PSY 328 Project One Milestone Guidelines and RubricOverview

As you can see, each theory makes certain assumptions about the origins of personality. Depending on the theory, the focus can be on unconscious motivators, unmet needs, social forces, acceptance by your parents, biology, or your predominant tendencies or traits. If you find yourself following only one particular theory or approach, you might develop tunnel vision. You might miss observations, inferences, and conclusions that don’t fit the assumptions of your chosen theory. That is why it is important to be aware of more than one theory, while acknowledging how they compare and contrast. Understanding the differences between theories will allow you to acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses of each theory. It will also allow you to think of the person on different levels.

For this assignment, you will compare and contrast two personality theories or approaches from the personality theory list. For example, humanistic psychology and psychoanalytic theory are almost polar opposites so these are easier to contrast, yet there are some commonalities, too. The choice of which two personalities or approaches to compare is up to you. This milestone prepares you for Project One, due in Module Six.

Personality Theories and Approaches

• Humanistic psychology
• Psychoanalytic theory
• Neo-Freudian/object relations theory
• Trait approach
• Biological perspective
• Motivation

Prompt

To begin your milestone, first select two personality theories from the list provided that you think contrast in meaningful ways. Next, use your Project One Milestone Template Word Document to address the following rubric criteria:

1. Identify which two theories or approaches you will compare and contrast and explain why you chose them. Your response should be about 2 to 4 sentences.
2. Describe how your two chosen theories differ by selecting 3 topics from A through G below. Your response for each topic should be about 3 to 5 sentences.
   1. Scientific nature
      • Do the theories you selected differ on their scientific nature? Is one theory more scientific? Consider the techniques used to collect information and devise theories.
      • Justify your response.
   2. Nature versus nurture
      • Do the theories you selected differ on the roles of nature versus nurture? Does one theory favor one role to a greater degree than the other? Or is one more neutral in regard to the role of nature and nurture?
      • Justify your response.
   3. Origin of problems
      • Do the theories you selected differ in their determination of the origin of mental health or adjustment issues?
      • Justify your response.
   4. Pathology
      • Do the theories you selected differ in the emphasis on the pathology of problems versus focusing on thriving and finding meaning in life? Or is one theory more neutral on the role of pathology versus thriving?
      • Justify your response.
   5. Free will
      • Do the theories you selected differ on the role of free will? Does one theory do a better job of conveying that people have free will to become the person they wish to be?
      • Justify your response.
   6. Environmental influences
      • Do the theories you selected differ on the role of environmental influences? If both theories take environmental factors into consideration, how do they do so differently?
      • Justify your response.
   7. Internal versus external stimuli
      • Do the theories you selected favor the role of internal or external stimuli more? Do they define behavior as more active or reactive?
      • Justify your response.
3. Describe at least one similarity between your two selected theories. Your response should be about 3 to 5 sentences.

What to Submit

Submit your completed Project One Milestone Template. If you cite external resources, you must use APA citation style.

Project One Milestone RubricCriteriaExemplaryProficientNeeds ImprovementNot EvidentValueTwo Theories or ApproachesN/AIdentifies which two theories or approaches were selected to compare and contrast and explains why (100%)N/ADoes not attempt criterion (0%)10Differ Topic OneExceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner (100%)Describes how the two chosen theories differ on the first selected topic (85%)Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to the description of differences on the selected topic or justification of response (55%)Does not attempt criterion (0%)20Differ Topic TwoExceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner (100%)Describes how the two chosen theories differ on the second selected topic (85%)Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to the description of differences on the selected topic or justification of response (55%)Does not attempt criterion (0%)20Differ Topic ThreeExceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner (100%)Describes how the two chosen theories differ on the third selected topic (85%)Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to the description of differences on the selected topic or justification of response (55%)Does not attempt criterion (0%)20SimilarityExceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner (100%)Describes at least one similarity between the two selected theories (85%)Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to the description of at least one similarity (55%)Does not attempt criterion (0%)20Articulation of ResponseSubmission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format (100%)Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or organization (85%)Submission has some errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas (55%)Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas (0%)10Total:100%

