The purpose of this essay for student is to reflect on their psychological strengths and how these, and other possible strengths, could be further developed using positive psychology techniques.
Process:
Write a reflective essay (1350 words) in response to the questions below:
From your reading of the literature in positive psychology, what have you identified as your psychological strengths? How could you further develop these, and other possible strengths?
Your reflective essay will need to address:
Personal psychological strengths identified•
Psychological strengths discussed in relation to the literature on positive•
psychology
Discussion of the method used to assess / identify these strengths•
Discussion of the impact of these strengths on your life (eg: health, career, education and / or relationships)•
An analysis of how the strengths may be developed•
Content
1. Personal psychological strengths identified
2. Strengths discussed in relation to the literature on positive psychology
3. Methodology used to identify strengths discussed
4. Impact of the strengths on the student’s life discussed
5. Ways in which these strengths may be developed analysed

Evidence of familiarity with relevant literature and theory•
Evidence of self-awareness and ability to self-reflect•
Main ideas clearly and logically presented•
Relevant research and scholarship literature used appropriately to support claims•
Correct academic writing style used, including correct spelling, grammar and punctuation•
In-text referencing and reference list follows APA referencing style (6th ed.)•