This document contains summaries of assignments, discussion questions, and learning materials for an online psychology course on personality (PSYCH 645). The materials cover topics such as defining personality from psychological perspectives, comparing personality theories of Freud, Rogers, and Skinner, examining the role of nature and nurture in personality development, and analyzing how gender influences personality. Students complete individual papers, participate in discussions, take quizzes, and work on team assignments and presentations.
1. PSYCH 645 Week 1 DQ 1
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Define personality from a psychological viewpoint. How is that different from a
conversational comment that someone has a great personality?
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PSYCH 645 Week 1 DQ 2
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How can a theory be reliable or consistent over time if personality is believed to
change?
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PSYCH 645 Week 1 Individual Scientific Study of
Personality Paper (2 Papers)
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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that explores personality
characteristics.
Address the following in your paper:
• How do psychologists define personality? Provide an
overview of the definition of personality.
• Researchers use a number of different methods to study
personality. Three of the most commonly used methods
are case studies, correlational designs, and experimental
designs or true experiments.
o How do these methods differ?
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PSYCH 645 Week 2 DQ 1
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Week 2 DQ 1 - Due Day 2 (Wednesday)
Mandatory: Locate one peer reviewed study on psychoanalytic theory published in the
last 5 years within a Peer Reviewed Journal. How does the study present material
differently than earlier analysts. Include an APA citation of your chosen study in your
response. How are psychoanalytic concepts addressed in current research studies.
Provide examples.
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PSYCH 645 Week 2 DQ 2
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Week 2 DQ 2 - Due Day 4 (Friday)
Is Freud's theory a viable theory for this century? Provide reasons for your view.
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PSYCH 645 Week 2 Individual Assignment Psychodynamic
Theorist Paper (2 Papers)
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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper discussing Freud, Erikson, and two other
psychoanalytic or neo-psychoanalytic theorists.
Answer the following questions in your paper:
• Why was Freud’s work so influential?
• How did the analysts that followed Freud dissent from his viewpoint?
• What links the theorists in the psychoanalytic theory group?•
What are three or more psychoanalytic concepts that are
relevant to today’s culture? Explain their relevance and
provide an example of each.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Citations: Minimum of 6 Peer Reviewed Journal
References.
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PSYCH 645 Week 2 Learning Team Quiz 1
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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper discussing Freud, Erikson, and two other
psychoanalytic or neo-psychoanalytic theorists.
Answer the following questions in your paper:
• Why was Freud’s work so influential?
• How did the analysts that followed Freud dissent from his viewpoint?
• What links the theorists in the psychoanalytic theory group?•
What are three or more psychoanalytic concepts that are
relevant to today’s culture? Explain their relevance and
provide an example of each.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Citations: Minimum of 6 Peer Reviewed Journal
References.
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PSYCH 645 Week 3 DQ 1
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How do humanistic psychologists view the human, the quest for self-actualization,
and the limitations on reaching self-actualization?
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PSYCH 645 Week 3 DQ 2
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Explain the fundamental differences between the theories of
Freud and Rogers. Discuss the social and cultural factors that
contributed to these differences. Describe at least two ways in
which these theorists are similar.
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PSYCH 645 Week 3 History and Theory Paper (Freud and
Rogers) (2 Papers)
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Consider the eras, life histories, and personalities of Freud
and Rogers.
Identify two research articles published in the last 5 years:
one that investigates a psychoanalytic or Freudian construct
and one that investigates a client-centered, humanistic, or
Rogerian construct.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper about Freud and Rogers
that addresses the following:
• Provide a summary of each article, highlighting theprocesses that contemporary
psychologists use to develop the theories of Freud and Rogers.
• Explain their views of human nature and their worldviews as expressed in their
respective theories.
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PSYCH 645 Week 3 Learning Team Quiz 2
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Quiz 2
Multiple Choice
1. Rogers' theory is primarily a theory of
A) the structure of personality.
B) the nature of psychology as a science.
C) the process of change.
D) psychopathology
2. Two main trends seen throughout Rogers' life are
A) a concern with the subjective-experiential and the objective-scientific.
B) concern with religion and philosophy.
C) concern with individuals and media.
D) concern with the correlational approach and the construct validity approach.
3. Rogers' theory of personality is associated with a particular view of human nature.
That view is reflected in which of the following statements?
A) to the extent that people are as Freud pictured them they are neurotic.
B) human nature is basically negative.
C) self-actualization is essentially the same as Freud's concept of socialization.
D) people are basically sinful.
4. Which of the following statements does not accurately reflect an aspect of Rogers'
theory of personality?
9. A) A person's phenomenological field is made up of both conscious and unconscious
perceptions.
B) The most important determinants of behavior are those which are unconscious.
C) A person's phenomenological field is made up of both symbolized and
unsymbolized perceptions.
