the contents President’s Word 1 A Note from the Editor
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FAQs About Psychology 3 Lord Harvey E. Monteroso Editor-in-Chief Ruth Anne B. Suson Assoc. Editor-in-Chief Agnes Carmela P. Centro News Editor Pia Rowena E. Cabardo Features Editor Klaudette C. Soroño Lay-out Editor Vincent Louie E. Nellas Doodle Editor Romviancha T. Quiblat Writer
A Day in the Life of a Psych Major
The Academe 5 Why So Serious: The Colorado Shooting
Non-Psych Opinions: What Other Colleges Think About Psychology
Ruby Jane F. Espinosa Photojournalist
XUPS Timeline: Upcoming 2nd Sem Events
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What the Facts!? 10 RA 10029: The Bars Are Raised
Celeste B. Sagarbarria Moderator
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Jea Jin Jung Enya R. Leop Antonio M. Veses Jr. Artists
Nestor Charles A. Punay Twinkle Anne V. Abapo Contributors
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XUPS Mission-Vision 15 XUPS Admin 2012-2013 15 Welcome to The Psych Department
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KOKOLOGY: "When is a door not a door"
We rely on the mind for our mundane existence. We have become accustomed to its power, and have believed in its strength and capacity. But in times when we need it the most, the mind can work against us, betray us and leave us confused. It takes mental effort to resist it, let alone be aware of it. In the end, though, it is our choice if we allow these mental hiccups to win over our lives. Be cautious of the trecherous mind. Words: Lord Harvey E. Monteroso Design: Klaudette C. Soroño Model: Neal Kathryn Cabajes
It isn't every day that you have the time to take a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood: a stroll without purpose or destination, a chance to stretch legs, let the mind wander, and get reacquainted with some old familiar sights. Picture yourself on a stroll through town. The day is beautiful, you turn onto a street that you've never been before, and as you walk you pass a beautiful house. Pausing a moment to admire this lovely home, you notice the door is half-open. Why is the door open? a) The house is being burglarized. (Proceed to p. 2) b) The owner forgot to close it (Proceed to p. 4) c) The owner is inside, sweeping out the entranceway. (Proceed to p. 12) Doors have a twofold significance: they may be passageways but they can be barriers as well. In particular, the front door of a house represents its first line of defense, all that stands between its inhabitants and the uncertainties of the world outside. On a subconscious level, the reason you imagined for the door being open is linked to the ways that you leave yourself open and expose your own weaknesses to others.
President’s Word
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avier University Psychology Society, XUPS “SHOOOPS”, XUPS “GZUPS” or whatever you want to call it, is the official student organization of the psychology majors in Xavier University. On what it is about and what it does, I honestly do not know.
Mikee Roxas XUPS PRESIDENT
I was once asked by a fellow student in SLDP (a leadership camp that we were forced to attend) about what XUPS is. I was so excited to tell him about the activities that XUPS offers but I was suddenly struck by the idea that I had nothing to say about what XUPS really is. Surprised of my own oblivion, I simply smiled and said, “Well, basically, para mag-assist sa needs sa Psych students and use the discipline of psychology to make the world better.”At that time, I knew what I said was some spur of the moment description of what I thought XUPS was about. I was humbled down by the idea that I am someone who is running this organization yet I had no clue on what it is about. As we all know (or maybe you didn’t even know this), XUPS has always been one of the top three co-curricular organizations of Xavier University except for last year when it has been close to being invisible. XUPS has created a name for itself for many years. One of its major projects is of course the annual horror house that everyone anticipates for during the XU festival days. It has always been associated with the psychology majors but no one really knows what it is about. With last year’s major downfall, XUPS is re-creating itself and is building a new image for all the Xavier students to see. I know I still owe a lot of you, psych majors, the real story of what happened to the administration. Despite the idea of transparency that we are trying to uphold this year, I still think that I shouldn’t go into the details of last year’s tragedy. To put it simply, we lost a significant amount of money to an unknown theft which cost us most of our activities. The administration went through a lot of trials and by trials I mean both the legal one and the one synonymous to the word, problems. Some officers were suspended and some were asked to pay the organization for the lost funds.
