Discuss the various perspectives on personality. Compare and contrast elements of these. Which do you think makes the most sense? Why?
Describe Freud's personality theory. What are defense mechanisms? Do you see yourself or others using any of these? Which?
What are some criticisms of the various theories of personality?
Are people inherently driven by aggressive instincts, as Freud claimed? Must the destructive urges of the ID be restrained by parents, culture, religion, and Society if civilization is to continue? Would an environment in which individuals were unrestrained inevitably lead to unleashing of destructive instincts?