Short Paper: Personality Assessment

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Short Paper: Personality Assessment Assignment

Task: Submit to complete this assignment

This short paper will challenge you to apply what you have learned in this course and assess your own personality using three different theoretical approaches. Describe how each of these approaches would describe and explain your personality, using specific examples about your personality and key concepts from the theories. This paper has you evaluate several different theories with something you are very familiar with—your own personality.
To complete this assignment, review the Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric document.

PSY 560 Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric

Overview: For this paper, you will look at how different personality theories apply to something you are familiar with—your personality. Conclude your analysis with a discussion on the importance of using multiple theoretical approaches in personality psychology. As you encounter different theories in personality psychology, it is always important to think about their real-world applications. This assignment will provide the opportunity to apply different theoretical approaches to address personality. The skill of applying different theoretical approaches to contemporary personality issues is important for a personality psychologist. You will conclude this assignment by describing the importance of using multiple theoretical approaches to understand personality. Prompt: For this assignment, you will apply three different theoretical approaches to the assessment of your personality.

 Choose a Freudian or neo-Freudian theory from Modules Two or Three, and write about how the theoretical approach and key concepts of the theory apply to your personality.

 Choose one theory from the humanistic or positive theories discussed in Module Four and describe how the theoretical approach and key concepts of the theory help explain your personality.

 Use the Big Five trait theory from Module Five and write about how well the trait theory’s theoretical approach and key concepts describe your personality. You should have already taken the Big Five personality test in Module Five. If not, access the Big Five Project Personality Test now to take it.

 Conclude the paper by discussing the importance of using multiple theoretical approaches to understand personality. Here are some possible ways you could apply the various theories: Freudian/Neo-Freudian

 Discuss Freud’s psychosexual stages of development and describe any fixations that you may have.

 Describe which of Erikson’s stages of development you are currently in and how you are currently managing the conflict.

Humanistic/Positive

 Apply Kelly’s idea of personal constructs to your personality.

 Describe how well you are currently meeting the fundamental needs outlined in self-determination theory and how these needs influence your personality.

Big Five

 Describe your standing on the Big Five and how well the theory helps explain your personality. Note: The above examples are just ideas to help get you started. You may choose other neo-Freudian or humanistic/positive theories, and you can use any concepts from the theories. It is important that you focus on the key concepts of the theories and how they apply to your personality. Use specific terms and concepts from the theories, and use specific examples of your personality. Be sure to focus primarily on the theoretical approaches that you write about; this should not simply be an account of your personality.

 

 

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Rubric

Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Freudian or Neo-Freudian

Meets “Proficient” criteria and articulates personal personality examples that are well suited to the theory’s theoretical approach and key concepts

Chooses a Freudian or neo-Freudian theory, focuses on the theoretical approach and key concepts of the theory, and applies the theory to personal personality examples

Chooses a Freudian or neo-Freudian theory and focuses on the theoretical approach and key concepts of the theory but does not apply personal personality examples related to the theory’s key concepts

Does not choose a Freudian or neo-Freudian theory or focus on the theoretical approach

20

Humanistic or Positive Theory

Meets “Proficient” criteria and articulates personal personality examples that are well suited to the theory’s theoretical approach and key concepts

Chooses a humanistic or positive theory, focuses on the theoretical approach and key concepts of the theory, and applies the theory to personal personality examples

Chooses a humanistic or positive theory and focuses on the theoretical approach and key concepts of the theory but does not apply personal personality examples related to the theory’s key concepts

Does not choose a humanistic or positive theory or focus on the theoretical approach

20

Big Five Trait Theory

Meets “Proficient” criteria and articulates personal personality examples that are well suited to the theory’s theoretical approach and key concepts

Examines the Big Five trait theory, focuses on the theoretical approach and key concepts of the theory, and applies the theory to personal personality examples

Examines the Big Five trait theory and focuses on the theoretical approach and key concepts but does not apply personal personality examples related to the theory’s key concepts

Does not examine the Big Five trait theory or focus on the theoretical approach

20

Conclusion Meets “Proficient” criteria and conclusion demonstrates a well- supported connection between multiple theoretical approaches in understanding personality

Discusses the importance of using multiple theoretical approaches to understand personality

Discusses the importance of using multiple theoretical approaches to understand personality, but discussion lacks clarity or contains inaccuracies

Does not discuss the importance of using multiple theoretical approaches to understand personality

30

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

10

Total 100%

Psychology Movie Review

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This Essay needs to be 5-6 pages

This question concerns your interpretation of “Do the Right Thing.”  For starters, Spike Lee

never tells his audience what “the right thing” is.  What is “the right thing?”

Why?  Based on

your sense from the film, which psychological explanation of prejudice (i.e., sociocultural,

personality, or cognitive) does Spike Lee seem to favor?

Why?

Trace a few of the significant

events that occur throughout the film and explain h

ow they illustrate the particular theory you

choose.  Using any of the theories, discuss the ultimate conflict at the end

.

In general, does

Spike Lee seem optimistic or pessimistic about the future of race relations?  Could this film be of

use in the batt

le against racial prejudice?  Explain.

Finally, using your knowledge (and insight) from the course, analyze

and answer

the following:

—

Was Buggin’ Out justified in his demand that Sal place pictures of African

–

Americans on his

wall?

