Personality Test
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assessment_5.docx· Overview
Write a 2–3-page reflection paper discussing the relationship between the dimensions and traits that we use to describe human personality. You may choose to take an online personality test or think about the results of a similar test you have taken in the past, perhaps related to your educational planning or a job.
Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.
For this assessment, you will analyze stages of development theory to your own personality and analyze the traits required for a job you either have now or would like to have in the future.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
· Competency 1: Apply personality theories to traits, dispositions, and behaviors.
1. Examine a personality test to determine validity and reliability.
1. Explain the relationship between traits and stages of development.
. Competency 2: Evaluate how personality psychology is applied within the field of psychology and within various workplace environments.
2. Critically analyze the accuracy and implications of test results.
. Competency 3: Apply critical thinking, ethics, and communication skills expected of a professional in the field of psychology of personality.
3. Apply proper APA formatting and style.
3. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations of members of professional communities.
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Context
Personality tests can be used for a variety of reasons including work placement, hiring, diagnosing and assessing, and simply identifying traits and characteristics. There are a variety of ways that we may administer, score, and interpret personality assessments, ranging from pencil and paper and one-on-one interviews to full computer testing. In order for a test to be useful, it needs to be both valid and reliable so that it consistently measures just what it suggests it measures. In this assessment, you may choose to complete a computer personality assessment. As you are completing the test, think about what you feel like and how that could impact the results. This is a fun and engaging way to help you identify your own strengths and obtain a better understanding of how personality theories can be applied to testing.
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.
Resources
Required Resources
The following resources are required to complete the assessment.
Capella Resources
Click the links provided to view the following resources:
. Additional Guidelines for Formatting Papers .
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Capella Multimedia
Click the links provided below to view the following multimedia pieces:
. Meyers-Briggs Personality Types | Transcript .
The following are designed to teach you how to properly format citations in APA:
. APA Citation: Citing a Book | Transcript .
. APA Citation: Citing a Journal Article | Transcript .
. APA Citation: Citing a Website | Transcript .
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:
. Aeron, S., & Pathak, S. (2012). Relationship between team member personality and team cohesion: An exploratory study in IT industry . Management and Labour Studies, 37(3), 267–282.
. Blatt, S. J., & Auerbach, J. S. (2000). Psychoanalytic models of the mind and their contributions to personality research . European Journal of Personality, 14(5), 429–447.
. Cramer, P. (1999). Ego functions and ego development: Defense mechanisms and intelligence as predictors of ego level . Journal of Personality, 67(5), 735–760.
. Hingley, S. M. (2001). Psychodynamic theory and narcissistically related personality problems: Support from case study research . British Journal of Medical Psychology, 74, 57–72.
. Kiel, J. M. (1999). Reshaping Maslow's hierarchy of needs to reflect today's educational and managerial philosophies . Journal of Instructional Psychology, 26(3), 167–168.
. Krishnakumar, S., & Hopkins, K. (2013). Workplace emotional perception: An ability-based measure .Journal of Business and Management, 19(3), 63–78.
. Vaillant, G. E. (1994). Ego mechanisms of defense and personality psychopathology . Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 103(1), 44–50.
Course Library Guide
A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the PSYC-FP2900 – Introduction to the Psychology of Personality Library Guide to help direct your research.
Internet Resources
Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.
. The SAPA Project . (n.d.). Retrieved from https://sapa-project.org/
Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the Capella University Bookstore . When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation.
. Larsen, R. J., & Buss, D. M. (2014). Personality psychology: Domains of knowledge about human nature(5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
15. Chapter 9, "Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality."
15. Chapter 10, "Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues."
15. Chapter 11, "Motives and Personality."
· Assessment Instructions
Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.
Many people study psychology because they want to understand themselves and others better. Tools have been developed to assess many aspects of personality. For this assessment, you will take an example of a personality test and write a reflection paper.
For purposes of this assessment, you may choose to take an online personality test or think about the results of a similar test you have taken in the past, perhaps related to your educational planning or a job.
If you choose to try an online test, go to The SAPA Project Web site (linked in the Resources under the Internet Resources heading) and complete the personality test. Retrieve your test results.
Then, reflect on the relationship between the dimensions and traits that we use to describe human personality. Write a 2–3-page reflection paper using the APA Paper Template (linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading), including the following elements:
. Explain the difference between validity and reliability in testing. In other words, do you think this test is valid or reliable?
. Analyze the self-assessment experience and results.
2. What was your experience completing the test?
2. Did you find the test to be engaging. Were you bored? Did you find it challenging?
2. Did you tell the truth on every question?
. Critically analyze the accuracy of the test results.
3. Do the results accurately portray your personality traits as you expected?
3. Do you think a person can consciously change a trait? Explain.
3. What is the relationship between traits and stages of development? In other words, would you expect to have had the same result ten years ago? How about ten years in the future?
. Cite two current (within 5 years) peer-reviewed and/or scholarly sources.
. Apply proper APA formatting and style.
. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations of members of professional communities.
Additional Requirements
. Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting. Use theAPA Paper Template provided in the Resources.
. References: Use a minimum of two APA citations from current (within 5 years) peer-reviewed sources and/or scholarly sources.
. Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.
. Length of paper: Submit 2–3 pages. Be sure to include a separate title page and reference page.
