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Psychological Attributes As Part of Professional Development.

The document discusses psychological attributes and professional development. It describes the importance of maintaining physical and mental health through exercise, diet, stress management, and self-improvement. It also discusses behaviorism and conditioning theories proposed by Pavlov, Watson, and Skinner. Finally, it outlines the benefits of having a positive mindset such as better stress coping, mental and physical health, social life, and success.

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Psychological Attributes As Part of Professional Development.

The document discusses psychological attributes and professional development. It describes the importance of maintaining physical and mental health through exercise, diet, stress management, and self-improvement. It also discusses behaviorism and conditioning theories proposed by Pavlov, Watson, and Skinner. Finally, it outlines the benefits of having a positive mindset such as better stress coping, mental and physical health, social life, and success.

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Psychological

Attributes as part of
Professional
Development
Learning Objectives:

• Describe the significance of health for one’s body and


mind.
• Describe behaviorism and the many methods used.
• Describe the advantages of having a positive outlook.
A. Healthy Mind & Healthy body
 Research has shown that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, and
(Soul). Maintaining a level of physical fitness and a balanced diet during
your time in University/Workplace will prove to be hugely beneficial to
both your physical and mental health.
 Studies show that managing to incorporate even a couple of hours of
decent exercise into a week helps in increasing not only our self-esteem
and overall mood but also improves our mental alertness and ability to
learn.
 A balanced diet, rich in essential nutrients, when paired with regular
exercise, will ensure that you maintain a healthy, happy sense of physical
and mental wellbeing, even around stressful exam times and deadlines.
Good Personality
Attributes of a person with
“Good Personality”?
 Good Physique
 Pleasing manners
 Personal and Professional
Integrity
 Trustworthiness and Reliability
 Good control over Body and
Mind
Healthy Body
- We all know what we should be doing to look after our bodies – eat less and
move more. However, it’s much easier said than done.

 Moderation is the key. Start by reducing the intake of unhealthy food, soft drink, caffeine
and alcohol. Learn to read nutrition labels and find healthier options for snacks.
 Commit to regular exercise. Find ways to include physical activity in your day such as
walking up stairs, instead of taking the lift or joining in with lunch time sport.
 Be proactive. Keep on top of your health by scheduling regular medical and dental
checkups to monitor your health and wellbeing.
 Concentrate on the basics. Focus on your sleep, nutrition, hydration and exercise. Set
realistic goals, celebrate the small wins and keep going!
Healthy Mind
- Stress is everywhere and with life becoming more demanding, it’s vital we pay
attention to our mental state.
- Focusing on nourishing the mind and our mental health can improve our focus,
relationships, outlook and more.

