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1. What does Kottler suggests regarding what you can do to live a happy life? Please list these 6 suggestions . (Ch.1:What Brings Happiness)

2. Adjustment or growth? What questions can be asked regarding "personal growth"?  

3. Situation: Your instructor seems genuinely interested in the students and the course, and she has extended herself by inviting you to come to office hours if you have any problems/challenges in the course. You (the student), are having real difficulty with some concepts and doing poorly on the tests and assignments. Nonetheless, you keep putting off going to office hours to get help with your problems. 

Issues/Discussion Questions

• Have you been in this situation before? What made you unable to attend office hours and get support?
• If you find yourself in this situation, what are your options based on this chapter, and lecture topics to help you resolve this issue? 

Helen's Story

I started kindergarten a bit too early and was smaller than most of the other children. I had looked forward to beginning school, but I soon felt overwhelmed. I began to fail at many of the tasks other children were enjoying and mastering. Gradually, I began to avoid even simple tasks and to find excuses for my failures. I became increasingly afraid of making mistakes, and I thought that everything I did had to be perfect. My teachers thought I was sensitive and needed a lot of encouragement and direction, but I continued to quit too soon because I didn't think my work was "good enough." When I was in the third grade, I was at least a grade level behind in reading, despite having repeated kindergarten. I began to feel stupid and embarrassed because I couldn't read as well as the other children, and I did not want to read aloud. Eventually, I received instruction in remedial reading. I liked this attention, but then they gave me some reading tests and I didn't do well. I hate taking tests, and I always think I will fail. I might have given up on school a long time ago, but many people helped me continue in spite of my fears. I am in college now, and I am still anxious about taking tests. I am learning to control my feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, and I am arguing back to those old voices that say I am basically inadequate.

Reflections: Helen's case indicates that the first few years of school can have a powerful impact on a child's life and future adjustment to school. Her school experiences colored her view of her self-worth and affected her relationships with other children.

At this point ask yourself these questions

• Can I identify in any ways with Helen's feelings?
• What struggles did I experience in forming my self-concept?
• Does Helen remind me of anyone I know?