Galsim, Angela A. (LA - 1 To LA - 3)

Learning Activity #1 Developmental Psychology Target Date: September 12, 2022
Name: Galsim, Angela A.
Yr. & Sec.: BS Psychology 2A

[1] The crucial part of studying developmental psychology for psychology students like me is
that we can understand and assess people’s experiences in every stages in the lifespan. Since
development is contextual, we have to know deeper about different aspects of development. It is broad
and lifelong. Without further knowledge about it, we cannot truly understand the development of an
individual. Also, part of being a human is developing through time. There are changes that conflicts may
occur like midlife crisis and existential crisis. It is important to study developmental psychology because
we not just study and gain knowledge, we will also formulate solutions.
Aside from adolescence stage, middle childhood stage caught my interest. When I was 6
to 12 years old, my physical and mental being was in the process of maturing. What I like about it is that,
most of what I am now is the result of my childhood experience. It is the reason why I look matured. Also,
the way people around me molded my self-esteem still matters to me until the present times.
[2] It has been 2 years since the COVID pandemic started. For the past few months, I was
productive. I joined activities such as tree planting, disaster preparedness seminar and training and many
more. I met a lot of people and became friends with them.
I have also interactions with them online. When they need someone to talk about their problems or
thoughts, I am here. When I need them, they give the same energy to be there for me as well.
The pessimistic side of me keeps on roaming around my head. I have a lot of “What if’s”
whenever the pandemic is the topic. Some of the are: “What if this pandemic has no end?”,” What if
because of the pandemic, we cannot go back to the things we are capable of like before?” Since it looks
like what happening right now is just a cycle. When the cases are high, people will be cautious. But when
the cases are low, people are unbothered with the current situation. Due to this, the cases will rise. And
the cycle goes on.

Before, I do not like communicating to people online. I cannot see their sincerity. But
when the pandemic started, the only way to talk to people is by means of social media. So that I comfort
my friends whenever they feel anxious by chatting or calling them. I am asking them, how was their day,
what are the things they do when they feel anxious. And I will let them share their story if they are
comfortable to tell it to me. Because by that, I assume they will feel relieved.
[3] It is about how my respondents cope up with stressors during the first quarter of
a)
COVID pandemic.
b) I will use face-to-face interview for this research.
c) The respondents of this research are from middle adulthood because in my
observation, most of those who are in middle adulthood cannot express themselves in social media
platforms. Their way of coping up can be useful to other people.
d) This will be entitled “Coping Strategies in Pandemic Stressors”
e) How do you cope up with stress during the first quarter of pandemic?
When coping up, how do you handle to be positive or negative?
What are the things that frustrates you?
What is the most stressful thing you faced during the first quarter of the
pandemic?
How do you feel when you overcome or handle the stressful situation?
f) Before interviewing my respondents, I have to give them a waiver that states
their consent. I must tell them that the interview will be confidential and for research purposes only.
Debriefing should be conducted too if the researcher opened the past bad memory of the respondents.
Since this is about coping up with stressors, there is a possibility of opening their worst memorable
moments.
Learning Activity #2
Developmental Psychology
Name: Galsim, Angela A.
Yr.&Sec.: BS Psychology 2A
I interviewed my mother. Evangelina A. Galsim is her name. She is now
55 years old. She was 36 years old when she got pregnant to me and my twin
sister.
She said that she craved mostly for fruits such as buko, santol,
watermelon and banana. She also wanted seafood like alimasag or blue crab,
octopus and oyster. On the other hand, she hated any stir-fried dishes with
garlic and onion.
She hated the smell of stir-fried garlic and onion as well as any scent of
perfume and the scent of the soap.
She felt pain on her hips. Nausea, bitterness in taste and dizziness were
the things she experienced while she was pregnant.
She delivered my twin sister and I in normal vaginal delivery, also my
other siblings. My mother gave birth to me and my twin sister at home.

