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PSY 115 Week 9 Discussion Try, Try Again

Week 8 discussion PSY115 From , please read the “How can you change from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset?” page, and then respond to the following questions: o As Carol Dweck notes, we all hold both fixed and growth mindsets. Identifying situations that trigger a fixed-mindset voice can be a beneficial first step. These are situations that make you feel defensive, anxious, or worried about your ability (e.g., getting performance-improvement suggestions, low grades, new projects, etc.) W...

PSY 115 Week 4 Discussion Sleep On It Please read this NIH News in Health article, “Sleep On It,” then respond to the following questions: • According to the article, why is sleep so important for memory? It is important because getting sleep can help you to retain the information that you have learned that day if you get a sufficient amount before and afterwards. • How much sleep did you get last night? About how much sleep do you get each night on average? Last night I only got abou...

PSY 115 Week 3 Discussion Time Out "Time Out" Please respond to the following: Please read this MindTools article, “Effective Scheduling,” grab a weekly planner, and then respond to the following questions:

PSY 115 Week 2 Discussion What is Success? "What is Success?" Please respond to the following: In this course you will be considering how psychological concepts can be applied to foster success in your life. Because success means different things to different people, it's necessary to start by defining success. To think about your own definition, please read this Forbes article "The Answer to this Question Will Define What Success Means to You," and then respond to the following: • Creat...

PSY 115 Week 1 Discussion Supporting Your Juggling Act "Supporting Your Juggling Act" Please listen to or read this NPR story, “Moms Head Back-To-School To Pursue College Dreams,” and then respond to the following questions: • What kinds of support from family and friends have been most helpful to you in your own experience of going to school? • In what ways do you need more support from family and friends? What tips do you have for asking for help? • What social networks have you ...

"Reflection" Please respond to the following: • List the three (3) principles of success that you believe are most impactful.

this week discussion on “How You Think About Stress Matters” • What factors contribute the most to stress in your life right now • Describe one stressful situation where you will be able to use the first intervention mentioned in the video (understanding that your body’s stress response is helpful). • Describe one stressful situation where you will be able to use the second intervention mentioned in the video (sharing your struggles with others who care about you • Who are you cu...

An actual example of grit from a personal view was of my sister, Tonya. She wanted to one day own her own home, which she would be able to raise and take care of her family in a safe environment for them to grow up in. She knew her biggest task was saving money and sticking to her plan of becoming a home owner. She had a few life set backs which casued her to move around from place to place for about 6 years. Once she had saved roughly $25,000, and taken a few new homeowner courses she was f...

Please read this NIH News in Health article, “Sleep On It,” then respond to the following questions: • According to the article, why is sleep so important for memory? • How much sleep did you get last night? About how much sleep do you get each night on average? • What tends to interfere with your ability to get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night? • What recommendations do you have for getting a good night’s sleep? What has worked for you?