On the other hand, the concept of immune neglect explains the tendency of an individual to overestimate the timing of these positive effects following this type of situation (social psychology text, p 225). This concept expresses how I was able to focus much of my energy on finishing cosmetology school and getting a job to please my father instead of dealing with the trauma caused by my father's hurtful comments. I felt that I would have immediate signs of happiness and satisfaction in my decision to pursue my own goals; however, as I mentioned earlier, it was not until two years later that I saw the positive effects of my