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I, honestly, cannot give you the exact picture of how it was to be part of that administration. It was full of hate, anger, betrayal and maybe even more. Yet, it was also full of hope and at the end of the year; I could say that even if all the officers had reservations for each other, all of us wanted one thing which was to bring XUPS back to where it was before. That administration was strong. It was strong in that no one gave up and each officer made sure that XUPS will still be a recognized organization in the following years and that XUPS will still have its glory. At the meeting d’ Avance, the past president asked me what my vision for XUPS was. I said: “This school year has been something different and definitely significant for all of us. When I ran for auditor last year, I was like a typical citizen watching the television and complaining about why people do not do anything about calamities in Manila. And at that time, my drive for being an officer was just to become part of a group that would somehow make a difference. This Year, I am running for president because like Sendong, a tragedy has hit something that I consider close to home. While we are all trying to help CDO get back to its feet, this party with me as their leader will also bring XUPS back to where it was before. This year won’t be a year full of open promises but a year of revival and hope for a new XUPS and for a better Psych community.” This year, we are starting with a clean slate. We are going back to the organization’s roots and the reason why it even existed which is for the students. As to what direction this new era of XUPS will lead, I am uncertain and powerless to predict. But I do hope that this will be a start of a change that will not just bring XUPS back to where it was before but will also be for the better.
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nkblot is the official student publication of the Xavier University Psychology Society. Believe it or not, it has been around long before my time in college.
When the position for editor-in-chief was handed down to me by last the administration’s editor, Ms. Nadine Abellara, issues and releases of Inkblot were also turned over. It was then I realized that Inkblot was a striving publication with potential. Reading through the aged issues gave me a retrospective of what the publication was going for, and what it could do now. Now that the publication rests on my shoulder, it’s my responsibility to revive its former glory as XUPS’s information distributor. What I want to push through now is for Inkblot to be the bridge between the psychology student body, XUPS and the psychology department. This is the reason why I have created an initiative. This initiative will try to build the link for creative interaction. With this initiative, Inkblot would not only helm a staff of few members; it would helm a diverse group where psychology students and their teachers could contribute their works. I call this initiative: Blotters Incorporated – Blotters Inc., for short. That is why I am calling out to all of you. For those who dare to challenge themselves, join Inkblot as an official staff. We are on the lookout for writers, artists and editors who are willing to give out their time. We welcome those who are also skeptical, or a little shy, as your contributions would still be of great value to the Blotters Inc. Be it openly or anonymously, your help would benefit the publication. You may then ask why Inkblot is different from other publications in XU? One word: Psychology. Inkblot caters for the psychology student body, where ideas about different phenomena in the global psychology community to random events in school would be put in the spotlight for everyone to grasp and understand. As future psychologists, we strive to know more, try to give meaning to everything, and to share knowledge that come along the way.
Harvey Monteroso INKBLOT EIC
It may be a far cry as this year focuses on the reigniting of the once emerging publication. But what is a good idea without imagination? Challenge accepted. Boom. Key A The house is being burglarized - You instrantly assume the worst in any situation, and this trait is nowhere more evident than when things actually do go wrong. You never get flustered in a crisis, but only because you're much too busy panicking. So the next time disaster strikes, it’s important to keep a clear head and remember to take a few deep breaths first and count to ten. Then you can faint.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychology by Pia Cabardo Before anything else, allow me to give the general definition of the subject: Psychology is the scientific study of the human behavior and the mind’s mental processes. That’s a pretty broad scope, since literally everything can affect human behavior… From the entire society in the environment down to the first nasty word your dad told you back when you were three years old. Of course, this isn’t solely zoomed in on just the human being’s growth alone. You also have branches like Industrial Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Teaching Psychology, and the like. Confusing? Well, here are some common questions asked regarding the subject.
