Chapter seven covers the list of black psychologists who broke barriers and help paved a way to inspire other black people to achieve their dreams. It also covered the achievement about black scholars at Howard University who majored in the field of psychology. This chapter became one of my favorites out of the book because it highlighted all the excellence that black people work hard for to get where they are so that we can have a better for life for ourselves. After I read chapter seven, I felt very inspired by some of the people that were highlighted like Charles Henry Thompson because it motivated me to graduate college and get my bachelor’s degree in psychology so that I can be able to pursue my career. Reading about all the achievements of black psychologists in the chapter was the standout moment for me because if it wasn’t for those people I wouldn’t be the man who I am today. …show more content…
When I read about all of the black psychologists that fought to have a place in the mainstream society, I look at where I am in life and what I’m doing to try to get to the places where I’m trying to go. Ever since I was a child, the things that were instilled in me was that I had to go to school, make grades, go to college, and have an amazing career so that I can be happy. I always knew that I wanted to go to college because while growing up I studied very hard and was highly motivated. I think that reading chapter seven can be a valuable tool for everyone who’s trying to make it in the world because it’s never too late for anyone to follow their
Reading this chapter and thinking about how my childhood compared to what the book defines how the African American community is really is discouraging. Throughout my life everyone in my community played a role in how I am and became successful. The more I read this book I become
Inez Beverly Prosser (ca. 1895–1934) is widely regarded as being the very first woman of African American descent to obtain a psychology doctorate in the United States. Prosser accomplished this by completing her dissertation in 1933 . Her dissertation explored differences in personality, learning, acceptance, etc. between African American children who were attending segregated schools and non-segregated schools. Prosser’s findings showed that African American children performed better and had their educational needs met better in segregated schools (Benjamin, Henry, McMahon. 2005).
The experiences you have as a child and the strength of the family and cultural support structure that surrounds you dictate the path you will take in life to survive and hopefully thrive. Most kids have the advantage of having role models to learn the difference between right and wrong and lead them down a positive path. However, some people do not benefit from growing up with a strong support structure that helps them make the right decisions. Additionally, as a person of color in the 1930s, there weren't many public figures of the same race to look up to. Richard Write, the author of the autobiography "Black Boy," is an example of someone who lived in these conditions, which shaped the trajectory and approach to his life.
in psychology from the University of Chicago, later becoming a journalist and finding himself moving to New York and being hired by the New York Times as a editor. Growing up in Pennsylvania the big realizing point for him wasn't until he got to the University of Chicago where he would witness several incidences of racial discrimination that led him to write various articles and books. Staples uses many examples to show that even with all the hard work and progress black men have made to be successful in life, many white americans will still jump to conclusions and still discriminate. Racism is still alive and still happening in the modern society. Staples focuses on this practice so the public can take charge and eliminate it from society.
The topic of the book is focused on racism and how hard it was being a black person. It could help the historian gain more research about how and why segregation was handled. It could also be used if the historian wanted to gain more information about why Griffin’s project was a success. While reading this book thoughts of anger, curiosity, and depression ran through my mind. The anger was formed by the disrespect whites had upon blacks.
Staples further demonstrates understanding by recognizing the fact that many young black men are pulled into the ideal of being a
I personally enjoyed every chapter that we have learned to date. If I had to pick my favorites, I would choose chapter seven and thirteen. I found these the most interesting because I enjoy learning about the brain itself, how memory works, and the disorders that occur. I find that the brain is the most unique aspect of the human body. Each brain holds millions of memories and ideas that are special to each person, and I find that beautiful.
1. Mood disorders affect how you feel. Typically, everyone experiences changes in mood, but a person with diagnosed mood disorder could have: a. Problems with personal life b. Problems with physical health c. Problems at work d. All of the above 2. Which of the following is true about the biology of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)? a. The tertiary amines (e.g. imipramine) is typically metabolized by demethylation to the secondary active metabolites (e.g. desipramine) and thus inhibits the reuptake of noradrenaline b. The tertiary amines (e.g. imipramine) is typically metabolized by methylation to the secondary active metabolites (e.g. desipramine) and thus inhibits the reuptake of serotonin
Through this book I learned more about what my pediatrician experienced. She is a black woman from the South and when she was young she was treated differently because of her skin tone. One final reason why I would recommend this book is because John Howard Griffin’s bravery fascinated me. He had the guts to be verbally abused, and disenfranchised to find out how black felt during in the late 1950s. I would never have the fearlessness to something like this.
As I read this article 15 times or more trying to fully understand it all, my mind is taken back over, and over again to the movie, “The Blind Side.” In this movie Michael Oher has to overcome being taken from his mother at a young age, becoming homeless, adapting to a new life with a “family.” He has to try to fit in, in his new school, make decent grades. The school is predominately white, Christian school, and Michael is a black kid from the wrong side of the tracks. With help from his new family, friends, and the community Michael overcomes many obstacles and goes from a not so smart homeless kid, to high school graduate with college football in his future.
It had given me a view of my wretched condition, without the remedy. It opened my eyes to the horrible pit, but to no ladder upon which to get out” (47). As Douglass began to learn, he noticed the brutal state that he was currently in which was extremely hard for him to cope with yet he realized how important it was to keep learning. My uncle, Malcolm, is an African American. Over the years, he has told me his story of his life which marked a transition from a rough childhood to a very successful adulthood.
Often tomes People of color communities will be targeted as criminals. Yet, some of the values that were explicit was that of the importance of family. With his own set of data, we were able to see and noticed that family plays in fact a big role especially if there are kids involved. For example, in the research that was conducted by Dr. Hart we were able to read about how the lack of love and affection that was missing from them could have influenced his decision of streets, instead he chose to have sexual relationships with different girls and he took this as a way to keep him out of trouble of the streets. This book was sort of an eye opening experience for me, first of all, because I didn’t know that the level of racism for America was obvious in the justice system, something that in other countries is not in place.
Most of the children in Little’s AP class has a dark background. For example, coming from a childhood full violence or sexual abuse. But even that kind of obstacle shouldn’t stop you from succeeding in getting an education. Through the book, “And Still We Rise: The Trials and Triumphs of Twelve Gifted Inner-City Students” Corwin has showed the audience that no matter where you are or where you are from, you can always succeed in
Death. While the outcome is the same for everyone, no two people live the same lives. Ivan Ilych was a character in Leo Tolstoy 's novel The Death of Ivan Ilych. Ivan was a selfish lawer who was unhappy with his life until right before he died. Portrayed in the movie Into the Wild, Christopher McCandless was a free spirit he did what he want when he wanted.
A Psychological Analysis of Forrest Gump. The movie Forrest Gump (played by Tom Hanks) tells a story of a simple man and his journey through life. Forrest Gump’s story takes place during a time of historical significance in our country, The United States of America. His story began in the 1950’s, and ran through the 1970’s.