ANALYZING A FICTIONAL CHARACTER’S PERSONALITY
During this module you have examined eight personality theoretical perspective and some of their corresponding theories. Additionally, you have examined cultural considerations to consider when analyzing a subject. In this Discussion, you practice analyzing a subject from the perspective of personality theory and consider cultural considerations as part of the analysis. (Note: Your fictional character analysis is for the purposes of this Discussion only. Clinical analysis and diagnosis require additional formal training and would never be conducted without first meeting the individual).
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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TO PREPARE
- Select a public figure or celebrity, real or fictional character to analyze from the personality theory/theoretical orientation of your choice. Be sure to select a character about whose personality you know a solid amount.
- Reflect on cultural considerations applicable to your character analysis.
BY DAY 4
Post the character you chose and a 3-4 paragraph analysis, including the personality theory/theoretical orientation you chose and cultural considerations you considered.
References
- Abi-Hashem, N. (2015). Revisiting cultural awareness and cultural relevancyLinks to an external site.. The American Psychologist, 70(7), 660–661Links to an external site.
- Cervone, D., & Pervin, L. A. (2019). Personality: Theory and research (14th ed.). Wiley.
- Chapter 6, “Rogers’s Phenomenological Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research”
- “Developments in Research: The Self and Authenticity” (pp. 163–169) (previously read in Week 4)
- Chapter 8, “Trait Theory: The Five-Factor Model and Contemporary Developments”
- “Age Differences Throughout Adulthood” (pp. 213–214)
- “Cross-Cultural Research: Are the Big Five Dimensions Universal?” (pp. 221–224) (previously read in Week 2)
- Chapter 14, “Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life” (pp. 394–416)
- Chapter 6, “Rogers’s Phenomenological Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research”
- Van de Vijver, F. J. R. (2013). Contributions of internationalization to psychology: Toward a global and inclusive disciplineLinks to an external site.. American Psychologist, 68(8), 761–770.