Q: What exactly am I going to learn in Psychology? In a nutshell, it’s like everything that has to do with humans. There’s psychology in teaching, in business, in science, even in numbers! But probably the first thing that comes to people’s minds when they think of Psychology is helping other people. Well, there’s plenty of that, but there’s also plenty of things that aren’t just that. Before you can actually help others, you need to understand what factors can contribute to who they are now, and mind you it’s a tedious process. A lot of people say Psychology is an easy course… But think of it this way. Most people cannot even fully understand themselves, and yet this course is going to teach you how to understand other people. Do you really think that’s easy? Q: Why is there AB Psychology and BS Psychology? The main difference between an ABcourse and a BS-course depends on their core classes. A Bachelor of Arts course will most likely focus liberal arts and general education regarding the subject matter. A Bachelor of Science course will focus more on the scientific and mathematical aspect of a course. Long story short, AB Psychology is more on learning the social sciences, whereas BS Psychology is more on the research and experimental aspect. The Psychology offered here in Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan is BS Psychology, so you’ll be expecting a lot of research and interpretation of numbers. Q: So what are my options when I graduate Psychology? My friend, you have four possible options. The first option is, you graduate and take the board exam for Psychology and become
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a Licensed Psychometric. That basically means you have the right credentials to make or interpret psychological tests. The second option is, you can continue studying for a Master’s Degree in order to obtain a job like a teacher, a counselor, and the like. The third option is, you can proceed to study Medicine and become a doctor, since Psychology has biology units in it. The last option is, you can proceed to study law and become, well, a lawyer. Q: Wait, I need to have a Master’s Degree before I can become a Counselor? Unfortunately, yes. According to R.A. 9258: Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004, one must have an MA in Guidance and Counseling, and must pass the board exam to become a licensed guidance counselor. If you have any friends or relatives whose primary reason in taking psychology is to become a counselor, you may want to tell them this as a head’s up. Q: I don’t want to study for an MA, or proceed to Law or Medicine. Am I stuck interpreting tests? Certainly not. You see, there are jobs that aren’t very specific with what course you’re a graduate from, such as being a businessman or a teacher (depends though). If you really want a job that’s in line with psychology, you can always go for being a Human Resource Officer. There are plenty of job opportunities for anyone really; it all depends on what your skills or talents are. Did you know that the person who designed Ezreal from the game League of Legends (name is Colt “Ezreal” Hallam) studied Psychology? Q: Psycho-ha ko beh? What do you really expect me to do when you ask me that??
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*** Psychology is a fun and interesting course that’ll tell you all about the makings of the human personality, the connection between Biology and Psychology, the reasons behind abnormal behavior, and the length of your patience. Along the course of your journey here, you’ll realize a whole lot of things you probably would never have thought of before. There’s just so much to study about people that if we had to take up everything, four academic years would never be enough… But in truth, Psychology is just one of many courses any individual can take. Don’t be careless in college, and really take time to think about what you really want in life. One of the most valuable lessons I learned in Psychology is this: Investing in your interests will never be a waste.
By Romaviancha T. Quiblat “You’re
Cool! Can future?” I bet
a Psych major? you predict my
you’ve heard that line one too many times before. What about this one? “Psych major, dude, you’d get to deal with schizos. That’s crazy man.” Or the wornout “analyze me”. No, a Psychology major does not predict anything. Yes, we deal with disorders but that is serious business. Yes, we analyze behavior and personality but it’s not as easy as you think. The life of a Psychology major is sometimes misconstrued but I guess it comes with the territory.
“Ang taong nagsasabing madali lang ang Psychology, most probably only took up General Psychology.” That’s what some of us say
when people ask how it is being a Psychology student. It’s not a walk on the beach but neither is it a trip to the Underworld. It’s actually a bit of both. The theories lure you in like it was the first time you’d seen Medusa until it snarls at you like the snakes she has on her head. The theories are packed with interesting information, some you might agree to, and some – you might just want to tackle down somebody for having to come up with such ideas. The theories also have this tendency of making you look at yourself in a different light, which can be quite amusing. That is until you’re give the challenge to put the theories into practice. It’s not that practicing the theories is deathly. Sometimes, for some of us though, it takes thorough understanding and multiple sittings to grasp the concept. But I guess that’s one of the reasons why a lot of us stick to the course. Because a) it’s interesting; b) it gives you a chance to look at yourself differently; and c) grasping what the concepts imply makes you feel like you’re a modernday Freud! But it’s not only that. Being a Psychology major is to some extent like a calling if you may; a calling to understand those who are misunderstood, to help those who are helpless, to guide those who are lost. There was a teacher who had said that we weren’t enrolled to the course by accident, because we were destined to be in it. At first I had wondered what had given her the idea. How can someone like me be destined to take a course I haven’t been well acquainted yet until I was in senior high school? And I bet
a lot of you are wondering too. Well, now as I’m grappling my way through the final leg of junior year, I get what she means. It’s not really that we’re DESTINED to become psychologists because we were born with the qualities, or that we had a big label smacked on our foreheads at birth, FUTURE PSYCHOLOGIST, but it’s the fact that we chose a course that honestly is still quite unpopular and stuck by it even if loads of the subjects had us feeling like Atlas with the world on his shoulders. It’s because, in some way or another, people see the twinkle in our eyes even under extreme eye luggage! *insert laugh here* It’s because the passion and the attitude we have for not only the course but for the whole concept of Psychology is massive, we were destined. I know you had that gut feeling, that tug in your heart, the ‘lukso ng dugo’ when you saw the word PSYCHOLOGY on that application form. I did. It’s hard; yes. It’s filled with stress and pressure, that’s for sure. It can be frustrating to the point where you might even come to diagnose yourself as suicidal! But surprisingly, it’s all normal, and in an absolutely weird way, it is sometimes the good kind of stress and anxiety. It motivates. It opens eyes to realizations. And being a Psychology major in Xavier University, this passion, this drive, this motivation is magnified, MAGIS-fied!
