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PSYCH2GO
The Sci ence
that’s all
about you!
Psych2Go
To accomplish that, the Psych2Go team is transparent about the fact that we don't
always post legitimate psychology information, but only do so in order to get people
to really question ALL our posts and think on an analytical level. Sometimes what you
think is true is actually not true and sometimes what is not true is yet to be supported
by research.
We have found that understanding research methods and having an open and
encouraging forum for all of this is essential. Several Facebook groups have also
been created, already aiming at this - including groups that allow people to express
their creativity like our “Poetry” and “Doodle” group, and our “Research and Writing
Discussion” group which creates discussion among expression of ideas, and academic
assistance.
As time went on, it made sense that Psych2Go should start providing supplementary
materials such as sources, references, as well as some explanation to our viral meme
posts that are featured on our Tumblr (as you’ll see an example from the “Psych to
Go” article in this magazine issue) which generates large discussion from audience
members. From these realizations to include more material content, psych2go.net, the
sister site was born.
When we started, Psych2Go had a team of 10 writers and published over 200 articles
within less than 2 months and received over 1 million page views. And the articles
followed a specific format:
1. Intro
2. Bring up research.
3. Identify the research methods and the limitations
4. question for our readers
This format is aligned with our mission statement to analyze research, create
discussions, and provide the resources needed to facilitate those discussions.
Then, as time went on, we thought about implementing a mentorship program to help
further facilitate this learning process for our younger audiences (since a majority of
our readers were not yet psychology students).
And that’s where psych2go.net is today! We have editors, mentors, and intern writers,
who our Human Resource team has a very close relationship with and helps them every
step of the way.
Our goal is to become the go-to site for psychology, writing, help, research, studies,
and so forth. Psych2Go serves as an easily accessible and inclusive platform for our
young audiences.
Tai Tai
Manager and Creator of Psych2Go
Psych2go@outlook.com
Psych2go.tumblr.com
Psych2go.net
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HELLO!
As a special part of the “Psych2Go” team, we believe that this magazine sets itself
apart from other science magazines out there. Understanding this magazine is not in a
traditional “magazine” format gives our magazine a creative and unique feel.
This was made by a collection of young entrepreneurs from all over the world. This
publication includes international contributors from places like Slovenia, The U.K., the
Netherlands, the Philippines, Canada, and people within various places of the U.S. like
New York, Maryland, D.C., Tennessee, and California.
Keep in mind that not all of us are trained professionals in the Psychology field, but
simply people that are intrigued by Psychological concepts, only wanting to pass our
research along, while involving people to talk about their personal experiences, as well
as informing an audience with interesting Psychological facts.
We hope that you enjoy this collaborative publication that acts as an extension of our
online blog, psych2go.net, and we ask that you get involved with this entrepreneurial
organization as well! After all, Psychology is the science that’s all about you, and as a
growing company, we’re offering the opportunity for you to grow with us.
Teresa Johnson
Editor-in-Chief, Manager & Coordinator of Psych2Go Magazine
(https://twitter.com/teresaxjohnson)
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CONTENT
About Psych2Go / 2
Hello Message / 4
Meet the writers /10
Psychology in the news /13
Interview with a Psychology student /14
Social Psychology / 16
Exploring mental health / 18
Significant people that endured mental illness / 22
LGBTQA Psychology / 24
Music Psychology / 26
Personality Psychology / 28
Developmental Psychology / 30
Autism Spectrum (S.E.E.P.) Special, Exceptional, Extraordinary, People / 32
Animal Psychology / 36
Forensic Psychology 38
Art Submissions Winner / 40
Career Building / 42
Outside Submissions / 44
Psych2Go Community Photography/ 48
Entertainment/Games Section / 50
Projective Psychology / 54
Movie Review / 56
Creative writing / 58
Psych to Go / 60
Debunking Psychological Myths / 62
Advice Column / 64
Mental Health Hotlines / 67
Thank you to contributors / 68
Readers Testimonials / 70
Psych2Go's Community Challenge / 72
MEET
THE
WRIT
T
TERS
Artwork by: Drew Borja
Psych2Go
Hello all! I’m Sneha and I’m currently pursing my Master's degree
at University of Pennsylvania's School of Design and I’ve been
10 practicing Arts & Design for around 5 years. My work inclines toward
a palate of textures that influence the organic and structured notion
of spaces around me. Recently, I completed a Diploma in Learning
Disorders Management and Child Psychology.
U.S. (Pennsylvania)
Sneha
Hi, I’m Sophie! I’m currently doing my BSc in Communication
and Media, but I have always been interested in psychology. I am
especially interested in criminal psychology and how the mind of
a psychopath works, but I am also interested in personality, social,
and child psychology.
Netherlands
Sophie
Hi, I’m Teresa and I attend Community College as a sophomore in
hopes of taking on NYC my Junior and Senior year of college. I plan
to receive a bachelors degree of communications and journalism
due to my love of writing, communicating and self-expression. In my
free time I love to sing, draw, write, and explore new places. I started
by making videos for Psych2Go on their YouTube channel, but now
I’m project manager and editor-in-chief of this magazine!
U.S (Maryland)
Teresa
I'm Imogen, I'm 21 and going into my final year of an MSci in
Psychology and Psychological Research. I work as a staff writer
and a HR rep for psych2go.net, and I love learning and teaching all
things psychological. I hope to one day become a researcher, and I
love forensic, child and animal psychology!
The U.K.
Imogen
I'm a sophomore/junior at American University, and I’m majoring
in Psychology with minors in Spanish Language/Translation and
Business Administration. I love blogging and crafting, as well as
watching YouTube like it's my job. I'm super excited to be a part of
this magazine, and I can't wait to see where this adventure takes
me!
