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Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio

Janisse AcevedoUndergraduate studies of

Psychology, 2011

Personal Statement

Press play. The art of sound fills and produces harmony and expression of emotion and my body reacts. Trained to work hard and excel. Point your toes as you dance across the floor. You must give it all you got tonight. I let go. After all my training, the motions come like second nature. I started dancing from an early age. It has been an unparalleled substance that has helped develop and strengthen the person I am today. I have always felt that life is a dance. We press play life begins; through experiences we see the good, the bad, and the ugly. We react the best way we know how, the way we’ve been taught by professor or experience. As our life goes on we move across the floor trying to move up in the world, seeking success and self- actualization. Growing up I always knew I would continue my education as no one in my family has done. I always aspired to be someone in the world and make a difference. At first, I decided I would study Criminal Justice but shortly after discovering psychology, my heart truly was inspired and developed a new view of the world and all I could do in it. After completing my Bachelor’s degree and some much needed research, I have found the perfect career that will enable me to open doors for others as well as myself. I seek the joy and fulfillment of a Career of service that will help generations to come aspire to be creative and contribute to society. A Master of Arts in Human resources would allow me to work with people who are in need of direction and support. My creativity, empathy, passion and diversity are vital skills that not everyone has. It takes a special person to work with employees and help everyone get a fair chance in life. I believe if I gain admission to a graduate program I could establish myself, receive the proper education and be that person. Business and Psychology is an ever growing career, constantly changing and demanding. Not only am I dedicated to keeping up with new knowledge and techniques, I have ambition to create a world where students grow and reach new heights.

I am looking forward to the dynamic experience of a deep immersion in the study of business strategies, employee compensation, and the sales diagnosis and prevention of problems. In the past, I have been involved in providing customer service at Rockport shoe company in Orlando, Florida. I have very much enjoyed the richness that comes from being involved with my peers so that I can help them to succeed. I am especially drawn to those of ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds and the way that they serve to enrich our company to grow. I am fluent in English and Spanish being as I personally am of Hispanic and Irish decent. America is melting pot of people from all over the world being diverse is a great upper hand to encourage children to thrive in a place where they might feel different.

I feel strongly that I am a well-qualified candidate who has much to offer in terms of being able to reach out and assist young people in need of direction. I look forward to helping employees and their families to better understand the enormous opportunities that are available, how to make choices from the heart as well as the mind, connecting passions with capabilities and thinking optimistically as well as pragmatically about available alternatives for the employees future. We all have our dance, if given the opportunity I know I will accomplish my goal of helping the world, one step at a time.

 

Resume

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Resume

Reflection

During my academic venture at Argosy University I have struggled, learned, exceeded and thrived. From my first day there was never a

bitter moment I loved everything I have learned even when I struggled because I believe it has made me a better person. I have discovered

new ways of thinking, how to apply theory’s and conduct and develop new research and how to test research from the past. Although when I first came to argosy I had little knowledge of is research methods I’m

proud to say I have learned and significantly improved. In this last chapter of my academic career I have come to note that everything

works together cognitive abilities research understanding people and diversity and applying the knowledge I’ve learned. I feel I have had

significant and extensive exposure to all aspects of psychology and will exceed expectation anywhere life my take me.

Table of Contents

Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy

Communication Skills: Oral and Written

Diversity Awareness Ethics Interpersonal Effectiveness Foundations of Psychology Applied Psychology

Critical Thinking: The bystander effect

I believe the bystander effect includes many psychological principles. Conformity can play a part when a situation happens with others around. When people get together, we might follow what others are doing, instead of going off on our own and doing what we think is right. When it comes to the bystander effect I believe it’s a combination of fear, uncertainty and everyone else’s actions that affect us along with other psychological principles.

Cognitive dissonance also can be defined as a part of the bystander effect. Cognitive dissonance “is the state of conflict someone experiences after making a decision, taking an action, or being exposed to information that is contrary to prior beliefs, feelings, or values.”(Argosy, 2011) When a person is presented with a stranger laying on the floor and everyone passing by in my eyes there is a conflict between what your brain tells you to do and what you see others doing. It can be difficult for someone who is bypassing a situation to assume the responsibility if another person does not assume to it first (diffusion of responsibility). Diffusion of responsibility would never happen if a person was alone, therefore it directly involved with the bystander effect.

