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Francisco Perez
The individual for this PEPSI screening is named Jessie Devilla Gugliuzza. Jessie is a
female senior at Nevada State High School. She is currently 18 years old. The high school she is
going to allows her to do college coursework for high school credit. She will likely have an
associate’s degree or be very close to one by the time she graduates. I met her through a friend
from work and have known her for about two years now. She also works for the same company
that I work for. She is a very driven individual who comes from humble beginnings. Jessie is
from a middle-class family. Her father is white from Italian descent while her mother is Asian so
she is a mixed Asian-American. She lives with her two younger brothers and parents. She is
currently a hostess at the same restaurant I work for but at a different location. Jessie is also
originally from Reno, Nevada but moved to Las Vegas when she turned 14 and has been
enjoying her new life here. She plans on going back to Reno for university once she graduates
from high school so that she can pursue her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice but she has
also expressed to me before that she has been thinking about joining the military before going to
university. She did two years of an ROTC program that was offered at her previous high school
and thought a career in the military could be a rewarding experience even if she only does it for a
few years. Her love for criminal justice stems from her father who was previously a police
officer. She has always done very well in school and she is extremely hard working. I can see her
being very successful in whatever career path she ends up choosing. In her free time, she enjoys
playing guitar, reading, playing soccer for a local team and watching shows on Netflix. She
never settles for anything and pursues her aspirations actively which I admire greatly about her. I
choose her for the screening because she is a good friend of mine, has an extremely kind
personality, and I believe that she has a very bright future ahead of her.
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As mentioned previously, Jessie is 18 years old, meaning she has already physically
matured. She has very little body fat and is very physically active. According to a study done by
the CDC, children from ages 12-19 has an obesity prevalence rate of 20.6%. These rates only go
up the older you get. Jessie has always been physically active which has prevented her from
becoming overweight but many other students around her age are struggling with their weight
which in turn has an impact on other aspects of their health. Most people are concerned with
their physical appearance in high school. Especially due to the fact that this is when students start
dating seriously. Acne is a common health concern among students. Approximately 80% of
people between the ages of 11 to 30 have an acne outbreak (Sutton, 2010, p.253). Jessie
struggled with this when I first met her but has since gotten rid of all of her acne. I currently still
struggle with mild acne and have asked her how she got rid of hers. She explained that she went
to the doctor and got medication for it. She also washed her face regularly and was cautious
about which cosmetics products she was using. One journal study suggests that as females grow
older they have a poorer self-perception and have a reduction in physical enjoyment and
motivation (Bertollo, Bortoli, Bucci, 2013). Jessie has been very actively involved with her
soccer team and I believe she has not been experiencing this sort of behavior that the study
suggests. She is a very confident person. She has expressed to me that her self-perception has
been getting better as she works on herself and her confidence. However, this study does bring
forth a valid point. Many young adults experience issues with their self-perception as they get
older. This is due to many different factors such as the media which has many effects on youth.
According to a video by the academy of pediatrics, teens should have access to media limited.
The academy of pediatrics recommends no more than two hours of screen time a day.
