Psychology 305: Psychology of Personality Writing Assignment #1
Due Wednesday, February 17, 2016 by 5pm CT

Congratulations! You are among the job candidate finalists for a position with the FBI’s Special Criminal Profiler Division. As part of the selection process, the FBI wants you to demonstrate your understanding of basic personality theory. Your assignment is to write a brief personality profile of any close friend, family member, or famous TV/movie actor.

In the profile, you must apply terms from any ONE of the Psychoanalytic Theories (Freud, Jung, Adler, Horney, or Erickson) discussed in class to explain the subject’s behavior patterns. The paper must adhere to Content, Format, and Structure Requirements listed below.

FOR EXAMPLE:
If you pick Freud’s psychodynamic theory – you must explain the person through the stages of psychosexual development (up to the point they are at with examples from their behavior) as well as information regarding the Id, Ego, and Superego as it relates to that person as well as describe their use of defense mechanisms.

Submission Instructions:
Papers will be submitted online to SIU Online by 5pm CT on Wednesday, February 17th- no exceptions. If you have any questions regarding how to upload your document to D2L please get in contact with the instructor or teaching assistant (jzvonkovic@siu.edu or c.wood@siu.edu) before the due date. Papers received in person will NOT be graded.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Content:
☐ Use ONE Psychoanalytic Personality Theory that we have discussed in class to ‘explain’ that

person’s behavior (Options include: Freud, Jung, Adler, Horney, or Erickson)
☐ Clearly state which theoretical perspective you chose.
☐ Provide key terms from the specific theory you chose
☐ Provide examples of your subject’s behaviors to back-up your theoretical assertions/claims.

*For full credit, you must incorporate multiple areas of the theory with examples. The more detail you provide the better!

Format:
☐ Length must be at least 3 double-spaced pages (no more than 4 pages) ☐ Font Size: 12-point font
☐ Font Type: Times New Roman
APA Style

Structure Requirements:

1. TitlePage:Yourpapermustincludeatitlepagewiththefollowinginformation:Title,Your Name, Course, and Date (Note: This page does NOT count to your page minimum).

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IntroductionParagraph:Includesbackgroundinformationonthemaintopic,previewsthe structure of the paper (clearly outlines the organization of the paper), and states the purpose of the paper (thesis statement).

Body of Paper: Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence that identifies the main idea that will be discussed. Each paragraph must contain well-developed supporting details developing the main idea of the paragraph. The body of the paper must demonstrate logical and coherent sequencing of paragraphs.

Conclusion Paragraph: The conclusion paragraph should revisit the overall purpose for the paper and summarize main points. Please do NOT introduce new information in the conclusion paragraph.

Writing: The paper must be coherently organized and easy to follow and should not have any grammatical or spelling errors. Ideas presented in the paper should be clear and concise and you must meet page requirements.

Timeliness: Writing Assignments will lose one letter grade for every day the assignment is late (e.g. if a grade of ‘A’ would have been given, students will be given a ‘B’ if the Writing Assignment is received anytime after 5PM on the due date). Writing Assignments will lose an additional letter grade for each late day.

** For additional guidance, please see the “Five Paragraph Essay Outline” and “Basic 5-Paragraph Essay Graphic Organizer” handouts posted on D2L. Please note that it is NOT required for you to complete your writing assignment in only 5 paragraphs. The handouts are provided as a guide to help in your writing process. For example, your paper may consist of additional body paragraphs.

Earning Points Back:

If a student receives a failing grade on a Writing Assignment (< 60%), they can work to acquire half of their grade back (e.g. if a student receives a grade of 50%, they could obtain an additional 25% to their grade). Students will have ONE (1) week after papers are returned to address and incorporate changes outlined by the instructor and/or teaching assistant. Students must retain the comments made by the instructor on the resubmitted paper and also highlight changes made in the body of the paper. If there are any questions regarding the requirements to earn points back on a Writing Assignment please consult with the instructor as soon as possible.

