Here is my Eportfolio with Argosy University

1. Undergraduate Studies
ePortfolio
Brittany Marrero
BA Psychology, 2011
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2. Personal Statement
Brittany Marrero, born and
raised in Gig Harbor, WA
developed a passion for
psychology at a young age.
After earning her
Baccalaureate degree she
plans to pursue employment
in the Human Resources field
with the goal of creating a fair
and happy work environment
for a valuable workforce.

3. Reflection
As I look back on my time with Argosy University I am
thankful for the unique format they provide. I would
not have had the opportunity to earn my Bachelor’s
degree if I could not work full time while I did. The
structure of their courses fosters great critical thinking
and theoretical knowledge which helped me thrive
beyond regurgitation of names, terminology and
facts. I do wish I could have had more face to face
interaction and opportunity to discuss topics and
perhaps make friends with fellow students and
faculty. I suppose this is the trade-off with online
coursework.

4. Table of Contents
Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and
Information Literacy
Research Skills
Communication Skills: Oral and Written
Ethics and Diversity Awareness
Foundations of Psychology
Applied Psychology
Interpersonal Effectiveness
*All full files can be found in my Box.net app.

5. Critical Thinking
At Argosy University I had significant exposure
with my Cognitive abilities:
• I am able to choose from and appraise a wide range of
psychological perspectives and theories within written and oral
presentations.
• When presenting (in written work or orally), I can illustrate
multiple perspectives on a given topic.
• I am able to analyze the complexities of a given issue.
• I am able to collect and arrange information from a variety of
sources pertinent to the chosen topic, integrating reasoned
appraisals of such information into the work of a project in
psychology.

6. Research skills
I received extensive exposure and
understanding of Research methods
• I am able to correctly summarize the research design, statistical
and other evaluative tools, and findings of the article.
• I am able to use sound reasoning as a basis for criticizing the
research results.

7. Communication Skills
I have received moderate exposure to oral
communication skills
• Possesses moderate ability in creating, organizing and
delivering oral presentations.
• Exhibits the ability to identify basic/general levels of organization
and clarity of presentation.
I have received extensive exposure to Written
communication skills.
• I exhibit the ability to develop and apply appropriate levels of
conciseness and clarity in content, language use, grammar,
organization using APA formatting.
• I exhibit the ability to develop, apply and defend a particular
stance related to psychological concepts in written work.

8. Ethics and Diversity
I received significant exposure to Diversity and
Extensive exposure to Ethics.
• Not only understands the importance of awareness and knowledge/skill
development in regards to diversity in psychology, but can also analyze
and apply multiculturally-sensitive theories, thoughts, and beliefs to
specific psychological issues.
• Recognizes personal biases, and works to increase awareness and
respect for diverse populations.
• Effectively engages in ethical thinking and action, evidenced by the
ability to articulate best-practices pertaining to case examples and/or
other specific problems associated with the field.
• Recognizes more subtle breaches in ethical practices in psychology
and can construct alternative analyses and choices of behaviors.
• Claims ownership over the prescribed ethical principles for the field,
and works to promote ethical decision-making and activity accordingly.

9. Foundations of Psychology
I received extensive exposure to knowledge of
the foundations of psychology
• I exhibit consistent recognition and exceptional comprehension
of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical
findings, applications and historical trends in psychology or
within a specific area of study in the field.
• I am able to synthesize and evaluate various psychological
theories, and apply them to explain everyday events and
experiences.

10. Applications of Psychology
I received significant exposure with the
application of psychological principles.
• I demonstrated a consistent understanding of how psychological
principles apply to issues and situations at a personal, social,
and/or organizational level.
• I consistently apply psychological principles in my everyday
decision-making and interactions with others, in the news, and
in organizations I come into contact with such as schools,
workplaces, and places of recreation.

11. My Future in Learning
I enjoy reading psychology articles and journals
in my free time. I intend to continue to do this
throughout my life. I have an innate curiosity
about how minds work and how to improve
my self. I hope to one day earn my master’s
degree in counseling psychology and become
a counselor. Until then I will pursue any
opportunity that may arise in the human
resources or academic fields.

12. Contact Me
Thank you for viewing my
ePortfolio.
For further information, please
contact me at the e-mail address
below.
sweettartmarrero@yahoo.com