U.S. (Maryland)
Lauren
Hello, I’m Larissa, and I’m a third year Psychology major working
towards a minor in Law and Society as well as Ethics and
Philosophy. Some of my greatest passions in Psychology include the
topics of eating disorders, self-harm, psychopathology, and forensic
psychology. When I’m not working or doing homework I enjoy
watching Netflix, sleeping, reading, playing with cats, and writing!
U.S. (Minnesota)
Larissa
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Hi! I’m Kayleigh. Besides having a passion for writing, learning new
things and gathering interesting facts (Did you know the majority
of lizards can’t run and breathe at the same time?), I love creative
things like drawing and making jewelry. I'm currently studying at
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University and in my free time I can be found listening to music,
reading and writing, or browsing the internet.
Netherlands
Kayleigh
Hi I'm Hannah. I have my BSc in Psychology and I'm completing
my post grad in journalism at the moment. I’m fascinated by
human sexuality & sexual behavior, and the science behind mental
illness. I enjoy editing papers and long runs on the elliptical. My
two hedgehogs keep me motivated, and they say that they hope you
enjoy our articles and magazine! Just know that whenever you read
something by me, a hedgehog was nearby.
Nova Scotia
Hannah
I’m Sheena, and I study Psychology BSc with the University of the
Highlands & Islands in Scotland. Being both the kid who grew up
reading encyclopedias and the ‘Agony Aunt’ friend, I’ve always been
interested in how what happens in our heads affects the way that we
live our lives, and in practicing acceptance (and hopefully spreading
it too!).
The U.K.
Sheena
Being a media student, I am a huge supporter of anti-consumerism
and media awareness. In my spare time you can find me reading
(especially fantasy literature), listening to music, watching
Japanese anime, taking long walks in the nature and most often
writing. Above all I am simply a girl, madly in love with stories in all
shapes and sizes.
Slovenia
Katja
Hi there! I'm oftentimes described as a shy girl with a quick wit.
Amazingly, I've managed to channel my passion to different facets
of art and psychology, and blended my two loves. A firm believer that
you never stop learning
Philippines
Risha
I began having an interest in Psychology at age 12 and hope to
attend Ruhr-Universität Bochum for a double major in Linguistics
and Psychology. I am a musician who writes Electro-Pop songs in
reference to life struggles and mental illnesses, soon to release my
album in April. In my free time, I like to create graphic designs for
fellow artists.
Ontario, Canada
Dancia
Psych2Go
I'm Tyra Davis, a middle school English Teacher living in NYC, but
I've always been a writer at heart. Although my background is not
12 in psychology, I have suffered from anxiety and depression in the
past, which brings with it a lot of experience dealing with negative
feelings and emotions. I hope to bring some of this experience to
light in my advice to our readers.
U.S (New York)
Laura
Hi I'm Lauren, I graduated with a degree in psychology and a
masters in counselling. I've been a youth worker, a counsellor and
currently I'm working towards becoming a social worker. I wanted
to be apart of the magazine as I know what it's like to struggle with
your feelings and I want help where I can. That's my passion in life.
My other passion is art. I post videos of my digital art on YouTube in
the hopes of creating a relaxing space for others. You can find me at
Rad Little Drawings.
Northern Ireland
Kimiya
Hi! Jessica here. I'm a psych major in college working on my junior
year. I've been inspired to study psychology by my passionate high
school teacher but my favorite topic is the brain. I'm studying hard
to research and learn to help others.
U.S (Maryland)
Jessica
Hello! My name is Gabriel, and I’m a psychology major at William
Carey University. I plan to get my Bachelor’s degree in 2017. After
that, I aspire to obtain my Master’s degree and my or PsyD. I plan
to become a psychiatrist or a Christian counselor. My hobbies
include making candles and selling them on Etsy, reading, and
listening to music. I love learning about mental illness and
other branches of psychology. I’m very excited to be a part of
this magazine, and I hope I am able to help people through my
writings!
U.S (Mississippi)
Gabriel
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Starting the new year off, here’s on studies speaking about the
a few things that made psychology differences in the brain of transgender
newsworthy this past year. people. While the studies were released
in 2011, the newfound interest in social
Psychcentral released a top 10 justice issues, especially involving trans
list of important and intriguing articles people made this a very interesting,
including the Hoffman report which important, and validating article.
looked into the APA’s efforts to keep Essentially, it pointed out a biological
psychologists as consultants during basis for being trans. This can allow a
torture interrogations. The investigation huge shift in thinking.
led to a few resignations, and the people
negatively affected, led a vigorous effort
to stop the study’s findings from going Sources cited:
14 INTERVIEW
Miles
Underwood
Interview conducted by: Imogen Bowler
Us: “What did you think of that in- course but the careers network at
stitution?” the university is quite useful. I feel that
MU: There’s some very impressive archi- the experience can be a bit hit-or-miss
tecture and a really nice looking campus. however depending on who your personal
It felt like a really great mixing-pot of dif- tutor is.
ferent people and ideas. The world-class
research that comes out of the University Us: “Would you like to study psychology
of Birmingham really drew me towards further?”
studying there. MU: Possibly, it’s such a deep subject
connecting all sorts of topics that I’m
Us: “What made you pick psychology?” sure I’ll be involved with it in some way
MU: My interest in psychology basical- or another.
ly stems from an interest in how things
work. I like to know what makes people Us: “Whats your favourite part of psy-
tick – why do they behave the way they chology?”
do, especially when that can seem count- MU: Finding out something that sur-
er-intuitive? That and an interest in biolo- prises you, something you didn’t expect
gy / neurology, especially pathology. because it’s just so weird or wonderful.
Also, the amount of introspection learn-
Us: “Have you had much career advice as ing psychology gives you.
part of your course?”
