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Topic 1: Watch this video and then write a discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVxfcE4F9Xo (External video link) (Links to an external site.) NOTE: All of the inventories listed below can be found here: Type A, stress-resistance, and stress hardiness assessments 1. Do you think you are Type A or Type B somewhat in-between? What was your score on the Type A/Type B inventory? 2. In what ways , minimum of two ways, has this been helpful to you? 3. In what ways, minimum of two ways, has this been a challenge for you? 4. What was your score on the stress hardiness inventory? How can you become more stress hardy? 5. How did you score on the stress-resistant personality survey? How can you be more stress-resistant? Topic 2: After taking the Big Five Personality Assessment and analyzing your scores, please cite your scores and describe your personality according to the following inventory. How accurate was this inventory in describing your personality as you see yourself? BFI-54 Here are a number of characteristics that may or may not apply to you. For example, do you agree that you are someone who likes to spend time with others? Please write a number next to each statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with that statement. Disagree Strongly Disagree a little Neither agree nor disagree Agree a little Agree strongly 1 2 3 4 5 I see myself as someone who… ___ 1. Is talkative ___ 2. Tending to find fault with others ___ 3. Does a thorough job ___ 4. Has a wide range of interests ___ 5. Is depressed, blue ___ 6. Is original, comes up with new ideas ___ 7. Is reserved ___ 8. Is helpful and unselfish with others ___ 9. Prefers the conventional, traditional ___ 10. Can be somewhat careless ___ 11. Is relaxed, handles stress well ___ 12. Is curious about many different things ___ 13. Is full of energy ___ 14. Prefers work that is routine and simple ___ 15. Starts quarrels with others ___ 16. Is a reliable worker ___ 17. Can be tense ___ 18. Is clever, sharp-witted ___ 19. Tends to be quiet ___ 20. Values artistic, aesthetic experiences ___ 21. Tends to be disorganized ___ 22. Is emotionally stable, not easily upset ___ 23. Has an active imagination ___ 24. Perseveres until the task is finished ___ 25. Is sometimes rude to others ___ 26. Has unwavering self-confidence ___ 27. Is inventive ___ 28. Is generally trusting ___ 29. Tends to be lazy ___ 30. Is clear-thinking, intelligent ___ 31. Worries a lot ___ 32. Wants things to be simple and clear-cut ___ 33. Is sometimes shy, inhibited ___ 34. Has a forgiving nature ___ 35. Is idealistic, can be a dreamer ___ 36. Does things efficiently ___ 37. Can be moody ___ 38. Is ingenious, a deep thinker ___ 39. Generates a lot of enthusiasm ___ 40. Can be cold and aloof ___ 41. Enjoys thinking about complicated problems ___ 42. Makes plans and follows through with them ___ 43. Remains calm in tense situations ___ 44. Likes to reflect, play with ideas ___ 45. Is considerate and kind to almost everyone ___ 46. Seeks adventure and excitement ___ 47. Gets nervous easily ___ 48. Is sophisticated in art, music, or literature ___ 49. Has an assertive personality ___ 50. Is insightful, sees different possibilities ___ 51. Likes to cooperate with others ___ 52. Is easily distracted ___ 53. Is outgoing, sociable ___ 54. Has few artistic interests Analysis of Big Five traits using above exercise: Extraversion: First reverse the numbers placed in front of items 7, 19, and 33 (1=5, 2=4, 3=3, 4=2, 5=1). Then add all the numbers for items 1, 7, 13, 19, 33, 39, 46, 49, and 53. Scores can range from 9 to 45, with higher scores reflecting greater extraversion. Agreeableness: First reverse the numbers placed in front of items 2, 15, 25, and 40 (1=5, 2=4, 3=3, 4=2, 5=1). Then add the numbers for items 2, 8, 15, 25, 28, 34, 40, 45, and 51. Scores can range from 9 to 45 with higher scores reflecting greater agreeableness. Conscientiousness: Reverse the numbers placed in front of items 10, 21, 29, and 52 (1=5, 2=4, 3=3, 4=2, 5=1). Then add all the numbers in front of items 3, 10, 16, 21, 24, 29, 36, 42, and 52. Scores can range from 9 to 45, with higher scores reflecting greater conscientiousness. Emotional Stability: Reverse the numbers placed in front of items 5, 17, 31, 37, and 47 (1=5, 2=4, 3=3, 4=2, 5=1). Then add all the numbers in front of items 5, 11, 17, 22, 26, 31, 37, 43, and 47. Scores can range from 8 to 45 with higher scores reflecting greater emotional stability. Openness: Reverse the numbers in front of items 9, 14, 32, and 54 (1=5, 2=4, 3=3, 4=2, 5=1). Then add the numbers in front of 4, 6, 9, 12, 14, 18, 20, 23, 27, 30, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 48, 50, and 54. Total scores can range from 18 to 90, with higher scores reflecting the greater openness. Topic 3: Mental Health America Take a screening at Mental Health America and report your results: https://screening.mhanational.org/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=0256e0ed-e4c4-4aaa-a891-22b40e3a508b&sl_gr=grp_mymentalhealth (opens external link) (Links to an external site.)