Problem
Write a short and clear answer to the following question:
1. Over the weekend, your friend Mohammed decided to stay home and put the finishing touches on a research paper he's been working on for the last four weeks. A friend texted saying he needed some help with how to cite sources. Mohammed happily sent him some examples. When his friend texted back, he said a bunch of their friends were going to go play mini golf. Mohammed had never played mini golf, so he was very interested in trying this new thing and hanging out with this group of people. But, since his research paper wasn't quite done yet, he declined.
2. If Mohammed were to take the Big Five Personality Inventory, based on this description, how do you think he would score on each of the traits? (For example, do you think he would score high, medium, or low on conscientiousness, etc)? Explain the reasoning for each of your choices.
3. Define and describe what a defense mechanism is. Pick three defense mechanisms to discuss in detail. Provide an example of each. Is it healthy to consistently use defense mechanisms to make ourselves feel better? Why or why not?
4. Explain what is meant by self-concept. How does your self-concept relate to your self-esteem and self-worth? Provide an example to highlight how people in your life can influence your self-concept.