WHAT ARE
STRENGTHS
?
Strengths are defined as our built-
in capacities for particular ways of
thinking, feeling, and behaving.
They can be character traits,
abilities, skills, knowledge, and
capacities that allow an individual
to thrive in a particular context. These
can include positive elements of
personality and education,
EXAMPLES
being logical detail-oriented
open-minded focused
solution- genuine
oriented funny
a good responsible
storyteller a good time
friendly manager.
likable hospitable
persuasive
5 TYPES OF
STRENGTHS
1. Interpersonal
Strengths
• leadership
• teamwork
• kindness
• forgiveness
2. Intellectual
Strengths
• love of learning
• creativity
• curiosity
3. Emotional
Strengths
• zest
• hope
• bravery
4. Strengths of
Restraint
• prudence
• self-regulation
• honesty
5. Theological Strengths
• religiousness (or faith)
• gratitude
• appreciation of beauty
In positive psychology, personal strengths
are associated with the six virtues of
positive psychology theory:
1. Wisdom 4. Justice
2. 5. Temperance
Courage 6.
3.
For Humani Transcendence
instance, the virtue of wisdom might include
strengths like creativity and open-mindedness
ty .
WHAT ARE
LIMITATIONS?
Limitations
refer to the constraints or
restrictions that might affect
the outcome or results of
something. They can be seen
as the shortcomings or
deficiencies that prevent an
individual or thing from
In a broader sense,
limitations can also
refer to personal
weaknesses or areas
for improvement
EXAMPLES OF COMMON
WEAKNESSES
1. Difficulty with 6. Difficulty
multitasking accepting criticism
2. 7. Poor time
Procrastination management
3. Perfectionism 8. Being too detail-
4. Lack of oriented
patience 9. Lack of certain
5. Difficulty with technical skills
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
QUIZ #2
1. These are defined as our
built-in capacities for
particular ways of thinking,
feeling, and behaving.
A. strengths
B. limitations
C. weaknesses
2. These refer to the
constraints or restrictions
that might affect the
outcome or results of
something.
A. strengths
B. limitations
3. Which of the following
refer also to strengths?
A. character traits
B. abilities
C. Skills
D. All of the above
4. Limitations can also
refer to
A. areas for improvement
B. abilities
C. personal weaknesses
D. Both A and C
5. Which of the following
does not belong to the
group? Interpersonal
Strengths
[Link] B.
teamwork
C. kindness D. gratitude
6. Which of the following
does not belong to the
group? Intellectual
Strengths
[Link] B. curiosity
C. hope D. love for
learning
7. Bravery is
_________strength
A. Interpersonal
B. Emotional
C. Theological
D. Intellectual
8. Faith is
_________strength
A. Interpersonal
B. Emotional
C. Theological
D. Intellectual
9. Which of the following
does not belong to the six
virtues of positive
psychology theory ?
A. Wisdom B.
Courage
C. Hope D.
10. Which of the following
is an example of
limitation?
A. wisdom
B. Courage
C. Humanity
MARKING
OF
ANSWERS
1. These are defined as our
built-in capacities for
particular ways of thinking,
feeling, and behaving.
A. strengths
B. limitations
C. weaknesses
2. These refer to the
constraints or restrictions
that might affect the
outcome or results of
something.
A. strengths
B. limitations
3. Which of the following
refer also to strengths?
A. character traits
B. abilities
C. Skills
D. All of the above 31
1
4. Limitations can also
refer to
A. areas for improvement
B. abilities
C. personal weaknesses
D. Both A and C 28
5. Which of the following
does not belong to the
group? Interpersonal
Strengths
[Link] B.
teamwork
C. kindness D. gratitude
6. Which of the following
does not belong to the
group? Intellectual
Strengths
[Link] B. curiosity
C. hope D. love for
learning
7. Bravery is
_________strength
A. Interpersonal
B. Emotional
C. Theological
D. Intellectual 30
8. Faith is
_________strength
A. Interpersonal
B. Emotional
C. Theological
D. Intellectual 22 10
9. Which of the following
does not belong to the six
virtues of positive
psychology theory ?
A. Wisdom B.
Courage
C. Hope D.
10. Which of the following
is an example of
limitation?
A. wisdom
B. Courage
C. Humanity
TAKE ME
HOME
In your journal
notebook,
accomplish the
Rosenberg Self-
Esteem Scale.
1. What item/s do you find
comfortable to answer?
2. Does this activity
determine your general
feelings? Why or why not?