To what extent are you in control of your emotions?
How does this matter for how we think of the self?
Consider these things, in an order that makes sense to you, in the course of your essay.
theory of self
emotional hijacking
demographics of depression (culture as an influence on emotion)
the relationship of “disorder” to self
happiness (3 elements of happiness + potential to improve happiness level)
emotion work, impression management, and authenticity of self
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Your essay will be graded on the following dimensions:
AWESOME CLEAR & COHERENT ARGUMENT!!! (if you want to see if your argument makes sense, you may want to try verbally sharing it with friends and/or family)
strong and clear thesis in bold print
full response to entire prompt
well-written
strong use of required course readings to support your argument
creativity—make the topic your own! (OWN IT!)
this should be an essay—an original argument—not just an answer to the above set of questions
free of errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
bibliography in APA style formatting
page numbers, please
Grading Rubric (15 total points)
____/1 point clear, distinct, compelling thesis in bold print
____/1 point clear and complete explanation of theory of self
____/1 points clear explanation of emotional hijacking and its implications for self-control
____/1.5 point clear explanation of demographic patterns of depression
____/.5 point statement on the relationship of “disorder” to self
____/2 points clear explanation of the extent to which, and how, happiness can be changed
____/2 points discussion of emotion work, impression management, & authenticity of self
____/2 points clear & compelling argument
____/2 points use of required course readings (with quotes)
____/1 points overall quality, including quality of writing
____/1 point APA style bibliography
All citations must come from the resources I provide
