LM3

In this module of chapters 7 & 8, I have learned through the discussion postings that there is still much more needed discussion on the restrictions placed on drugs and alcohol. In my posting I made reference to the legalization of marijuana when compared to alcohol, which is already legal and more deadly. Yet in another posting a classmate insinuated that pregnant women shouldn’t be served alcohol in restaurants. This shows that the argument still goes from one end of the spectrum of extreme to the other. It begs the question, should there be more or less restrictions on drugs? If there are more restrictions, it could impose on certain individual rights and are they worth giving up to ensure the rest of society is responsible? Or should the responsibility be placed solely on themselves?  If we lessen the restrictions put in place already, can it help society? I feel that the restrictions imposed should be applied to the type of drug it is. And research on these drugs is necessary and I don’t feel that it should be as restricted among medical professionals to perform research. The next cure could be found anywhere.

I feel that I put in the needed effort for this module. I read the chapters and spaced out the time I spent on this class instead of doing it in one sitting. It took more time but my grade is better. I have quit my job and I’m not happy about it but I’m putting more effort into my classes and I hope to improve my grade before the end of the semester.

What I am learning in this class is that it’s a stone in my shoe. I am only taking this because it is required. I am 29 years old with 3 kids, a full-time job, and going back to college full-time. I have learned that I have no patience for teachers that don’t treat an online class like they would a regular class at NCCC. I am taking an online class so that I can do my work on my own time. If I don’t have the time to get to post on different dates, it doesn’t mean that I have not logged in and read others postings. I just didn’t have my own post ready. And If you tell me that the module is between 2/2 and 2/15, then I should not have to be required to post within 4 days. You give me 4 days to read 3 chapters and I’m supposed to have a well thought out response. I do not feel this is fair. If I were attending at school, I would be there for 2 hours and 45 minutes, one night a week, with some homework. I should not be expected to be on your class online 3-4 times a week. I am taking 6 classes and doing the best I can.

In chapters 1-3, I have learned a lot about stressors and how much psychology has come in connecting stress with physical anomalies, relationships and many other facets of our daily lives. I have experienced certain symptoms myself. Oh, but you don’t want my personal opinions. So-Stress sucks and doctors can help! J

I have learned that this is not a free form discussion where students can talk about parts of the text that are personal to their lives and experiences. I am just plain disappointed. I may not have gotten my discussion in on time but it was right out of the text and, a relevant topic to talk about. I read the examples and instructions and I thought I presented a good post. But you didn’t think so. I admit it was after your 4-day requirement and was willing to take the hit on my grade for that but, then you only gave me a 4 out of 20. I don’t like this class or your grading system. I hate this journal too. You don’t think I have other textbooks to read and posts I need to make? Have you looked at the ENG 102 book? And I can’t view the quiz I got a 12/20 on when I took everything out of the book! I can’t see what I did wrong, so I don’t know what to fix. Great.

At best, I am pissed off for this module. Until I can learn to follow YOUR rules, I will fail at this. Way to go for making a simple class harder because no one willingly wants to take this course. So I will have to cut back on working and bringing money home for my children so that I have more time for your class. They will be thrilled when they get nothing for Easter because I can’t work anymore, because of teachers that think their students only take one class at a time and live off their mommies and daddies.

I will attempt to “play the game” and follow your directions to a “t” next module, because you are just as important as any other class. My grade in this class counts towards my overall GPA and I will do better for my grade, not because your process makes any sense.

Vocab:

1. Allostatic overload : I have had this several times and didn’t know it had a term.
2. Cognitive-behavioral therapy: What I already experience with my therapist once a month for my anxiety disorder. I didn’t know it had a term.
3. Psychoneuroimmunology: The word for the interactions among the psychological processes of the nervous system, hormones, and the immune system. I didn’t know psychologists have linked these processes and why this information isn’t used more.

Prezi Presentation part 1: I have learned for this that I have made healthy choices by coming back to college after 10 years. I never received vaccinations as a child because my mother was against them. I have been meaning to get them for my own health and school required me to have those vaccinations to return. I received 6 of them last fall. This is how I am staying healthy by getting those vaccinations I have not ever received because I realize their important on the stopping of spreading horrific diseases. I trust in science.

http://www.aaup.org/article/understanding-working-college-student#.VsEf7DbSmM8

I have never used this website before. I am doing my best and I hope this works. I don't have a reflection for this module because it was all very introductory. I did learn how to use blogger.com and use an active link on blackboard. Thank You.
I look forward to learning more this semester and getting a lot out of this class :-)