PSY 203T Wk 4 Discussion – Personality and Social Psychology

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday  Select 1 prompt below and respond in a minimum of 175 words:

• This week you learn about different personality theories and how each proposes that we develop into who we are. Some of the theories go into great detail when describing the process of personality development as well as the structure of our personality. Of the theories presented, which do you align with the most? Why do you align with this theory?
• There are many stressors that occur in our daily lives, but how we interpret and react to these stressors is what determines the severity of the stress we experience. Think of an example of a time when you encountered a stressor. What steps did you take to cope with the stress that was produced? Would you recommend that coping strategy for a friend experiencing a similar stress? Why or why not?

Due Monday:  Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.