PSY 115

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: • Crea...

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...

PSY 115 Week 9 Discussion Try, Try Again 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 caused her to move around from place to place for about 6 years. Once she had saved roughly $25,000, and t...