Week3_LearningResources_TheoriesofPersonality-Spring20255.pdf
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
Funder, D. C. (2024). The personality puzzle (9th ed.). W
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LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
Funder, D. C. (2024). The personality puzzle (9th ed.). W. W. Norton.
Chapter 9, “Basics of Psychoanalysis”
Chapter 10, “Psychoanalysis After Freud: Neo-Freudians, Object Relations, and Current
Research”
Walden University Writing Center. (2021). Using quotations, part I.
(https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/04/using-quotations-part-i.html)
https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/04/using-quotations-part-i.html
Required Media
Walden University, LLC. (2022). Defense mechanisms (http://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2009/DM/index.html) [Interactive media]. Walden
University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Walden University, LLC. (2022). Neo-Freudian theorists (https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2009/NFT/index.html) [Interactive media]. Walden
University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Optional Resources
Practical Psychology. (2019). Psychoanalytic theory – What Freud thought of personality
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V73hdaSTzWg) [Video file]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V73hdaSTzWg
https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/04/using-quotations-part-i.html
https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/04/using-quotations-part-i.html
https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/04/using-quotations-part-i.html
https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/04/using-quotations-part-i.html
http://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2009/DM/index.html
http://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2009/DM/index.html
http://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2009/DM/index.html
http://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2009/DM/index.html
https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2009/NFT/index.html
https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2009/NFT/index.html
https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2009/NFT/index.html
https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2009/NFT/index.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V73hdaSTzWg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V73hdaSTzWg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V73hdaSTzWg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V73hdaSTzWg
Week3_Assignment3.pdf
Due Apr 27 by 10:59pm
Points 70
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Attempts 0
Allowed Attempts 2
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Many people dismiss the usefulness of Freudian ideas in everyday life simply because they are very
abstract. Others are uncomfortable with the emphasis on sex or the unconscious. But there is a reason
we are still talking about the psychoanalytic approach after all these years—there are some aspects that
really do make sense. This week you get to assess Freud and the neo-Freudians for yourself and decide
how useful these ideas are and how they stack up to the more straightforward trait approach. Is
psychoanalytic a perspective that works for you?
Review Chapters 9 and 10 of your course text, as needed.
Review the “Defense Mechanisms” Learning Resource.
THE PSYCHOANALYTIC APPROACH AND
YOU
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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PSYC_2009_Week3_Assignment_Rubric
In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:
Explain the degree to which Freud’s theory and the psychosexual stages are useful as a way to
understand people (self or others). Justify your position.
Explain which of Freud’s “disciples” (the neo-Freudians) provided the most useful method for
understanding people. Justify your position.
Describe a defense mechanism (see p. 380 of your course text) that you have used in the past.
Describe a defense mechanism that you have observed in another person.
Does thinking about a person from a Freudian viewpoint give you a better view of their personality
compared to trait theories (which you studied in Weeks 1–2)? Why or why not?
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THE ASSIGNMENT:
BY DAY 7
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Criteria Ratings Pts
15 pts
15 pts
10 pts
Explain the
degree to
which Freud’s
theory and the
psychosexual
stages are
useful as a
way to
understand
people (self or
others). Justify
your position.
15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
13 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
11 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does not
contain
sufficient details
and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Explain which
of Freud’s
“disciples” (the
neo-
Freudians)
provided the
most useful
method for
understanding
people. Justify
your position.
15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
13 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
11 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does not
contain
sufficient details
and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Describe a
defense
mechanism
that you have
used in the
past.
10 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
8.5 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
7.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete and/or
is somewhat
6.5 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
0 pts
F
Response is
not included
or is minimal;
or answer is
Criteria Ratings Pts
10 pts
10 pts
10 pts
sufficient
details and/or
explanation.
contains some
details and/or
explanation.
inaccurate;
and/or does not
contain sufficient
details and/or
explanation.
lacks sufficient
details and/or
explanation.
inaccurate
and/or not
explained.
Describe a
defense
mechanism
that you have
observed in
another
person.
10 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation.
8.5 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation.
7.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete and/or
is somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does not
contain sufficient
details and/or
explanation.
6.5 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks sufficient
details and/or
explanation.
0 pts
F
Response is
not included
or is minimal;
or answer is
inaccurate
and/or not
explained.
Does thinking
about a
person from a
Freudian
viewpoint give
you a better
view of their
personality
compared to
trait theories
(which you
studied in
Weeks 1–2)?
Why or why
not?
10 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
8.5 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
7.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does not
contain
sufficient details
and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
6.5 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Quality of
Writing
10 pts
A
Writing is clear
and organized
with few or no
errors in
8.5 pts
B
Writing is
mostly clear
and organized
with few
7.5 pts
C
Writing is
somewhat
clear and
organized with
6.5 pts
D
Writing is
somewhat
unclear and
disorganized
0 pts
F
Writing is
unclear
and/or
disorganized
Total Points: 70
Criteria Ratings Pts
mechanics,
usage,
grammar, or
spelling
(MUGS). There
is a
preponderance
of original
writing (i.e.,use
of own words
and proper
paraphrasing).
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
properly
documented
with citation(s)
and
reference(s) in
correct APA
style.
MUGS errors.
Writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
properly mostly
with citation(s)
and
reference(s) in
correct APA
style.
some MUGS
errors. Most
writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
partially
documented
with citation(s)
and/or
reference(s),
and/or does
not follow
correct APA
style.
and/or
contains many
MUGS errors.
There is an
overuse of
direct
quotations
and/or
ineffective
paraphrasing.
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
partially
documented
with citation(s)
and/or
reference(s),
and/or does
not follow
correct APA
style.
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an
underuse of
original
writing and
an overuse
of directly
quoted
content.
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
not cited or
referenced in
any way.
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