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emotionally. She is always very empathetic towards others and does what she can to console
people when they are upset or frustrated. I have seen her get mad a few times but for the most
part, when she is mad she seems to just stay quiet. She has a very well-developed emotional
strength. It is not easy to make her mad or frustrated. According to the textbook, “ many
psychiatric disorders either appear or become prominent during adolescence. Included among
these are eating disorders, substance abuse, schizophrenia, depression, and suicide (Snowman &
McCown, 2015, p.104).” Many students experience emotional stress during their adolescence
and Jessie is not different. I have seen her get stressed out a few times. She tries to keep excellent
grades in school and this seems to stress her out sometimes. She has also told me that she has
mild depression which is seemingly becoming more common. The coronavirus pandemic has
also impacted her mental health quite a bit. She explained, “I went to school for twelve years to
get to this point and this pandemic has put everything on hold.” While she does realize this has
impacted everyone she admits it has caused her anxiousness and distress. Many adolescents are
likely experiencing emotional distress due to the current pandemic especially seniors in high
school who waited such a long time to get to that point in their lives, like Jessie, are now unable
to attend the events they looked forward to. Jessie is specifically worried that she will not be able
to have a graduation ceremony if the pandemic continues for an extended period. She is also
worried about her grandparents who the disease would likely be fatal to. A study mentioned in
the textbook reported that 35.8 percent of high school females have reported feeling so sad and
hopeless almost every day for two or more weeks in a row that they ceased to engage in some of
their usual activity (Snowman & McCown, 2015, p.104). Jessie is typically a seemingly happy
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individual but current events have affected her emotional stability. She is still the same happy
person but she has changed slightly. Students like Jessie should be able to receive more
emotional support from the school. Early childhood experiences can improve an adult’s future
well-being (Hayakawa & Reynolds). Jessie grew up in a very supportive household. Her parents
are extremely kind people who have pushed her to become such a successful student and
kind-hearted individual. Her parents have explained to me that her childhood with her two
younger brothers was always very fun and they tried to raise her well. I believe this has improved
her emotional state and her supportive parents will positively affect her emotional health!
Jessie has a very positive outlook on life, her philosophical development is healthy. She
always strives to do the best in everything she does and tries to find the positives in negative
situations. For example, although she expressed her concern over the pandemic and how it has
affected her she has also looked at it as an opportunity. She has been cleaning, learning to bake,
and spending more time with her family. In a study done by Joseph Adelson, about 450
adolescents were interviewed about their political philosophies. According to him, intelligence
and social class greatly influences political opinions. That being said, Jessie is a very bright
person who comes from a middle-class family. This has made her lean towards more liberal
philosophies in life. She believes in things like universal healthcare and free college. Most
people in her age group are liberal. According to the J’Anne Ellsworth site, “there is a
developmental process that occurs with respect to gaining moral reasoning or a philosophical
perspective about life.” Being that Jessie is already 18 she has already formulated most of her
philosophical beliefs. She was not raised in a religious family so she is not religious and
probably will not be in the future even though philosophical beliefs can be changed over time.
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Jessie’s moral reasoning is fully developed. She is a very caring individual who has sympathy for
others who are not as fortunate. She has gotten me to volunteer at a food bank with her in the
past. She is very selfless. When I asked her about her philosophy on life, in general, she
explained to me that we are all here to live and people need to make the most of the time we
have because anything could happen at any moment. She also expressed the importance of
helping those less fortunate and being grateful for what you have. She admits that she can be
ungrateful sometimes but we need to try our best to be the best we can be. According to our
textbook, Larry Nucci notes that individuals respond differently depending on the context of
each situation. Every situation is different. Jessie explains that she has her own beliefs but
Jessie’s social development is probably her weakest aspect of development. She is social
but does struggle to make friends. She has always had a small group of friends which is enough
for her. She insists that having a small group of good friends is better than having many “friends”
that you do not know very well. She does not like public speaking. I have heard her express her
anxiousness about speaking in front of the class for presentations. The school she is going to has
helped her a bit with her shyness. Her school requires her to participate in social events with her
classmates. Although her social ability has improved, she is still very shy in a lot of situations.
