This is a case study of Thomas (case study attached), a
man whose life is described for you to analyze based on some of the personality
theories discussed in the course. Your task is to discuss
how the personality described can be explained by two of the theories listed below. Do
your best to pull out the relevant pieces of the case study illustrating your chosen
personality theories/approaches.
Instructions:
Choose two of these theories/approaches:
a) Adler /Horney (Neo-Freudian)
b) Rogers/Maslow (Humanism)
c) Skinner/Watson, Bandura (Behaviorism/social learning)
d) Beck/Ellis (cognitive)
e) Trait/Biological approach.
Include the following:
1. How might you describe Thomas’s personality? Why does he act the way he
does?
a. Support your description of his personality based on specific examples in the case study. In addition, consider how Thomas is doing in
terms of personality functioning (is he having problems? Is he doing OK?).
b. Discuss how your chosen theorists/theories would explain Thomas’
personality. Elaborate on the theoretical concepts and how
they relate to Thomas’s personality.
2. You may notice many ways to explain Thomas’s personality. Give
your thoughts on what that means for personality theory in general.
• 5-7 pages, excluding the Title and Reference pages.
• Use at least two scholarly resources to support your ideas.
• The document should conform to APA format, including in-text citations for
referenced works.
• Complete your work in a Microsoft Word document.
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