Psychology

There are many different aspects of psychology. They span in many different directions, and can be divided into many different fields. So in brainstorming for this assignment I have formulated a few questions to help shed some light on this intense and curious subject.
What would drive someone to go into the field of Psychology, and what makes them decide which branch of it to study?
What are some of the most common challenges of a pyschologist both academically and in the field? How many new studies in psychology are done each year? Who are the most common patients for a pyschologist? When do pyschologists retire? Where do most of a pyschologists studies occur?
These are but a few of the many questions about pyschology. I'd like to try and identify one of these and work with it

A Night At Cambridge

Settling myself on the hard benches at the Tabernacle, I prepared myself for a dull evening of tuning myself out. A professor from University of Cambridge, England was making a special appearance to speak to the community, and any college or staff members from Dixie State College. Imagining a boring lecture, from a dried-up old prune, I was expecting the worst. I was pleasantly surprised when one of our English professors started to host the Event. He was so entertainingly scatter-brained, that it set the humour for the whole evening. Expecting a much more serious and uptight event, it was a nice surprise to see laughter in the audience. The first part, and my favorite part, was a back to back recital by two professors of music. One, a master of the violin, and the other, a master of the piano, two of my favorite instruments. Introducing a piece from Beethoven, I was able to close my eyes and picture myself at 18th centuary orchestra. The music was amazing.
We had a beauiful look through a slideshow of the Enlgish country surrounding Cambridge. Marvelous shades of green, and hues of different flowers amazed me. Followed by a humurous presentation by the main event Professor from Cambridge. Quirky and funny, he displayed a cast amount of knowledge, coupled with an English accent that only augmented his intellect and mystery. It was a fun night for many of all ages. I won't forgt this night ever, and the University of Cambridge is looking a lot more interseting.

Grammar #11

Allusion vs. Illusion.

I never understood what an allusion could mean, so I have not ever used in English, or in any of my writings. I know an Illusion can be thought of as misleading, false, or more commonly understood to me, as a magic trick. An allusion, on the other hand, is a hint or a reference to something.

Illusion: "He though he saw an oasis in the distance, but mirages are only illusions."

Allusion: "Speaking about hunger, and non-violent protest, the news anchor made an allusion to Ghandi."

This site helped me understand more about what the difference between the two is.

http://grammar.about.com/od/ab/g/allusionterm.htm

Remember, "an allusion which is explained no longer has the charm of allusion. . . . In divulging the mystery, you withdraw its virtue."(Jean Paulhan)

Grammar #10

Commas are an essential tool for any writer. They are both useful in the flow, and help to show the bodies of a sentence. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these conjunctions: but, or, nor, for, and, yet, so. I like to think of them in this order as saying "bonfires". Also, use commas after an introductory phrase or clause.
Clause: "While I was studying, someone knocked on my door."
A good way to help remember when to use a comma after a clause, is looking for their common starter words; after, although, as, because, if, since, when, while.
Introductory phrase: "Having finished eating, I got up and left."
There are also a list of common starter words. To name a few; although, well, however.
The use of commas is essential in English, as well as Latin based languages.

This site was fun and easy to understand, and really helped me to understand a lot about how a comma works

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_comma.html

Complications: Part I

A stunning insight to a medical surgeon's profession. This book has provided insight into the world of medicine that wasn't previously understood by people not in a medical field. It has been interesting to read a surgeon's opinion on many of the ups and downs of being a doctor. The field of medicine seems to be evermore tricky when viewed in such a way. Atul Gawande has made many complex, and otherwise confusing procedures, simplified and understandable. He has exposed in his novel, the dark and light side of practicing medicine. His style of writing is very captivating. Each story of trauma patients, or simple surgeries gone wrong, hold you until the very end. His narrative voice keeps you guessing the outcome. Not a typical writing style you might expect from an expert surgeon. I have learned many of the complications that come from being in such a sensitive field. Not only in the OR itself, but in all aspects. From schooling and universities, to malpractice suits, to the complete unknown with certain cases. It is almost like watching the Fox network's "House". Any who ready this will find new appreciation for good doctor, and more precaution with others. I have already recommend this book to many I know, and recommend it to you as well. Though I have yet to finish it, I will continue to enjoy every page.