MU: Somewhat, not really as part of the
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It’s almost in every room we’re time has shown to cost us our sleep.
in. It’s in our homes, our jobs, and our A study done by professor Russell E.
classrooms. It’s subtly apart of our every- Johnson from Michigan State University
day lives, and we don’t even notice; Tech- concluded that people have a hard time
nology is all around us, and thanks to keeping work away from home with easy
how fast it has progressed and evolved, it access to work information at our finger-
is everywhere we go. Due to the creation tips. Not to mention that smartphones in
of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and particular have caused many people to
even the new smart watches, it is almost have a bad night’s sleep due to the light
impossible not to see someone fidgeting from the screen prohibiting melatonin
with technology in some form or anoth- release in the brain. While there are
er in our everyday lives. While innovative both pros and cons to such accessibility,
tech and the advent of the internet have smartphones have been integrated into
given us easy access to more information our lives and our children’s lives-- for
Social Psychology
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SELF
LOVE
&
MENTAL
HEALTH By: Teresa Johnson
Artwork by: Laura Mulrooney
If you think about it, there’s Personally, I’ve struggled with body
dysmorphia; where I criticize my ap-
no one like you in the world. pearance to the point where it’s some-
You are unique, one-of-a-kind, times difficult to go somewhere If I feel as
though I don’t look decent enough. There
and you should love yourself are different levels of severity regarding
for the very fact that you bring this disorder, as with any other. Some-
something so special to the thing as simple as this problem may
sound selfish, however, categorized as an
people that live in your life. obsession, it’s all in your mind about the
Regardless if you think so or way you appear to yourself – even though
you may look fine to someone else.
not.
It’s understandable to struggle Other mental disorders such as depres-
sion, bipolar disorder, and anxiety are
with issues regarding physical common to surface in a person’s teenage
appearance and conflicting to adult years (and sometimes even soon-
er). No matter how you may be feeling,
internal issues with yourself. you need to make sure you are receiving
We’ve all been there. proper treatment, counseling, or getting
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necessary help. If you are feeling smelling scents like vanilla or lav-
stressed out about college exams or ender, and even laughing can trigger the 19
personal issues and life in general, feel release of these hormones. Having pets,
free to wrap yourself up in a warm blan- such as a cuddly cat or dog can help re-
ket, drink some tea, coffee, or something lease stress and alleviate mental issues,
that’s comforting to you and shut those as well as practicing self-discipline and
problems out for a while. Your mental control, and discovering the beauty of
health comes before anything else. You nature. All different kinds of animals can
can also release stress in healthy ways, aid in making someone feel better, while
such as drawing, singing, composing having a little animal to love. Also, as a
songs, poetry, exercising, and whatever fun fact, regardless if you may be allergic
else it is that you like to do. The list is to cats or not, their purr is proven to calm
limitless! Just don’t release your internal a person’s nerves and help relax others,
pain or stressors through unhealthy out- including themselves! Regarding self
lets, as it will only do more damage than discipline, one may eliminate a food item
good. from their diet to improve their health.
Sometimes it’s nice to be able to go for a
There are over two-hundred classified hike somewhere in a park or up a moun-
forms of mental illness – it doesn’t just tain to discover the world around you.
stop at the most commonly known ones. Sometimes experiencing peacefulness in
And each is just as real and exists to the nature can reduce stress.
same extent. As a reminder, being men-
tally healthy does not mean that you will There are multiple ways to find help and
never experience mental hardships. Ev- to improve your mental health. Don’t
eryone goes through loss of loved ones, think that because you feel one way now,
changes to ones’ surroundings, and it will never get better. It’s difficult, but
these life situations can evoke mental know that it’s possible to overcome a lot
issues like anxiety and stress. You can of obstacles that may hinder your happi-
improve upon your anxious tendencies by ness. It gets better!
balancing your emotions. By recognizing
that you have an illness is your first step
Sources Cited:
to finding proper treatment. Remember
people want to help you! Physical health Endorphins: 8 Natural Boosters. (n.d.). Retrieved
goes hand-in-hand with mental health. December 25, 2015, from http://www.rd.com/
health/8-ways-to-naturally-increase-endorphins/
It’s important to get enough rest, prac-
tice a nutritious diet, exercise, get sun- Improving Emotional Health. (n.d.). Retrieved Decem-
light, limit alcohol, and avoid cigarettes. ber 25, 2015, from http://www.helpguide.org/articles/
emotional-health/improving-emotional-health.htm
To those that may suffer from Seasonal
Affective Disorder, where you may not *A mental health hotline page is listed at the back of
be getting enough sunlight seasonally, the magazine on page__*
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MENTAL ILLNESS
AND THE VIEWS OF ARTISTS
By: Sneha Easwaran
Artwork by: Lea Sophia Hopfenmüller
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24 LGBTQA:
To Be or Not To Be... in the Closet
By: Dancia Susilo
Artwork by: Pilar Chavez
“The Closet” is a metaphysical place ture they are entering and learn the
where those who are not straight reside culture’s ways. Those who find difficulty
in, where society cannot judge them. It is in this may move away to sever ties with
a technique both males and females uti- their past relationships in order to have a
lize in order to prevent the rest of society fresh beginning.
from discovering their passions.
Regardless of how it is achieved, non-
Most people who are not sexually straight straight people who are open in regards
begin their journey in the closet upon to their sexuality experience fewer symp-
comprehending society’s disapproval on toms of depression, anxiety, and stress. It
romantic or sexual relations with those is hypothesized this is because they have
that are not of the opposite sex. These been discriminated their whole lives, be
people, especially when influenced by re- it by purpose or not. This allows them to
ligious or conservative families, attempt build up their mental strength, allowing
to force themselves into having an at- them to be less prone to depression and
traction of the opposite sex. This can lead anxiety.
LGBTQ+ Psychology
as allostatic load index. This can be Since social intolerance is the main
used to detect potential health issues. factor that hinders a person from reveal- 25
The stigma-related stress tends to force ing themselves, societies need to learn
non-straight people to develop coping how to promote self-acceptance, toler-
strategies which make them more effec- ance, and progressive policies. Society
tive at managing future stressors than needs to take some responsibility and by
straight people. being more open minded in regards to al-
ternate lifestyles.