Imagine how that number would change people? Would change society? Imagine the number of people whose cases are misunderstood. Imagine a child isolated from others because he acted weird and he could be contagious. Imagine the amount of employees who work their butts off to pay the bills but their quality of work life never improves. Imagine a society whose culture is misjudged. Imagine what you can do, what we can do. Dare I say it again; it’s not easy being a Psychology major; well, I guess there’s no easy major in college really. But it doesn’t really matter because it makes me a whole person. Being a Psychology major opens a new world of human beings, of society.
Being a Psychology major gives me purpose. And with passion and the right attitude, things become endurable even with the whirlwind adventures of theories and case analyses.
An XU Psychology major practically embodies the concept of being ‘men and women for others’.
Psychology is the art of understanding, knowing a person in a deeper level – or in my case, it is. And as people who would be responsible for others’ psychological welfare, we are expected to have competence, conscience and commitment. See? XU Psychology majors live the Atenean way of life even in their practice. Right now, XU holds an estimate of about 200 third year Psychology students.
And that is just a quarter of our population! Imagine that, with a quarter of the population, you get about 200 future counselors, psychiatrists, and psychologists.
Key B The owner forgot to close it - You aren’t the type to get carried away in crisis situations. On the contrary, you’re so relaxed that you may not notice a crisis is occuring at all. The mistakes you make are caused more by oversight than bad intentions, but the end results for you (and the people around) are the same.
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The Colorado Shooting
magine you are watching the last sequel of your favourite movie when suddenly a red haired guy appears and asks “Why so serious?” Filled with surprised and confusion you might think it is a part of the movie’s special effects, a marketing gimmick of the theatre or just a figment of your imagination. But then, your companion gets shot and you realize this is real. This may be what happened to one of the survivors of the Colorado shooting massacre last July 20. Of course, everybody would think that the killer is a very vicious, cruel, and horrible person. But you’re all psychology students, right? And I assume you don’t just judge, you understand first. Let us meet “The Joker”. Yes, he has a name: it is James Eagan Holmes, 24 years of age, and a candidate of PhD in neuroscience. Oh yes, he is smart. He has an excellent academic track record. In personality, his colleagues described him as a painfully shy person. But what could lead this intelligent man, who experimented with zebras, to kill 12 people, injure 58 and put hundreds in trauma? According to investigators, they found no Facebook or Twitter account but he has accounts on dating websites. And according to them, the people join there for sex. But our man, Holmes, was rejected for so many times there. That’s more than just rejection, huh? According to Erick Erickson’s psychosocial theory, he is now in the Intimacy versus Isolation stage. So the need for a partner is pressing in his case. But considering he’s a weird guy who only answers you with a yes or no and is painfully shy, maybe no woman wanted to be with him. Why resort to killing? So this leads us to another assumption: our society. Who is more appealing to the ladies,
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the timid geek or the brash gangster-wannabe? Yes, you are right; I am assuming that one gets more attention from girls when he is perceived to be that bad ass guy. With his addiction to the World of Warcraft, he may have thought that being bad is cool, brave and charismatic. What a shame, right? But this incident doesn’t only tackle James' story. It is also about us. What kind of people do we like to mingle with? The “cool ones”? How do we define “cool”? Is your standard cool enough? In the end, we cannot yet know why James did such a crime, considering he would not talk in court and to the media with the court’s gag order. Is he insane? or a calculated killer? Is he joking us? Now, let’s take a closer look at the psychiatrist behind the Joker. One thing you, as a psychology student, should know is that the Joker here has been seeing a psychiatrist in the University of Colorado. Attorneys for 24-year-old James Holmes disclosed he was a "psychiatric patient" of Dr. Lynne Fenton in a court motion. Fenton is a medical director of the University of Colorado’s student mental health services. She sees 10 to 15 graduate students a week for medication and psychotherapy, as well as 5 to 10 patients in her general practice as a psychiatrist. Schizophrenia was listed as one of her research interests; this detail might tell us something about Mr. Holmes. According to the investigation, there was a package found to be sent to Dr. Fenton before the attack took place. The package contained a notebook with sketches and other details that appear to have foreshadowed the
horrific attack, in which Holmes allegedly burst into a theatre and shot 58 people, killing 12. Due to the gag order, we cannot make any clear analysis about the specific clinical details. But another thing you, as a college student, should know is that Dr. Fenton has been disciplined many times by the Colorado Medical Board in 2004 for prescribing herself Xanax while her mother was dying. She also was disciplined for prescribing the sleep aid Ambien and the allergy medicine Claritin for her husband, and painkillers for an employee who suffered from chronic headaches. Now, this isn’t about how we’d like to change the way you, as a psychology student, would see the issue here. The thing is, when we talk about Psychology’s role in public conversation, most of the code of ethics across the nations sees psychology professionals as proactive and reactive in the sense that we respond cautiously or with over-confidence. Putting words into the oblivious social animals is a no-no. That is why issues such as this one, particularly the errors of this issue, seek for the public to settle for facile explanations, in which calling someone crazy or disturbed is mistaken for understanding what is going on.
