Personality Assignment in APA format. Answer questions. Due today/tonight.

This is a short assignment. Answer questions about personality disorders.

  

Answerthe following questions in a 5 paragraph essay. Remember that a paragraph is more than

ONE sentence—it is typically 5-7 sentences. Please check your spelling and make sure all

information is included. Utilize and provide 3 references, at least 2 other than your book. Provide

these resources in your results in appropriate APA citation format. See the area in our course in

BlackBoard for further assistance with APA—or see me with questions! I will help you format

this correctly if you already have the information ready.

What do you think about the Personality Theories? Do you have one you support more than

another? Do you have one that you disagree with more than another? Tell me why.

1. Paragraph 1

a. Introduction

2. Paragraph 2

a. Introduce the different personality theories in the book—don’t just list them out,

briefly discuss them

3. Paragraph 3

a. Which personality theory do you prefer

b. Introduce the major components of this theory

c. Explain why you agree with it the most—here is where you might need to do

further research

4. Paragraph 4

a. Which personality theory do you disagree the most with

b. Introduce the major components of this theory

c. Explain why you disagree with it the most—here is another area you might need

to do further research

5. Paragraph 5

a. Conclusion

Grading Criteria Explanation (what I will be looking for) Point
Value

Correctly Explained all key
theories discussed in the
book

Provided brief explanation of each Personality theory discussed in the book
5

Identified and provided
explanation for the theory
most agreed with and why

Provided more in depth explanation of the theory; provided appropriate and
supported reasons for agreeing with the theory

15

Identified and provided
explanation for the theory
most disagreed with and
why

Provided more in depth explanation of the theory; provided appropriate and
supported reasons for disagreeing with the theory

15

Utilized at least 3 resources
and provided them in APA
format

Provided at least on in text citation for each reference used within the body of
the essay; provided the full APA reference listing at the end of the essay in
appropriate APA format; Utilized 3 appropriate references; See APA help area
within our course in BlackBoard for further APA help

9

Utilized appropriate writing
structure, grammar, and
essay format for
assignment

Wrote in complete sentences; utilized correct grammar; followed essay
formatting (5 complete paragraphs per instructions)

6

50

Personality Disorder Characteristics

Antisocial- guiltless, law-breaking; manipulative, deceitful, callous, hostile, risk-taking, impulsive, irresponsible behavior

Avoidant- socially detached and withdrawn individual who avoids intimacy with others; low levels of positive emotion, high levels of anxiety

Borderline- Emotionally unstable and intense, impulsive, risk-taking, hostile, and anxious individual; experiences fear of abandonment, depression, and internal feeling of emptiness

Narcissistic- unrealistic grandiose sense of self-importance, attention seeking, difficulty taking criticism, lack of empathy for others

Obsessive-Compulsive- rigid perfectionism and adherence to strict moral code; experiences a great deal of anxiety unless things are “just right” and may be obsessed with rules; excessively stubborn, rigid, and moralistic

Schizotypal- eccentric beliefs, cognitive and perceptual distortions, unusual beliefs and experiences, similar to delusions; emotionally restricted, socially withdrawn, suspicious

Personality Disorder Trait Specified- Extreme trait profile, with personality traits contributing to problems in the self as well as in social relationships