Personality by Katherine Beruben https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9 Black 3 en-us 2019-03-14 16:11:24 UTC 2019-03-15 17:25:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341412335 1. I can use positive psych to express gratitude which increases my overall happiness over time 
2. It allows us to apply meaning to our lives which gives us greater satisfaction 
3. I would say I'm a little bit of both. I'm optimistic enough to have lofty goals and aspire to reach them but I'm pessimistic enough not to  get my hopes up and accurately predict outcomes.
4. I guess it could be determined in childhood, but I don't think my outlook was determined in childhood. I used to be really optimistic, but as I've gotten older I have become pessimistic about things.
5. I am definitely a realist and I think I have already found a great balance between the two. I could probably be more optimistic and less down on myself.


]]> 2019-03-14 16:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341412335 what https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341412477 2019-03-14 16:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341412477 1. Positive psychology allows people to flourish and live their best life possible. When you show gratitude the level of happiness you feel increases. 2. Positive psychology essentially lets you find the things you need in order to be happier over all and have more satisfaction with yourself and you life. 3. I personally share an optimistic and pessimistic side. I like to push myself to be happy and feel good about my life and myself, however when something goes wrong for me, it is really hard for me to see the bright side of things in that moment. 4. I don't believe my outlook on life was determined during my childhood, simply because through the course of the past few years I have increased my optimistic side, but can still be more pessimistic when it comes to problems. 5. I believe that I am more internal and my test confirms this. I tend to push myself internally to keep doing better and being a better version of myself. I also never give myself enough credit for all of my accomplishments. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341412698 2019-03-14 16:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341412698 hey https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341413140 2019-03-14 16:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341413140 1. I could use positive psychology by practicing gratitude exercises. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341413902 2019-03-14 16:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341413902 1. We could all use positive psychology in our lives by motivating ourselves towards self-actualization via the assimilation/construction of meaning within our psyches, thus allowing us to function as proactively as we possibly can. 2. Positive psychology is beneficial to our lives because without a sense of purpose, we cannot exist as entities which utilize the maximum possible amount of functionality, as we would merely exist as either nihilistic or hedonistic entities drifting throughout life in the most unproductive and morally void manners of being. 3. I would state that I live a rather optimistic life, as my philosophical system compels me to view man as a rational creature, as people's egoism as the turnkey for the majority of positive change, and I honestly believe that any being, with enough work, can realize what we lovingly call "The American Dream," in spite of growing wealth inequality to name a few examples of my general outlook. 4. I disagree with the premise that one's general outlook on life is strictly formed by one's childhood, as I've grown out of my idealistic pessimism to inhabit a state of realistic optimism, which is indicative of a wide margin of change from where I once was in my childhood. 5. In order to create a balance between the two, one must adopt a broad scope of overview and knowledge on human history to understand general trends which are analogous to markets, wherein goodness and badness exist in constant flux with each other and in the end they tend to balance each other out. This outlook demands pessimism in times of decline and optimism in times of increases. 6. I felt as though the piece presented to us for this question applies partly to my life, the applicable components being the first-person portraits. I found this piece to drastically overvalue the third-person portraits with respect to my personal experience, as I value the ideal and realistic versions others possess of me to be rather trivial and irrelevant, the exception being the offering up of legitimate criticisms which further develop my quest to match the first-person ideal. 7. I would definitely consider my locus of control to be internal, as I strongly emphasize the role free will, which I routinely affirm either through axiomatic presuppositions or through relevantly tied argumentation, within the moral landscape perpetuated by those entities possessing the relevant abilities indicative of sentience, and the impact such a characteristic has on the lives of all of us. 8. The test determined I possessed a 96% strong internal locus of control. 9. I absolutely agree with this assessment for reasons which have been outlined in previous questions. mriley30 https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341414344 2019-03-14 16:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341414344 1. You could use positive psychology to express gratitude towards others which increases happiness and makes you feel better over time. 2. Positive psychology allows us to find ways to be happier and therefor more satisfied with life. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341414553 2019-03-14 16:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341414553 https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341414924 1. Positive psychology 
    - I can use positive psychology in my life because it could change my attitude by helping me focus more on the good, than the bad.
2. Optimism and pessimism
    - Definitely live a pessimistic lifestyle, even with good things in my life, I tend to complain about almost everything
    - I guess it has something to do with childhood or whatever, more to do with nurture than nurture. But I also think that because sucky things happen in my life currently doesn't help. If better things happened more than bad things right now, I'd be optimistic.
    - I don't think there can be a balance between the two, because you're gonna be more of one, than you are of the other. It's just a matter of your current situations than anything. But making some changes would benefit to change you being happier, rather than keep being sad or angry or whatever.
3. Self-consciousness
    - I'm not super self-consciousness, I guess I sometimes wonder what others think of me, like at work. Do my managers think I'm a good worker, and how do customers think of me. Things like that. But I don't think of other things. I'll joke around and be like "oh my god, I'm literally so ugly". But I don't believe it. I know I'm not ugly. I'm fine with who I am. So I don't really have an ideal version of myself. And others can want me to be whatever they want, but I'm not gonna do something unless I want to do it.
4. Locus control
    - I don't even know what it means honestly
    - They put me as 56, so I have a mixed attribution style thing. So half of the time I attribute my success to my skills, intelligence, and whatever. The other half I attribute it to chance, luck, and others' help
    - I agree. Like I feel like circumstance really helps, so being at the right place at the right time. Or the wrong place at the wrong time. But I know that I also am smart enough and have enough skills to do certain things.