However, “coming out of the closet”
might be beneficial solely in the presence Sources cited:
Pappas, Stephanie. (2011). “Savvy Decisions: Many
of tolerant social policies which facili- Gays Keep One Foot In The Closet”. Live Science.
tate the disclosure process. Intolerance Retrieved from http://www.livescience.com/14681-
during the disclosure process impairs not gay-lesbian-coming-selectivity.html
only confidence, but also self acceptance. Krans, Brian. (2013). “Coming Out Of The Closet Could
This increased distress contributes to Help You Live Longer”. Healthline News. Retrieved
both mental and physical health issues. from http://www.healthline.com/health-news/coming-
out-increases-mental-well-being-020413
On the contrary, those who remain clos- Universite de Montreal. (2013). “Health Benefits
eted often develop poor coping mech- Of Coming Out Of The Closet Demonstrated”.
ScienceDaily. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedaily.
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haviours such as alcoholism, drug abuse,
or sexual addiction. Some decide hiding Silver, Aaron. (2007). “Damaging Effects For Gays Of
The ‘Closet’”. UK Gay News. Retrieved from http://
is too difficult a task while coming out is www.ukgaynews.org.uk/archive/07/Jan/3104.htm
not an option, leading them to experience
intolerable fear and shame that lead to Drescher, Jack. (2004). “The Closet: Psychological
Issues Of Being In And Coming Out”. Psychiatric
suicide. To hide a part of themselves is Times. Retrieved from http://www.psychiatrictimes.
called dissociation and it had a great im- com/articles/closet-psychological-issues-being-and-
pact on a person’s self esteem. coming-out
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THE HIGHS
AND THE LOWS
OF MUSIC FESTIVALS
Music Psychology
By:Gabriel Taylor
Artwork by: Dhiyan Faza Khalisa
There are many positive psychological ef- No matter what type of music is your fa-
fects of experiencing music festivals. You vorite, or what festival you attend, you are
meet a lot of open-minded people, for always promised a riveting experience.
example. Most of the young adults who In another interview, an attendee was
attend them are open-minded, excited asked what emotions he experienced
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during his trip to Voodoo Fest and and money, then going to a music
Buku Fest in New Orleans, LA. He said festival will be a great and unforgettable 27
he was overwhelmed since it was his first experience.
festival experience. He later added that
he “quickly adapted to the environment, Nevertheless, music festivals tend to
then felt euphoric. Like I was on top of the bring a sense of community. You feel as
world.” though you are one with the crowd as ev-
eryone is being moved by the music and
Though there are many great effects of shouting the lyrics to their favorite song
freeing yourself at a great music festival, being played. Linnea Mohn of Go 96.3
there can be many negative or controver- radio station states that a person at-
sial factors. You have most likely heard tending a music fest feels “as though you
the stereotype that everyone gets high are briefly one with humanity gathered
at music festivals. While there are many together for a common purpose.” That
people who attend the festival solely for purpose is to enjoy great music while
the music, a great number of people in- making great memories.
dulge themselves with narcotics. Ecstasy
and cocaine are drugs that are mentioned
the most at popular music festivals Elec-
tric Daisy Carnival and Coachella, re-
spectively, according to Instagram. The
most mentioned drugs used at popular
music festival Bonnaroo were marijuana,
mushrooms, and crack cocaine. For a lot
of people, music is not the only contribu-
tor to their happy feels.
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BORDERLINE
PERSONALITY
DISORDER
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Language By: Kayleigh Herber
Artwork by:Drew Borja
development
in children
Where would we be without lan- will not have learned a language
guage? It is always present and con- within the most appropriate period. A
stantly changing: just look at internet and good example of this would be ‘Genie’,
video game language, which are quite re- who grew up locked in a bedroom mostly
cent developments if you compare it to all strapped to a children’s toilet or crib by
of human history. Pretty much everyone her father up until she was 13 years and
uses language on a daily basis, there’s 7 months old. During this time her father
absolutely no escaping it. We use it to also forbade anyone from interacting
learn, to interact with friends and fami- with her, so she never learned a language
ly, even shopping for food or clothes re- when she was in the critical period for it.
quires language. To make it possible for Within the first few months after being
Developmental Psychology
Further reading:
Other feral children include Victor of Aveyron, Kaspar
Hauser, Peter the Wild Boy, Marie-Angelique Memmie
le Blanc, Oxana Malaya and Danielle Crockett/Lierow.
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S.E.E.P
SURVEYING THE
SPECTRUM By: Sheena Mackenzie
To those unfamiliar with Autistic who attend school with people who
Spectrum Disorders (ASD), our ideas have ASD and dealing with the stigma
about what it really is are shaped by of it at a very young age could greatly
representations in popular culture, improve tolerance and understanding
and perhaps the two most prominent of the sometimes confusing behavior
S.E.E.P. (Special, Exceptional, Extraordinary People)
examples are the film ‘Rain Man’ and that people with autism can exhibit, and
Jim Parson’s Sheldon Cooper from allow them to develop sympathetic and
the American comedy series ‘The Big supportive friend groups with peers,
Bang Theory’ (although the latter is not separate from the parental and formal
diagnosed, it is widely accepted that he support that can easily become the only
is). Representational media is incredibly support a person receives coping not only
important to all of us, but it can present with their disorder, but the other stresses
its own problems, as in this example, that young people face growing up.
where both characters are portrayed
similarly: as troubled geniuses with To this end, Kimberly Maich and E.
