REQUIREMENTS:
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Typewritten using 11 or 12 point font in a word processor
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One (1) inch margins all around the page
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Heading (at one inch margin)
ORGANIZATION FORMAT:
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Short- essay (sentence/paragraph)
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Single-space (double space between paragraphs)
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No shorter than one (1) typewritten page and not longer than three (3) typewritten pages
ASSIGNMENT:
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You will get an opportunity to “be the psychologist”. Select a subject for your essay. Options for choices include famous person, character in a book, on TV and/or movie. If you select as your subject “someone” from your “life circle”. You must change their name and not include any identifying information in your essay.
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Once your subject has been selected. Utilize one of the personality theories in Chapter 12 to “analyze” your subject. Options for theories are Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, Trait, Social-Cognitive or Self.
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You may spend a maximum of two – three paragraphs describing the background, behavior and/or plot you have chosen (in other words>the essay should not be ALL description).
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Your analysis will then explain in terms of the personality theory you have chosen– why you think the person/character displayed the personality that he or she did.
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Your essay will include the definition of personality and brief summary of the personality theory you have chosen. Move from theory summary-to utilize/demonstrate more specific components of theory-you should not use all components of a theory>due to length of essay choose 2-3 components of theory to apply to your subject.
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Remember interpretations are to link components of personality such as behavior, thoughts, motivations, emotions to a particular theoretical concept. Examples of specific components would include defense mechanisms, id, ego, superego, self- actualization, self-concept, “THE BIG FIVE”, person-situation, reciprocal determinism,
self-efficacy or self-serving bias. This list provides a examples of specific concepts associated with each theory-essay would include 2-3 associated with theory that you select. NOTE: additional concepts related to each theory are located in Chapter 12.
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The number of points you earn will depend on the quality of your analysis (using clear and SPECIFIC components of the theory you have chosen) as well as your ability to present a well-organized essay.
ORGANIZATION:
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Introduction (40 Points) 1. Define personality (10 Points) 2. Identify the personality theory and psychologist behind this theory (if noted). (10 Points) 3. Briefly describe the perspective of this theory (20 Points)
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Essay subject (30 Points) 1. Identify the subject of your personality analysis 2. Describe their personality/background behavior
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Analysis of Personality (40 Points) 1. Presentation of the components of the personality theory chosen to describe your subject’s personality
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Conclusion (40 Points) 1. Must include a conclusion. 2. Points in this section will also include essay organization, proofing, heading, academic honesty statement etc. 3. No reference page is required as this assignment is considered an application essay utilizing textbook content. However, is a student includes a “direct quote” in the essay-a citation and APA Reference page must be included for source.
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