Many students experiencing the transition from high school to college form new interests and
friendships (Oswald & Clark, 2003). I expect that Jessie will be having a hard time making new
friends in college because she is very shy. The transition from high school to college is an
important time for students and it is important that they have the social skills necessary to make
new friends. Although I think she will have a hard time at first I am sure she will eventually
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make new friends. According to our textbook, “girls are more likely than boys to experience
anxiety about friendships (Snowman & McCown, 2015, p.103)” I believe that this statement is
true in the case of Jessie. She does not trust others very easily. It took a while for me and her to
become friends because of this. She seems to be anxious about making more friends but has
trouble going out of her way to talk to people. I believe most people struggle with this. She
would rather avoid awkward situations. In 2010, 16 percent of students aged sixteen to eighteen
worked after school (Snowman & McCown, 2015, p.103). Jessie works a part-time job as a
hostess. I believe this has helped her social development slightly from when I first met her
because her job requires her to be social with customers. She gets along well with customers at
work but she explains for some reason it is different talking to people at work as opposed to
I would consider Jessie’s strongest development in her intellectual ability. She is one of
the smartest people that I know. I could ask her about any topic and she seems to have at least a
little bit of knowledge on any given subject. She is also very good at logic and reasoning. She
has a way of figuring things out very quickly especially when others are struggling with a certain
concept. According to Jean Piaget, “Growing out of a child’s cognitive developmental history,
formal operations become established at about the age of 12–15 years” Being that Jessie 18 she
has already established most of her cognitive abilities. Her ability to reason and think logically is
very advanced. She has always been very good at problem-solving and critical thinking.
According to the textbook, the social class from which a student comes plays an influential role
in behavior. Coming from a middle-class family has had a positive effect on Jessie. This has
given her the aspirations to do better and get a job that can make her financially stable and let her
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take care of her family members. Being from the middle class has also ensured that her parents
have the funds to supply her with the things she needs in school. Students from impoverished
homes are put at a disadvantage because they cannot afford some of the necessities for school
and are more likely to exposed to a negative environment. According to the U.S. National of
child’s home environment and parenting, education, and availability of learning resources, and
nutrition, among others, all contribute to intelligence.” Jessie grew up in a positive environment
which has attributed to her academics success. Many students are put into unfortunate
circumstances that make it hard to succeed in school considering these variables that affect their
intelligence. She has been very fortunate and this has helped her to have a brighter future.
According to Harden and Tucker-Drob (2012), Genetic influences are often found to account for
upward of 50% of individual differences in general cognitive ability and academic achievement.
Both of Jessie’s parents have received degrees from different universities. Intelligence is not
completely determined by genes but it does play a role in it. They are very smart individuals and
I believe this has also attributed to Jessie’s intellectual abilities but other factors such as her hard
work have and environment at home led her to have strong cognitive abilities. She seems to have
her life figured out for the most part. Most people, including myself, are uncertain about the
future and what they want to do as a career but she is completely set on becoming a detective in
the future. She also has a genuine curiosity about life and other people. She has expressed that
Jessie is a great person and a high-achieving student! Physically, she has developed as
much as she is probably going to. She is active in soccer which has kept her in shape. She has
improved her self-image through getting rid of her acne and has a lot of confidence. Her physical
development has been very positive. Emotionally, Jessie is usually emotionally sound but the
current pandemic has had an impact on her emotional health. Many people are being affected by
this virus and the uncertain has hurt the emotional health of people all over the world. Many
people are feeling anxious because the virus is having an enormous impact all over the world.
Prior to the pandemic, Jessie was always very emotionally stable and usually in a good mood.
She had a very positive childhood which has helped her to be have more positive emotions.
When it comes to Jessie’s philosophical development she is very positive. She looks at life in a
very positive way. Her policital philsophies are liberal and she has many strong beliefs when it
comes to the political system. She struggles in her social development but she has been working
on that through her work. She nay have some difficulty meeting new friends when she gets to
college but will eventually be able to make friends as she has before even if it may take some
time. This is probably where she has developed the least but she has done a good job working on
it by working in an environment that requires her to form relationships with the customers. She
realizes that she is shy and has been working on it which displays her self-awareness and
resilience. I would just recommend she tries to translate her social skills from work to her school
life. Lastly, he intellectual development is stellar. She has been succeeding in school and has
aspirations for the future. Many students her age face uncertainty but she has resolve and knows
what she wants. Her hardwork and environment at home have positively affected her intelligence
and have worked in her favor. All in all, has developed well in all of the aspects of the PEPSI
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screening. She only needs to work on her social development but has been doing well in working
on that already!
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