Week 2 - Discussion Question #1 - Due Tuesday In what ways was Jung's personality theory influenced by this childhood experiences and by this dreams and fantasies during his midlife crisis? What are the different archetypes in Jung's theory? What is the shadow? Explain what role they play in personality. 250 - Word Minimum Answer - Minimum one citation/reference
Distinguish between deficiency needs and growth needs. Which type was Maslow concerned with? In the case below, apply how Maslow's theory and hierarchy of needs would apply to this person. 250 Word Minimum - Cite one reference 150 Word Reply Post 52-year-old Dan Dan is the divorced father of two adult children, ages 23 and 25. He is married for…
Week 1 - Discussion Question #2 What did Freud mean when he said that the ego is caught in the middle, pressured by three insistent and opposing forces? What happens to a person when the ego does not effectively do its job? Additionally describe how each of the following defense mechanisms protects us against anxiety: reaction formation, projection, and sublimation.…
Week 5 - Discussion Question #1 - Due TuesdayForum What are key ideas in Carl Rogers theory? What are they in regards to Rollo May's theory? How do their perspectives differ from Maslow' on personality development? What are some of the similarities? Between these three, which one resonates with you the most? 250 Word Minimum - Include one citation/reference 150…
Week 3 - Discussion Question #2 - Due Thursday What did Erikson mean by the concept of identity confusion? What evidence did he find for it among Native Americans? Among combat veterans of World War II? How can the conflicts of the adult stages of psychosocial development be resolved in positive ways?
Week 3 - Discussion Question #1 - Need to Watch One of the Two Video Options from the Real World - Due TuesdayForum While watching the MTV Real World video, apply both Adler’s theory and Horney’s personality theories to the at least two roommates in the show. In particular discuss which roommates display the following personality traits and give examples…
Week 5 - Discussion Question #2 - Due ThursdayForum What are some of the key concepts in George Kelly's theory on personality? How do they differ from Albert Ellis's theory? Which of the two makes the most sense to you as ways to explain personality development and behavior? 250 Word Minimum - One citation/reference 150 Word Reply
Week 1 - Discussion Question #2Forum What did Freud mean when he said that the ego is caught in the middle, pressured by three insistent and opposing forces? What happens to a person when the ego does not effectively do its job? Additionally describe how each of the following defense mechanisms protects us against anxiety: reaction formation, projection, and sublimation.…
Week 1 - Discussion Question #1 - Due TuesdayForum In what ways does our personality influence our eventual success in interpersonal relations, in our career, and in our general level of health and happiness? How is personality assessed and what has been found or developed in the research regarding personality development?
