Life Event: Applying Psychological Theory

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Life Event: Applying Psychological Theory

There are several ways that we can project the behavior and thoughts of human beings. My life event accounts for several psychological modalities I consider complementary to each other in most cases. In a nutshell, the evolutionary theory, psycho-dynamic theory, and the social-cultural modality reign supreme in analyzing this fateful experience (Nourished by Life, 2022). The modalities amalgamate how human beings behave when in different circumstances and how they tackle the problems that fall within. This essay critically examines these theories as they were projected during my transition from junior to high school.

To begin with, the transition was overtly met with a number of social-cultural barriers. According to psychologists, a person's social and cultural background deeply affects our beliefs, mental processes, and outward behavior (Nourished by Life, 2022). As I joined high school, this modality became evident even as I met students from diverse backgrounds. As a Christian with strict moral codes, it was difficult to fit into the new athletic teammates' shell. We openly differed with most of them regarding religion, sexual concepts, and race. Eventually, I was given a chance to introduce myself, and I requested that we pray first before beginning the session. The stares and glares from the disappointed teammates were enough for me to realize how diverse our beliefs were. I conceptualized a prejudiced image about them in my mind and believed I was in the wrong group who barely had a like for Christianity. However, as the training went on, I understood my teammates, and I was no different except that I was brought up in a different social background than theirs.

The psycho-dynamic theory plays a major role in understanding a person's unconscious mind. The...