strangely obsessive interests, ‘quirky’ Christina Belcher from Ontario, Canada
behaviors and difficulty in socializing and Melbourne, Australia respectively,
with others. All of these traits are have investigated the use of picture books
associated with autism, but the reality is depicting and exploring autism in schools
much more complex than the simplistic to promote awareness among children
understanding many seem to have of from a young age. Their study looked at
it - it’s a spectrum disorder, with many a variety of books already in print which
different levels of functionality and kinds address this issue, including both books
of expression. which specifically addressed autism
and autistic behavior (such as XXX) and
As someone who has known a number books which portray autism in an indirect
of people at different points on the manner (like XXX). It’s important to use
Autistic Spectrum, a trend I’ve noticed both types of portrayal so that children
is that once children reach about seven both understand the complexity of the
or eight years old, there comes a division disorder, but also that to have autism does
in which neurotypical children exclude not have to be a disruptive or defining
and sometimes even bully peers who thing in normal everyday situation.
have autism. Promoting the inclusion of The paper suggests ten factors to be
those on the autistic spectrum in schools considered when approaching this issues
is vitally important to allowing them to in this way (‘including (a) story selection
create friendships, relationships, and tools, (b) direct labelling, (c) indirect
support systems which are key to living terminology, (d) the wider context, (e)
a fulfilled life for all people. Creating finding positive perspective, (f) pictorial
awareness of autism among those and literary value, (g) curricular
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REALLY
LIKE
Article by: Savannah Brown
@sReagan98
S.E.E.P. (Special, Exceptional, Extraordinary People)
When I was younger, I would act year and, while the relationship was
out to try to get along with other kids. never abusive, we fought so much that
Because of this, I was diagnosed with my breakdowns started happening again;
ADHD, given medicine for it, then (for but this time, they got so bad that I would
my parents, at least), that was the end blackout. It got to where I finally couldn’t
of it. A few years later, when I was ten, live with it on my own without help
my parents got divorced and I started anymore, so I asked my mom to take me
feeling things like extreme depression to counseling. I went to the psychiatrist
and anxiety. But that wasn’t what worried and told her about everything I had been
me; I knew feeling those things after a feeling and the parts of my personality
divorce was normal, but I also started that worried me. After three weeks, I was
having breakdowns that I couldn’t seem diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum
to control. Around this time, in fourth Disorder), and my parents were called in
grade or so, I stopped acting out in for a meeting. They claimed that, since
school and became more self-conscious they never noticed my breakdowns, that it
and shy. Seeing as though I had moved couldn’t be true, and to this day, they still
schools that year, that seemed relatively don’t believe it. I was recommended to be
normal from my parent’s view of things. on medication for the mood swings but,
But in reality, I had become absolutely so far, I have dealt with it all on my own,
terrified of social interaction. I’ve never without the help of medication.
been able to make myself look anyone in
the eyes unless I’m very comfortable with Autism is a spectrum disorder which
them, and even then, holding eye-contact means that there is a wide degree of
scares me. variation in the way that it can affect
people. I have “high-functioning” autism.
The mood swings and fear of social I am able to bend my personality to almost
interaction went on for a long time, but exactly fit whoever I am talking to, but I
the breakdowns never happened unless get physically and mentally sick if I am in
something genuinely stressful was a big group of people for too long. There’s
happening in my life. When I was 15, I sometimes no rhyme or reason for them,
started dating a guy who had very bad I’ll just be lying in bed or doing homework
anger issues. We dated for a little over a and all of a sudden it’ll hit me like a
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ELEPHANTS
Animal Psychology
lid was placed near the bucket, but not Nissani, M. (2006). Do Asian elephants (Elephas maxi-
on top of the bucket. Therefore, the ele- mus) apply causal reasoning to tool-use tasks?. Jour-
phants would not need to move the lid to nal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Behavior Pro-
cesses, 32(1), 91.
obtain the reward. However, they contin-
ued to move the lid. This seems to sug- Weir, A. A., Chappell, J., & Kacelnik, A. (2002). Shaping
gest they simply learnt through associa- of hooks in New Caledonian crows. Science, 297(5583),
981-981.
tive learning that moving the lid resulted
in a food reward. They did not understand
the underlying mechanism – the fact
that they were moving the lid as it was
blocking the food. Therefore, they were
not demonstrating an understanding of
causality.
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SOCIOPATHY
Forensic Psychology
When one first learns about the Sherlock may, at first glance, appear
difference between psychopathy and to portray psychopathic traits, but when 39
sociopathy, they may believe and relate one examines his personality more, it
with the popular British television series, can be seen that Sherlock does not try to
that Sherlock Holmes is wrong when form emotional bonds, but he gradually
he says that he’s “not a psychopath, begins forming emotional bonds with
[but] a high-functioning sociopath.” other characters. If Sherlock were a
After all, a psychopath is manipulative, psychopath, he may be able t exhibit
unable to form emotional bonds, and superficial attachments but those bonds
have charming personalities, whereas would not be authentic. However, as a
a sociopath is more impulsive, easily high-functioning sociopath Sherlock
agitated, and unable to stay employed. is able to form bonds while still being
Perhaps a more in depth look as to what the apathetic character so many have
a sociopath truly is may help clear up come to love. If one is into pop-culture
any confusion and explain why Sherlock or watches Sherlock, reexamining the
Holmes is, indeed, a high-functioning episodes to search for sociopathic versus
sociopath. psychopathic traits may appear to be
extremely eye-opening.
According to WebMD some of the most
basic features of a sociopath include
having a conscience, even though it may
be extremely weak, they act impulsively, Sources cited:
Bonn, S. A. (2014, January 22). How to tell a sociopath
they have the ability to form emotional from a psychopath. In Psychology Today. Retrieved
bonds, but that formation is extremely from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wicked-
difficult to achieve, and often their crimes deeds/201401/how-tell-sociopath-psychopath
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ART SUBMISSION WINNER
THEME:
“Comparative Contrast between dealing with a
Mental vs. Physical Illness”
“To me there’s no major difference between a mental and physical discomfort
with the exception of its continuation.
