Phsycology

Principles of Success Plan: First Three Principles

Edwaurdo King

PSY 115- Psychology of Success

Strayer University

Dr. Zipporah Glass

November 20, 2017

Principle 1: When there are distractions, learning requires extra time and effort.

Selective attention is simply the act of focusing on a particular object for a period of time while simultaneously ignoring irrelevant information that is also occurring. This occurs on a daily basis and can be seen in basically any of our interactions. it is near impossible to give attention to every stimulus in our environment. Selective Attention plays a key part in learning. When you study something for long periods of time, you start to not pay attention to what you really need to pay attention to. It comes especially when you decide to study. You try to cram so much in and it turns into gibberish.

In my life, I have noticed distractions play a big role when trying to complete something that is important to you. I feel as technology has ruined it for the generation that we are in. We use technology as escape from the real word. Social media plays a big part in that.. Although technology can be a distraction, it can also be a stepping stone as well. I use technology to help in a lot of day to day operation. When it comes to work, school work, even when driving. It plays a big role. I use it at school in order to do homework, in class work, and just to check grades and comunicate with school staff, which allows me to execute the effectiveness of my learning goals.

Principle 2: Studying before the day of a big test is a principal of success.

The spacing effect is when you should manage your studying and not cram too much on the same day of a big test. You should give yourself a certain time frame when studying and also take breaks in between as well. Cramming too much in one day can make you not remember what you studied for on the day of a test. The importance of the spacing effect for learning is important because it helps you on making good study habits for yourself. By having good study habits, you would be more successful that your not cramming too much. Learning would be better that way you would have more confidence in yourself.

Going somewhere private in my own house to study so I won't be around a bunch of noise, i find this principle working in my own life but making flash cards and also studying my notes from class. I also study at least 3 times before the end of the day. That way when the day of the test comes, I will b prepared and have confidence that I will pass my test. This principle will help me with my current learning goals because I will have more confidence in myself. Whether I'm playing sports, preparing for a test, or in a band. I will have the skills and knowledge to know what I have to do. At the end of the day, my success is what determines my goals I make.

Principle 3: Setting the right goals is essential. While this sounds easy and logical, when it comes to marketing, setting goals can be a lot trickier than it seems at a glance.

The process of habit formation is something that is being done repetitively (2012). For example, learning to tie your shoe on an everyday basis. And locking your door when you're leaving your home as well. Habits relates to the achievement of goals because everyday you have to figure out want you want to accomplish in life. By studying, making sure you are taking notes. Staying focus and not have nothing or nobody getting in your way of success.

Setting and achieving goals are very important. Without setting goals, life could could be hard. The biggest goal that i have set is finishing the degree that I am currently pursuing. If I can finish this degree I would be the first in my family to accomplish this big of a goal. and once I finish this degree i plan o going back and obtaining my Masters. This principle will help me with my current goals by me knowing that i will be the first in my family to do so. I think with that motivation and with so much on the line. Setting such a big of a goal and achieving it is the most challenging thing and i do believe i will achieve it

References

Gardner, B., Lally, P., & Wardle, J. (2012). Making health habitual: The psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice. The British Journal of General Practice, 62(605), 664-666. doi:10.3399/bjgp12X659466