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Psychology. 2/27/14. Personality. What are the four main approaches to personality?. Important concepts. False consensus effect Maslow’s highest level Rogers’ three prerequisites for growth MMPI’s system Traits vs. behaviors in the person-situation controversy Reciprocal determinism
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Psychology 2/27/14
Personality • What are the four main approaches to personality?
Important concepts • False consensus effect • Maslow’s highest level • Rogers’ three prerequisites for growth • MMPI’s system • Traits vs. behaviors in the person-situation controversy • Reciprocal determinism • Locus of control • Learned helplessness (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6pWdIjAdn8) • Spotlight effect • Examples of self-serving bias
CANOE • Draw five people in a canoe that exemplify one extreme of the “Big Five” factors.
Myers-Briggs Test • Take the Myers-Briggs test to determine your personality type. • Read over the packet of info. • Evaluate the validity of the Myers-Briggs test.
Evaluating perspectives • Write 2 paragraphs evaluating which personality approach you find to be most valid. • Suggested format: 1 paragraph elucidating the merits of your approach. 1 paragraph criticizing the other approaches in comparison.
Personality write-up • Write a description of your personality. Use the following concepts: Ideal self Traits Person-situation controversy/reciprocal determinism Locus of control Optimism vs. pessimism Self-esteem