D) The most important determinants of behavior are those which are symbolized.
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PSYCH 645 Week 4 DQ 1
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What do you think are the top five contributions to behavioral and cognitive theories?
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PSYCH 645 Week 4 DQ 2
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10. Skinner discussed environmental control of behavior. Apply that concept to today’s
culture of social media, such as the Internet, You Tube, camera crime prevention, and
tweeting. Do our behaviors change because of this type of environmental control?
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PSYCH 645 Week 4 Individual Assignment Phobia Paper
(Little Hans, Dog Phobia, Public Speaking) (3 Papers)
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For this assignment, you will choose from the following
options:
• Dog Phobia Paper
• Public Speaking Phobia Paper
• Little Hans Case Study
Read the University Material: Explaining Phobia
Paper located on the student website.
Submit Certificate of Originality
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11. PSYCH 645 Week 4 Learning Team Quiz 3
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Quiz 3
1. As a scientist, Kelly viewed the person as
A) basically good.
B) basically active.
C) basically evil.
D) a "tabula rasa" (blank slate).
2. Kelly's view of the person as a scientist implies that the person as an organism is
essentially
A) always trying to understand the present through an evaluation of the past.
B) always trying to understand the present through an evaluation of the present.
C) always trying to understand the past through an evaluation of the future.
D) always trying to understand the future through an evaluation of the present.
12. 3. Within Kelly's cognitive theory of personality, the term "constructive
alternativism" means
A) we have the ability to seek objective reality in many alternative ways.
B) when we are limited by objective reality we have the ability to express ourselves
in alternative ways.
C) there is no objective reality - only alternative ways of constructing events.
D) none of the above.
4. People have many different notions about what the goals of science are. Kelly felt
that the goal of science is
A) the development of construct systems that are helpful in anticipating events.
B) the discovery of truth.
C) the uncovering of things heretofore unknown.
D) none of the above.
5. Kelly suggested that a problem with psychologists is
A) they do not assume people act on the same basis they do.
B) they believe in absolute truths.
C) they reject the value of subjective, personal knowledge.
D) all of the above.
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PSYCH 645 Week 5 DQ 1
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1. Discuss the role of nature and nurture in one of the following cases:
o An individual with borderline personality disorder who experiences
regular episodes of clinical depression
o A child suffering from malnutrition who is having trouble learning
basic skills in school
o An adult with type II diabetes who suffers from insomnia and
depression
o A young adult who regularly drinks to excess in order to unwind and
relieve stress1. Discuss the role of nature and nurture in one of the
following cases:
o An individual with borderline personality disorder who experiences
regular episodes of clinical depression
o A child suffering from malnutrition who is having trouble learning
basic skills in school
o An adult with type II diabetes who suffers from insomnia and
depression
o A young adult who regularly drinks to excess in order to unwind and
relieve stress
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14. PSYCH 645 Week 5 DQ 2
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What influence do plasticity, twin studies, environment, and
rehabilitation have when considering brain damage and change of
personality?
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PSYCH 645 Week 5 Individual Programmatic Assessment-
Personality Development Paper (2 Papers)
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Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that examines the influences of
traits—such as trait theory—and biology—such as temperament—on
15. personality development. Answer the following questions in your
paper:
• How does the gene-environment interaction influence personality?
• Is culture a factor in personality expression?
• What do twin studies show us about the inheritability of
personality?
• What characteristics of temperament are stable over time and
contribute to our adult personality?
• Are specific characteristics consistent over situation and over time?
Include an explanation of how the following personality models may be
adapted to account for variation in the
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PSYCH 645 Week 5 Team Assignment Theory Tables (2
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16. Complete the University Material: Theory Tables.
Report the major figures that influence trait and biological
theories, the key concepts that determine personality
formation, and how they explain disordered personality.
Evaluate each theory on its comprehensiveness, applicability,
cultural utility, and support from empirical research.
Discuss your findings with your team.
Submit the completed chart to your instructor.
Submit Certificate of Originality
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PSYCH 645 Week 6 Individual Assignment Personality
Theory Paper (2 Papers)
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17. Read the University Material: Personality Theory
Paper located on the student website and follow the
instructions to complete the assignment.
Citations: A minimum of 7 Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Submit Certificate of Originality
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PSYCH 645 Week 6 Team Assignment Gender and
Personality Presentation (2 PPT)
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Resource: Ch. 3, 9, & 13 of Personality.
Create a 8.99- to 15-slide presentation discussing gender and
personality.
Address the following questions in your presentation:
• Do men and women develop personality in a different
18. manner? Is there a difference in the expression of
personality in varying social and occupational roles?
• Are certain aspects of personality theory more applicable
to men and others more applicable to women?
• How does gender interact with biological, social, and
cultural factors to form personality?
• Do certain theories have strengths or limitations with
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