Final Reflection

This course has been extremely interesting and has evoked a new curiosity in me about psychology.  I never realized just how calculated our purchases are and the various ways we go about justifying our decisions.  I really enjoyed reading The Paradox of Choice, and learning about the effects that too many choices have on us.  I find it very interesting when I shop now, as I notice various ways in which marketers push me to choose their product or make an irrational decision.  I also enjoyed learning about the various selves-extended, ideal, and looking-glass.  Overall, this class has made me assess my decisions much more and helped me escape some of the classic marketing tactics employed today.