There’s a cause and effect and in that case pain in general is an indicator
when something wrong is happening and the rest relies on our personal
judgment of how we treat it or even heal it.
I wanted to address that by drawing a very basic human figure holding an um-
brella. The bad weather here is a reference to all the bad physical to mental
things we experience.
Sometimes we believe that the rain will never stop, but the only and perhaps
best way to embrace the fact, that the rain will never stop is to start using our
imagination and make it actually stop.
Our state of mind plays the main role for our experiences. It can be our worst
enemy, but also our best friend. It all depends on what you think, because
as you can see, our hero here has an umbrella, that makes the sun always
shine for him. You’ll ask, how is this possible, how did he get it? Well in fact it
is possible, because he’s has learned to trust his good thoughts. And it’s not
just a question of perspectives and believes here, but also the very fact that
we need to feel protected and secure.
This is actually a borderline, that sooner or later everybody reaches, which
is a very natural thing called self-preservation. Yes, there are really tough
times when we feel so swallowed up by our negative emotions, that its seems
impossible to let go, but we’re not designed to feel bad all the time.
After all, dealing with a problem can be part of growing and becoming stron-
ger. Even when we need help, the goal has to be towards teaching the person
how to deal with the consequences, by relying on himself as well.”
If you would like to have the chance to win and have your art
showcased in our next issue, be on the lookout for the next art
theme which will be posted on our social media!
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FROM DEGREE TO YOUR
GRAND PRIX By: Jessica Jang
Artwork by: Pilar Chavez
- Graduate Record Examinations & GRE Important Tip: Don’t take the GRE in the
Subject Test Fall if you need it for December because
it takes time for scores to be revealed.
Ed.D.
This uncommon degree stands for There are many programs out there so
Doctorate in Education. This program will there will definitely be a good fit for you!
train students into becoming teachers. I know a lot of this sounds like the same
These programs take about three to things you hear about graduate school
five years to complete. Most of these but I hope you learned more about the
programs require a Master’s. different programs. Good luck out there!
Requirements:
- Letters of recommendation
Counselor
There are counseling programs to help
students receive a license for a specialty
area professional. There are different
requirements to become a certified
counselor in certain states (United
States) but the program takes two years
to do so.
The GRE
This is like the standardized SAT for
graduate school. It stands for Graduate
Record Examinations. There are three
parts: analytical writing, verbal reasoning
and quantitative reasoning. The analytical
writing portion consists of two essays,
one about the student’s standing on an
issue, and the other requires response
to a given statement. Verbal reasoning
contains testing focused on vocabulary
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IT’S
ALL
ABOUT
CONFIDENCE:
Allow The Diva
to Shine
January: Psychology of Fashion
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After conducting this research I did and what you believe you are because
some serious brainstorming. I tried to of that. When I was younger I was a size
see this from their perspective and came extra small, but wasn’t nearly as happy as
to my s an avid writer and author, a reader I am now! I was in a constant battle with
of mine posted a comment about a recent myself. I would do anything to stay thin.
photo-shoot I had. This individual want- I hid my insecurities. I wouldn’t dare let
ed to know my secret, and advice on how any see the battle, because I always had
she could get lean like me. Funny story, that inner diva shining. When the time
it took my stubborn self sometime to get came and I finally woke up, I embraced
this shoot done because of the weight I myself; also many twist ice creams with
have gained. Until the vibrant lights in my rainbow sprinkles. I have no more shame
mirror glistened over me, and I thought, in my reflection. Curves, or not, I work it
“Paul. You know how to work it. So get and so can you! Shaking up, or revamping
up and do it!” Soon after, those negative your wardrobe can also help you gain a
emotions that haunted me vanished, and new perspective on your fashion sense.
I realized all the confidence I worked for
was being taken! I called the photogra- Author Karen Pine states something sim-
phers that had been desperately trying to ilar to that in her book, Mind What You
get me into the studio right away. When Wear: The Psychology Of Fashion.
the photos were released all the feed-
back was outstanding. It’s all about the From living life I learned it’s never about
confidence. I worked that camera. the clothing. It will always be the about
the person wearing them. Style your-
When I wrote back to her, I stated, “Em- self from inside out! You are you, and no
brace yourself as you first. Visualize matter what, you’re beautiful! Never rely
and set a goal, but be confident now so on that body! Where will that get you? A
the journey of your weight loss is much diva shines because he, or she is kind
more enjoyable!” Your style sets a tone and projects their best inner-self. We
of how you are feeling inside. We grew up radiate the whole room because others
in a society where they make you feel as experience our energy. Also, don’t forget
if you weren’t the smallest size the world the hair! We need the perfect hairstylist!
around you will mock your beautiful pres- I would be lost without mine. The truth is,
ence. So, as humans we tend to become confidence is found the moment you are
insecure, unless you’re one of the lucky ready to start loving yourself, and your
ones. Some become even more insecure, fashion will shine like the diva you are!
especially gay men and women.
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Creativity is thought to be the per- hear that recent research has sug-
sonality trait which sets us apart from gested that, particularly in Western,
other animals - it allows us to think more individualist cultures, levels and traits of
intelligently, develop existing ideas and, creativity has fallen drastically over the
ultimately, bring gratification to our lives. past few decades.
January: Psychology of Creativity
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“Humans of Psych2Go”
“This is my sister and I asked her how
she deals with such a busy family. Since
we are all busy and I’m clinically de-
pressed I wanted to see how she handled
everyday life. I took off work one day and
followed her one morning.
– Josias Lopez
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Projective Psychology
Ines Lopes
“I see nothing but a blur of grey…”
Don’t worry! It’s completely normal to see
that, and sometimes people really do see
nothing but gray. It might reflect one’s
shy and withdrawn nature, or maybe it
just shows that you are naturally passive.