 Don’t ignore the signs of stress and overwhelm. If you are not coping with the
pressures of life, talk to someone and seek professional help if required.
 Take time out. Schedule time each day, just for you. Listen to music, read an
article, go for a walk, meditate or enjoy a coffee, away from the stresses of life.
 Prioritize sleep. Sleep recharges our mind, helps us stay focused and think clearly.
Set a time for bed and stick to it to ensure you get the rest your mind needs.
 Be open to self-improvement. Attend a workshop, try online learning, find a
mentor or seek specific advice to improve your skills and increase your
confidence.
HEALTHY SOUL
- Spiritual health is more than religion or new age beliefs.
- It involves identifying our purpose and direction, recognizing what brings us joy and
understanding how to find contentment in our lives.
 Be open to meeting new people. Connecting with others opens our minds to new
ideas and introduces us to alternate ways of living, re-energizing the soul.
 Change your environment. Take a walk outside, have a meeting at a cafe or ask to
work from home. Changing up your routine can help increase satisfaction and
motivation.
 Indulge in your passions. Make time in your life for music, art, hiking, baking,
cycling, running – whatever feeds your soul and makes you happy.
 Be kind to yourself. Give yourself permission to take time out and not be productive
every second of the day. Live in the moment and give your soul a chance to breathe.
B. Behavioral Approach
 Behaviorism, also known as behavioral psychology, is a theory of
learning which states all behaviors are learned through interaction
with the environment through a process called conditioning. Thus,
behavior is simply a response to environmental stimuli.
 Behaviorism is only concerned with observable stimulus-response
behaviors, as they can be studied in a systematic and observable
manner.
 In Management, Behavioral Approach focuses upon individual
behavior, motivations, and social interactions. Specifically, it
incorporates the study of human behavior through psychology,
sociology, and anthropology.
Behavioral Approach
 The behavioral approach emphasizes the scientific study of
observable behavioral responses and their environmental
determinants. In other words its the study of the connection
between our minds and behavioral.
 Contemporary behaviorists still emphasize the importance of
observing behavior to understand an individual; however, not
every behaviorist today accepts the earlier behaviorists
rejection of thought processes, which are often called
cognition.
Theories
 Pavlov (1849-1936)
Ivan P. Pavlov is Russia’s most famous
scientist. He first won great distinction for his
research on the physiology of the digestive
system. Pavlov encountered a methodological
problem that was ultimately to prove more
important and more interesting than his
physiological research. He had discovered
“Conditioning”.
Theories
 Watson (1878-1958)
 One of the historically most colorful figures in
psychology was John B. Watson. Though he did not
create behaviorism, he rose to prominence as its most
well-known spokesperson and proponent.
 Watson was brought up with the prevailing idea that
mechanisms account for behavior. According to Watson
(1914), the study of the mind belongs to philosophy; it is
the domain of speculation and interminable word games.
Psychology has no place for the study of the mind. The
science of psychology must be based on observable
phenomena, with the brain's nerve system providing the
most comprehensive justification.
Theories
 Skinner (1904-1990)
B. F. Skinner is considered by many authorities to have been
the greatest behavioral psychologist of all time. Earlier
behaviorism had been concerned with stimulus-response
connections. Skinner looked at the learning process in the
opposite way, investigating how learning was affected by
stimuli presented after an act was performed. He found that
certain stimuli caused the organism to repeat an act more
frequently. He called stimuli with this effect the “reinforces”.
Watson found that by providing reinforcement in a systematic
way one could shape the behavior in desired directions.
Two Types of Conditioning
Classical Conditioning
 is a technique frequently used in
behavioral training in which a
neutral stimulus is paired with a
naturally occurring stimulus.
Eventually, the neutral stimulus
comes to evoke the same response
as the naturally occurring stimulus,
even without the naturally
occurring stimulus presenting
itself.
For example, whenever you come home
wearing a baseball cap, you take your
child to the park to play. So, whenever
your child sees you come home with a
baseball cap, he is excited because he has
associated your baseball cap with a trip to
the park.
Operant Conditioning (instrumental
conditioning)

 is a method of learning that occurs


through reinforcements and
punishments.

 through OC, association is made


between a behavior and a consequence
for that behavior.
CLASSICAL VS. OPERANT
CONDITIONING
C. Positive Mindset
 Mindset refers to your state of mind, the way that you think and
feel and how this influences your behavior. Your mindset is an
attitude that affects how you perceive the world.
 Mindsets can be held by an individual or by a group of people.
A group of people who live in the same place and are taught the
same things might share a world view that affects their mindset.
 For example, if everyone in a school was told that their exams
were going to be really hard, and they weren’t capable of
passing them, all the students would have a negative mindset
towards exams, thinking that the exams were going to be too
hard and that they would fail.
What is positive mindset?
 Having a positive mindset, or positive mental attitude, means that you are optimistic
about the world around you, and you expect that good things will happen to you.
 In contrast, a negative attitude, or mindset, indicates that you expect bad things to
happen and struggle to perceive the world in a positive way. Having a negative
mindset can hold you back from achieving your goals, because you’re essentially
setting yourself up for failure.
 Having a positive mindset and believing in yourself and your abilities is a powerful
tool which can help you to succeed in school, work and other aspects of life.
BENEFITS OF Positive thinking
Better stress-coping mechanism
Better Mental Health
Better Physical Health
Better social life
More success
How to have a positive mindset
 Think Positive
 Reframing (look from a slightly different
perspective)
 Focus on good things
 Practice gratitude
 Open yourself up to humor
 Spend time with positive people
 Know the consequences
 Start everyday on a positive note

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