PSY/110 v6Psychological 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:
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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
Self-awareness
Description and Rationale
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.
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Aspect of Life – Family and Personal Relationships
Psychological Concept
or Strategy
Mindset
Description and Rationale
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
Self-discipline
Description and Rationale
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
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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.
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