What I've Learned So Far

1. So far, what I've learned is different ways of approaching and talking to a person that might be having problems and are emotionally unstable, and being able to help them a bit more than I normally would've been able to. I also now know the forms of therapy a child may go through, whether through regular therapy, or if it's in a form of play or music. I have also learned how to differentiate between the different types of psychological Needs a person might need.

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3. The article that helped me know the different forms of therapy for a child is called: "What Does a Child Psychologist Do?" and the link is http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-child-psychologist-do.htm
the article stated that since younger children have more trouble analyzing problems, it is necessary to use different techniques to get through to them. Therefore, I now know more ways approaching children in order to talk to them, and not only does this apply to children, but a few of these techniques may also apply to people other than young children.

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

1. I plan on helping out at Golden Springs, and once I get more experience by working in my elective which is Peer Mediation, start working with the children there as well.

2. This plan should meet the 30 hours work requirement because it will take planning to actually get started on helping, and that planning time will be counted into the hours needed. Also I plan on going to Golden Springs as many times as I can, plus the already scheduled plan.

3. My independent component relates to my EQ because by working close with the children and talking with someone that knows about psychology when it comes to being around students daily. Also simply just being able to observe the correct ways to communicate with a student that's maybe having a hard day will help me get a better understanding of will help someone become a more successful psychologist.

Defining the Essential Question

1. What is most important when becoming a successful psychologist?
2. Successful-meaning having a stable career, while also being able to connect and help the patients.
3. A few answers are,

• Knowing the most current changes and information within psychology.
• Having a good income regularly
• Having the right connections when starting out as a psychologist.

4. My most important source So Far would be the article Family Psychology Careers and Degrees, this author doesn't show the author but the site that had it is, Advance in Psychology. This article is important because it gives me information about the training that is necessary to do, a psychologists' salary, what will need to be done once someone has their Ph.D. and is starting their career, basically it gives me a variety of information that is important to know.

Second Interview Question Follow Up

6. Where did you complete your education in psychology? And are you currently taking any classes in order to keep up with new psychological methods? If so, can you describe those classes and the new changes in psychology?

Second Interview Questions

1. What university did you complete in order to complete your study in psychology?

2.Why did you first become interested in pursuing a career in psychology?

3. How long have you been practicing psychology?

4. At the end of the day, what can you say is the best thing about being a psychologist?

5. Do you usually work with other psychologists? Or is your work more individualized?

6. Do you still attend any type of classes in order to stay current with psychology?