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Attempts to understand human being behavior and factors that affect human behaviors has always been for many scientists. Psychology as a field came in to help out understand human behavior in a more detailed and pragmatic way. It is out of this that psychology is defined as the study of the mind, how it works, and how it affects behavior. However, this paper seeks to carry out a reflection about a career in psychology and project XN’s role in shaping the career of students.
First, being a psychologist resonates with me because it helps me understand the issues that impact not only health but also daily life. Understanding issues that impact our health is critical as it helps us live a healthy life. As a result of this, my childhood dream of venturing into a profession that directly touches human beings’ lives will come through.
Secondly, psychology helps an individual to be able to understand and acknowledge that different factors can impact the human mind and behavior. And therefore, it can help society understand that different things that happen around us can positively or negatively impact our health, hence calling for awareness for necessary action to be taken to avoid some of these human-caused factors (Ogden, 2012).
Third, because mental health is very critical and like physical illness, it’s through psychology that we can mitigate the impact of mental illness that is rampant in our society because of many environmental and social factors (Sarafino & Smith, 2014).
Fourth, helping individuals in achieving their goals. This is possible since psychologists are generally good listeners and very compassionate; they can motivate individuals based on their needs with such virtues.
Lastly, psychologists can understand why people behave in a particular way. Through this, they can experience artistic conception and appreciate a more varied life. When I came to study in the united states, I was once depressed because of the language barrier, and no one came close to me. Later, with the family and psychologists’ guidance, I gradually got better and realized the importance of mental health.
Despite my resonance with psychology, I still ask myself several questions, such as, Well, psychologists help people address their mental health issues, who is therefore there for these psychologists? Because they are also human beings and are faced with these challenges, yet society has always felt that they are above these challenges. Psychologists helping people with mental illness always experience violence and harassment from patients. There is, however, no clear laid means of helping them in such situations. Does this mean psychology as a profession is a health risk?
Project XN is very critical. Its role in helping students connect with real-world partners cannot, therefore, be taken lightly. Moreover, the experimental network aspect of it is deliberately designed to empower learners. The projects are short, yes. However, they much help in improving their skills (Colley et al, 2010).
My first impression of the XN project was the presentation of a lifetime opportunity to shape my career choice finally. This was in the sense that it would be an eye-opener to me. Granting me a chance to engage experienced people in my area of study fully. Furthermore, a strong feeling of a possible connection with top companies developed instantly. This would help apply classroom theoretical work to the real-world environment and help me gain meaningful experience that I will apply in professional settings.
Finding an influencer was easy. That was unlike my earlier imaginations. My influencer was very passionate about his work, composed, and very informed on the area of concern.
Mental health issues, the importance of psychological awareness, and human behavior were the topics that my influencer posted regularly.
Twitter was my first preferred app.
Twitter has many experts in various areas; people are free to tweet their minds on different fields of study.
In conclusion, psychology plays a very critical role in our society. Therefore, it is necessary that people, especially the young generation, are encouraged to consider it. This is not to mean it should be done for the sake of it. Passion should be the driving factor following the introduction of project XN, which notably is very critical in career development.
Reference
Ogden, J. (2012). Health Psychology: A Textbook: A textbook. McGraw-Hill Education (UK).
Sarafino, E. P., & Smith, T. W. (2014). Health psychology: Biopsychosocial interactions. John Wiley & Sons.
Colley, H., Lewin, C., & Chadderton, C. (2010). The impact of 14-19 reforms on the career guidance profession in England.