For this class we have to write two papers over a topic in our books. I chose schizophrenia because this topic really interests me. For our papers we have to find a website to match our topics. Not only do we have to do that, but we have to say if it is a valid site. Also something new we learned. The new thing I learned is that some think that schizophrenia are very violent to others, but they are actually more violent to themselves. The next paper we have to do a journal article over anything we want, or the same topic. I decide to stay with the same topic because there is a lot of studies you can make with this topic. I am doing mine of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia; an example of a positive sympotom is a hallucination. This is when they see or her things that others can't. Also most people get it between 16-30; it is not likely to get it as a kid, or if you are over the age of 45. In psychology I am really enjoying this paper because I enjoy learning more about this topic.
That is really interesting, are you just in general psychology, or are you in one of the other PSY classes? I still need to take a psychology course next semester and I have already taken general psychology. One thing that you said that is intriguing is how you are writing your paper about schizophrenia. In my opinion, schizophrenia is one of the most complex, yet interesting chemical imbalances known to man. Don’t you think it would be so odd and frustrating being so dissociated from reality that you are in a complete and total other world? Not only that, but the fact that emotions and feelings are totally nonexistent is just extremely far out. I have never met anyone with schizophrenia, but, in a contained environment, I would like to. I just think that the subject is mind boggling, ha-ha. Also, the whole situation with experiencing hallucinations is rather weird as well. If I had this chemical imbalance, I would have no idea how to cope with it. I mean, first off, connecting with other people in society would almost be an impossibility. And, secondly, every “spike” of the illness can result in you seen really creepy and grotesque hallucinations. I don’t remember the specific artist, but there is a painter who had schizophrenia who painted an every-day-typical looking cat. Then, while experiencing a “spike” in his illness, he painted the same cat and, the cat looked totally different and terrifying. It really is interesting. Well, I hope you have a fun psychology class!
ReplyDeleteI am in General right now. Yes, I know this subject has always interest me. It is odd to me to see how someone acts with just different set of mind then others. I do not know what i would do because I might feel slightly trapped in my own body. The fact that you have no control over what you say and do just scares me. In my paper I found out that most commit suicide because they can not handle it, which is so sad that it has that big of an effect over their lives. Thanks and hopefully you enjoy your classes too!
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