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RB#4 My thoughts on late adulthood

The period of late adulthood is known to be the last stage of our lives. At this point, we often look back and wonder if we lived a good and fulfilling life and if the choices we made over the years are the right ones. And as morbid as it sounds, we are closer to death, and our years and perhaps days are numbered. During these years we are not able to do the things that we used to be able to do in the past due to our drastic physical changes and the like. 

The topic regarding late adulthood provided me with a lot of thoughts. One of the topics that piqued my interest was about the longevity of human life, and it mooted the term centenarians or people who are 100 years old or older. Usually the average lifespan of a person is less than one hundred years, and because of this it made me think about how it is possible to reach the age of 100 as well as the many factors that one needs to take note of in order to reach that age. It was also mentioned that the number of centenarians increases each year. This gave me thoughts on what these people did to reach such an age, such as their diet and other components related to their physical health as well as their mental health and external factors. Since the lifespan of an individual varies in different countries and the fact that there are more centenarians in some countries than in others, I wonder about the circumstances in those countries that have an effect on the wellbeing of the person. I found the biological theories relating to aging interesting as well, since they do try to find ways to explain how certain biological processes affect the way we age. In addition to natural selection, examples of these biological processes are cellular maintenance, nutrients, and hormones. 

References

Santrock, J. W. (2018). Life-span development (17th ed.). Mc-Graw Hill Education.

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RB#3 The emerging adulthood on my growth as a young adult

Early adulthood is the stage where individuals are characterized by facing a transition to another phase in their lives, and are given relatively more freedom than before in their adolescent years. Between the chapters on early adulthood and middle adulthood, I deem that chapter regarding the former is very essential and helpful to me as I have just started this stage in my life. 

With the freedom that those who have reached adulthood receive after reaching this stage comes with more dangers that they might face. It was mentioned in the chapter that there is a drastic increase in the mortality rate of young adults, with the most deaths due to unintentional injuries.  Furthermore, they are more likely to acquire physical and psychological illnesses, and suffer from obesity. They do not often properly address the health concerns that they may have despite being fully aware of the means to prevent it, and the resources in doing so. Bad habits are also worsened during this time. Taking note of the risks that young adults face during this time can assist me in making the right choices for my health and safety right now and for the years to come. In terms of combating obesity, being physically active and having a proper diet can help. 

The connection between one’s temperament in their childhood to their personalities once they reach adulthood was one topic that was brought up in one of the chapters, and it was something that I found interesting. It made me think about how I would be like in terms of my socioemotional development and my relationships with others. It was said that those who had an easy temperament faced no difficulty in adjusting in adulthood, while those with a difficult temperament were the opposite. Growing up I had a slow to warm up temperament, but was leaning towards easy. I assume that I would be fine in adjusting but I would face some difficulties along the way. Inhibition was also mentioned, where those who had this temperament faced difficulty in their adult lives. Attachment in childhood was another topic that was also brought up as well. Those with secure attachments (which I am guessing I had) felt secure with their romantic relationships in adulthood. This made me think about the relationships I might have in the future and what it would be like. 

References

Santrock, J. W. (2018). Life-span development (17th ed.). Mc-Graw Hill Education.

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RB#2 The environment on my development

The interactions an individual has with the environment around them in their childhood is known to have an effect on their development. This environment consists of their family and peers. Out of all the lessons we have learned, the one about socioemotional development in middle childhood was the most interesting to me since it made me think about the way my parents disciplined me growing up as well as the friendships I had with my peers during my elementary school years. 

We learned about the four different parenting styles, and I was able to apply one of them to the treatment I received from my parents growing up. My parents were authoritative; they were strict when it came to certain things like hanging out with friends, at the same time they showed some sort of involvement and interest into my academics, hobbies, and interests. I did face some punishments from my parents such as being grounded however I did not find them effective since I still ended up repeating the things that caused me to get in trouble by them. We also learned the impact of birth order on a child’s personality, and personally I think the one about the only child is true. In elementary school I did well academically and I was very active in my co-curricular activities. Friendship, the types of friend groups, and the effects of both on childhood development is also another thing we learned. 

These learnings can help me when it comes to having kids in the future and how to properly treat and raise them. Involvement and interest in their lives can have great benefits on them, and proper and effective punishment can help get rid of bad habits that they may have. I kind of hope that the impact of birth orders won’t be true, however. 

