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Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio

Shina JosephPsychology, 2011

Personal Statement

It is with great pleasure to introduce myself. My name is Shina Joseph; I

previously obtained my undergraduate degree in criminal justice at Kaplan

University. Currently, I’m completing my education at Argosy University in the

field of psychology, emphasis in the area of substance abuse. I plan on pursuing a

degree in education emphasis on teaching and learning. My ultimate goal is to obtain an academic position at the

same university where I presently work.

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Resume

Shina Joseph

shinaj29@gmail.com

Objective: To obtain a degree in education emphasis on teaching and learning

Education: 08/2009-04/2011 Psychology/ Substance Abuse

07/2006-01/2008 Criminal Justice

Work Experience: 06/09-present AI-Miami International University Miami, FL

Financial Aid Officer

06/05-05/08 Kaplan University Fort Lauderdale, FL

Financial Aid Officer

Skills Strong communication and Customer service skills.

Have ability to work individually as well as part of a team .

Self-motivated with the ability to provide results and initiative.

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows 9x-2000-XP-Vista, Adobe Acrobat/Photo Shop skills.

References upon request.

Reflection

As a former criminal justice student, and a returned college student, I found Argosy’s psychology program to be informative, interesting, fast pace, and challenging. The program helped me to discover and acknowledge my strength, determination, compassion and consistence. The psychology program introduced me to theories, psychology cases, APA, and the realization that there is no absolute in psychology. Although I found several professors are tough to work with, it did not affect my ability to overcome challenges or adjust to online classes. My professors, classmates, and admission advisor helped me to make my transition back to college less complicated. The Online classes made it possible to have open and honest discussion on the discussion board, and it allowed the professors and students to get to know and understand each other on a different level. I found having instructors who also worked in the field of psychology plus in learning process, because it made classes more interesting, and the discussion topics real and open for questions and answers.

I enjoyed my psychology undergraduate classes experience for many reasons. One of the main reasons is my teachers and classmates. Also, the skills I have developed and acquired, and the knowledge I gained. I am better prepared to enter graduate school at Argosy University to pursuing the Master of Arts in Education in Higher & Postsecondary Education on June 30th, 2011.

Table of Contents

Eating DisordersDefinition

Types of eating disordersThe cause of eating disorderCase study on eating disorderConclusion

Literature review

What is Eating Disorders?

It is a diet that never ends which is taken to the extreme.

It is a negative thoughts and feelings about body weight and food and eating habits that disrupt normal body function and daily activity.

Literature review

Two Types of Eating DisordersAnorexia Nervosa

People that have a real fear of weight gain and a distorted view of their body size and shape. As a result, they can't maintain a normal body weight (Tylka, 2004).

Bulimia Nervosa People that restrict their food intake by dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise (Tylka, 2004). They hardly eat at all and the small amount of food they do eat becomes an obsession.

Literature review

What Causes Eating DisorderWeight concerns

Physical appearanceSocietal norms link beauty, success,

and happiness Peer Pressure

Weight and body shape play a role in most eating disorders; therefore, weight concerns influence the development of eating disorder (Shisslak, Crago, Neal & Swain, 1987). Societal norms link beauty, success, and happiness to a thin body

shape produce pressure to maintain a slender physique that can lead to the development of excessive dieting and other unhealthy weight regulation

practices (Killen et, al., 1996).

Literature review

Case Study on Eating DisordersStudy

Those that are concerned how they look to others and those who perceive the thin-ideal societal

stereotyped were tested. (Tylka, 2004)

Resultthose that are concerned how they look to others

have less regards for their bodies, they are not likely to use weight control techniques that are harmful to attempt to lose weight. Those with

high level of body dissatisfaction due to society norms are more likely to use harmful weight

control techniques. (Tylka, 2009)

Literature review

ConclusionWeight concerns influence the

development of eating disorder.

Additional research need to be done better understand the link between body dissatisfaction and eating disorder.

Those who think of their bodies as object by focusing on their outer appearance rather than internal experiences are more likely to use drastic

and harmful weight control techniques (Tylka, 2004). Therefore, body dissatisfaction repeatedly has been shown to be a strong disorder across studies. To better understand the link between body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptomatology, additional research need to be done.

Literature review

References

Shisslak, C. M., Crago, M., Neal, M. E., & Swain, B. (1987). Primary prevention of eating disorders. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 55(5), 660-667. Retrieved from

http://search.proquest.com/docview/614374025?accountid=34899

Killen, J. D., Taylor, C. B., Hayward, C., Haydel, K. F., Wilson, D. M., Hammer, L., . . . . (1996). Weight concerns influence the development of eating disorders: A 4-year prospective study. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64(5), 936-940. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/614317417?accountid=34899

Tylka, T. L. (2004). The relation between body dissatisfaction and eating disorder ymptomatology: An analysis of moderating variables. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 51(2), 178-191. Retrieved from

http://search.proquest.com/docview/614462345?accountid=34899

My Future in Learning

Learning is a lifelong process. My goal is to continue my journey by pursuing a Doctorate degree. It is

necessary to continue learning due to the rapidity and constancy

of change in society and occupational obsolescence. To stay

up to date with society it is necessary to use resources that

are available such as free literatures, books, magazines that

are available to the public.

Contact Me

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For further information, please contact me at the e-

mail address below. shinaj29@gmail.com