]]> 2019-03-14 16:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341414924 2. Positive psychology allows you to have a more meaningful and happy life whne you can show gratitude. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341415180 2019-03-14 16:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341415180 1. You can use positive psych to think happy thoughts. 2.It is beneficial because it will make you happier. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341415491 2019-03-14 16:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341415491 1. We can use positive psych in our lives by allowing ourselves to understand the value of our life and have gratitude towards it and just keep moving on with a positive mindset. Which will eventually keep pushing you to increase your happiness and gratitude towards life. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341415947 2019-03-14 16:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341415947 Positive Psychology 1. I can use positive psychology by showing more appreciation for people which increases level of happiness 2. It helps others find meaning in their lives which can lead to them being more content with life Optimism and Pessimism 1. I would say I am more optimistic but I still sometimes have my bouts of pessimism, especially after a series of not so good grades, but I believe that people are inherently good 2. I had a pretty stable childhood and that is said to increase the likelihood of someone being optimistic, I think that it doesn't solely depend on your childhood, but it does play a part in the way you view life 3. I can improve the balance by trying to look at things realistically, rather than being overoptimistic Self Consciousness 1. I feel that the article is rather accurate to my way of thinking 2. I feel that my locus of control is more a little more internal than external, but not really definitely one or the other. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341415956 2019-03-14 16:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341415956 positive psychology is important because it helps us persue a positive https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416022 2019-03-14 16:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416022 1. I https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416124 2019-03-14 16:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416124 https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416187 1)]]> 2019-03-14 16:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416187 https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416216 Positive psych
1. Positive psych can be used in my life by being optimistic and willing to take more opportunities.
2. Positive psych is beneficial to our lives and personalities because it can improve our well-being by decreasing the possibility of depression.

Optimism vs Pessimism
1. I think I live a relatively optimistic life. I try to look on the bright side of things rather than wallowing in the negative. 
2. Optimistic or pessimistic views could definitely be a result of something in childhood, but I feel like there are cases where someone raised in a negative environment still has an optimistic view.
3. I'd create a balance between the two by looking at a situation realistically rather than looking at it either positively or negatively. 

Self Portrait:
The article was pretty accurate in how I consider myself. It didn't really change how I feel about my own life.

