Integrative Portfolio

Abstract

This paper discusses the Integrative Portfolio of an individual based on the six weeks research program. The person is interested in psychology, and evaluation is done on the basis of different domains of psychology incomes and competence. According to the nature of the person, three dimensions of the career is highlighted which matches the personality and the nature of an individual. Relative evaluation is done on the basis of the six weeks studies, in which the behavior is checked of the person. This helped in determining, which area can be suitable for him, keeping in consideration the fact that psychology is a very vast field.

Integrative Portfolio

Introduction

Psychology is a very vast field with many linked areas which covers every mental and internal distress of the human being. The counselor or the psychologist is supposed to address the distortions which are seen in the behavior of the person due to some personal or external problems (Kendra, 2012). These issues directly affect the productivity and the nature of the person; therefore it is necessary to be address correctly. This paper includes my evaluation of different psychological patterns and the career. As I am an extrovert and a feeler, I need to make a career choice which suits my personality so that I can work efficiently with devotion (Educational Portal, 2012).

Discussion

I am an extrovert person with a mild heart and strong emotions. My dedication towards the people and the betterment of the society lead my career to the vision of becoming a mental health counselor. I am enrolled in military, and there I spend time with young soldiers and helping them out with their issues. This is what I have extracted from the psychological learning in my module 1. My passion is to modify my skills and expertise in the field of counseling (Kendra, 2012).

Although, I am interested in the counseling, but I don't find my career in the counseling of the children. This perception of mine is based on my experience which I had in the hospital. As I am a sensitive person, I cannot see anyone in trouble, especially the children. However, I can be effective in dealing with the seniors, because they have the authority and right to be subjected to the informed consent (Educational Portal, 2012). That is the reason; I am aligning my area of interest to my career without breaching my ethical values. Thus, I joined military with the aim of gaining specialty in the Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder (PTSD).

In module 2, I have witnessed my personality, which I extracted in module 1. Although, I enjoy psychology, I would never go for the psychology or perception psychology. I always have the science phobia and was always resistant from the science and its domains (Kendra, 2012). However, correctional psychologist appeals me, and I was sure that I am going to prosper in it. On the other hand, I come to know that understanding bio psychology would be helpful in my ...