Theories of Personality Development
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 1
Theory 1: The first interpretation of the scenario is an excellent example of the psychodynamic viewpoint because it explores Alex's unresolved childhood issues, his relationship with his father, and his use of a workaholic lifestyle as a potential defense mechanism to avoid close connections and maturation.
Theory 2: The second interpretation of the scenario illustrates a learning strategy because it states that Alex became classically conditioned to identify manliness with hard work, and he is still strengthened to work hard by acquiring family approval and financial rewards.
Theory 3: The third interpretation of the scenario is an example of the humanistic perspective because it emphasizes the need for Alex to be treated with unwavering admiration and acceptance of who he is. Self-actualization is also discussed, implying that Alex must travel down his path to find happiness.
Theory 4: The fourth hypothesis is a prime example of trait theories because it suggests Alex has a hardworking and possibly addictive personality due to his inherent, perhaps genetically driven, disposition. This interpretation focuses on inborn characteristics that Alex might have gotten from his parents.
Theory
Associated Personality Theory
Theory 1
Psyhodynamic Perspective
Theory 2
Learning Approaches
Theory 3
Humanistic Approaches
Theory 4
Trait Theories
The learning approaches point of view makes the most sense when considering Alex's current situation (Obrenovic et al., 2020). Thus, the second interpretation, grounded in theories of learning, is that Alex has been typically conditioned to link effort with manliness, a lesson he may have internalized through his many interactions with his father and the unwavering su...