Begin Final Research Paper.

This assignment MUST be typed in APA style, and must be written at graduate level English.

For the final paper, you will be presenting your own personality development from the perspective of two (2) or more theories of personality covered in the course.

Directions:

In consideration of your development from birth to present, choose two (2) or more personality theories, covered in the course, to describe your personal identity today. According to the research on your chosen theories, describe the milestones in your life that helped to formulate your beliefs, values, behaviors, familial and interpersonal relationships, career and occupational choices, academic pursuits, etc. The goal of the paper is to formulate your own developmental assessment using research to support your theoretical perspectives.

Select a minimum of eight (8) current research articles taken from scholarly journals (online or hard copy) on your selected topic. You are encouraged to utilize the Calsouthern Library to access evidence-based resources. You may use the bibliography located under Resources in your course syllabus.

* Do not use the course text or other texts for this assignment.

  This is a research-based paper.

Remember to include any relevant legal, ethical, and cultural consideration.

Your paper should be 10-12 pages plus a title and reference page.

Due Week 7

Assignment Outcomes

Distinguish the major theories of personality

Contrast historical and current views of personality

Integrate evidence based treatment interventions

Combine current research to assessment and technique

Identify legal, ethical issues in theories of personality and psychotherapy

Examine issues of culture and diversity in theories and application

Demonstrate ethical behavior in the use of technology

Cervone, D. & Pervin, L.A.   (2016).   Personality theory and research.   (13th ed.).   New York , NY   Wiley, John & Sons, Inc.    ISBN 9781118976296