Week 4/PSY225

Yvette Garcia VIA Character Strengths Profile 09/03/2021

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1. Prudence TEMPERANCE

Being careful about one's choices; not taking undue risks; not saying or doing things that might later be regretted.

2. Humor TRANSCENDENCE

Liking to laugh and tease; bringing smiles to other people; seeing the light side; making (not necessarily telling) jokes.

3. Gratitude TRANSCENDENCE

Being aware of and thankful for the good things that happen; taking time to express thanks.

4. Humility TEMPERANCE

Letting one's accomplishments speak for themselves; not regarding oneself as more special than one is.

5. Perspective WISDOM

Being able to provide wise counsel to others; having ways of looking at the world that make sense to oneself/others.

6. Honesty COURAGE

Speaking the truth but more broadly presenting oneself in a genuine way and acting in a sincere way; being without pretense; taking responsibility for one's feelings and actions.

7. Love HUMANITY

Valuing close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing & caring are reciprocated; being close to people.

8. Love of Learning WISDOM

Mastering new skills, topics, and bodies of knowledge, whether on one's own or formally; related to the strength of curiosity but goes beyond it to describe the tendency to add systematically to what one knows.

9. Fairness JUSTICE

Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice; not letting feelings bias decisions about others; giving everyone a fair chance.

Yvette Garcia VIA Character Strengths Profile 09/03/2021

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10. Perseverance COURAGE

Finishing what one starts; persevering in a course of action in spite of obstacles; “getting it out the door”; taking pleasure in completing tasks.

11. Judgment WISDOM

Thinking things through and examining them from all sides; not jumping to conclusions; being able to change one's mind in light of evidence; weighing all evidence fairly.

12. Forgiveness TEMPERANCE

Forgiving those who have done wrong; accepting others’ shortcomings; giving people a second chance; not being vengeful.

13. Curiosity WISDOM

Taking an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake; finding subjects and topics fascinating; exploring and discovering.

14. Kindness HUMANITY

Doing favors and good deeds for others; helping them; taking care of them.

15. Spirituality TRANSCENDENCE

Having coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe; knowing where one fits within the larger scheme; having beliefs about the meaning of life that shape conduct and provide comfort.

16. Hope TRANSCENDENCE

Expecting the best in the future and working to achieve it; believing that a good future is something that can be brought about.

17. Bravery COURAGE

Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain; speaking up for what’s right even if there’s opposition; acting on convictions even if unpopular; includes physical bravery but is not limited to it.

18. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence TRANSCENDENCE

Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in various domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.

Yvette Garcia VIA Character Strengths Profile 09/03/2021

©2021 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.

19. Creativity WISDOM

Thinking of novel and productive ways to conceptualize and do things; includes artistic achievement but is not limited to it.

20. Social Intelligence HUMANITY

Being aware of the motives/feelings of others and oneself; knowing what to do to fit into different social situations; knowing what makes other people tick.

21. Self-Regulation TEMPERANCE

Regulating what one feels and does; being disciplined; controlling one's appetites and emotions.

22. Leadership JUSTICE

Encouraging a group of which one is a member to get things done and at the same time maintain good relations within the group; organizing group activities and seeing that they happen.

23. Teamwork JUSTICE

Working well as a member of a group or team; being loyal to the group; doing one's share.

24. Zest COURAGE

Approaching life with excitement and energy; not doing things halfway or halfheartedly; living life as an adventure; feeling alive and activated.