Description
PSY110: Psychology Of Learning
PSY110-Wk 2 Summative Assessment: Psychological Concepts and Strategic Thinking Worksheet
Over the first 2 weeks of this course, we have explored a variety of psychological concepts and strategies that contribute to your success at work, home, and school. You may have discovered new things about your personality traits, your strengths, your level of self-awareness, and your definition of success. Being aware of these things can influence your behaviors and perceptions, help you find your direction, and promote your growth and success.
In your academic, personal, and professional life, you will need to be able to think strategically. You will use concepts and strategies to achieve goals at home, in school, and in the workplace. To do this, you need to be able to adapt your existing knowledge and information to a variety of situations that may arise. For this assessment, you will respond to questions in which you describe how psychological concepts can contribute to success.
Assessment Deliverable
Download and complete the Psychological Concepts and Strategic Thinking Worksheet. In this worksheet, you will reflect on the psychological concepts and strategies you have been learning about and consider how they can be leveraged to promote success.
Submit your assessment by uploading your completed worksheet. Your worksheet must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document. Type your answers directly into the worksheet. Do not type your assessment in the submission message box.
Psychological Concepts and Strategic Thinking worksheet
Think about how you use strategic thinking in your academic, personal, and professional life. Read the overview and complete all parts of this worksheet.
Overview
Reflect on the following psychological concepts and strategies you have been learning about in the first 2 weeks of this course:
- Attitude
- Big 5 personality traits
- Definitions of success
- Elements of success
- Gratitude
- Mindfulness
- Positive thinking
- Self-awareness
- Self-esteem
- Strengths
Consider which of these psychological concepts or strategies covered in Ch. 1 and 2 of your textbook can be used to improve your success in the following aspects of your life: at work, with your family or other personal relationships, and at school. Choose 2 psychological concepts or strategies for each aspect of your life and explain why you chose each strategy and how it can help you increase your success in that aspect of your life.
Before you begin, review the sample responses below to get a better idea of what your response might include.
Sample Responses
Aspect of Life – Work
| Psychological Concept or Strategy | Description and Rationale |
| Self-awareness | I am not sure what career path I want to take and understanding myself better will help. I want to know what I am good at, what is going to make me happy, and if I am heading in the right direction.
By being self-aware, I will learn what my strengths, weaknesses, interests, and skill levels are. By knowing more about myself, I will be able to create a clear career path. |
Aspect of Life – Family and Personal Relationships
| Psychological Concept or Strategy | Description and Rationale |
| Mindset | Having a positive mindset will help me be a better parent to my children. This is something I can control and decide each day. Some days I struggle, but I try my best to stay present with my children, find balance each day, and remember what I am thankful for. |
Aspect of Life – School
| Psychological Concept or Strategy | Description and Rationale |
| Self-discipline | Graduation is at the top of my list of goals, and to accomplish it, I must have self-discipline. With self-discipline, I must remind myself why I started this goal in the first place. I will find ways to keep my eye on the prize by avoiding distractions, making a strict schedule (and sticking to it), and creating good study habits. |
Your Responses
Now it’s your turn.
Select 2 concepts or strategies for each aspect of your life (work, family and personal relationships, and school), and enter your responses into the following tables.
Aspect of Life – Work
In Column 1, identify 2 psychological concepts or strategies that can help you succeed at work.
In Column 2, write a 50- to 75-word description of why you chose each concept or strategy and how it can help you increase your success in your work.
| Psychological Concept or Strategy | Description and Rationale |
Aspect of Life – Family and Personal Relationships
In Column 1, identify 2 psychological concepts or strategies that can help you succeed in your family and personal relationships.
In Column 2, write a 50- to 75-word description of why you chose each concept or strategy and how it can help you increase your success in your relationships.
| Psychological Concept or Strategy | Description and Rationale |
Aspect of Life – School
In Column 1, identify 2 psychological concepts or strategies that can help you succeed at school.
In Column 2, write a 50- to 75-word description of why you chose each concept or strategy and how it can help you increase your success in school.
| Psychological Concept or Strategy | Description and Rationale |
Reflect on Your Learning
On a new line, write a 50- to 75-word reflection on your learning. Include which of the psychological concepts or strategies is most important to your general success in life and why that concept or strategy is significant for you.