My interest in psychology began at a young age. I realized my desire to learn more about the wonders of the human mind in my freshmen year of high school. I began to study the way the other students acted towards each other and the ways they reacted in certain situations. I also began studying body language, beginning with the most basic signals, such the signs of lying. Unfortunately, there was no psychology class in my high school to aid me in learning more about my passion. I then decided to do the next best thing. I persuaded my principal to allow me to do an independent study on the subject. I had a teacher named Mr. Gunter to guide me in the test-taking process, however, for the most part, I taught myself. As time goes on, my passion