For instance, while discussing Freud's theories, I managed to explain certain emotional manifestations which, up to a point, were not entirely clear. Furthermore, discussions on matters such as child and life span development improved my perception on family relationships and inter-human communication. A part of the importance of such courses is to better prepare us for the challenges one has to face throughout his lifetime. Although the experiences accumulated in academic preparation do not necessarily ensure a less troublesome road in life, they do offer additional support. Nonetheless, it is vital to create the proper theoretical background which will guide your actions in every situation. For me, the discussions relating to the stress, the pressure and the social tensions existing today have helped me become more aware of the complexity of the issues and to look from a different and more detailed perspective on matters dealing especially to the social environment. From this point-of-view, addressing such issues in class offered me the possibility to better take into consideration my future reactions to different situations, thus contributing to my personal evolution.

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