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Developmental Psychology
Learning Activity #3
Name : Galsim, Angela A.
Year & Section: BS Psychology 2A

[2] I
interviewed my sister, Bernalyn G. Castillo and my sister-in-law,
Kris G. Sabino. My sister ’s nature of job a cashier from a gasoline
station.My sister handles her finances by budgetting her salary. She is not
wasting money in something that is not necessary. In that way, she can
save money.
She communicates professionally to her colleagues and boss during

work hours. She also said that she is strict when it comes to work. But
after their shift, she talks to them like casual friends.
Her opinion about getting married is that think many times before
entering that chapter in life. In that way, you will not regret your decision
someday. Choose a partner that is responsible enough to handle a family.
She is stressed about her work because sometimes the money they
got did not match the other result. She is also stressed about her
husband.
She is optimistic like my mom. She is confident that every problem

has a solution.
Her advice to young adults like me is that think critically before

doing something. Study hard and continue fighting for your dreams.
My sister-in-law is my brother’s partner in their small business. My

sister-in-law handles their finances by saving money, managing the
money wisely and not wasting it to unimportant things.
She has workers because they have a small junk shop. They treat
them right by giving their basic necessities at work such as food and
water.
For her, getting married and being in a relationship is something
that is happy to enter.
She is stressed about handling money and she has no time for
herself because of their business and her responsibility to her kids.
She copes up by adding products to her Shopee cart and checking
it out. Sometimes she talks to her friends and drinking alcoholic
beverages.
Her advice to young adults is that strive and study hard to get
closer to your dreams. Help your parents. Be close to God for a strong
foundation in facing the struggles of life.
[3]My mother is 55 years old. She noticed some physical changes on
herself like having wrinkled skin and hair loss. She has poor eyesight. She
does not have gray hair yet.
My mother always say that her favorite hobby when she was
teenager is reading books, whether it is fiction or non-fiction books. When
she started building her own family, she did not have much time to read
books. She committed herself to our business and family. She also loved
going out with her with friends when she was young. But now she has a lot
to do and it is hard to manage the income.
There are lots of stress my mom experienced. She is stressed

about our business and in managing the money. There are problems that
can be solved but it is a hard one. Most especially when we lack of money
and there are expenses to be paid. She is also stressed on her
grandchildren. They are really naughty sometimes. Especially when they
have to sleep in the afternoon but they want to play. My mom get annoyed
because when they are asleep she has time to do other chores. If they are
awake my mom cannot focus.
My mom said that she copes up by sipping coffee with me or my

other siblings or eating porridge with me and my twin sister while talking
about the stresses or problems. It helps her to calm. After that, she ends
up being optimistic and continue fighting for the sake of her family.

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Learning Activity #1 Developmental Psychology Target Date: September 12, 2022

Name: Galsim, Angela A.

Yr. & Sec.: BS Psychology 2A

more. I met a lot of people and became friends with them.

the cycle goes on.

b) I will use face-to-face interview for this research.

c) The respondents of this research are from middle adulthood because in my

platforms. Their way of coping up can be useful to other people.

d) This will be entitled “Coping Strategies in Pandemic Stressors”

When coping up, how do you handle to be positive or negative?

What are the things that frustrates you?

f) Before interviewing my respondents, I have to give them a waiver that states

Name: Galsim, Angela A.

I interviewed my mother. Evangelina A. Galsim is her name. She is now

garlic and onion.

perfume and the scent of the soap.

the things she experienced while she was pregnant.

She delivered my twin sister and I in normal vaginal delivery, also my

other siblings. My mother gave birth to me and my twin sister at home.

Name : Galsim, Angela A.

Year & Section: BS Psychology 2A

She communicates professionally to her colleagues and boss during

She is optimistic like my mom. She is confident that every problem

Her advice to young adults like me is that think critically before

My sister-in-law is my brother’s partner in their small business. My

There are lots of stress my mom experienced. She is stressed

My mom said that she copes up by sipping coffee with me or my

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