Homework: Reflecting on Personality Trait Theories
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You have experienced firsthand one or more personality trait assessments. Take a moment to recall the assessment(s). Reputable tools like those Learning Resources are developed based on personality trait theories. Through the readings in the text, you are examining those theories and the contributions of three key theorists: Gordon Allport, Raymond Cattell, and Hans Eysenck. In this Homework, you will consider personality trait theories applied to your own life, evaluate the effectiveness of personality trait theories in explaining human behavior, and discuss the theorists about whose ideas you feel the strongest.
To prepare:
1. Review this Learning Resources on personality trait theories and theorists.
2. Review the personality trait assessment you completed for the Discussion and your results, as well as any other assessments you explored.
3. Think about how you would apply your assessment results and personality trait theories in your personal and/or professional life. Be prepared to address two specific areas of functioning, such as academic, occupational, social, or others of your choosing.
Submit a 2 to 3 pages paper that addresses the following:
1. Explain how applying personality trait theories to your assessment results might help you understand yourself and your relationships in two specific areas of functioning (e.g., academic, occupational, social, or others).
2. Explain whether you find personality trait theories more effective as an explanation for human behavior than psychoanalytic or humanistic theories, and provide your reasoning.
3. Describe personality trait theorists with whom you particularly agree and disagree, and explain your reasoning.
Although this Homework has elements of a personal reflection, you must demonstrate your understanding of the topics. Be specific and provide examples.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.