Reading Psy-Q by Ben Ambridge enlightened me about how "psychology is everything; there is literally no aspect of human experience that cannot be investigated." This has prompted me to take my curiosity of psychology to another level by studying this as an undergraduate because I want to explore the effects of psychology, personally and universally. Watching a friend struggle with severe depression has also fuelled my pursuit of understanding illnesses and helping remove the negative stigma attached.
From studying Psychology at Sixth form, I have found I am most intrigued in cognitive psychology, including eating behaviours and perception. This is because I am interested in the ideas of sight and the ways in which the brain processes seen images, alongside how differing moods affect what we eat. Also English Literature and RS have developed my analytical skills and have strengthened my written communication skills. Having studied AS Biology I learnt about the sciences involved in psychology, the reasoning behind experiments and research methods, including specific definitions and mathematical skills. Additionally, I completed an EPQ dissertation on attachment; 'Can having twins affect mother and child relationships and consequently their behaviour at…show more content… I have played at numerous concerts including the school Tercentenary concert, as well as being a part of my Church's worship band. Both of these reflect my commitment because they require a performance and rehearsals beforehand. From going to debate club and interviewing for the new Deputy Head teacher, I have discovered the importance of body language and what you can learn from this. German exchange highlighted that I am able to adapt to new situations because I had to live and interact with someone I did not know and her family, despite there being a language barrier, showing the impact of social psychology in everyday
