What This Document Is
This document is a preview of the “Present Authoring: Faults” exercise, a component of the Self-Authoring suite used in Cornell University’s Developmental Psychology (PSYCH 2090) course. It outlines the structure and requirements of an in-depth self-assessment focused on identifying and analyzing personal faults. The exercise is designed to complement a parallel analysis of personal strengths (virtues).
Why This Document Matters
This preview is valuable for students enrolled in PSYCH 2090 who are preparing to complete the “Faults” exercise. It helps students understand the time commitment involved, the process of self-reflection required, and the technical aspects of navigating the online tool. Understanding these elements *before* beginning the exercise can improve the quality of self-assessment and maximize the benefits of the program. It’s particularly useful for students who benefit from knowing what to expect from a lengthy, introspective assignment.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This preview does *not* provide a substitute for completing the exercise itself. It won’t reveal your personal faults, offer solutions to overcome them, or provide a completed analysis. It’s a roadmap, not the journey. The exercise requires honest self-criticism, which can be challenging, and this preview doesn’t offer emotional support or coping strategies.
What This Document Provides
This preview details:
* The overall goal of the “Faults” analysis – to understand the negative impact of personality traits.
* The estimated time commitment (up to three hours, with suggested writing time per fault).
* Instructions for accessing and resuming the exercise online at selfauthoring.com.
* The structure of the exercise: selecting faults from five lists, ranking them, and writing about their impact.
* Technical requirements: character limits for text boxes and the use of a progress bar.
* A recommendation to complete the exercise in a positive mood.
* Information about the Index feature for navigating completed sections.
This preview does *not* include the fault lists themselves, the writing prompts, or any personalized feedback. It does not contain the full exercise or any of the results you would generate by completing it.