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In developing personality theories, psychologists seek to
organize their understanding of a person. When we can
understand a person, we can then help them with their
personality issues. Different theorists have different ideas in
regards to understanding people; in this week's prompt, I am
asking you to show me that you can see how the theorists differ
in their understanding of the same person.
Compare
two
of the personality theories discussed in Modules 38 & 39, and
show how the theory would explain the personality described in
the case study of 7-year old Johnny (below).
Choose
one
behavior
in Johnny to explain.
Choose
two theories
from the following orientations: psychoanalytic (Freud),
humanistic (Rogers), trait (Big 5), or social-cognitive
(Bandura).
Using your two theorists, explain they would explain Johnny's
behavior.
You are using the same behavior in Johnny; your job is to show
how different theorists would explain the same behavior
differently.
be sure to describe the concepts correctly
be sure to describe the behavior (Johnny's behavior) you are
applying the theory to
Remember that I am
not
asking you for your personal opinion about the case, nor am I
asking you to "help" Johnny; do not discuss any techniques that
might describe how to "treat" Johnny.
Case Study
Johnny is a 7 year old second grader who has two siblings: a
younger brother in first grade and a newborn sister. He lives
with his mother and father. His father is employed in a low
skilled job and his mother stays at home to care for the
newborn. Johnny can be extremely argumentative and short
tempered with the other students. He doesn't complete class
work or homework. The few instances he did complete some
work, it was very sloppy. His 2nd grade teacher, Miss Jones,
reports that Johnny has the potential to do much better in class;
she is impressed by his oral responses, which shows her that
Johnny understands the daily lesson; however, he fails the
written work. He has difficulty remaining in his seat, doing
independent work, and he lacks organizational skills. Even after
conferencing with Johnny's parents, Johnny's academic
performance did not improve. Miss Jones is also concerned
about his temper and his interactions with other children. He
has problems on the playground. Other students are complaining
he is calling them names; these names usually involve curse
words. Johnny is in a constant bad mood. Johnny’s mother said
she is concerned with his behavior and recognizes that he is
struggling in school. In addition, she says she rarely sees his
homework and he doesn't seem to be bringing any home. He is
receiving below average grades in reading and language. His
grades in math are worse.

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In developing personality theories, psychologists seek to organize t

  • 1. In developing personality theories, psychologists seek to organize their understanding of a person. When we can understand a person, we can then help them with their personality issues. Different theorists have different ideas in regards to understanding people; in this week's prompt, I am asking you to show me that you can see how the theorists differ in their understanding of the same person. Compare two of the personality theories discussed in Modules 38 & 39, and show how the theory would explain the personality described in the case study of 7-year old Johnny (below). Choose one behavior in Johnny to explain. Choose two theories from the following orientations: psychoanalytic (Freud), humanistic (Rogers), trait (Big 5), or social-cognitive (Bandura). Using your two theorists, explain they would explain Johnny's behavior. You are using the same behavior in Johnny; your job is to show how different theorists would explain the same behavior differently.
  • 2. be sure to describe the concepts correctly be sure to describe the behavior (Johnny's behavior) you are applying the theory to Remember that I am not asking you for your personal opinion about the case, nor am I asking you to "help" Johnny; do not discuss any techniques that might describe how to "treat" Johnny. Case Study Johnny is a 7 year old second grader who has two siblings: a younger brother in first grade and a newborn sister. He lives with his mother and father. His father is employed in a low skilled job and his mother stays at home to care for the newborn. Johnny can be extremely argumentative and short tempered with the other students. He doesn't complete class work or homework. The few instances he did complete some work, it was very sloppy. His 2nd grade teacher, Miss Jones, reports that Johnny has the potential to do much better in class; she is impressed by his oral responses, which shows her that Johnny understands the daily lesson; however, he fails the written work. He has difficulty remaining in his seat, doing independent work, and he lacks organizational skills. Even after conferencing with Johnny's parents, Johnny's academic performance did not improve. Miss Jones is also concerned about his temper and his interactions with other children. He has problems on the playground. Other students are complaining
  • 3. he is calling them names; these names usually involve curse words. Johnny is in a constant bad mood. Johnny’s mother said she is concerned with his behavior and recognizes that he is struggling in school. In addition, she says she rarely sees his homework and he doesn't seem to be bringing any home. He is receiving below average grades in reading and language. His grades in math are worse.