Determines how we act and react, as well as how we interact with and respond to the world
Personal Development
Skills like table etiquettes, how to sit properly and walk with grace, how to dress up appropriately and how to communicate better
Personal Development
A process in which persons reflect upon themselves, understand who they are, accept what they discover about themselves and learn new sets of values, attitudes, behavior, and thinking skills to reach their fullest potential as human beings
Importance of Personality Development
Grooms an individual and helps him make a mark of his/her own
Goes a long way in reducing stress and conflicts
Helps you develop a positive attitude in life
Three Aspects or Domains of Human Development
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Psychosocial Development
Physical Development
Development of the body and the brain, motor and sensory skills and even physical health
Cognitive Development
Capacity to learn, to speak, to understand, to reason, and to create
Psychosocial Development
Social interactions with other people, our emotions, attitudes, self-identity, personality, beliefs, and values
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
Sensorimotor Stage (Birth to 2 years)
Preoperational Stage (2 to 7 years)
Concrete Operational Stage (7 to 11 years)
Formal Operational Stage (12 and up)
Sensorimotor Stage
Understands world through senses and actions
Preoperational Stage
Understands the world through language and mental images
Concrete Operational Stage
Understands the world through logical thinking and categories
Formal Operational Stage
Understands the world through hypothetical thinking and scientific reasoning
Erikson's Psychosocial Stages
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and homeostasis.
The main function of the endocrine system is to secrete hormones into the bloodstream, which then travel throughout the body.
Using abbreviations and symbols can help condense information while taking notes.
Endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands (including the adrenal medulla), pancreas, ovaries/testes, and pineal gland.
The three main types of muscle tissue are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
The main function of the endocrine system is to regulate metabolism, growth, development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood.
Using different colors or font styles to distinguish between topics can also enhance organization and readability.
Reviewing and summarizing information regularly helps consolidate knowledge and identify areas that require further attention.
Creating an outline or mind map at the beginning of note-taking can aid in organizing thoughts and ideas.
Including examples from real-life situations can increase relevance and applicability of the concepts learned.
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Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders related to the production and secretion of hormones by the endocrine glands.
Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study of hormones and their effects on bodily functions.
The endocrine system is responsible for producing hormones and releasing them into the bloodstream to target specific organs and tissues.
Summarizing key ideas at the end of each section can reinforce learning and facilitate recall during exams.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of glucose (blood sugar) due to insulin resistance or deficiency.
Abbreviating words commonly used in lectures can save time during note-taking.
Endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries (in females), and testes (in males).
Taking breaks during note-taking sessions can prevent burnout and allow time for reflection on what has been learned.
Personality
Who we are, determines how we act, react, and interact with the world
Factors that influence personality
Culture
Genetics
Parents
Work
Friends
Environment
Personal development
A process in which persons reflect upon themselves, understand who they are, accept what they discover about themselves and learn new sets of values, attitudes, behavior, and thinking skills to reach their fullest potential as human beings
Skills developed through personal development
Table etiquettes
How to sit properly
How to walk with grace
How to dress up appropriately
How to communicate better
Importance of personal development
Grooms an individual and helps them make a mark of their own