Sagan Clark
“2 bunnies and a marble bust”
Having animals in the answer may be
the recognition of an attributed trait; in
this case, the creativity of the rabbit. It
may also be the recognition of primitive
impulses, such as the need for food. As
for the bust, one recognizes the conflict
between the id, the ego and the superego,
and more often than not, is able to
appease all three aspects of the self, as
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MOVIE REVIEW:
This movie stars Brie Larson and to society that comes with being
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Jacob Tremblay as a mother and son. I released.
went into this movie not knowing anything When Joy is first released, she
about it. It is about a mother and son who experiences great happiness, and is
have been spending the past five years of extremely excited just to be free, but as
their lives in a room. The movie is shown time progresses, we see her mental state
from the perspective of Jack (Tremblay) deteriorate.
the son. He was clearly born in the room,
and his mother chose to tell him that As they sit down to dinner, you see her
there was no world outside of “Room”. yell at her father. Her father won’t look
at Jack, and this frustrates her to no
The movie begins with a snapshot of life end, especially due to her parents having
inside of Room. Jack’s mother, who we gotten divorced while she was gone. It
later find to be named Joy, gets Jack to do appears that she is angry life has moved
sprints and stretches. It shows a couple on around her, but she got stuck in a funk.
views of a man known as “Old Nick” and
he appears to get them what they need Later, she and Jack are looking through
on Sundays. It becomes clear that he is old yearbooks, and she sees her old
holding Joy there against her will. friends. She says “What happened to
At first glance, the room looks to be them?” and then starts crying and yelling,
big enough to live in. It does not look “Nothing happened to them they got
extremely cramped and it appears to go on with their lives!” This is where
somewhat of a minimalist house. you see her clearly resentful of what had
happened to her.
The beginning of the movie focuses on
Joy and Jack creating an escape plan. Eventually we get to see the final “break”
She pretends he has a fever, and when where the door is only a bit open to the
Old Nick refuses to bring him to the ER, bathroom, and Jack tries to find his
comes up with a different plan for the mother. He discovers that she’s fallen
next day. She rolls Jack into a rug, acts somewhere in the bathroom and Joy’s
as if he has passed away, and screams at mother comes running to see what had
Nick not to look at him but to get rid of happened.
him.
Jack rolls out of the rug in the back of In a flurry of people and rushing, it
a truck and comes to realize there is a is revealed that joy has taken pills in
whole world outside of the room they had an attempt to die by her own hand.
been kept in. Jack escapes the truck and Immediately, an ambulance is called.
starts to run, when a man and his dog
stop to help him and Old Nick attempts to During the rest of the movie, Joy watches
take him away. Jack living more of a normal life, and
the movie ends on a happy note. I think
The man with the dog calls the police, the exploration of mental health issues
and Jack is rescued. We see the effects that could be faced after being captured
of isolation on Jack when he deals with was fairly relevant and the movie did
the police. He is frightened, confused, a great job of showing it without being
and alone. He just wants his mother. moralistic or acting like a man could save
It takes some coaxing, but the female the family. In fact, there was no romantic
police officer eventually gets some interest in the movie. “Room” displayed
information out of Jack. She gets him to the psychological healing that Joy and
explain the type of building “room” is in, Jack went through after escaping their
and determines coordinates out of that. kidnapper, and the progression of Jack’s
development in the real-world, outside of
The police find the house, rescue Joy and the “room” he grew up in.
arrest Old Nick. The rest of the movie
deals with the aftermath and adjusting
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One Four
When I was a child, I was used to breakfast That was until I met you
Being bowl of my earnest love for my mother
being shoved down my throat Five
With a helping of “you were the reason why The first time I saw you
your father left us!” I wanted to ask you if you’ve ever met my dad
That was where I told myself that if this was Because you have the same bright eyes
love, then maybe my father was right Same easy smile
My body would often bleed with deep hues of That every time I see it, it just makes me feel
purple, blue, and green like someone
I spent the better half of my childhood I wanted to jump-tackle a random girl in front
convincing myself of the convenience store
That maybe my mom just wanted to see that Just for you to notice that I’m here, I’m alive
her kid can become a star too Even if I’m just that crazy girl from across the
So she tried her best to paint the galaxies in street
my body Because of you, I forgot that I was afraid that I
might not be good enough for you
Two Because of you, I forgot how long it took for me
The first time I learned the word ‘lonely’ to write this
Was during my 10th birthday Because of you, I forgot that I was cold and
Where the word etched itself in the walls of alone suffering in my own personal nightmare
my heart And three hundred sixty five days ago
When the only one who was wishing me a People would often call me a complexity
‘happy birthday’ A ghost
Was a mascot of a bee A broken compass
If only I had known that the commercial was But I think it’s time you’d know
supposed to make people happy That I am a star
Then maybe I would have asked my mother to I have the galaxies to prove it
buy us more television sets
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PSYCHOLOGY
TOGO
MENTAL ILLNESS DOS AND DONTS
This issue, we’re looking to focus things aren’t that bad may sound
on mental illness awareness. This fact solid, but it honestly doesn’t matter. In 61
really reminded me of my own struggles fact, it could make the person feel worse.
of trying to appear “normal.” One of the First of all, all that matters to this person
biggest things that determined if I felt is that they are feeling bad. No help can
comfortable enough to open up around come from mentioning that it could be
someone is what they did regarding my worse. And if you do this by mentioning
illness. If there is someone in your life someone else who is worse off, such as
who suffers from a mental illness, it the ever-popular and commonly used
can be frustrating. When you want to “starving kids in Africa” example, they
help, but don’t know how to go about may feel guilty for talking about or even
doing it, you can feel helpless. Looking having their illness. Mental illness is
at my own experience, and after seeing nothing to be guilty about.
