what test they are given.

In the second chapter, "Thinking Critically With Psychology Science", I found out that I am in love with hindsight bias. I found myself using hindsight bias yesterday. My boyfriend and I went to go check trail cameras, well he shut off the wheeler, we fed the deer etc. etc., and when we went to go back to the wheeler it didn't turn on. I knew it! If he just would've left the wheeler on we wouldn't have been in that situation! I stopped myself and realized that I was just using psychology. My boyfriend didn't understand why I was so excited. But as usual, he's not cool because he doesn't get psychology...loser. :)
Oh! I also realized that my 7th grade science has stuck with me throughout the years, because I still remember the whole series of steps to create a theory. Thank you Mrs.Connie Gasior.

On to chapter four! This was by far my most favorite chapter because Nature-Nurture is a great topic for discussion. I believe my parents have had a major role in my life. As I've said before, I've been raised with rules and consequences. & so far I've turned out alright. My parents have also raised me with an open mind. Everything is open to discussion in my house, all the way from A to Z. That has enabled me to be completely open and honest with my parents because I know they will understand or at least try to understand. I believe enviroments play a huge role in development too. For instance, my middle sister Lacey put herself in a bad enviroment. Not only the people around her but the places she lived brought her down to a level so low she is now sitting in the Rusk Co. jail. Yes, her free will has played a role too, but the people she was around didn't help her at all either. She was always the rule breaker along with compulsive lying. You could have video of her stealing and she would still deny it. My parents tried everything with her but once Lacey turned 18 she didn't give a rats buttox. So now, she is a pregnant criminal in jail, this nature-nurture will show through as the kid grows up. Will it show traits like Lacey? Or will it be a true innocent and good person?
 I also found gender roles interesting. I totally agree with the male role, they're always thinking with the wrong brain, and are always seeking reproduction because the reproduction process benefits them. Men don't get pregnant, get stretch marks, gain weight, have mixed emotions, and don't have to deal with the pain of labor. The only thing they have to deal with is the deadly mood swings. It may sound sexest but it also sounds true. :)
Now time for some questions from Morgan. My first one would be:

1.Do you believe that parents played a role in who you are today? If so why, or why not?

2. How has your culture effected your beliefs and ways of life?

3.Can you explain molecular genetics in a way I can understand?

 Morgans Poem
Psychology!
What a word!
Scream it off roof tops
Doo-bops-dee-bops
Are you nurtured or natured?
Female or male?
White or black, slap ya' on the back.
Were all human-beings full of diversity.
Our parents donated 23-23
So come sing along, because we love psychology.

My psychological introduction?

 My name is Morgan Cicha, I'm a senior at Flambeau, and I am 17 going on 18. I'm from a family of five. I have two older sisters. My oldest sister, Savannah is an overachiever, she is married, and a RN at Sacred Heart in Eau Claire. My middle sister, Lacey is a black sheep. She is currently sitting in the Rusk. Co. jail for many reasons. Savannah has contributed a lot to who I am. Lacey is a prime example of what not to do. My mother and father are great parents. Their listening, understanding, rules, answers, and punishments have formed me to be Morgan Lee Cicha at her best. Rules, rules being broken, punishments, and lessons learned, are something I feel every teenage life needs. I have had them since I was old enough to walk and talk, and I've turned out normal.
I think about things in a questioning way. Many things seem like a puzzle to me. Sometimes finding the pieces can be challenging...very challenging. But who said a challenge can never be conquered?  I'm overall a very curious person. I often find myself day dreaming about a lot of things. But in reality, who doesn't? I process things by repetition and reading. If I read things over and over, write things over and over, and say things over and over, it is bound to stick. I learn best when I have a teacher who is good at teaching things. Please don't use big words! They just irritate me. Dumb it down to my level and we won't have a problem. I'm not planning to be Dr.M Cicha one day.
     I'm guessing temperment is spelled wrong? Because it says it's spelled wrong. It must be what is my personality? My personality as a whole would be bubbly, bright, sometimes original, but always out there. I value my religion, my body, and respect as a human being. It's hard to get along with a person when they always act superior to you. From the beginning of my time my parents have taught me honesty and trust. I like to say things as they are. Why lie to a person when, just like me, they are seeking the truth. My parents have taught me to be open minded about everything. Like many people, I sometimes lose sight of that concept. My values have been given to me by my beloved parents, I lovingly accept them, because I learned them by my choices, mistakes, and life lessons. I am proud to say they  have formed Morgan L. Cicha.

My Intro

Alright, my name's Morgan. Like many of the people in my class, I come from a small town. I keep myself occupied with hunting and spending time with my boyfriend Joseph. I keep a few close friends and the rest are just smiling faces I talk to once and awhile. I am hoping that my senior year will fly by because I am ready to get out on my own. So I have senioritis big time. :)