Locus of control:
1. I consider my loss of control to be internal. If something goes wrong, I tend to be angry with myself.
2. I was determined as internal
3. I agree 100%. I really do think my life is in my own hands and that my decisions change the outcome of situations. ]]> 2019-03-14 16:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416216 1. Positive psychology can teach people how to live a more fulfilled life. 2. Positive psychology teaches about the power of positivity and can help those who are depressed 3. I'm more an optimism as most things have turned out better than I expected 4. No, I think this is something that continues until adulthood. A really big tragedy or scandal can turn a optimist to a pessimist. 5. I am realistic about my expectations so I make goals that I know are within my capabilities 6. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416233 2019-03-14 16:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416233 1. I feel like I want to be more optimistic, but often end up being more pessimistic because it is easier to see the negative in a bad situation than the positive. 2. I disagree that it is effected by childhood entirely because I had a great childhood but I am not always optimistic. 3. I will continue to try and be optimistic and find at least one good thing in every situation. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416241 2019-03-14 16:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416241 1. I live a pretty pessimistic life because I constantly stress and worry about everything and see the negative in situations. 2. I think that it is possible for optimism to be determined during childhood because some events can stay with you forvever and be scarring. 3. I could try to create balance between the two by trying to see the positives instead of the negatives. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416278 2019-03-14 16:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416278 Positive Psychology 1. I can use positive psychology in my life by being more optimistic and having a better outlook on life. 2. Positive psychology is beneficial to our lives and personalities because it causes people to become less depressed and have a better outlook on life. Balancing Optimism and Pessimism 1. I have a more pessimistic outlook on life. 2. I do believe that part of how we look at life can be based on what happened in our childhood. Some things that could have caused me to think like this from my childhood could be my dad being in the army, and being away from us, and my parents getting divorced. 3. To create more of a balance I could start to look at things in my life as more positive than negative. Self-Consciousness I feel like the article was pretty accurate to my life. I don't think it really surprised me about my life. Locus of Control 1. I would think that my locus of control is more internal than external, because I control what I do, and how it can affect me. 2. The test determined that my locus of control was internal. 3. I agree with this test completely, I do interpret my successes as a result from my skills. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416390 2019-03-14 16:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416390 1) We could use positive psychology by cognitively thinking about what we can do in our live to fulfill us and live our best lives 2) https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416432 2019-03-14 16:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416432 hjlv https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416555 2019-03-14 16:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416555 positive psychology is important because it helps us pursue a healthy gratification life https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416578 2019-03-14 16:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416578 1.Everyone can use positive psychology in their lives through hopeful optimism. Studies have shown that people's lives may improve just by thinking that things will begin to look up. 2. Positive Psychology is important in our lives because it may improve people's outlook and mentality on their lives. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416679 2019-03-14 16:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416679 1.) We can use positive psychology in our real lives by taking the little actions we do throughout the day and always do them to our fullest abilities and with a positive mentality. 2.) Positive psychology is important because it helps people improve their overall quality of life. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416739 2019-03-14 16:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341416739 1) I can use positive psychology in my life by focusing on the good things that are going on right now and taking those negative experiences and making a purpose of using the bad experiences to grow as a person. 2) Positive psychology is so important because it helps people be healthier, better people, and live longer. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417029
1) I think I'm more pessimistic mostly because of my childhood.
2) I definitely think this is something that can be developed in childhood. I had a lot of difficult things happen during my childhood and I think that made me who I am today. 
3) I think that I could balance them in my life by learning to look forward to the good things that are coming instead of focusing on all the things that could go wrong.

Oh boy. I'm definitely a 3rd Person Actual, which is not what I thought.

