* PLEASE UTILIZE THE ATTACHED REFERENCE PERSONALITY PORTFOLIO AND GRADING RUBRIC! *
Source: Textbook
Personality Psychology: Understanding Yourself and
Others
Jean M. Twenge; W.
Keith Campbell
The purpose of the Final Paper is to allow you to demonstrate
your knowledge of personality psychology and apply it to your own
personality. In your paper, you should:
1.
Summarize what you
learned about your personality from the measures you completed (1-2pg)
a.
You do NOT need to summarize the results from every measure. Instead, focus on the
results that stood out to you the most. For example, did any of the tests
provide you with new information? Were you surprised by any of the results? Did
any of the results confirm something you thought to be true about yourself?
2.
Relate at least
three sets of findings to various personality theories discussed during class (.5-1pg)
a.
For the results you summarize, where relevant,
relate them back to the main personality theories we covered in class. What
theory do they relate to? Who is associated with that theory? Are there any
issues with that theory, or reasons you shouldn’t fully trust the results?
i.
You can also discuss the measures and their
reliability, validity, or the construct(s) they focus on, where appropriate.
b.
You should cite the theories you mention (if cited
in the textbook) or the textbook, and, if needed, any outside sources to
support what you’re saying about theory and/or assessment/measurement; use APA
format.
3.
For at least three
sets of results, discuss correlates/implications of your personality
characteristics (1-2pg)
a.
What variables, constructs, outcomes, etc. are
correlated with aspects of your personality? What does research have to say
about various aspects of your personality?
b.
You should cite empirical research from the textbook
(cite the actual studies, not the textbook) and/or outside sources, as needed,
using APA format.
4.
Include an APA
style references page—you do not need a title page, abstract, etc. See
Canvas and/or the Purdue OWL for APA resources.
a.
All references to source material should be
accompanied by APA formatted in-text citations and have an accompany APA
reference on the references page.
b.
Your references page does not count
toward the page requirement.
