Theories of Personality
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Question
1. Read the Illustrative Biographies of Richard Nixon, Frida Kahlo and Barack Obama (attached on additional materials, please zoom out so you will be able to read it, contact me if you have any trouble). Compare/contrast the biographies – how do their personalities fit the theorists they represent? Which of the biographies fits your own personality? Why? Give specific examples.
2. Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcmrCLL7Rtw and explain Mischel’s theory. What is this experiment about? How does it fit Mischel’s theory?
3. Visit the website: https://www.simplypsychology.org/bandura.html
What is the premise of Bandura’s theory? In your opinion, how would Bandura’s theory be applied today? Be specific and give examples.
4. In a paragraph (75 words), summarize the article (Kelly’s article attached on additional materials) and consider this question: ‘What concepts from Kelly are relevant in understanding personality development?’ Explain the concept of elaborative choice in Kelly’s theory. How does this compare to “stages of development” theories like Freud or Erikson?
5. How has this assignment impacted you? What did you learn?
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