PSY101 CASE STUDY #2 – WEEK 1
Smarter Decision Making through
Psychology
August 4, 2020
Using your problem solving and self and social awareness skills and what you have learned
about personality traits and emotions, answer the questions below to help Gloria calm her
anxiety and find a solution to her problem.
For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive
credit for this assignment. Use your Soomo webtext as a resource. When you paraphrase the
ideas that you read in the webtext, be sure to provide an in-text citation using the Strayer
Writing Standards.
Note: This assignment asks you to apply the information from your webtext to a scenario. It
does not require research or use of additional sources. However, if you choose to use
information from an outside source (including, but not limited to, information in Blackboard or
videos) you must cite that source in the text and provide an SWS source list. You must also cite
your webtext and enter it into your source list.
Question 1: From Chapter 3 in the webtext, what are the Big 5 personality traits? How are the
Big 5 personality traits related to your self and social awareness? Use your Soomo webtext as
your paraphrase what you read about the big 5. Remember to provide an in-text citation for the
ideas that you paraphrase.
Each personality trait helps us to understand better how we differ from others. Of the Big
5 personality traits, conscientiousness suits me most. I tend to be organized,
dependable, self-disciplined, as well as being stubborn and spontaneous. I am a
sympathetic person and help others in need if I have the means to do so. I do possess
traits of low agreeableness by being competitive and argumentative. I have some
openness traits such as curiosity and unusual ideas; I'm also independent and prefer
spontaneity over a more stringent routine. I cannot relate to extraversion but neuroticism
due to feeling anxiety and depression.
, PSY101 CASE STUDY #2 – WEEK 2
Question 2: Of the Big 5 personality traits, one of them most accurately characterizes Lakiesha.
Which of the Big 5 personality traits most accurately describes Lakeisha? Why? Use your
Soomo webtext as your paraphrase what you read about the big 5. Remember to provide an in-
text citation for the ideas that you paraphrase.
The conscientiousness personality trait identifies Lakeisha the most. Lakeisha seems to
be anal-retentive by obsessing over even the non-essential details. Her organizational
skills are exact. I feel she needs to maintain control over her work due to the fear of it
being modified by others.
Question 3: Chapter 6 in the webtext focused on emotions and emotional regulation. Gloria is
feeling anxious about working with Lakeisha. Using what you learned, give advice to Gloria on
how she can identify and regulate her own emotions so that she can stick with this project and
be successful. Use your Soomo webtext to paraphrase what you learn about regulating your
emotions so that Gloria can ease her worries and figure out how to effectively work with
Lakeisha. Remember to provide an in-text citation for the ideas that you paraphrase.
Your doubt appears to result from the emotions you were left feeling in your former
situation. I would recommend that first, instead of judging yourself, acknowledge that
what you are feeling is not a fact; it says nothing about who you are as a person.
Approach this task with a new mindset. Invite Lakeisha to lunch, get to each other a little
better. Voice your concerns with Lakeisha, let her know that you appreciate the work she
has been putting forth. By collaborating, moving forward, the knowledge you both share
would increase efficiency and productivity.
Question 4: If you were in this situation, how confident are you that you could successfully
resolve a workplace conflict like the one that Gloria faced? What past experiences or knowledge
influence your answer? Write a paragraph to describe your confidence in handling a workplace
conflict and what experiences influence your confidence level in this type of situation.
I believe that I would be confident in successfully resolving a conflict related to this one.
I have experienced multiple types of personalities that I would need to place together to
fulfill a goal for many years. It takes understanding that not everyone has the same
opinion or feelings when working closely with others. I believe it is essential to know
one's strengths and weaknesses to balance the two. Many things can be learned when
being put in a situation to collaborate with others. What once was a weakness could turn
into a strength that would positively affect one's self-worth and improve mindset.
Smarter Decision Making through
Psychology
August 4, 2020
Using your problem solving and self and social awareness skills and what you have learned
about personality traits and emotions, answer the questions below to help Gloria calm her
anxiety and find a solution to her problem.
For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive
credit for this assignment. Use your Soomo webtext as a resource. When you paraphrase the
ideas that you read in the webtext, be sure to provide an in-text citation using the Strayer
Writing Standards.
Note: This assignment asks you to apply the information from your webtext to a scenario. It
does not require research or use of additional sources. However, if you choose to use
information from an outside source (including, but not limited to, information in Blackboard or
videos) you must cite that source in the text and provide an SWS source list. You must also cite
your webtext and enter it into your source list.
Question 1: From Chapter 3 in the webtext, what are the Big 5 personality traits? How are the
Big 5 personality traits related to your self and social awareness? Use your Soomo webtext as
your paraphrase what you read about the big 5. Remember to provide an in-text citation for the
ideas that you paraphrase.
Each personality trait helps us to understand better how we differ from others. Of the Big
5 personality traits, conscientiousness suits me most. I tend to be organized,
dependable, self-disciplined, as well as being stubborn and spontaneous. I am a
sympathetic person and help others in need if I have the means to do so. I do possess
traits of low agreeableness by being competitive and argumentative. I have some
openness traits such as curiosity and unusual ideas; I'm also independent and prefer
spontaneity over a more stringent routine. I cannot relate to extraversion but neuroticism
due to feeling anxiety and depression.
, PSY101 CASE STUDY #2 – WEEK 2
Question 2: Of the Big 5 personality traits, one of them most accurately characterizes Lakiesha.
Which of the Big 5 personality traits most accurately describes Lakeisha? Why? Use your
Soomo webtext as your paraphrase what you read about the big 5. Remember to provide an in-
text citation for the ideas that you paraphrase.
The conscientiousness personality trait identifies Lakeisha the most. Lakeisha seems to
be anal-retentive by obsessing over even the non-essential details. Her organizational
skills are exact. I feel she needs to maintain control over her work due to the fear of it
being modified by others.
Question 3: Chapter 6 in the webtext focused on emotions and emotional regulation. Gloria is
feeling anxious about working with Lakeisha. Using what you learned, give advice to Gloria on
how she can identify and regulate her own emotions so that she can stick with this project and
be successful. Use your Soomo webtext to paraphrase what you learn about regulating your
emotions so that Gloria can ease her worries and figure out how to effectively work with
Lakeisha. Remember to provide an in-text citation for the ideas that you paraphrase.
Your doubt appears to result from the emotions you were left feeling in your former
situation. I would recommend that first, instead of judging yourself, acknowledge that
what you are feeling is not a fact; it says nothing about who you are as a person.
Approach this task with a new mindset. Invite Lakeisha to lunch, get to each other a little
better. Voice your concerns with Lakeisha, let her know that you appreciate the work she
has been putting forth. By collaborating, moving forward, the knowledge you both share
would increase efficiency and productivity.
Question 4: If you were in this situation, how confident are you that you could successfully
resolve a workplace conflict like the one that Gloria faced? What past experiences or knowledge
influence your answer? Write a paragraph to describe your confidence in handling a workplace
conflict and what experiences influence your confidence level in this type of situation.
I believe that I would be confident in successfully resolving a conflict related to this one.
I have experienced multiple types of personalities that I would need to place together to
fulfill a goal for many years. It takes understanding that not everyone has the same
opinion or feelings when working closely with others. I believe it is essential to know
one's strengths and weaknesses to balance the two. Many things can be learned when
being put in a situation to collaborate with others. What once was a weakness could turn
into a strength that would positively affect one's self-worth and improve mindset.