1) I thought I had an internal locus
2) I have a locus of control (internal locus)
3) I completely agree with it]]> 2019-03-14 16:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417029 https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417372 2) positive psychology is so benficial to our lives ]]> 2019-03-14 16:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417372 Positive Psychology. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417442 1. positive psychology can help improve  your life by changing the  way you view things in your life, such as small annoyances that when you are in a bad mood can cause stress and anger more then usual.
2. in can be very helpful in your life as a whole by changing how you view things and changing what you might think is feasible.
Optimism vs pessimism
1. i think that i have lived a relatively optimistic life with a healthy dose of pessimism.
2. i do think that it is initially developed during childhood along with your view of the world, though like your view of the world it can change in later life.
3. achieving balance is something that is hard to do and requires conscience effort. 
Self-conscientiousness 
i felt like this was not new information, ]]> 2019-03-14 16:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417442 I can use positive psychology by being more positive and being happy https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417444 2019-03-14 16:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417444 1. I can use positive psychology by being grateful for the little things in life 2. It is important because it helps people feel fulfilled and live healthy https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417774 2019-03-14 16:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417774 1. I try to use positive psychology by being optimistic and grateful in my every day life. Also setting and completing long term goals to create a sense of fulfillment. 2. Positive psychology is important in our everyday lives because it pushes us to succeed and obtain significant achievements. 1. I am naturally more of a pessimist because I always believe things can be better and I should look for ways to improve myself. 2. I believe I am the way I am because my family values hard work and they push me to become better. 3. It is important to balance both because being too pessimistic can be depressing while being too optimistic can lead to stagnation. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417796 2019-03-14 16:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417796 1. I can focus of positive psychology to learn to be more optimistic. 2. Positive psychology is important because it allows people to focus more on overall mental health rather than just the downfalls of mental illness. 1. I believe I am more pessimistic because I tend to look more at the negative before I look at the positive. 2. I believe it can partly be created during your childhood because it is a really important time where you develop your understanding of the world. 3. I am going to try to focus on looking at both sides of things at the same time rather than initially being pessimistic then talking myself into looking on the bright side of things later. 1. I found this article very interesting because it made me look at my own thoughts in a very different way. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417837 2019-03-14 16:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341417837 2. Positive psych is beneficial to our lives and personality because it can determine a lot about ourselves. It teaches us the value of what positiviy has on our life and how it always will through out. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341418048 2019-03-14 16:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341418048 i can use positive psychology by being optimistic and realizing that life is great Positive psychology is beneficial because it allows people to become more happy by focusing on the better things of life I feel like I'm more optimistic because I am I don't think that something can be determined during childhood because you go through so many changes from your childhood to adulthood so almost everything changes https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341418056 2019-03-14 16:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341418056 https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341418811 2) it is beneficial to our lives because changing simple tasks or habits can greatly increase happiness and quality of life in individuals. With the resources we have today it is a lot easier to know what we can do to help ourselves live good lives ]]> 2019-03-14 16:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341418811 1. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341418921 I can use positive psychology in my real life by remembering that happiness can be intentional. It's something that can be worked on and not just expected. No matter the circumstances, we can look at things differently to maintain happiness.]]> 2019-03-14 16:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341418921 1. optimistic 2.if you have a hard childhood then it could lead you to be more pessimistic. but ultimately I think it is up to you to decide how you will be. 3. i will see both sides of things https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341419393 2019-03-14 16:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341419393 1. I am more externally focused because I care more about what's around me than what I feel or if it only concerns me 2. I am 78% success oriented and I agree with this because often success is what drives me to complete what I am doing, or start something new. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341419491 2019-03-14 16:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341419491 1. I think positive psychology can be applied to my life through taking deliberate action to find satisfaction with my life in the areas that are most important to me in order to become happier 2. Positive psychology offers a reason to focus on the aspects of psychology that are meant to improve satisfaction with life https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341421034 2019-03-14 16:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341421034 I think I live a very optimistic life. I am extremely spontaneous and always up for anything at anytime. I remember one time I left school for two weeks just to go to travel . https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341421263 2019-03-14 16:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341421263 https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341423496 I would say that I live a pretty optimistic life. I do consider a lot of things when making a decision, but I don't look for the negative is situations 

]]> 2019-03-14 16:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341423496 2. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341423714 Positive psychology can be beneficial to our lives because it helps us sculpt ourselves to be the happiest we can be. ]]> 2019-03-14 16:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341423714 I would say I live an optimistic life because I see the bright side of things. I may get pessimistic sometimes but I try to overcome it. I personally think it could be something determined during childhood. The memories of my childhood my increase in being a optimistic or pessimistic. For example if I had happy memories from my childhood, remembering that might help overcome any pessimistic feelings I have. I think creating a balance is something needed. I believe I can create a balance by just looking at life in a neutral way and not dwelling on things that will make me pessimistic and such. https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341444393 2019-03-14 17:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341444393 Luz https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341834526 Positive Psychology 
1. The way we could use positive psychology in our life is focusing on the fulfillment of things. We could see what stage of happiness we are at and see if we are happy with where we are at, and if not change it.
2. The reason fulfilling our meaning is so important is because it is apart or genetics. Knowing which one you have or a lest have an idea of it will guide you and will help you complete your destiny.

balancing optimism and Pessimism:
1. ]]> 2019-03-15 16:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kberuben/v9tbu3tqgju9/wish/341834526