Introduction To Psychology Course Analysis

I recently participated in a college course, Introduction to Psychology, at Misericordia University this past year. Taking this course has taught me to expand my comfort zone by interacting with students whom I would not normally associate with, and consider various ideas and opinions from other individuals. This course has also taught me that it is essential to communicate with teachers and classmates, as they often have different viewpoints and can help make improvements, whether it is to help you academically or as a person in general. During my stay at Misericordia University, there were times I had missed a few classes and unfortunately fell behind. Thankfully, my professor and classmates were more than happy to assist by sending the information I missed and explaining the details I did not understand. Their assistance was extremely beneficial on my …show more content…
During these studies, we were randomly formed into groups by the professor and had to answer a set of questions that were related to the chapters that would be on the test we would be taking shortly. Whichever group completed the assessment and answered all of the items correctly would receive bonus points on the test. Each group was considered a team, so every individual had to agree so that our final answers would be unanimous. If someone chose a different answer, the group would listen to their reasoning and consider their perspective. However, our final decision was based on the answer that that proved most logical to everyone. Communication is vital in every area of life, and this activity taught us the importance of teamwork and listening to the perspectives of others. Overall, Introduction to Psychology, allowed me to meet new people, improve my communication skills, and further my understanding of various concepts and topics that I have not considered learning about in the