Write a paper reflecting on what you learned when completing a positive psychology activity, how it relates to optimal human functioning, and how you can apply that to your life.
Preparation
For this assessment, complete the VIA Survey of Character Strengths and one of the wisdom, courage, or humanity activities in the Positive Psychology Activities media piece. You are encouraged to record your personal reflections (thoughts) and insights (things learned or relearned). These notes will help you complete the assessment.
– In Section 2, complete Activity 2.1 VIA Survey of Character Strengths.
– In addition, complete one of the following activities in Section 2, 3, or 4.
2.4 Creative Thinking Activity. (I chose this one)
Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification. Oxford University Press.
Pages 95–107 addresses the character strength of creativity under the virtue of wisdom and knowledge.
Instructions
Organize your paper, using the following headings to ensure that you address each element of the assessment.
Activity Summary
– Describe the activity you are focusing on for this assessment.
– Summarize and explain your personal reflections and insights to demonstrate what you learned from this experiential learning activity. What did you learn about yourself or others?
Relationship to Positive Psychology
– Explain how this experiential activity or the character strength it represents is related to optimal human functioning. How does this activity demonstrate the principles and concepts of positive psychology?
Application to Personal or Professional Issues
– Summarize how what you learned from this activity and the study of character strengths for this assessment may be applied to personal issues in your life or professional issues as in an educational or work setting.
– Analyze the strengths and limitations (advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons) of applying what you learned or the character strengths studied to the personal or professional issues.
– Include supportive research findings related to these topics (at least one scholarly peer-reviewed article in addition to supporting information from a textbook or a professional source). Be sure to cite and reference all scholarly sources.
