Write a 3–4-page summary and analysis of your experiential learning after completing at least four
Write a 3–4-page summary and analysis of your experiential learning after completing at least four Positive Psychology Journal activities.
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.
- Complete any two activities from Section 6.
- Complete any two activities from Section 7.
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Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Capella Resources
Click the links provided to view the following resources:
- APA Paper Template.
- Research Guide – Psychology.
- Identifying Scholarly Resources.
- Using the APA Manual.
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:
- Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
- Pages 431–444.
- Pages 519–535.
- Tangney, J. P., Baumeister, R. F., & Boone, A. L. (2004). High self-control predicts good adjustment, less pathology, better grades, and interpersonal success. Journal of Personality, 72(2), 271–324.
- Toussaint, L., & Friedman, P. (2009). Forgiveness, gratitude, and well-being: The mediating role of affect and beliefs. Journal of Happiness Studies, 10(6), 635–654.
Course Library Guide
A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the PSYC-FP4110 – Positive Psychology Library Guide to help direct your research.
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
For this assessment, complete at least four journal activities, two from each of Sections 6 and 7, from the Positive Psychology Journal media piece (linked in the Resources):
- From Section 6, complete any two activities.
- From Section 7, 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, 6.1 Forgiveness) you completed for this assessment.
- Include a very brief description of the activity with in-text citations and references as needed to identify the location or source of the activity or additional resources.
- Summarize your personal reflections and insights to demonstrate what you learned from each of these experiential learning activities.
- 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 personal issues in your life, professional issues as in an educational or work setting, or social issues such as aging, mental health versus mental illness, and happiness and well-being.
- 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 (1–2 scholarly resources).
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 APA (6th edition) 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.
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