Who are we joking?
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CAUTION: TREACHEROUS MIND
he brain is the most reliable thing in the world. Unless it’s in a trolling mood, you are perfectly fine. But in college, you and your brain are going to face countless instances where logic and common sense would test your holding power. Stress will be your best friend and dazed and confused will be your constant battle cry. Even the seamless random event can leave your brain perplexed, and you screwed. I am talking of the brain as if it’s an entity entirely separate from you because, if you haven’t noticed yet, your brain has a mind of its own. It can conspire against you, and can leave you hanging when you actually need it. So before that happens, here are 5 tell-tale signs that can help you evade the traps of your own mind. BEYOND THE BOUNDARY The mind constantly sets up parameters for every single thing we do – a red line, to limit us just in case things go wrong. For Jeff Wise, author of Extreme Fear: The Science of Your Mind in Danger, “redlining” is when you’ve stepped over that safety line your mind has made, or break through the parameter that keeps you out of the dangerous unknown. Stepping back would merit safety; crossing over would usher you into unknown territory – no more signs to tell you that you’ve gone too far. Like when you’re on the internet. You have an exam the next day, so you give yourself an hour to surf. The hour passes and you’re still on the computer; you promise yourself another 15 minutes to finish things up. But 15 minutes becomes twenty, and twenty becomes thirty, and thirty turns to another hour. Then you realize it’s been 5 hours since your first hour, and it’s 2 in the morning. Say hello to that big, flat F you have worked so hard for. How to evade this trap, you may ask? First, you have to be fully aware of the promises you make for yourself – a limit is a limit. You’ve put it there for a reason – for your own benefit. If you know you can’t hold on to self promises, spread out the limit that could both benefit your liking and the personal responsibilities you hold. Breaking that promise is like breaking trust – your own trust. And breaking your own trust is seriously addictive, believe me. You could end up as a come-what-may type of student if that continues. And if it does, you’d have hell to pay for. So, bend the line, not break it. SACRIFICE SYNDROME According to Merriam-Webster, altruism is the unselfish regard for the welfare of others. And being humans, we can’t get any more altruistic than that. Those who fall into the mind trap we term the “Sacrifice Syndrome” let their altruism for others lead them beyond the call of duty—and they end up falling into the pit where their friends have disappeared. Your best friend just got dumped by his longtime girlfriend. He goes into disparity and calls on the barkada to have a drinking session. You hesitantly agree because you have your thesis
defense the next day. Despite the dilemma, you succumb to accepting the invite. Before arriving at the meet-up, you promise yourself that you will not drink, that your reason for going is to console your friend. When you’re already there, however, you drink an entire Grande, plus a couple of shots. The Wolf Pack has nothing on you for the major hangover you’re about to get. My guess is your defense would most likely be 10% actual defense and 90% trying to think (and stand) straight. The need to help others is natural for humanity, but sometimes rational thought is evasive. According to Sian Beilock, a psychology professor at the University of Chicago, during stressful situations, the brain fails to maintain working memory, which is said to have a part in impulse inhibition. “People,” Beilock says, “lose the ability to think about the long-term consequences of their actions.” Thus, you had fallen into this mind trap the moment you accepted that first shot glass. Just like your friends who tried to comfort that one sunken companion, you ended up intoxicating yourself along with him. The Sacrifice Syndrome has trapped you into a domino effect of falling into the pit your friends have dug. TUNNEL VISION