PSY 328 Module Four Journal Guidelines and RubricOverview

As Abraham Maslow said in The Psychology of Science: A Reconnaissance, “I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail” (1966). In previous modules, we have learned about psychoanalysis, the new wave of psychoanalysis, and the trait tradition. In this module, we have learned about the humanistic approach. This approach challenges a potential cognitive bias in psychoanalysis that treats behavior as pathology, or something that can be diagnosed and treated. For this journal, we will step outside of the pathology lens on behavior and focus on the role of happiness, self-improvement, and compassion.

Prompt

For your journal, use the Module Four Journal Template Word Document to answer the following questions in about 2 to 5 sentences each. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

• Analyzing Theory
  • Describe how humanism differs from the personality theories you have studied so far.
  • Explain the role of nature and nurture in the humanistic approach.
  • Describe the role of emotional intelligence in the humanistic approach.
• Applying Theory to Society
  • Explain the role of systemic issues in society, such as a lack of equity, access, or opportunity in the hierarchy of needs.
  • The final course in your degree program will challenge you to think about your role as an agent of social change. Explain how the humanistic approach generally, or Maslow’s hierarchy specifically, relates to your initial thoughts about being an agent of social change in your community. You can think about how humanism influences your approach to systemic issues or the role that being an agent of social change has on your views of self-actualization.
  • Locate and summarize one external article that investigates limitations of Maslow’s hierarchy and systemic issues in society.
• Applying Theory to Self
  • Thinking about the top of Maslow’s hierarchy, explain what self-actualization means for you. You can focus your answer as narrowly or holistically to your life experience as you would like. Consider what role school or your career has on your answer. Does success in those areas help you achieve self-actualization? Is it something else?

What to Submit

Submit your completed Module Four Journal Template. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Module Four Journal RubricCriteriaComplete (100%)Proficient (70%)Not Complete (0%)ValueAnalyzing Theory: DiffersDescribes how humanism differs from the personality theories studied so farShows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to how humanism differs from the personality theories studied so farDoes not attempt criterion12Analyzing Theory: Nature and NurtureExplains the role of nature and nurture in the humanistic approachShows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to the role of nature and nurture in the humanistic approachDoes not attempt criterion12Analyzing Theory: Emotional IntelligenceDescribes the role of emotional intelligence in the humanistic approachShows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to the role of emotional intelligence in the humanistic approachDoes not attempt criterion12Applying Theory to Society: Systemic IssuesExplains the role of systemic issues in society, such as a lack of equity, access, or opportunity in the hierarchy of needsShows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to the role of systemic issues in societyDoes not attempt criterion12Applying Theory to Society: Agent of Social ChangeExplains how the humanistic approach generally, or Maslow’s hierarchy specifically, relates to initial thoughts about being an agent of social change in the communityShows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to how the humanistic approach relates to initial thoughts about being an agent of social change in the communityDoes not attempt criterion12Applying Theory to Society: LimitationsLocates and summarizes one external article that investigates limitations of Maslow’s hierarchy and systemic issues in societyShows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to the external article or limitations of Maslow’s hierarchy and systemic issues in societyDoes not attempt criterion12Applying Theory to Self: Self- ActualizationExplains what self-actualization means for studentShows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include details related to what self- actualization means for studentDoes not attempt criterion12Articulation of ResponseClearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, demonstrating an understanding of audience and purposeShows progress toward proficiency, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, negatively impacting readabilitySubmission has critical errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, preventing understanding of ideas10Citations and AttributionsUses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor errorsUses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errorsDoes not use citations for ideas requiring attribution6Total:100%

 With your group, find a problem that you would encounter in the workplace. This problem can be anything, and you must find three possible solutions to the problem. If your group only has three people, you must only find two solutions.