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https://theconversation.com/how-hope-can-keep-you-healthier-and-happier-132507

https://unsplash.com/photos/landscape-photography-of-persons-hand-in-front-of-sun-TStNU7H4UEE

https://unsplash.com/s/photos/calm-nature

https://urnabios.com/how-to-really-be-with-nature-a-guided-meditation-in-nature/

https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/calm-nature

https://www.freepik.com/premium-ai-image/urgency-time-passage-depicted-through-light-trails-alarm-clock-concept-time-passing-light-trails-alarm-clock-urgency-depiction_257475300.htm

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https://answers.salesforce.com/blog/2017/02/strategies-urgency-selling-situation.html

a. Public transportation reduces traffic.

d. It helps the environment.

b. Students pay tuition.

c. Riding the bus is fun.

I chose that public transportation reduces traffic because it is a fact that if more people are on the bus there are less cars on the road.

https://www.nber.org/digest/jul13/impacts-public-transit-traffic?page=1&perPage=50

ii. Claim: Classes should start later in the morning.

c. Students would be more focused.

a. Teenagers naturally wake up later.

b. Teachers are also tired in the morning.

d. Cafeterias could sell more breakfast food.

I believe students would be more focused in class as they have had more time to rest and get their day started before class.

https://www.apa.org/topics/children/school-start-times

iii. Claim: Everyone should learn how to cook.

b. Cooking is healthier than eating out.

a. Cooking saves money.

d. You can impress your friends.

c. Cooking shows are popular.

On average, if you are cooking your own food you are able to control your portion sizes, leading to healthier food then when you eat out.

https://www.eatingwell.com/article/291719/why-cooking-no-matter-the-recipe-is-better-for-your-health/

iv. Claim: Reading fiction improves critical thinking.

d. It strengthens empathy.

a. Fiction helps people imagine perspectives.

c. Fiction builds vocabulary.

b. Some novels are boring.

When people read fiction, they are emotionally transported into the story, leading to growth in empathy as they experience what the characters do.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3559433/

v. Claim: Voting should be mandatory.

d. It would make elections fairer.

a. Democracy works better with more participation.

b. Some people don’t care about politics.

c. Other countries have mandatory voting.

Mandatory voting leads to a larger turnout, making it more fair in the end.

https://effectivegov.uchicago.edu/primers/compulsory-voting

vi. Claim: Homework should be reduced.

c. Students get stressed from too much work.

d. Teachers spend too much time grading.

a. Students are too busy with jobs and activities.

b. Extra practice improves learning.

Too much work and too many activities can scatter a students brain, making them more stressed and less productive in the long run

https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/study-too-many-enrichment-activities-harm-mental-health

vii. Claim: Social media does more harm than good.

b. Social media spreads misinformation.

d. It creates anxiety and comparison.

a. People waste time scrolling.

c. It helps people connect with friends.

Misinformation is a major threat on social media as their are automated bots to spread information and steal data.

https://academic.oup.com/heapro/article/40/2/daaf023/8100645

viii. Claim: Video games should be considered a sport.

a. They require strategy and skill.

b. Players practice many hours.

d. Gaming competitions draw huge audiences.

c. They don’t involve physical activity.

It has been proven that video games increase both strategy and skill alongside teamwork in individuals.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1875952124000624

ix. Claim: College students should take at least one art class.

d. Art encourages problem-solving skills.

a. Art classes reduce stress.

b. Creativity is useful in any career.

c. Some students dislike art.

Art can improve your problem solving and even your attention to detail which would help students thrive in everyday life.

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2022/02/art-skills-better-problem-solve-productivity-creativity/

This place is very distinct from other in the city because it brings together two different prominent locations, Madison Square Garden for recreational fun, and New York Penn Station as a prominent travel hub in the city. Since these two places coincide, there are always a lot of people in the area, no matter what time you are here. One of the most basic rules of this area is to watch where you are going and stay out of people's way. The mix between tourists and commuters makes this somewhat difficult, but as long as you avoid people it will be okay. Although there has been four iterations of Madison Square Garden, the current version was built on the site of Pennsylvania Station, moving Penn station underground. This history means the area has always been busy, applying the same implicit rules as today. Many people in this area are in a rush, so conversating with just anyone walking by is usually discouraged. Focusing on yourself is usually the most important thing in New York, but especially in this area.

Madison Square Garden and the area around it is open to almost anyone in New York City. As long as you cant take a subway you will be able to make it to somewhere near Madison Square Garden. Beyond being physically able to come to the area, tourists may be discouraged as the large amount of commuters may dislike the tourists. Authority is held by the security in the area, usually in black suits around the building. These guards make sure no one is going somewhere they are not supposed to. The only economic factor that would limit entry to this area is a train fare, which should be possible by most people. Different levels of class can be seen, as many lower class citizens who do not have shelter stay around the area. The amount of foot traffic makes it slightly easier on their lives, which is why they stay in the area. Security for both MSG and Penn Station both have surveillance in the area, making sure people do not break the law. The maintenance of the area falls below average as the foot traffic is high, and people do not clean up after themselves, showing that making sure this is a clean are has been a task that has been given up on.

I do not know much of this area, only that there has been four iterations of MSG and that it is the most famous arena in the city. I personally am in this area around once a month as it is one of the easiest ways back to my home state, New Jersey. When i first started using this area, I always felt lost but now I am able to navigate the area without Google Maps. I am able to assume that the people in this area are commuters as many people come from Penn Station. As this is one of the most prominent buildings in New York, much information can be found online. Interviews would not work as well as people would not want to stop and conversate around MSG. There are many businesses around the area that capitalize on the foot traffic. Being easy and convenient as well as cheap allows them to thrive in the area around Madison Square Garden.

1. What was it like growing up in Historia, Queens

2. What made you pick St. John’s over alternative schooling options

3. How do you balance school, extracurriculars, and fun

4. What draws you to psychology

5. What do you hope to do witch psychology in the future

For failures I began with trouble I had in classes, things like studying and exams. Then I did things I had felt like pressure and stress, as well as my sleep schedule. And finally I put the weather as I have had really bad luck with it this semester.