—

Why was “the Mayor” treated poorly by the neighborhood residents?

—

Of what importance were the three black males sitting on the sidewalk?  Pay particular

attention to their discussion of the Korean market across the street.

—

Can one characterize each of the following as racist: Sal, Sal’s sons, Buggin’ Out, Radio

Rahim, Mookie?

Why?

—

What purpose was served by Mookie’s throwing a trash can through the storefront of the

pizzeria?

Watching the Video

:

There is a highquality video version available for 24 hour rental from Amazon,

It only costs

$3.99.

The

weblink is:

The University of MichiganDearborn

 

Department of Behavioral Sciences

 

AAAS 322/PSYC 322/CRJ 322: Psychology of Prejudice

 

 

Instructions: The following question to be answered in a 5-6 page paper

 

This question concerns your interpretation of “Do the Right Thing.” For starters, Spike Lee never tells his audience what “the right thing” is. What is “the right thing?” Why? Based on your sense from the film, which psychological explanation of prejudice (i.e., sociocultural, personality, or cognitive) does Spike Lee seem to favor? Why? Trace a few of the significant events that occur throughout the film and explain how they illustrate the particular theory you choose. Using any of the theories, discuss the ultimate conflict at the end. In general, does Spike Lee seem optimistic or pessimistic about the future of race relations? Could this film be of use in the battle against racial prejudice? Explain.

 

Finally, using your knowledge (and insight) from the course, analyze and answer the following:

 

–Was Buggin’ Out justified in his demand that Sal place pictures of African-Americans on his

wall?

 

–Why was “the Mayor” treated poorly by the neighborhood residents?

 

–Of what importance were the three black males sitting on the sidewalk? Pay particular

attention to their discussion of the Korean market across the street.

 

–Can one characterize each of the following as racist: Sal, Sal’s sons, Buggin’ Out, Radio

Rahim, Mookie? Why?

–What purpose was served by Mookie’s throwing a trash can through the storefront of the

pizzeria?

Watching the Video:

 

There is a high-quality video version available for 24 hour rental from Amazon,  It only costs $3.99.  (You can purchase the video as a permanent download for $12.99.  Woo-Hoo!)  The weblink is: http://www.amazon.com/Do-the-Right-Thing/dp/B000ICXQTC

 

There are a few websites out there that permit streaming for free. The legality of these sites is questionable. Remember that if you use these sites, you do so at your own risk!

The Teenage YearsInstructions

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The Teenage YearsInstructions

Pretend that you are a psychologist who is meeting with a client concerned about her 14-year-old. Your client tells you that she is not sure what to expect, now that her child is becoming a teenager. She asks you, “What is going to happen to my child biologically, psychologically, and socially over the next few years?” She also wants to know how she can build a strong relationship with her teenage child and better cope during these many developments.

Write a 2-3 page paper addressing your client’s questions and concerns. Be sure to cite the unit readings and/or outside sources to support your facts and statements. Include both in-text citations and a reference page, in APA format.

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Building A Case Conceptualization – Gathering Data

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Building a Case Conceptualization – Gathering Data

Your ability to use the multidisciplinary approach depends on your mastery of the core set of capabilities described in the introduction to Unit 4. One of those capabilities is the research skill of gathering data, which involves not only the collection process, but also the thinking processes involved in synthesizing what you find and integrating it into a coherent picture of the client and the situation. This assignment, the first of three in your capstone project, is designed to have you apply this capability to the case that you selected.

Your assignment is to write a case conceptualization, a description of the case and an interpretation of the issues and problems involved. The studies and discussions in Units 4 and 5 were designed to provide the rich data and information upon which you will draw to arrive at your understanding of this client and his situation.

Case Information

In Unit 4, you chose one of these two case clients as the basis of your project work:

  • Case 1: Joseph, an 8-year-old first grader recently placed in foster care after an emergency removal from his home.
  • Case 2: Mark, a 28-year-old inmate in the transition unit at a correctional facility who is expected to be released in two months.

Be sure to read the initial case information for your case located in the Resources. In addition, the media piece Interactive Case File provides greater detail on both clients.

Instructions

You began gathering information about your case client in Unit 4, using information in the course files and the media piece Interactive Case File. Now pull this information together, analyze what you have, and write a case conceptualization, following this format:

  • Background: Provide a clear and concise background of the case, showing a holistic view of the client.
  • Problem Identification: Provide an analysis of the main issues in the case. Clearly connect how issues and needs presented by the client are affecting his emotions and behaviors.
  • Case Summary: Present a concise conceptualization of what the needs are and a rationale as to why they should be the focus of your recommendations. Keep in mind that this section is what you will present to the collaborative team, so you want to make sure that you are presenting a clear snapshot of the person and the areas that need to be identified. If more than one need or issue is present, make sure to rank these needs and support why one needs to be addressed over another. The goal is not to make recommendations, but rather to provide a solid starting point for the collaborative team to begin thinking about recommendations.

Requirements

  • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
  • Length of paper: 5–8 typed double-spaced pages.
  • Font and font size: Arial, 10 point.

Before submitting your assignment, review the scoring guide in the Resources. Your assignment is due at the end of this unit.

Portfolio Prompt: You may choose to save this learning activity to your ePortfolio.