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Critical Thinking Self-Analysis
I always assumed that psychology was a bunch of mumbo jumbo related to Freud and sexuality. I always thought that I was a decent learner, prior to taking this course. I now see that I have the potential to be an excellent learner if I simply make the effort. Cognitively, I thought that this assignment and the article it is based on would be dull due to the length of both. Behaviorally, this fact made procrastinate a little bit. Affectively, I dreaded doing the work initially for the assignment. However, I now know that my own self-efficacy is greater than I anticipated.
Bandura's purpose in writing this article was largely to empower people. Reading the article certainly served as a means to empower me, since it taught me different mechanisms I have related to my own self-efficacy. I actually believe that this effect is the purpose for which this assignment was designed. Cognitively, I am now convinced I can graduate from college. Behaviorally, I have found a new zeal with which to pursue my coursework. Affectively, I feel much more equipped to carry out the task of graduating.
Step Four
The main problems that reading this assignment aids the reader in solving are those related to his or her own ability, organization, and discipline for completing collegiate level work and general goals in life. Cognitively and affectively, it may seem and feel (respectively) that attempting to go...
Behaviorally, I now see that this problem is simply a matter of behavior and that with the right preparation and organization I can suitably overcome it.
Step Five
From a cognitive perspective, my point-of-view regarding this assignment is that it is extremely beneficial to have this assignment early on in my coursework so that I gather the necessary self-esteem to complete both it and college. Affectively, this assignment helps me to contextualize the inherent challenges (not difficulties associated with college), and makes me feel that I am competent for completing these challenges. Behaviorally, it this assignment has provided me the necessary "motivation" (Banderas, 1994, p. 5) to aggressively pursue the completion of this assignment and any others like it.
Step Six
The data that supports my belief in achieving my goals, to successfully graduate college despite my status as a mother and my employment endeavors is that I have accomplished the first step in this process, both successfully enrolling and completing my coursework for my program thus far. Moreover, I have created a specific course analysis that will assist me to finish this course but also the others that I plan to take. Thus, I am able to encounter obstacles in the form of challenges as opposed to opportunities for them to assert their dominance over…
References
Bandura, A. (1994). Self-efficacy. In V.S. Ramachaudran (Ed.), Encyclopedia of human behavior (Vol. 4, pp. 71-81). New York: Academic Press. (Reprinted in H.
Friedman [Ed.], Encyclopedia of mental health. San Diego: Academic Press, 1998).
Elder, L. (2007) Thinkers guide to analytic thinking: How to take thinking apart and what to look for when you do. Foundation for Critical Thinking: Dillon Beach, CA.
Glaser, E.M. (1941) An experiment in the development of critical thinking. Teacher's College, Columbia University, 1941).
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