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Assessing Attention and Memory: Insights from Neuropsychology

By Jerome Fitts Hello Everyone, Here is another lesson I wish I had been introduced to in my youth studies. Due to attending a strict boarding school, we were punished if we were not paying attention. I was accused of being “away with the ferries in school” during those formative years. These days, the public refers to those lack of attention spans as “symptoms of autism”.However, we used to…

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Examining Psychological Theories of Learning Today

By: Jerome Fitts Hello Everyone, To fully grasp this week’s required discussion post, I referred to none other than the week 1 video outline (Login, n.d.-b). After watching the three-minute-plus video, I dissected the questions regarding Ramos De Jesus Pereira’s (2016) and Mackintosh’s (1997) arguments. I then realised this was a relatively new argument in contrast to other previous…

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Sleep and Neurotransmitters

By: Jerome Fitts An interesting one for those of us who have infants to toddlers. Especially as middle-aged adults. Unlike adults, infants alternate between short waking periods and short naps. What can we infer about their neurotransmitters? The short waking periods and naps for infants are due to the development of the neurotransmitters in their brains. This is also due to melatonin…

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Understanding Synapses: The Role of Neurotransmitters

By; Jerome Fitts A worthy reading to enlighten us on what triggers our reactions or reflexes, which are “synapses” through our neurons: the neurotransmitters and neuromodulators. Otto Loewi, who earned a Nobel Prize based on his findings, concluded that nerves send messages by releasing chemicals (BibliU, n.d.-b). My interest grew in the subject based on the tenacity of Loewi and his findings…

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The Role of Connection in Finding Belonging

The hot topic as we are witnessing history repeat itself based on our choice to neglect the research of the past, I thought it was fitting to ask the 150K genuine subscribers to The Worthwhile Journey a simple question: “Where do we belong?” I started with talking to myself while listening to Elton John and to be frank, I had to reflect on how I need to belong which has influenced my life. Based…

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Cultural Development: Unpacking Personality and Temperament

Written by: Jerome Fitts I advise those who dare read this discussion post in its entirety, to put on their reading selt beats. My intention in part of what has been written is to throw some things on the table as bait and to ignite a constructive virtual dialogue. Cultured vs. Uncultured Factors influencing the developmental process, such as personality, temperament, and cognitive…

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Understanding Beta Male vs Alpha Male Dynamics

By Tim Rice We should understand that humans are indoctrinated into different cultures. The system of the various societies is now designed to separate males from the family structure. There are only two ways to live. The way we are indoctrinated into that society is the dogma and that is the agenda of society. One can follow the society in which they are influenced by or follow the biblical…

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Sammie Lei: Resilient Filmmaker and Advocate

Forwarded by: Jerome Fitts Within Volume 11 of the Worthwhile Journal Magazine, we had the unique honour of interviewing a relevant story. In doing so we thought it would be fitting to introduce a particular individual that is highlighted in the film section. The independent world today, whether it is music or film due to the access of instant technology has forgotten what it takes to make…

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Understanding Cross-Cultural Research Methods in 2025

Written By: Jerome Fitts The relevancy of a discussion post that should be applied to life in 2025 leading into the second quarter of the current century. My views are from an eagle-eye point of view; I wonder if this subject is being taught in schools in America, as we on the outside do not feel the necessity. Why? It is discussed at the dinner table, sitting together with manners, before we…

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Humor and Horror in 'What The Hell?'

Reviewed by: Jerome Fitts If someone mentioned they were fascinated with Jim Carrey, Larry David, Sam Raimi, Quentin Tarantino, and the Rocky Horror Picture Show, one would ask, “WHAT THE HELL?” Director Adar Wadislavski, not only pre-ampted the question, but answered with the title of the witty, captivating, and brilliant twenty-two-minute short film, “WHAT THE HELL?” Storyline: Eyal and…

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Empowering Small Businesses with Social-Exchange Theory

Written by: Jerome Fitts The closing discussion post pertains to those who earn income from small businesses based on the vulnerability and needs of the public. I would not dare ask why, which should be our right, but taking the time to explain and answer a question that is not prominent to all is a theory. Below are my answers to the required questions; How can the social-exchange theory…

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Drunken Man: A Must-Watch Short Film Review

Reviewed by: Jerome Fitts There is appreciation amongst genuine indie filmmakers that still exist. Drunken Man, an action-packed well well-written and directed by Joeri Vandenberghe has exemplified the gratitude to be able to chase his passion in filmmaking. The film is quite good and the efforts made to entertain the public is astonishing. Storyline: A Kung-Fu Sifu tries to teach his reluctant…

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Understanding Non-Zero-Sum Games: Achieving Win-Win Outcomes

Written by: Jerome Fitts This discussion post has caused a stir in the ranks of The WorthJourney (Asia/Middle East). If you have the time to ignite the neurons that maintain stimulation in your brain please read below. Define what a non-zero-sum game is.  From my understanding and extensive reading on the non-zero-sum game, I summed it up as a win-win situation or mutually rewarding…

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Understanding Social Categorization and Perception

Written by: Jerome Fitts “The way we think about others”- social cognition (Cherry. K, 2023), is a phrase that may be illegal to express openly. We must be selective of what we say to one another these days or else we could be described or perceived as_? Do any of you remember the phrases?; “Don’t put me in a box” or “This or that does not define me!”. The reality is that perception is based on…

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Short Film Review - Arrivederci Paris

Fantastic screenplay, brilliant acting composed with quality cinematography. A must see! Reviewed By: Jerome Fitts The quality of Arrivederci Paris should set an example and suggestions for indie filmmakers in 2025. One those indie filmmakers should stay focused on a quality script. And last but not lease, attention should also be given to cinematography. If only this film could be expanded as…

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"Hilarious!, Witty, Entertaining and but incredibly too short. There has to be a follow-up to this one!"

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Exploring Self-Harm and Recovery in Short Film 'My Own Silence'

“A young woman spends the day struggling with anxiety depression, and a need for self-harm.” Reviewed by: Jerome Fitts The reading of Covid-19 still exists as it seems there are still films being produced with those effects. In regards to the noted pandemic, there is a necessity to highlight the traumatic experiences for some during those recent times. How could we forget? It is with certainty…