about 100 articles/posts on the internet,
I’ve compiled a very basic list of dos and Don’t relate how they feel to you/
don’ts of helping someone with a mental express that you know what they’re
illness. Keep in mind that this is just going through:
general ideas, and specific illnesses have
specific things that help. Unless you actually have dealt with their
particular mental illness. For instance, if
someone dealing with bipolar disorder is
Don’t allow your negative emotions to be coming to you to talk about things, don’t
visible: say that you know what they’re going
I’m not saying that you can’t feel anger, through because you sometimes get
pity, helplessness, or sadness. But you really angry for no reason. All that does
cannot let those emotions show on is invalidate their problems and focus
your face. Don’t audibly sigh when your the conversation back to yourself. They
friend doesn’t respond the way you wish need your support and listening, not your
they would. Don’t talk to them as if they stories.
were stupid or let your frustrations be
obvious. Keep in mind that if they could, Do try to research their illness:
they would act “normal.” When someone
dealing with mental illness feels that you Look up symptoms, specific tips on how
are getting angry at them, it makes it to help, and stories from people who have
more likely that they will try to hide what dealt with it. Remember that this does
they are feeling and not come to you for not make you an expert, and you don’t
help. suddenly know what it feels like, but it will
help you understand. With information,
you can be there in the best way. Just like
Do remind them that you care and that people close to those with epilepsy, they
they are still important: familiarize themselves with the warning
Keep in mind that many mental illnesses signs before a seizure, proper protocol
can make the sufferer feel as if they are on what to happen if they have a seizure,
broken or less-than a “normal” person. etc. Try to learn your loved one’s warning
When you can, remind the person that signs, and learn what to do in different
you care and that you are there for them situations. For example, my family knows
if they need you to be. Without that that if I mention that I’m starting to get
reinforcement, it can be easy to feel like really hot, my anxiety is starting to rise.
no one cares that they’re struggling. One of the best things you can do is learn
all you can.
Don’t remind them that it could be
worse:
This is so unhelpful. The theory being
that someone will feel better if they know
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Women are Funny
By: Kimiya Monfared Artwork by: Laura Mulrooney
What happens to a frog’s car after it male nurses. It isn’t as common, but
breaks down? It gets toad away that doesn’t mean it’s unheard of. Think
An amnesiac walks into a bar. He walks back to a moment where a woman made
up to a beautiful blonde and says, “So, do you laugh. There are several different
I come here often?” famous females that can make people
laugh. Ellen DeGeneres completely
The assumption that “women aren’t disproves this myth by making anyone
funny” is just another cliché made up who watches her crack up within a minute
by society and the media. It’s a general of her speaking. Jennifer Lawrence,
statement, an opinion. another famous celebrity, is said to be
one of the funniest people in Hollywood.
In 2014, a documentary was filmed Lucille Ball, the star of the 50’s show
entitled “Women aren’t Funny”. It tells I Love Lucy, is also another woman
the story of two people that go out into considered hilarious. One final example
the world seeking unbiased opinions on is the famous stand-up comedian Amy
the statement. What they found was that, Schumer. Her comedy series has been
Debungking Psychological Myths
in fact, this societal myth is false. airing on Comedy Central since 2013.
For example, after women have their Another possible reason men may have
heart broken by a man, they proclaim that this opinion of women is due to the idea
“all men are jerks” and refuse to believe that no woman can be perfect, so they
otherwise for a short period of time. decide that a pretty woman doesn’t have
Many women would disagree with this the ability to be funny. Many women are
statement and almost every man would relatively the same way, thinking up
as well. This time, the tables are turned, their ‘ideal man’ and eventually coming
and another character trait becomes to the conclusion that one man can’t do
the target. This results in a pandemic everything. Finding a man that has every
belief that just because one woman isn’t attribute a woman seeks and none of the
funny results in every woman unable to ones she wishes not to see is difficult. It
tell a joke. The idea that women aren’t is the same way with men. They believe
funny is an opinion that some men that finding what they want comes at
have of women, in comparison to the the sacrifice of other things. This is not
idea that “all men are jerks,” which is always the case. Women have proven to
something many women can relate to. be beautiful and funny, not just one or the
Almost every woman can say they’ve met other.
a disrespectful man in their life. That
doesn’t mean that all men are that way. So, not only do multiple women disprove
It simply means that some women had this myth by being funny, but after reading
the unfortunate luck of meeting a man this one can see that the statement is
like that. only an opinion men have of women.
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2. False
3. True
4. True
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READER TESTIMONIALS
Testimonials
Psych2Go Issue 1
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Psych- a nice idea but there are some in-
2go’s first magazine for ADHD aware- stances where I feel it doesn’t quite
ness month, for their first magazine this work (for example page 37). I don’t know,
is a very strong start, unfortunately it isn’t it just bugs me when one page is full but
without its problems. I was surprised to the page next to it is half blank (or half
find that the barrier to entry is quite low, full if you’re feeling optimistic). The last
literally anyone with little to no back- two paragraphs on page 19 clash a bit
ground knowledge of psychology or any of with the art on the page, it’s a minor is-
the social sciences could pick this up and sue but I feel that it should be mentioned.
read it if psychology is something you’re
interested in. This magazine covers a Also, I wish that the font for the citations
plethora of thought provoking topics from were a little darker, so they’re easier to
separation anxiety disorder, to autism, to read (especially pages 66 & 67 with the
martial arts, and even tips for interviews suicide hotlines). Page 15 in particular
so it’s filled with things everybody can has a few font related problems, page
take something away from. 14 & 15 have an interview with a college
student but surprisingly there’s no use of
The magazine is very colorful with many quotation marks at all for her responses,
illustrations throughout so it doesn’t feel even though the text is a different color
like you’re reading a college textbook. the questions have the same sized font as
However, many of the pdf pages follow her responses, and there’s even a part on
this format where there are two normal that page where it transitions from her
pages crammed together on one page, responses back into the next section
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