Discussion #1 Group A: (Last Names A-M)

1) Hello, my name is Lilly Kate "LK" Farrar, and I am a current senior at Tallulah Falls School. My main interests are performing, and leadership. I am an active member of the Habersham Community Theater, just recently having been cast in the upcoming production of "Clue". As well as an active participant in Georgia 4-H serving as the current Vice President of the Northeast District Senior Board Of Directors. Some other things about me are that I am a contra dancer, published writer, and matcha enthusiast! I am excited about this course because I have ambitions to become a school counselor post-graduation.

2) Following my readings, I do not believe that the information given in the two articles seems to be scientifically accurate. My first reason behind it is the shortness of the text presented. However, I am not deeming longer articles to always be scientifically accurate either. However, the lack of text shows the lack of information to inform properly. The two articles proved what is already widely known. The debate between technological use and the youth of today is ongoing and matches up to a list of cons which most definitely outweigh the pros. "Cross-sectional research has suggested that television viewing may associated with decreased attention spans in children" (Christakis et al. 2004) While both were very informative, about the effects of children watching TV, neither was quite clear on the process by which they discovered that conclusion, as well as the fact, that there wasn't a wide variety of subjects. For something to be completely scientifically accurate, different perspectives, and approaches should be taken to create parallels, and to form a good, truthful, and correct statement overall.

3) There were multiple instances of insights that I found rather interesting in both Chapters 1 and 2. However, I found learning about  Rogers and his approach to Humanism intrigued me the most. I think the idea of client-centered therapy is brilliant, for if we are really considering it, that is how it should be when addressing the needs of the emotions and inner mind.  When you treat a client or patient as someone who stands under you, it becomes harder for them to truly open up, and to be more accepting to help, and healing. It is shown that people naturally close off, and close up when they begin to feel threatened or unsure of themselves. Everyone deserves to hear their emotions, and inner thoughts expressed, without judgment or feeling odd. It is simply, and truly just human nature. However, if you take the approach as Rogers suggests, it allows clients to feel a sort of independence and aids in problem-solving skills that are necessary for the growth of a human, and a step towards a better, and healthier:  self, headspace, and life. This idea proposed by Rogers set Psychology on a path for successful improvement.  

Source:   Christakis, D.A., Zimmerman, F.J., DiGiuseppe, & McCarthy, C.A. (2004, April). Pediatrics, 113(4), 708. Seattle, WA: Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center.