A5: Module 6 Artifacts:
I liked doing this module, I thought it was fun listing what I thought my traits were.
Trait 1: Nice…Situation 1: Just got a new position at work in another department, which put me with a new team, I’ve been nice to everyone and getting along with everyone so far.
Trait 2: Loyal…Situation 2: Made plans a month ago to go out with a co-worker, who is also a close friend, and a couple of her friends to dinner and then to an event. I stuck with my plans and went out with them because I knew it would be fun, Plus, I do not like to cancel on people since I know how it feels to have people cancel plans on me that I look forward to.
Trait 3: Patient…Situation 3: I work at a call center for a major financial institution where I have to take back-to-back phone calls all day long for the entire shift. On a lot of calls, I have to deal with members mad and yelling about fees or something wrong with their bank accounts, and also trying to walk older people through online banking who are not as familiar with using a computer, smart phones, or the internet.
Trait 4: Caring…Situation 4: Helped babysat a friend’s baby, I couldn’t sit down or put the baby down without him crying. I had to stand up holing him for 45 minutes till my husband got home to help since I had plans.
Trait 5: Adventurous…Situation 5: I love riding my motorcycle around, I got my first motorcycle in my early twenties, and I’m now on my second motorcycle. I feel stress free and light when riding, I also like the looks on people’s faces when they see I’m a girl riding a motorcycle.
I feel like my behavior is consistent with the situations I’m in.
A4: Module 3 Artifacts:
I liked doing this module and having to ask different people what their thoughts were on this subject, it was interesting and fun to see what their responses were. I also really love the photo I had found for this one.
Similarity leads to attraction:
Person 1: “No, I don’t find that surprising. People are going to be attracted to others who share similar interests as they do. We want to be with people that we have things in common with.”
Person 2: “Well, in the words of Paula Abdul, opposites attract. I find that to be true. They seem to bring things out in each other you didn’t know were there. It adds a sense of excitement to a whole new world. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always last for the long haul. So, when you find someone who shares your similarities life goes much smoother!”
Person 3: “I agree with this statement because people are drawn to shared interests. Similarities lead to the assumption that you will have more in common.”
Person 4: “This does surprise me. I feel you’re attracted to a person first then get to know them. Like judging a book by the cover. If we don’t like the cover who cares about reading the book.”
Opposites Attract:
Person 1: “Doesn’t matter if both have different views/way of life but if your heart tells you, follow it. No does not seem surprising.”
Person 2: “No, because they are what you’re not. So now you feel complete.”
Person 3: “I find that statement to be true because I have seen that in many relationships around me and the fact of having to work out the differences can strengthen the relationships. No, it does not surprise me.”
Person 4: “Yes it’s true because it keeps the relationship balanced. Not surprising.”
A3: Module 7 Artifacts:
For the Attitude Survey, I selected number 4 for the highest I agree for all 6 questions. For the 6 questions in the Behavior Survey that correlated with each of the 6 questions in the Attitude Survey were different for a few of them. I answered No on 3 of them, stating I didn’t do the action for what I felt strongly about.
When we have the feeling of dissonance, we may feel guilty or feel bad about ourselves. We feel we should restore balance between attitudes and behavior, so we can feel true to ourselves, and so we don’t feel guilty and beat ourselves up. A behavior I engaged in of cognitive dissonance is how I always want to lose weight and get back to when I was skinnier like a few years ago, but I always say I’m going to start eating better or start exercising but then I keep putting it off because I get lazy or don’t feel like it. Also, my cravings are too strong and have a hard time turning down junk food or sweet food. I still haven’t gotten back into a routine, but I need to soon.
A2: Module 5 Artifacts:
“Self- and Other-Enhancement in Everyday Life”
What possible self-enhancement and other-enhancement strategies could you use in each of the following situations?1. Meeting your future in-laws for the first time.
Self-enhancement: I would make sure I look good by fixing my hair, makeup, and wear something nice.
Other-enhancement: I would smile a lot, talk good about their son and that he treats me good.
2. Going on an interview for an internship.
Self-enhancement: Make sure I look good and wear good interview clothes. Make sure I’m prepared to answer questions.
Other-enhancement: Smile, talk about what I can contribute to the company. Bring my resume and references.
3. Going on an interview for graduate school.
Self-enhancement: Dress nice.
Other-enhancement: Bring a copy of my school transcripts, talk about why I’m going to school and what I want to accomplish.
4. Meeting your new boss for the first time.
Self-enhancement: Make sure my hair and makeup look good and presentable, wear proper work clothes.
Other-enhancement: Make sure the boss knows I’m a good worker.
5. Meeting the classmates who will be working with you on a group project.
Self-enhancement: Make sure to be nice to them, and smile.
Other-enhancement: Introduce myself to them, ask them what they want me to do or volunteer to do certain tasks.
6. Meeting a professor for the first time.
Self-enhancement: Make sure I dress like a presentable student.
Other-enhancement Let the professor know I’m willing to working hard or trying to work hard.
