User:P-Chan77

About me
I am a student at the University of Canberra (UC). I started studying at UC in 2018, focusing on attaining a bachelor of science in psychology with a major in human biology. I am currently in my second year, hope to finish my undergraduate by 2021 and continue to studying honours then eventually masters in neuroscience. My end goal is to become a neuropsychologist.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
My interests in psychology stems from variety of factors:
 * 1) Helping people and community. I have always found a great enjoyment in seeing others smile and grow, I believe a psychology degree will allow me to channel my potential in helping people strive to be the best they can be.
 * 2) Understanding human behaviours. I find human behaviours to be fascinating because of how each individual are very different, yet cultures and populations share universal etiquette, which can be generalised across most if not all of humanity.
 * 3) Science behind psychology. Studying psychology is interesting but I find importance in understanding how certain theories came to be and what is the background behind it. Understanding the neuroscience components of psychology helps us to understand the human body, behaviours, and how the brain works.
 * 4) Influential psychologists. Psychology would never be where it is not without the most influential psychologists that came up with the most well known theories that we all know now. Such as Albert Bandura, B. F. Skinner, Leon Festinger, William James, and Ivan Pavlov.

Major in Human Biology from Cells to Organisms
My interests in human biology is related primarily to the neuroscientific basis of brain functions. I believe having a sound understanding of neuroscientific principles can improve how we understand human emotions, motivations, and behaviours.

The importance of studying human biology:


 * In depth understanding of the brain structures which are responsible for different functions.
 * Understanding pathological changes and how these changes deviate from normal can influence treatment strategies.
 * Understanding the structural basis of functions can help ground the science of psychology as a true science, improving the general public awareness and altering prior stigmas related to psychological disorders.

Outdoor activities

 * 1) Fitness and well-being I compete at a state level in olympic weightlifting. This sport contains the movements of the snatch and clean & jerk. This sport is important for my psychological well-being. Additionally, it teaches me that consistency and patience can achieve improved performance.


 * 1) Gardening  I find this hobby very relaxing and it also allows me to engage with the outside world more often. There is also a special feelings when you see the plants in full blossoms. My favourite plant is the orchid, this plant only bloom once a year, so it brings me great joy when I see it blooms.

Indoor activities

 * 1) Cooking I enjoy to cook, especially for friends and family as this brings me joy when I see their expressions once they've tried the food. Food can also brings people together, so it is a special hobby.


 * 1) Studying foreign languages I have studied about 8 languages now. I did bachelor of languages at ANU about 4 years ago. Even up until now I still passionate about learning more and try to brush up on most of the languages when I get the chance to do so.

The book chapter I'm working on
The book chapter I am working on for motivation and emotion is opioid system and human emotion. It covers areas such as brain structures associated with emotions, what opioid system is, describing emotions and some of the theories behind it.

Social contributions

 * 1) 05:30, 17 August: Added 1 internal wiki link to a 2019 book chapter
 * 2) 05:54, 17 August: Added a comment in regards in how the sentence could improve to a 2019 book chapter
 * 3) 05:47, 17 August: Added 1 dot point to a topic and also suggested a useful journal article in regards to the added dot point, 2019 book chapter
 * 4) 13:45, 17 August: Added 1 internal wiki link to a 2019 book chapter
 * 5) 05:24, 20 August: Added 1 external link to a 2017 book chapter
 * 6) 05:34, 20 August: Added 1 external link and 1 external wiki link to a 2017 book chapter
 * 7) 05:37, 20 August: Added 1 external link to a 2014 book chapter
 * 8) 05:49, 20 August: Added three main headings to a user profile to help guide the user to the right direction in completing the wiki user page
 * 9) 07:37, 12 October: Added several wiki links and also made a recommendation to starting word for a better flow of the sentence on a 2019 book chapter
 * 10) 23:07, 19 October: Added comments to suggest layout of certain sections of the wikipage on a 2019 book chapter
 * 11) 23:13, 19 October: Added comment to the author to double check his reference list, to italicised the right section as wiki do not automatically do it, 2019 book chapter