Psychology: The Importance Of Psychology And Developmental Psychology

Psychology can be very interesting to learn about. In psychology, there are many topics that are covered. Going along with the numerous amounts of topics, I selected the five topics in which I felt were the most important. The impact that sleeps has on an individual, developmental psychology, social development, stress, and personality all had an influence on my outlook on life.
Sleeping is very important for human beings. College students need nine hours of sleep a night, however are only receiving six. Without the proper sleeping patterns, sleeping disorders can take place. Insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, night terrors, along with sleepwalking is all possible disorders that can occur to an individual. Sleeping disorders influenced my thinking because if I do not receive enough hours, my attitude towards life can become negative, my reaction time will be slowed down, along with the difficulty of learning and attending. As I grow older, I appreciate every minute of sleep I receive.
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Everyone has a slightly different personality and it is important to remember just how everyone differs. Learning about the id, superego, and the ego allowed me to realize why I think the way that I do at times and react in certain situations. I try to not allow my id to take control in a majority of situations because of the sexual and aggressive drives that it strives to satisfy. Learning about personality and the unconscious mind helps me to think before I act. This chapter also allowed me to learn about defense mechanisms in methods that people protect their egos for reducing anxiety by unconsciously distorting reality. While reading this chapter, I was able to open up and realize why individuals hide from their stress and avoid it through displacement, rationalization, projection,