References:Gerrig, R. J., & Zimbardo, P. G. (2009). An overview of psychology: Its

past and present, your future. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.

Critical Thinking: Validity in an experiment

My study asks whether or not music evokes certain emotions. My experiment places participants driving a car  that is watched by an

experiment administrator and  project manager by camera and measures each person’s reaction to each type of music, classical,

heavy metal, jazz, hip hop.

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Communication

Psychology is much more than disorders and doctors asking how do you feel today?

I've created a presentation to discover and uncover the truths about hoarding and how if effects society and people.

CLICK HERE FOR PRESENTATION

Communication

Research paper Does hoarding correlate to online shopping?

Diversity

How music effects emotions?

Diversity is more than Culture and different people in the world diversity is everywhere. This paper discusses my

research topic and how diversity affects it. Click here

Ethics

Literature ReviewIncluding History, review of peer

reviewed articles, ethical issues and analysis

Ethics

Literature review: how music evoke emotions?

Research methods

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Professional Recommendations 

To Whom It May Concern:This letter is my personal recommendation for Janisse Acevedo. Until just recently, I have been

Janisse’s immediate supervisor for several years. I found her to be consistently pleasant, tackling all assignments with dedication and a smile.

Besides being a joy to work with, Janisse is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits. She has successfully developed several marketing plans for our company that has resulted in increased revenue. Though she was an asset to our marketing efforts, Janisse was also extraordinarily helpful in other areas of the company. In addition to writing effective training modules for sales representatives, Janisse assumed a leadership role in sales meetings, inspiring and motivating other employees.

I highly recommend Janisse for employment. She is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.

Sincerely, Yonalis SantoniStore manager Rockport 189Orlando FL 32821(407) 235-2035Yonalissantoni@reebok.com    

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Professional Recommendations 

 To whom it may concern, 

I highly recommend Janisse Acevedo as a candidate for the Argosy University psychological graduate program. I have worked with Janisse in my position as Dr. Peter Gret (Undergraduate studies), Johnson &Wales University. While a student at Johnson &Wales University, She accomplished all these tasks with great initiative and with a very positive attitude. Janisse has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages, especially the "at-risk" children she worked with at Poinciana High school. Janisse has a special talent working with the children who need more guidance and support than those typically found in a traditional classroom setting. She has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is extremely organized, reliable, and computer literate. Janisse would be a tremendous asset to your program and I recommend her to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to her background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,Dr.Peter GretJohnson &Wales UniversityUndergraduate studies Department of Social sciencesJohngret@jwu.edu

          

   

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Professional Recommendations 

  To Whom It May Concern:

It is my understanding that Ms. Acevedo is applying for an internship with your organization, working with children in your therapeutic counseling program. I have known Janisse for over 3 years, and have had the opportunity to work with her in many capacities. Janisse was always very involved in working with the youngsters. She helped to provide sensitive feedback to the children and help the group make better choices in life. The children are blossoming with her guidance. I have absolute confidence in her maturity, and ability to make the right decisions to keep children safe and happy. Janisse is a bright, honest, sensible young woman, and I'm sure she would be an asset to your summer program.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phone or email. Sincerely, Lisa Burgess

321-588-0255Burgess.L@GMAIL.COM        

          

   

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Below are multiply assignments that were written on the bases of socially issues and interactions

Social interaction in society today and in the future Social stratification in prejudices and discrimination

Social media

        

          

   

Foundations of Psychology

     Does music evoke certain emotions? Research paper

Interviewing and assessing personalities

A letter to my favorite theorist

    

          

   

Applied Psychology

     Does music evoke certain emotions? Research paper

Interviewing and assessing personalities

The truth about ADHD

 

Above are just some of the projects I have worked on throughout my journey here at argosy, I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did writing them.

   

          

   

My Future in Learning

When I think about the future I feel almost positive I will test theories and standards. I have never been a person to simply accept “what is” because to me nothing is set in stone we all make choices I feel lead us to the oaths we go down in life. In my future I plan to stay educated and updated as my field demands. My future motivates me to discover new things, research the unknown and question everything.

CONTACT ME

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below. Jacevedo189@gmail.com