Web Exercises

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1.  In this chapter, it states that research shows that change increases the incidence of disorders.  Using your college’s online library database system (Psyc Info or Psyc Articles are usually great), search for an empirical article on this topic. After reading the article, answer the following questions.  Note, if you have a difficult time reading the results, the discussion will sum up the findings in an easier to read format. 

  1. What is the citation for your article (use APA format)?
  2. Why did you choose this article?
  3. What were the hypotheses?
  4. In general, how did the researchers test the hypotheses?
  5. Where the hypotheses supported?
  6. What did you learn from reading this article?
  7. How does this article relate to the chapter?

Learning Objective 2-1

2.  This chapter distinguishes between happiness and meaning.  Using an online search engine, first type in “What makes people happy?” Explore at least five websites/articles that you find.  Next, using an online search engine, type in “How do people find meaning?”  Again, explore at least five websites/articles that you find.  When finished, answer the following questions.

  1. What main concepts did you find with your happiness search?
  2. What main concepts did you find with your meaning search?
  3. What concepts apply to both happiness and meaning?
  4. What are the major differences that you found between the two search results?
  5. How can you relate your findings to this chapter?

Learning Objective 2-2

3.  The five factor model for personality is discussed in this chapter.  Using an online search engine, type in “five factor personality online assessment”.  Find a free five factor personality assessment and take it.  Review the results.  Next, using an online search engine, type in “spiritual well being assessment” or “spirituality online assessment”.  Find a free online assessment and take it.  Then, review the results.  When finished, answer the following questions.

  1. Do you feel that the five factor personality accurately assesses your personality?  Why or why not?
  2. Do you feel that the spirituality assessment accurately assesses your spirituality?  Why or why not?
  3. Do you feel that spirituality should be a personality factor?  Why or why not?
  4. How can you relate this assignment to the chapter’s readings?

Learning Objective 2-3

4.  This chapter discusses self-determination theory and the need for autonomy.  Go to http://selfdeterminationtheory.org/.  Create a free account and click the “questionnaires” link.  Complete the “Perceived Autonomy Support” questionnaire, “Intrinsic Motivation Inventory”, “Aspirations Index”, and “Subjective Vitality Scale”.  After completing these surveys, review the results and answer the following questions.

  1. How do you think your outcomes on the first three questionnaires are related to your results on the last questionnaire?
  2. How can you relate this assignment to the chapter’s readings?

Learning Objective 2-4

5. Pinterest Board

Ask the students to “pin” an item or more (video, website, article, visual graphic, etc.) related to chapter two (no repeat pins).  Then, have them comment on a few of their peers’ pins, relating the pin to the chapter’s material. 

By viewing the pins and comments, you will be able to see how the students understood the course material.  However, you could have them discuss the pins on a discussion board or write a journal about what they learned by viewing the pins and how the pins related to course material. 

If you need instructions on how to set up the board, please see the chapter one web exercises information.

Learning Objectives 2-1, 2-2, 2-3-, & 2-4