PSY 250 Wk 3 Discussion – Allport’s Personality Theory

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PSY 250 Wk 3 Discussion – Allport’s Personality Theory
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PSY 250 Wk 3 Discussion – Allport’s Personality Theory

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

According to Allport’s trait theory, all people are unique, with personalities that grow and differ. To demonstrate this, he designated personality traits into three tiers: cardinal, central, and secondary.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • Select a notable or well-known public figure (past or present) and construct a profile of the individual by illustrating how they embody the three tiers of personality traits.

  • Cardinal traits: What are the passions, goals, or obsessions that are most dominant in this person? How have they contributed to this person’s motivations or accomplishments?

  • Central traits: If you were to write a letter of recommendation for this person, which traits would you emphasize?

  • Secondary traits: Describe traits the public maybe aware of, but that are not fundamental to understanding this person’s impact.

  • Do you agree or disagree with Allport’s belief that psychoanalysis and/or behavioral theories are not enough to describe this person’s personality? Why or why not?

Use APA format to cite references to any resources that you use to support your answer.

Due Monday

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