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· Toggle Drawer Overview   Write a 3–4-page evaluation that addresses the contribution of a chosen figure in psychology and examines how a chosen theory fits within a more specific area of psychology. Also, include how modern theorists have since contributed.  The field of modern psychology is broad and includes many areas of study. SHOW LESS By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

· Competency 1: Employ critical and creative thinking to evaluate problems, conflicts, and unresolved issues in the study of history and systems of psychology.

· Assess how a particular theory contributes to, and fits into, the field.

· Competency 2: Evaluate the major philosophical frameworks, schools of thought, historical figures, and events related to historical and contemporary psychology.

· Evaluate how a particular theory has contributed subsequent knowledge and understanding in modern psychology.

· Competency 3: Apply knowledge of theory and research in the study of history and systems to inform personal behavior and values, understand social policy, and develop professional goals and plans.

· Assess how a particular theory is used by contemporary practitioners and scholars studying that area.

· Competency 5: Use research strategies to identify information in a study of history and systems of psychology.

· Describe the contribution of a developmental, personality, social, or cognitive psychologist.

· Competency 6: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.

· Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of professional communities.

· Apply proper APA formatting and style.

· Competency Map  CHECK YOUR PROGRESS Use this online tool to track your performance and progress through your course.     

· Toggle Drawer Context   InstanceBegin template="/Templates/FlexPathCollapses.dwt" codeOutsideHTMLIsLocked="false" InstanceBeginEditable name="FirstParagraph" Personality Psychology Personality is centered on the individual person and focuses heavily on individual differences. Personality tests, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, determine how people differ on various dimensions or factors of personality. The popular Big Five trait model, or, Five Factor Model, has five dimensions by which to compare dimensions of personality. The fundamental debate in personality psychology centers on whether personality is determined from within (rationalism or nativism) or from without (empiricism or behaviorism). It is the mind-body conundrum, dating back to Socrates. InstanceEndEditable SHOW MORE   

· Toggle Drawer Questions to Consider   To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

· People often have a hard time being objective and unemotional when discussing the role of heredity as a determinant of intelligence and personality. Why do you think this is?

· The "Big Five" trait model has been found to be very reliable and valid, and these five personality traits have correlated to many relevant variables. For example, conscientiousness has been found to be very predictive of job performance. For that reason, many companies are starting to rely on personality testing quite heavily in their selection process. What are your thoughts on this?

· Why do you think psychologists are interested in the question of conformity and obedience to authority?

· Toggle Drawer Resources   InstanceBegin template="/Templates/FlexPathCollapses.dwt" codeOutsideHTMLIsLocked="false" InstanceBeginEditable name="FirstParagraph" Required Resources The following resources are required to complete the assessment. Capella Resources Click the links provided to view the following resources:

· APA Paper Template.

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· Assessment Instructions   Research a particular theory from one of the following theorists:

· Jean Piaget.

· Erik Erikson.

· Stanley Milgram.

· Kurt Lewin.

· Gordon Allport.

· Solomon Asch.

· Raymond Cattell.

· Ulric Neisser.

· Noam Chomsky.

· Then, research the origins, methods, and contributions of one of the following fields within psychology:

· Developmental,

· Personality,

· Cognitive.

· Using your research, craft a 3–4-page evaluation that addresses the following:

· Evaluate the contribution of the theorists you researched. How, specifically, did this psychologist contribute to our understanding of human behavior?

· Then, examine a particular theory in relation to a field within psychology—developmental, personality, social, or cognitive. How does the theory fit into the field? What does it contribute? How is it used by contemporary practitioners and scholars studying that area?

· Finally, describe how modern theorists have contributed subsequent knowledge and understanding beyond this initial contribution.

· Additional Requirements To format your assessment, use the guidelines in the APA Paper Template linked in Resources under the Required Resources heading.

· Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.

· APA formatting: Ensure that resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.

· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

· Length of assessment: 3–4 pages (excluding title and reference pages, abstract not required).

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