I am a second-year psychology student, and my interest in psychology has been present since middle school, when I first became curious about how we make decisions and what operates beneath the surface of conscious thought. Since then, I have been drawn to questions about the mechanisms in the mind and brain that shape our judgments, often outside of our awareness. What started as a broad curiosity about human behavior has gradually developed into a more focused interest in how internal cognitive processes interact with the environments and people around us, influencing how we interpret and respond to social situations. Building on this interest, I hope to pursue a research-oriented path where I can continue exploring these questions and deepen my understanding of human behavior and cognition.