Human as we are, we often take pride in our actions and forget about what society might say. Heck, we often shut out what the environment is trying to say. The world is screaming right at our faces: SOMETHING IS UP. STOP! We do one thing that seems so harmless to us and without even knowing it we end up offending a whole society. And BAM! You’re in an awkward, entirely wrong, you-wishlife-had-a-rewind-button, sticky situation. Even our gadgets get us into this trap too. Remember that trusty calculator? You’re absolutely sure that you’ve got all your numbers and decimal points right but when you get your test paper back, you get a big fat F. Why? Let’s just say you didn’t notice that tugging feeling in your gut and your teacher nagging you to re-check your answers for any errors, because you knew you had it all right, you’ve typed in all the data, and your calculator was working perfectly. This happens to all of us my friend. This is tunnel vision. We are too hooked to our little world, that we often disregard what’s going on outside. We see things through a tunnel that blinds us to the bigger view. To avoid this trapping, learn to LISTEN, learn to FEEL, learn to SENSE. Don’t be the person with 20/20 vision who let’s his blind-folded dog pull him into a deep pit of cluelessness. Learn to be critical and trust your instincts as well, they’re there for a reason. Just be sure to filter the possible from the improbable. Be situationally aware of the things in your environment. Be aware of your environment, of the society you’re in, of the people you interact with. The first step to avoiding this trap is basically to sense; sense for anything and everything that may leave clues. Get a feel of what’s really going on. Checking things out for yourself could work, but don't let things progress to a point where it's too late
to escape. You don’t want to be stuck in that pit of cluelessness – blind and helpless, do you? RISKING RISKS Risk-taking is a basic process wherein experience is gained if things fail or succeed. Simple risk-taking merits a new sense of excitement, a way to fulfill exhilaration needs. On the other hand, too much risktaking without a sure comprehension of how and where things may turn out is as reckless as crossing the street blindfolded. The trap of risk-taking is clear: Anything we do that is unfamiliar to us may be considered as a risk. In some instances, risking may not be a very smart idea. Like taking that first puff of cigarette or that first swig of beer; trying it once is a risk in itself. If you continue to take some more, all you’ll ever lose is your health. One take leads to a few takes, and then from a few takes to some more takes, and the risk becomes bigger and bigger, and stakes have gone through the roof. Now you want out, you say, but the addiction has kicked in. REASON RATIONALIZATION As we learn in Psychology, the confirmation bias is the tendency of people to favor information that confirms their beliefs or hypotheses. This bias becomes clear in our everyday life when people begin to convince themselves that, all evidence to the contrary, what they are doing is right—or, to put it more exactly, what they are doing is NOT wrong. The last mind trap, which we call Reason Rationalization, is activated when a person convinces himself or herself that he/she is not breaking the rules, or is not lost, or that his/her plan is a good one—no matter how much evidence is collected that proves otherwise. For example, students are told not to cheat. In each exam in Xavier University, we are warned against cheating and are threatened with suspension or expulsion. And yet we apparently convince ourselves that this rule doesn't apply— or that we are not breaking the rule as long as we don't get caught. Believing that the rule is negligible is easier than facing the ground-kissing grades that we are afraid of getting; and so, to the vast majority of students in any school, cheating (they are convinced) is not breaking the rules. And how do we avoid this last trap of the mind? Come to terms with yourself. Learn to realize the truth of the situation, even if it means that you are wrong. Swallow your pride—which does lurk in even the best of us—and stop trying to rationalize your way out of obstacles. A wrong turn in the forest, all the while convincing yourself that you are on the right track, may lead to even greater consequences than a little lost dignity.
Based from “Deadly Mind Traps” by Jeff Wise for Psychology Today January/February 2012 By Pia Cabardo, Agnes Centro, Harvey Monteroso, Romaviancha Quiblat and Ruth Suson 8
Non-Psych Opinions What other colleges think about Psychology
“They are carefree students because their lives aren't complicated, and the course is easy to pass.”
“Psych students are mostly OBSERVERS when it comes to human behavior. They can adapt to certain class of aptitudes, characteristics, etc. They are mostly judgemental.”
