Positive Emotion, Courage, Wisdom, And Knowledge
gloriaFR30
assessement_1_positve_psych.docx· Overview
Write a 3–4-page summary and analysis of your experiential learning after completing at least six Positive Psychology Journal activities.
Note: You are strongly encouraged to complete the assessments in this course in the sequence in which they are presented. You will need to complete Assessments 1–3 before beginning Assessment 4.
Context
Positive psychology is a research-based scientific discipline that can be applied to a wide variety of areas. It is "the scientific and applied approach to uncovering people's strengths and promoting their positive functioning" (Lopez, Pedrotti, & Snyder, 2015, p. 3).
A key underpinning of this course is that you will learn by experiencing positive psychology activities, as well as by reading about the science and its theories and practices. This is because, as positive psychologist Christopher Peterson stated, "Learning about positive psychology is not a spectator sport" (Peterson, 2006, p. 25). It is important to learn experientially as you gain knowledge through scholarly reading and writing.
References
Lopez, S. J., Pedrotti, J. T., & Snyder, C. R. (2015). Positive psychology: The scientific and practical explorations of human strengths. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
Peterson, C. (2006). A primer in positive psychology. London, England: Oxford University Press.
Questions to Consider
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.
· If you worked as a counselor or therapist in a clinical setting that focused on psychological problems and psychopathology, how might measures of well-being like PERMA or VIA be useful in helping your clients?
· Which measure (PERMA or VIA) do you find most useful to monitor your well-being and your desire to flourish?
Resources
Required Resources
The following resources are required to complete the assessment.
Capella Multimedia
Click the links provided below to view the following multimedia pieces:
· Positive Psychology Journal | Transcript .
1. You are required to complete at least two activities from each of Sections 1, 2, and 3 of this media pieces.
1. From Section 1, complete journal activity 1.1 PERMA Assessment. Choose from the remaining activities in this section for your second activity.
1. From Section 2, complete journal activity 2.1 VIA Survey of Character Strengths. Choose from the remaining activities in this section for your second activity.
1. From Section 3, complete any two activities.
· Assessment Instructions
Note: You are strongly encouraged to complete the assessments in this course in the sequence in which they are presented. You will need to complete Assessments 1–3 before beginning Assessment 4.
Preparation
During this course, you will complete at least 14 journal activities (4–6 per assessment) on your own and record your personal reflections (thoughts) and insights (things learned or relearned) in a Word document that will serve as your journal. You will use this record of your journal activities as a resource to help you complete the written assessments. The journal activities are provided in the Positive Psychology Journal media piece, which is linked in the Resources.
For this assessment, complete at least six journal activities, two from each of Sections 1–3 in the media piece:
· From Section 1, complete journal activity 1.1 PERMA Assessment. Choose from the remaining activities in this section for your second activity.
· From Section 2, complete journal activity 2.1 VIA Survey of Character Strengths. Choose from the remaining activities in this section for your second activity.
· From Section 3, complete any two activities.
Directions
Write a summary and analysis of your experiential learning from completing the journal entries. Organize your paper using the headings listed below to be sure you address each of the elements of this assessment. Use the APA Paper Template, available in the Resources, to properly format your assessment.
Journal Activity Summary
· List each journal activity (for example, 1.1 PERMA Assessment) you completed for this assessment.
· Include a very brief description of each activity with in-text citations and references as needed to identify the location or source of the activity or additional resources.
· Summarize and explain your personal reflections and insights to demonstrate what you learned from each of these experiential learning activities. (As an experiential learner, developing insights is something you must actively work to ensure.)
· Describe how these experiential activities or the character strengths they represent are related to optimal human functioning.
Application to Personal, Professional, or Social Issues
· Summarize how what you learned from the activities and the study of character strengths for this assessment may be applied to a personal, professional (education- or work-related), or social issue.
· Analyze the strengths and weaknesses (advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons) of applying what you learned or the character strengths studied to the personal, professional, or social issues.
· Include supportive research findings related to these topics.
Be sure to use APA formatted in-text citations and references for the activity tools you select and cite all scholarly sources where appropriate. Your writing should be scholarly and professional, using proper APA formatting and style.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
· APA formatting: Your paper should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
· Length: Your paper should be 3–4 typed and double-spaced pages, not including cover sheet and reference page.
· References: Your paper should include 1–2 properly cited scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