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RB#1 Developmental Theories on my personal development

I always knew that there were many factors that, in some way, can contribute to the development of an individual. These factors include the environment that the individual is in and his or her experiences from that place, and his or her abilities, skills, choices, and age. After learning about the developmental theories in Chapter 1, I realized that there were names and terms for all of these factors and that these can explain my development throughout the years. 

I could apply Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory in my development since I lived in different places and environments which have their own cultures, mannerisms, and the like. These shaped and changed in many ways, such as my personality and the way I interact with others. Another theory that would be applicable to my development is Baltes’ Life-span Perspective. According to the theory, we gain more abilities and skills and are capable of doing more things due to us developing physically and mentally and due to the events we have experienced in our lives. I am able to see this when it comes to the lessons we learn at school. We learn more complex lessons in higher grades or years since we have the capacity to comprehend them at certain ages. The Competence-Environmental Press also applies to this as well since adaptation and development depends on the person’s skills and abilities. The choices I have made in my life also affected my development, therefore applying the Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC) theory to my life. There were many instances where I had to give up things that I enjoy doing, such as hobbies and/or extracurriculars, to make way for things that would benefit me in the future, such as my studies. There were also times where I had to give up on those hobbies and/or extracurriculars as well since I lacked the time or I was insecure about my lack of skills in particular areas.

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The film showed that the movies that are being produced in the Philippines are the commercialized ones featuring love teams or popular people in show business and the independent films where in some gain recognition by the public. An important element that filmmakers should consider is the story or plot of a film. This can make or break a film as it is something the audience focuses on. An interesting and different plot can attract viewers since people think that it is different from the norm, or what usually appears in cinemas. Another important element is the cinematography. Colors can set the mood of the film, and can showcase the aesthetics of the film. In my opinion, mainstream films and independent films are different in terms of their plots and their purpose. From what I noticed, a lot of mainstream films have romance and/or comedy plots that do not have depth. Yes, there are independent films in this genre, however, they are more versatile since they cover a variety of genres. They also tackle a lot of issues, with some being taboo for the public. The film highlighted some good qualities of independent films, like the aforementioned depth with the plot. There were several parts in the film that showed the different approaches on how the film should go, such as a musical, a documentary drama, and a melodrama similar to ones that are shown on television. I noticed in the film that the three filmmakers were so fixated on using the urban poor community as their way of gaining international recognition that they don’t really know the true state of it. I found this to be an issue because it looks like they are just exploiting these communities for their personal gain. Overall, I found the film quite entertaining. Although at first, I found the title of the movie misleading since it made me wonder what does a girl in a septic tank have to do with trying to make a film? Despite that, I really liked the characters of the film, and their actors played them very well.  

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“of pain, you could only wish one thing: that it should stop.” - george orwell, 1984

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"Thus, the pastoral or rural paintings of Amorsolo for a long time were considered to be most expressive of the ethos of the race and the predominantly agricultural countryside.”

- Leo Benesa

Poet, essayist, and art critic Leo Benesa said that Fernando Amorsolo's paintings are the "most expressive of the ethos of the race and predominantly agricultural countryside.” I agree with this statement. His paintings shows the austere simplicity of Filipino life as it was back then, before the numerous cultural changes the Philippines went through. They depict the history and the culture of the Filipinos, showing the countryside where the lived and worked, along, and the beautiful landscapes in a very simplistic way. 

For me, the usage of the English language in Filipino literature does not diminish the “Filipino-ness” of a literary work, but a way to communicate with the people of today’s age. Today, people are connected through the internet, and artists can use this as a way to express the Filipino culture to people from different walks of life. 

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expectations for the subject.

What are your expectations for this subject?

I expect to develop my skills in art, improving on the skills that I am lacking in and practicing the skills that I excel in. 

What is your academic goal for the term?

My academic goal for this term is to do my best in the subject as well as expand my knowledge on the Philippine arts. 

What are you going to do to achieve your goal/s?

I will achieve these goals by giving my undivided attention during class and exerting a lot of effort in my outputs. 

What do you think is the most useful thing in the subject?

I think the most useful thing in the subject is that we are given time to do some art despite our hectic schedules. It helps us rewind, enhance our creativity, and practice our art skills, which I think is really useful. 

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