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Assignment: Case Study #3
Overview
It can be hard to know how to handle a
problem with a coworker or friend. That’s why the psychological concepts
you’re learning in this course are so important. Understanding how the
human brain works will help you master your problem solving and self and
social awareness skills in your personal and professional life.
And whether at work or home, you’re
learning how to read the social cues of others and recommend strategies
based on psychological concepts and principles.
This week
you’ll use your problem solving and self and social awareness skills to
look beyond the opinions of others and figure out a problem’s cause so
you can help a coworker make informed decisions. Review the scenario
below to get started.
Case Study and Questions
Reggie works
with Gloria and Lakeisha. He is a friendly older man who often talks
about his plans for retirement in five years. He likes to make people
laugh but often jokes about his struggles to learn new programs and
technology.
The company
recently informed the team that there will be a compliance test on new
safety policies, which employees will need to pass in order to keep
their jobs. The company has provided materials to study as well as
optional practice exams. Gloria, Lakeisha, and Reggie are having lunch
in the break room, and Gloria and Lakeisha mention that they have
already signed up to take the first practice test. Reggie comments about
how hard it is for him to learn a different way of doing the jobs that
he has already been doing for years, joking that “you can’t teach an old
man new tricks.” However, later in the day, he stops by Gloria’s desk
to find out how she is preparing for the test and asks for advice. Given
that they have a month until the compliance test, Gloria is confident
that she can help Reggie prepare. Using your problem solving and self
and social awareness skills and the information that you learned in
Chapter 7 of the webtext about brain plasticity and mindset, answer the
questions below:
1.Define
mindset and describe how mindset relates to Reggie’s reaction to the
compliance test. Write a paragraph to define mindset and describe how
mindset relates to how Reggie is reacting to the announcement about the
compliance test.
2. What is
brain plasticity? How does brain plasticity relate to mindset? Write a
paragraph to define brain plasticity and describe how brain plasticity
relates to Reggie’s mindset.
3. If Reggie
were your coworker, what about his mindset would you want to keep in
mind when offering advice and strategies to him? Why do you think this
is important? Write a paragraph to identify what is important to
remember about Reggie and why it is important.
4. In
Chapter 4, you learned about memory and how to effectively study. Using
Chapter 4 in the webtext, write some talking points for Gloria to share
with Reggie so he will be prepared for the compliance test. Be sure to
include two specific strategies and convince Reggie why those strategies
would work for him.
Instructions
Use the Case Study #3 Assignment Template
to record your responses. For each question, you should write a
paragraph-length response (5-7 sentences) to receive credit for this
assignment. You may use your Soomo webtext as a resource. Once you have
completed your work, save the file and upload it to the assignment
submission area.
Strayer University Writing Standards Note: This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards
. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing
Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.