Define And Apply Various Personality Theories To Yourself

Define and apply various personality theories to your personal life experiences

In this assignment, you will define and apply various personality theories to your personal life experiences. The assignment consists of two parts. Be sure to complete both parts.

In psychology, personality theorists have sought to understand the traits and other factors that determine our very nature. Some of these factors are innate, and others seem to be shaped by environmental forces. Each theory takes a different approach to understanding personality. Familiarity with theories of personality will help you to understand and organize behaviors that you observe in others and yourself.

Part I: Application of Personality Theories

Apply each of the four personality theories to your personal life experience by answering the following questions:

• The Five Factor Model of Personality: Explain where you fall on each of the five dimensions or traits in this theory. Discuss whether you feel you were “born with” this trait or if you feel this trait developed through experiences in your environment (such as family experiences or other learning experiences). Based on your experience, explain whether personality traits are primarily biological (innate) or environmental (learned) (Nature vs. Nurture).
• Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory: Describe how social learning theory influenced your personality development. Identify whose behavior you modeled and provide specific details about how their behavior influenced you.
• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Identify which stage of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs you are currently experiencing. Explain which level you hope to reach in the future.
• Freudian Theory of Personality Structure: Provide an example of how your Id, Ego, and Superego might all work together to meet your needs and lead to success. Discuss whether you believe the unconscious mind plays a role in everyday behavior, based on your readings and experiences.

Your response should be a 3–4-page Microsoft Word document written clearly, concisely, and organized, demonstrating ethical scholarship with correct APA citations, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Part II: Psychological Autobiography

In this part, you will rewrite your autobiographical essay from Module 1, incorporating 12–15 terms and concepts from the psychology theories and material covered in this course. You do not need to analyze or disclose sensitive material, but rather, apply psychological concepts to describe your life history in an accessible manner. Use at least five of the following theorists or perspectives: Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, Eysenck, Bandura, Maslow, Freud.

You should write your autobiography in 2–3 pages, integrating concepts such as developmental stages, key theories of personality, identity, moral reasoning, or cognitive development. Focus on illustrating how the course material explains your early development and current life situation, showcasing your understanding of psychological principles.

Remember that this assignment demonstrates your learning; thus, be creative while accurately applying concepts from lectures and readings to your personal story.

References

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