Problem
A. Compare/contrast the biographies of Richard Nixon, Frida Kahlo, and Barack Obama - how do their personalities fit the theorists they represent (Nixon & George Kelly) (Frida & Walter Mischel) (Obama & Albert Bandura)? Which of the biographies fits your own personality? Why? Give specific examples.
B. Search the YouTube website for the Walter Mischel Marshmallow Experiment. Explain Mischel's theory. What is this experiment about? How does it fit Mischel's theory?
C. Locate the Social Learning Theory of Alburt Bandura on the Simply Psychology Website. What is the premise of Bandura's theory? In your opinion, how would Bandura's theory be applied today? Be specific and give examples.
D. Locate one Journal Article for George Kelly's theory. In a paragraph (75 words), summarize the article 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?
E. How has this assignment impacted you? What did you learn?