“I think psych major students are really interesting and fun to be with especially when they discuss things about human behavior and emotions about love.”
WHAT THE FACTS!?
By Nestor Charles Punay
People who respond to text messages instantly are more likely to be annoyed when someone takes too long to respond.
99% of people who are angry type faster.
Your personality affects the way you smell.
Happy people are more likely to fall in love because their happiness makes other people happy.
“I have no idea.” “I become more conscious because they already know the interpretations of my behavior.” “Diverse. They’re in the course for varying reasons.”
Self-conscious people blush more often, especially socially anxious or shy people.
People with low self-esteem are 80% more likely to criticize others to make themselves feel better, tougher, and smarter.
“Psych majors are students opt to make themselves their first clients.” But people who are confident with themselves are more likely to take things as they are and enjoy them.
“It gives a misconception of reading people's minds and actions. It makes you become more aware of yourself and other people's behavior.”
“Psychology students are less judgmental than the others.” “Mga psycho. Mga mind readers man na sila.”
“They treat people with mental disorders. They do counselling. They study human terms and ideology. They study and interpret human actions. They provide solutions to mental illness.”
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85% of people watch a funny movie after watching a horror one to reduce the risk of nightmares.
Laughter increases 20% of the activity of antibodies, helping destroy viruses and tumor cells.
There was a study conducted by Middlemist, Knowles and Matter (1976) on the speed and flow of men's urination in a public lavatory being affected by invasions of personal space. Findings showed that men prefer not to stand next to each other in the urinals, and the closer other men are to each other, the longer it takes for them to begin urinating, and the shorter the persistence of their stream. 10
R.A. 10029: The Bars Are Raised by Agnes Carmela Centro
You know what course you are taking up, but do you know where your course can take you? Bachelor of Science Major in Psychology opens many options after graduating in this four-year course. Academically, you can proceed to Medicine, Law, Master of Science in Psychology, Master of Arts in Psychology, and many others. Most of us, psychology major students, are thinking of becoming a psychologist or psychometrist, and we are lucky that the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress ratified the
Republic Act No. 10029 – Philippine Psychology Act of 2009
“AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY CREATING FOR THIS PURPOSE A PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” Since our country these days are full of quackery and misconduct, the good news is the Commission on Higher Education requires all aspiring psychologist and psychometricians to pass the licensure exam conducted by the Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology in order to catch up with the standards of the other countries and to have competent psychologists or psychometricians serving the Filipino community. This might be a bad news, but the said Board requires all applicants for licensure examination for Psychologists to furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant must be the following:
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(a) Is a Filipino citizen, a permanent resident or a citizen of a foreign state/country which extends reciprocity to the Philippines relative to the practice of the profession; (b) Holds at least a master's degree in psychology conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or abroad recognized/accredited by the CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the examinations; (c) Has undergone a minimum of two hundred (200) hours of supervised practicum/internship/clinical experience related to services enumerated in paragraph (b) of Section 3 of this Act and under the auspices of a licensed psychologist or other licensed mental health professional; (d) Is of good moral character; and (e) Has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude. On the other hand, the applicants for licensure examination for Psychometricians must also furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant must be the following: (a) Is a Filipino citizen, a permanent resident or a citizen of a foreign state/country which extends reciprocity to the Philippines relative to the practice of the profession; (b) Holds at least a bachelor's degree in psychology conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or abroad recognized/accredited by the CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the examinations;
It surely is a challenge for the aspiring psychologist, but don’t worry too much because the examination shall cover our favorite subjects.The licensure examination subjects for Psychologists shall cover the following subjects:
(a) Advanced Theories of Personality; (b) Advanced Abnormal Psychology; (c) Advanced Psychological Assessment; and (d) Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy. And the licensure examinations for Psychometricians shall cover the following subjects:
(a) Theories of Personality; (b) Abnormal Psychology; (c) Industrial Psychology; and (d) Psychological Assessment.
Now, what about the folks who have been practicing psychology or psychometrics without taking the licensure examination? A person who possesses the qualifications required to take the examination for registration as a psychologist pursuant to the provisions of this Act may be registered without examination: Provided, That the applicant files with the Board within three (3) years after its creation an application for registration and issuance of certificate of registration and professional identification card by submitting credentials satisfactory to the Board that the applicant had, on or prior to the effectivity of this Act, fulfilled the requirements under either subparagraphs (a), (b) or (c) herein: (a) Obtained a doctoral degree in psychology and had accumulated three (3) years of work experience in the practice of psychology; (b) Obtained a master's degree in psychology and accumulated a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the practice of psychology; (c) Psychologists or employees who hold positions as psychologists presently employed in various government or private agencies, who have a bachelor's degree in psychology, accumulated a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in the practice of psychology as a psychologist, and who have updated their professional education in various psychology-related functions.
