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Module 3 Activity Journal

Module 3 Activity Journal

Q PSY 328 Module Three Journal Template First, complete the Big Five Personality Test and take a screenshot of your results. Next, complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. • Identify one trait from the Big Five (openness, also known as intellect/imagination; conscientiousness; extraversion; agreeableness; or neuroticism, also known as emotional stability) that promotes effectiveness in one of the following areas: communication, motivation, or adaptability. You can also speak to an area of your choice. Your response should be 2 to 5 sentences in length. Include the following in your response: o Where do you see evidence of this trait in your behaviors? o Explain why you chose your trait and area. [Insert text] • Identify one trait from the Big Five that you would like to improve and explain why. Your response should be 2 to 5 sentences in length. Consider the following in your response: o Where do you see evidence of this trait in your behaviors? o What behavior would you like to see? [Insert text] • Identify one trait from the Big Five that you think helps you cope with challenging situations and provide an example. Your response should be 2 to 5 sentences in length. [Insert text] • Identify one trait from the Big Five that you think is particularly important for your current or desired profession and justify your response. Your response should be 2 to 5 sentences in length. [Insert text] • Your textbook describes which personality traits are most important to employers: conscientiousness followed by agreeableness. Provide one reason why these traits would be desirable in an organizational setting and one reason why they would not. Your response should be 2 to 5 sentences in length. [Insert text] • Describe at least one limitation of trait theory when it comes to characterizing a person or their behavior. Your response should be 2 to 5 sentences in length. o Consider topics related to social justice issues, such as gender and atavism. [Insert text] • Considering that the traits are on a continuum, describe the extent to which you think you can change your traits over time. Your response should be 2 to 5 sentences in length. [Insert text]

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Openness to experience is a trait from the Big Five personality traits that promotes effectiveness in communication. People who score high in openness to experience tend to be curious, open-minded, and interested in new ideas, which allows them to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. They are able to see things from different perspectives and are able to understand other people's point of view, which helps them to communicate in a more effective way. Evidence of openness in my behaviors include my receptiveness to new and unconventional ideas. Also, I get excitement from change and desire for new experiences.