STEP 1: Select one theory of personality from the following list:
- Biological Contributions (In the eBook Resource: Chapter "Personality" this is referred to as behavioral genetics.)
- Five-Factor Model of Personality
- Humanistic Model
- Social Cognitive Perspective (see Crash Course Video, Episode #22)
STEP 2: Write a 200-400 word post on the theory of personality you have chosen and why it makes the most sense to you. Provide an accurate and detailed description of the approach you select. Compare your choice to the other theories. Name and briefly critique the other theories, how are they different or similar to the theory of your choice? Base your answer on the reading or videos, or you may find additional information in the UMGC library or online. Be sure to cite all sources, including your Saylor (2016) textbook.
Resources :
You will discover trait theories of personality, the cognitive perspective of Bandura, and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
eBook Resource: Chapter "Personality"
Video Resource: Crash Course Episode # 22 Measuring Personality
Trait theories of personality, the cognitive perspective of Bandura, along with other perspectives of personality assessment are evaluated and discussed.
Part 2: Intelligence
This section will give you an overview on intelligence and the nature vs nature argument.
eBook Resource: Chapter "Intelligence"
Crash Course Videos on Intelligence
Watch these videos to learn more about the theories of intelligence.
Video Resource: Crash Course Episode # 23 Controversy of Intelligence
This video discusses how intelligence is defined and measured, multiple intelligences, and emotional intelligence.
Video Resource: Crash Course Episode # 24 Brains vs Bias
This video reviews the different types of intelligence tests, reliability and validity of measures, the importance of nature and nurture when discussing intelligence, twin and adoption studies regarding intelligence, biases in testing intelligence and stereotype threat.