a. Briefly define trait theory and Allport, Cattel, and Eysenck's specific theories. Which are you most drawn to and why?

 

Do you think that every individual on this planet has a unique set of personality traits that make them who they are? Or do you think that it is possible to identify a set of traits that is universal and that can serve to "type" people (i.e. Narcissist, Extrovert, Idealist, etc.)? Why do you think this?

 

b. What do behaviorists believe about difficult personality types (i.e. personality disorder)? What do they think the causes are? How do they assess the "ABCs" in order to understand how a person's personality was developed? How do they argue that personality disorders or mental illness can be treated?

 

After answering, provide a concrete example, either of someone in your life or someone in pop culture, where the behaviorist theory of personality development applies. How would you endeavor to help them if you were a behavioral psychologist?

 

Part 2 :   References- Allen, B. P. (2015). Personality theories. In Psychology Press eBooks. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315665115

 

• Why is "uniqueness" so crucial to the conception of personality?
• Whose present-day theories are most likely to carry over into the future?

b. Discuss your thoughts on the article you read titled "Personality and Gender Differences in Global Perspective" by Schmitt et al. (2017).