Week 1 Assignment Analysis

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In this week we had the opportunity to discuss the effects of optimism on physical and psychological health and to do this we were assigned to find at least two articles that support or cover both the physical and the psychological areas (UOP Week Seven). To begin this paper we need to review what I learned in the readings from week seven. With a brief discussion of the assigned readings from week seven this will further support this paper. In week seven we read about self-concept, self-esteem, as well as the very important Practicing Self-Forgetfulness. In the second reading assignment I read about optimism exploring hope and fostering hope. The real reasons that these reading assignments are so important is that this paper addresses…show more content…
To begin with let’s look at surgery, there have been many studies that support that the healing of the patient that is optimistic that the healing process is completed faster and with greater health that that of a pessimist. To begin with I will be looking at two articles that focus on children and the other on adults. In our life it is not established on whether a person is young or old, the fact is that a person which is optimistic does have a much greater chance for a better and a much happier healthier live. There is an article called “Comparative Risk and Perceived Control: Implications for Psychological and Physical Well-Being Among Older Adults”, that was written by Ruthig, Chipperfield, Perry, Newall, and Swift, who wrote about a study that had been done on older adults. This article is based upon the adults' perceptual experience on suffering a hip fracture in comparison to others their own age was studied by the authors. In…show more content…
The authors suggest inputting hope and optimism during the school day during regular academics. Miller, Gilman, & Martens (2008) state, "For example, a longitudinal study found that optimism in early adulthood predicted health in later adulthood over periods of up to 35 years" (p. 6). Being optimistic and having hope sees children through graduation because they did not drop out (Miller, Gilman, & Martens, 2008). Being optimistic also decreases the likelihood of illness which also helps children to stay in school. Children who are optimistic have better grades and can focus more easily. Generally speaking, I believe that children who are more optimistic are involved in less fighting. They are well focused on their goals and do not engage in dangerous behaviors. Optimistic children often can get through the troubles and turmoil of adolescence better than others do. They are more likely to be outgoing and have more friends. Those that are not optimistic may suffer from sickness, poor grades, less friends, and high stress levels, just like adults. However, one's success in childhood may have a direct link to one's success in adulthood, so it is very important to have an optimistic outlook early as a

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