Ashford discussion psy202 adult development and learning.

Assessing Strengths and WeaknessesPrepare: In this course, you have been given the opportunity to self-reflect. This discussion will provide you the opportunity to gain additional insight about yourself from the perspective of others. You will complete a 360-degree exercise where you will first self-reflect and then interview a selection of others about your strengths and weaknesses. Start by reading the Week Three Instructor Guidance and section 6.7 “The Trait Approach” in your textbook. The section in the textbook covers the Big Five personality traits; this will provide you with insight into the five factors of personality: Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (also known as Emotional Stability) (OCEAN).

The first step in this exercise is to list three areas that you consider your strengths and three areas that you consider your weaknesses. Keep the list to yourself, and do not share with anyone.

Next, identify three people who know you fairly well (e.g., parent, spouse, friend, co-worker, supervisor, etc.). Explain to each of them that this is a survey for school that will help you analyze your strengths and opportunities for growth.

Ask each person the following two questions and record the results.

• What are three areas of strength that you see in me?
• What are three areas where I could improve?

Reflect: Compare the list you made with the responses from the people you selected. Do you see yourself as others see you? Ultimately, how well do you know yourself?

Write: For this discussion, respond to the following.

• In one paragraph, describe the areas that others identified as your strengths. What was your reaction and were you surprised they had this perception of you?
• In one paragraph, describe the areas that others identified as areas for improvement. What was your reaction and were you surprised they had this perception of you?
• In comparing your own list with the areas others identified, what similarities and differences did you notice?
• Explain how can capitalize on your strengths and develop areas of opportunity.

Your initial post must be at least 250 words in length.