Case Study # 1, 2, and 3

Smarter Decision Making through Psychology

August 4, 2020

Using your problem solving and self and social awareness skill and the information that you learned in Chapter 7 of the webtext about brain plasticity and mindset, answer the questions below.

For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Soomo webtext as a resource.

Question 1: Define mindset and describe how mindset relates to Reggie’s reaction to the compliance test. Write a paragraph to define mindset and describe how mindset relates to how Reggie is reacting to the announcement about the compliance test.

Question 2: What is brain plasticity? How does brain plasticity relate to mindset? Write a paragraph to define brain plasticity and describe how brain plasticity relates to Reggie’s mindset.

Question 3: If Reggie were your coworker, what about his mindset would you want to keep in mind when offering advice and strategies to him? Why do you think this is important? Write a paragraph to identify what is important to remember about Reggie and why it is important.

Question 4: In Chapter 4, you learned about memory and how to effectively study. Using Chapter 4 in the webtext, write some talking points for Gloria to share with Reggie so he will be prepared for the compliance test. Be sure to include two specific strategies and convince Reggie why those strategies would work for him.

Sources

1. David G. Myers. 2019. Psychology. http://www.webtexts.com