Psychology 305: Psychology of Personality Writing Assignment #1
Due Wednesday, February 17, 2016 by 5pm CT

Congratulations! You are among the job candidate finalists for a position with the FBI’s Special Criminal Profiler Division. As part of the selection process, the FBI wants you to demonstrate your understanding of basic personality theory. Your assignment is to write a brief personality profile of any close friend, family member, or famous TV/movie actor.

In the profile, you must apply terms from any ONE of the Psychoanalytic Theories (Freud, Jung, Adler, Horney, or Erickson) discussed in class to explain the subject’s behavior patterns. The paper must adhere to Content, Format, and Structure Requirements listed below.

FOR EXAMPLE:
If you pick Freud’s psychodynamic theory – you must explain the person through the stages of psychosexual development (up to the point they are at with examples from their behavior) as well as information regarding the Id, Ego, and Superego as it relates to that person as well as describe their use of defense mechanisms.

Submission Instructions:
Papers will be submitted online to SIU Online by 5pm CT on Wednesday, February 17th- no exceptions. If you have any questions regarding how to upload your document to D2L please get in contact with the instructor or teaching assistant (jzvonkovic@siu.edu or c.wood@siu.edu) before the due date. Papers received in person will NOT be graded.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Content:
☐ Use ONE Psychoanalytic Personality Theory that we have discussed in class to ‘explain’ that

person’s behavior (Options include: Freud, Jung, Adler, Horney, or Erickson)
☐ Clearly state which theoretical perspective you chose.
☐ Provide key terms from the specific theory you chose
☐ Provide examples of your subject’s behaviors to back-up your theoretical assertions/claims.

*For full credit, you must incorporate multiple areas of the theory with examples. The more detail you provide the better!

Format:
☐ Length must be at least 3 double-spaced pages (no more than 4 pages) ☐ Font Size: 12-point font
☐ Font Type: Times New Roman
APA Style

Structure Requirements:

1. TitlePage:Yourpapermustincludeatitlepagewiththefollowinginformation:Title,Your Name, Course, and Date (Note: This page does NOT count to your page minimum).

page1image19776 page1image19936 page1image20096

IntroductionParagraph:Includesbackgroundinformationonthemaintopic,previewsthe structure of the paper (clearly outlines the organization of the paper), and states the purpose of the paper (thesis statement).

Body of Paper: Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence that identifies the main idea that will be discussed. Each paragraph must contain well-developed supporting details developing the main idea of the paragraph. The body of the paper must demonstrate logical and coherent sequencing of paragraphs.

Conclusion Paragraph: The conclusion paragraph should revisit the overall purpose for the paper and summarize main points. Please do NOT introduce new information in the conclusion paragraph.

Writing: The paper must be coherently organized and easy to follow and should not have any grammatical or spelling errors. Ideas presented in the paper should be clear and concise and you must meet page requirements.

Timeliness: Writing Assignments will lose one letter grade for every day the assignment is late (e.g. if a grade of ‘A’ would have been given, students will be given a ‘B’ if the Writing Assignment is received anytime after 5PM on the due date). Writing Assignments will lose an additional letter grade for each late day.

** For additional guidance, please see the “Five Paragraph Essay Outline” and “Basic 5-Paragraph Essay Graphic Organizer” handouts posted on D2L. Please note that it is NOT required for you to complete your writing assignment in only 5 paragraphs. The handouts are provided as a guide to help in your writing process. For example, your paper may consist of additional body paragraphs.

Earning Points Back:

If a student receives a failing grade on a Writing Assignment (< 60%), they can work to acquire half of their grade back (e.g. if a student receives a grade of 50%, they could obtain an additional 25% to their grade). Students will have ONE (1) week after papers are returned to address and incorporate changes outlined by the instructor and/or teaching assistant. Students must retain the comments made by the instructor on the resubmitted paper and also highlight changes made in the body of the paper. If there are any questions regarding the requirements to earn points back on a Writing Assignment please consult with the instructor as soon as possible.