1. ORATE 2014 Building Students Strengths Cory Andriatta Dominique Sukles Michael A. Rousell Aaron Von Tersch Tesch Sponsored by President's Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Grant, 2014 Southern Oregon University

2. Hypnotic Conditions: Are They Present In the Elementary Classroom Michael A. Rousell University of Oregon 1990 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.htmlA Moment of Sudden Influence 8. In Practice 9. Priming: Non-Conscious Influence 10. Adaptable: able to adjust quickly and easily Adventurous: eager to face challenges Ambitious: motivated by success Analytical: skilled at analysis Artistic: shows evidence or appreciation of artistry Broadminded: open minded and flexible Cautious: careful and watchful Clever: mentally bright with quick intelligence Competent: sufficient skill and experience Conscientious: careful, detailed with principle Consistent: coherent in principles and form Curious: eager to learn or know Eager: keen and earnest in desire Efficient: good performance with minimal waste of time or effort Imaginative: easily generates new perspectives Industrious: working energetically and diligently Logical: reasoning according to principles Methodical: systematic and orderly Meticulous: showing extreme care Organized: strongly systematic Original: independent and creative Persistent: preservers with obstacles Practical: good judgment in everyday matters Precise: an emphasis on exactness Purposeful: determined and clear-minded with goals Rational: good sense and sound judgment Resourceful: skillful and prompt when facing problems Tenacious: persistent and tough-minded Thorough: very attentive to accuracy Unique: like no other Verbal: excellent use of words Versatile: turning easily from one task to another Wise: a strong sense of discretion and discernment with judgment 11. Jon didnt have inventive on his list. The then researcher chose inventive as the target strength. 12. Your inventive thought processes help you find interesting solutions. 13. Jon Creative Efficient Resourceful Inventive Thorough Imaginative Eager Competent Persistent Artistic