Psychology Week 5 Homework

·  take a look at the material on sensation seeking on page 286 (Ch. 11). Do you consider yourself a sensation seeker? Why or why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of your level of sensation seeking?

·  How would you rate your own achievement motivation? Why? In what ways is this an advantage to you? In what ways is it a disadvantage?

·  What did you learn about yourself from reading about the trait theories of personality?

·  What did you learn about yourself from reading the other theories of personality? (List and explain at least three things.) 

·  How will you use this material on personality to improve your relationships (personal and/or professional)