Take note that the Master of Arts in Psychology takes two years to complete. The Master of Science in Psychology program on a non-thesis program takes 2 years to complete on campus or distance learning on a part-time/full time basis. The master’s degree with thesis is to be taken for 2 years on a full time basis only. And their differences are:
Masters of Arts Degrees are conferred in fields of study within the humanities disciplines - the study of the human condition from a more analytical and applied point of view. A Masters of Science Degree is typically conferred in the empirical sciences, and in some cases the social science where the human condition is studied from a more empirical point of view. In real and extra-challenging world, the differences between and an M.A. and an M.S. when you pass the licensure examination are the following An M.A. can be the following:
•Social Service Director
•Psychology Associate •Day Care Center Supervisor •Health Project Coordinator •Behavior Analyst •Psychology Instructor •Behavior Specialist •Corrections Officer •Behavior Management Technician •Academician •Researcher On the other hand, an M.S. can be the following: •Psychologist in Community and Private Mental Health Centers •Hospital and Clinical Psychologists •Private practice as a psychologist •Community Program Developer •Training and Program Staff •Guidance Counselor •Human Resource Officer •Psycho-metrist •Academician •Researcher •Media Staff
This is simply a matter of choice.
(c) Is of good moral character; and (d) Has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude.
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Key C The owner is inside, sweeping out the entranceway - You may appear to be a laidback sort, but you never let your guard down. Achieving that constant state of relaxed alertness is what made you into the mature individual you are. Of course, you still have your human weaknesses; you just don't put them on display for all the world to see.
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MISSION-VISION The Xavier University Psychology Society envisions every student of the Xavier University psychology community as individuals with a balanced mind, body and spirit; who are competent, conscientious and committed to individual and social development. With a rational mind, the Xavier University psychology student fosters academic integrity in which the individual is adept to the basic psychological theories and processes; is engaged in scholastic activities that changes his skills and knowledge as a psychology student, and is grounded to a future best fit his chosen psychological career. With a ready body, the Xavier University psychology student is actively and systemically prepared to share his knowledge to the community to help the society in times of psychological need and counsel and to proactively use theories and processes that clarify, rectify and define individual and social phenomena. With a dedicated spirit, the Xavier University psychology student manages both mind and body to become their individual selves—independent and self-sufficient member of the school, the community and the world. He uses his skills, knowledge and social concern, with his own personality and perspective to strengthen individuality and societal development.
OFFICERS 2012-2013
In sum, the Xavier University Psychology Society seeks to form Xavier University psychology students who are mentally, socially and spiritually balanced, and are devoted to the psychological development of the self and the community.
Pauline Blaise Zharena Roxas President
Jim Ryan Catian Vice President
Offices
Departments
Human Resources Office Manager: Micah Mae Curilan Assistant: Melissa Balandra
Academics Head: Nathalie Curtny Valdehueza Associate Head: Arcole Cabanban
Logistics Office Manager: Dundee Velez Assistant: Sophia Heria
Special Events Head: Fidez Joahara Pajo Associate Head: Nicole Floirendo
Treasurer
Documentation & Creatives Office Manager: Nazsh Lagar Assistant: Klaudette SoroĂąo
Spiritual Enhancement Dept. Head: Misaelle Magallanes
Auditor
Finance & Budgeting Office Manager: Ranilyn Abucayon
Janeene Ladrido General Secretary
Roxette Carla del Carmen Assistant Secretary
Betsy Cailing Raj Batao John Tracy Calanno Internal PRO
Alexa Rand Aquino
Social Involvement Dept. Head: Agnes Centro
Promotions Office Manager: Twinkle Abapo Assistant: David Lanas
External PRO
Autonomous Bodies Under XUPS
Jamie Irene Chio & Nestor Charles Punay
Inkblot Editor-in-Chief: Harvey Monteroso
4th year representatives
Frances Mae Louisse Picar & Anitta Joy Nuevo 3rd year representatives
Pauline Christy Paduganan & Maribelle Jett Torejas 2nd year representatives
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Justice of Peace/Constitution Commissioner: Roxanne Ador Lopez