Personality Perspectives and Theories in Psychology
Personality Perspectives and Theories in Psychology
For this assignment, you will record a 3–5 minute video discussing theories of personality development. This will provide you an opportunity to practice your professional presentation skills, which is becoming increasingly important to convey on video.
To begin, read each of the Unit 5 Case Scenarios and select one for this assignment. In the video presentation, you will discuss your chosen case scenario. You may use the Unit 5 Assignment Guide to note your responses to the assignment questions and help you prepare for what you will say in your presentation. You will not need to submit this guide as it is only for your reference.
Please be sure to respond to each of the following:
Identify which scenario you have selected to focus on for the assignment.
Then identify the personality theory that is aligned to each of the four theoretical interpretations described for your scenario: psychodynamic perspective, learning approaches, humanistic approaches, or trait theories. Please justify your answers.
Which of the theories makes the most sense to you to understand the person in the case scenario? Please provide a detailed explanation to support your decision.
Scenario 2
The scenario encompasses Elise, who experiences homesickness and job-hunting anxiety after moving to a different part of the country due to her husband's career.
The Psychodynamic Viewpoint, which has its roots in Freud's theories, places heavy emphasis on the impact of early life experiences on adult functioning. The operation of the unconscious mind and defense mechanisms is at this theory's heart. Theory 1 takes a similar tack by exploring the unconscious, repressed thoughts of Elise, which are influenced by her history.
In contrast, the Learning approach examines the importance of one's interactions with one's environment, especially through reinforcement and punishment, in shaping one's personality. Here, the main emphasis is on the development and modification of behaviors. Theory 2 reflects this view by emphasizing cognitive restructuring and the difficulty of overcoming limiting beliefs. Elise's past or environment could have shaped these beliefs.
Moreover, the principles of self-actualization, autonomy, and personal development are promoted by humanistic approaches (Purswell, 2019). Carl Rogers, a major proponent of this theory, highlighted the significance of unconditional positive regard. Theory 3 sheds light on Elise's distinct experiences, pursuit of acceptance, and efforts toward personal fulfillment.
The Trait Theories suggest that our personality comprises inherent traits or characteristics that tend to remain stable over time. Theory 4 supports this perspective by emphasizing Elise's inherent characteristics, which subsequently influence her responses to the transformations and difficulties in her unfamiliar surrou...