Running head: A Look into the Life Story of Aaron Hernandez 1 A Look into the Life Story of Aaron Hernandez 2The Underlying Effects of Childhood Trauma.A Look into the Life Story of Aaron Hernandez (Autumn R. Scrivens)The University of West Georgia Psychology 4085: Life Stories Abstract This paper will examine the correlation between personality theories and how these theories made an impact on Aaron’s mean streak, his need for constant perfection, and his relationship with his mother and father which led to The life of Aaron Hernandez always being a mystery to those who knew him well but on June 17, 2013; his life took a turn from being known as an All-American recipient back to back to the now-convicted murderer of a Semi-Pro Football Player. This conviction brought awareness to the collision progressive disease better known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) after Aaron was diagnosed after his passing in 2017. Likewise, in this paper, I will examine published articles and movie footage of Aaron from before, during and after his case to focus on the prolonging effects of the disease and how these affect increased Aarons symptoms of rage, irritability, memory loss, and heightened suicidality. The Underlying Effects of Childhood Trauma. “A football player is more likely to be violent than someone who didn’t play, because of the brain damage. It doesn’t mean every player will be violent, but there’s an increased risk. This is a very inconvenient truth.” - Dr. Bennet OmaluBody · Body Paragraph 1 A- Topic Sentence: Aaron showed athletic promise early. Evidence #1: Two time All American recipient in High School Evidence #2: First Florida Gator player to receive the John Mackey Award. · Body Paragraph 2 A- Topic Sentence: Aaron looked to his father for recognition through football. Evidence #1 Aaron’s father was known as “The King” as a Brisco star player. Evidence #2 Aaron’s father stated “watching his sons play sports was Dennis’s greatest joy.” · Body Paragraph 3 A- Topic Sentence: Aaron was out to prove something. Evidence #1 After the passing of Aaron’s father in 2007, Aaron tried to “follow his work ethic because he did everything the right way. He was always successful.” Evidence #2 Aaron was drafted to the NFL in the fourth round. · Body Paragraph 4 A- Topic Sentence: Aaron held resentment against his mother. Evidence #1 “You will die not knowing your son”. Aaron told his mom on a recorded call. Evidence #2 Neither Aaron’s mother or brother attends the last court dates before conviction. · Body Paragraph 5 A- Topic Sentence: Aaron was known to abuse drugs since freshman year of High School. Evidence #1 Hernandez said in a recorded phone call that he smoked before every game and used marijuana and the painkiller Toleda to depress his injuries for both on and off-season. Evidence #2 Before being drafted in 2010, Aaron confessed to failing one drug test while a student at the University of Florida. · Body P.

1. Running head: A Look into the Life Story of Aaron Hernandez
1
A Look into the Life Story of Aaron Hernandez
2The Underlying Effects of
Childhood Trauma.A Look into the Life Story of Aaron
Hernandez (Autumn R. Scrivens)The University of West
Georgia
Psychology 4085: Life Stories
Abstract
This paper will examine the correlation between personality
theories and how these theories made an impact on Aaron’s
mean streak, his need for constant perfection, and his
relationship with his mother and father which led to The life of
Aaron Hernandez always being a mystery to those who knew
him well but on June 17, 2013; his life took a turn from being
known as an All-American recipient back to back to the now-
convicted murderer of a Semi-Pro Football Player. This
conviction brought awareness to the collision progressive
disease better known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
(CTE) after Aaron was diagnosed after his passing in 2017.
Likewise, in this paper, I will examine published articles and
movie footage of Aaron from before, during and after his case
to focus on the prolonging effects of the disease and how these
affect increased Aarons symptoms of rage, irritability, memory
loss, and heightened suicidality.
The Underlying Effects of Childhood Trauma.
“A football player is more likely to be violent than someone
who didn’t play, because of the brain damage. It doesn’t mean
every player will be violent, but there’s an increased risk. This
is a very inconvenient truth.” - Dr. Bennet OmaluBody
· Body Paragraph 1
A- Topic Sentence: Aaron showed athletic promise early.

2. Evidence #1: Two time All American recipient in High School
Evidence #2: First Florida Gator player to receive the John
Mackey Award.
· Body Paragraph 2
A- Topic Sentence: Aaron looked to his father for recognition
through football.
Evidence #1 Aaron’s father was known as “The King” as a
Brisco star player.
Evidence #2 Aaron’s father stated “watching his sons play
sports was Dennis’s greatest joy.”
· Body Paragraph 3
A- Topic Sentence: Aaron was out to prove something.
Evidence #1 After the passing of Aaron’s father in 2007, Aaron
tried to “follow his work ethic because he did everything the
right way. He was always successful.”
Evidence #2 Aaron was drafted to the NFL in the fourth round.
· Body Paragraph 4
A- Topic Sentence: Aaron held resentment against his mother.
Evidence #1 “You will die not knowing your son”. Aaron told
his mom on a recorded call.
Evidence #2 Neither Aaron’s mother or brother attends the last
court dates before conviction.
· Body Paragraph 5
A- Topic Sentence: Aaron was known to abuse drugs since
freshman year of High School.
Evidence #1 Hernandez said in a recorded phone call that he
smoked before every game and used marijuana and the
painkiller Toleda to depress his injuries for both on and off-
season.
Evidence #2 Before being drafted in 2010, Aaron confessed to
failing one drug test while a student at the University of
Florida.
· Body Paragraph 6

3. A- Topic Sentence: Aaron’s psychological profile was known as
off to his fellow teammates and team doctors.
Evidence #1 Aaron college football coach stated Hernandez was
haunted by the loss of his father. “I think there’s a part of his
life that was not there. He needed discipline. He needed
someone to talk to.”
Evidence #2 Hernandez received the lowest score on the
personality test under ‘social maturity” required before being
drafted into the NFL.
· Body Paragraph 7
A- Topic Sentence: CTE shaped how Aaron viewed his world.
Evidence #1 “When your brain is damaged all logic goes out the
window” - Jose Baez Aaron Hernandez attorney.
Evidence #2 "He had very advanced disease. And not only was
it advanced microscopically, especially in the frontal lobes,
which are very important for decision making, judgment, and
cognition”- Anne McKee expert in CTE.
Capsule Overview of SubjectAngle
Analysis
Conclusion
References
Lastname, C. (2008). Title of the source without caps except
Proper Nouns or: First word after colon. The Journal or
Publication Italicized and Capped, Vol#(Issue#), Page numbers.
Lastname, O. (2010). Online journal using DOI or digital
object identifier. Main Online Journal Name, Vol#(Issue#), 159-
192. doi: 10.1000/182
Lastname, W. (2009). If there is no DOI use the URL of the
main website referenced. Article Without DOI Reference,
Vol#(Issue#), 166-212. Retrieved fromhttp://www.example.com

4. The Underlying Effects of Childhood Trauma.
A Look into the Life Story of Aaron Hernandez
by
Autumn Scrivens
April 14,2020
Psychology 4085: Life Stories
Abstract
The abstract should be a single paragraph in block format
(without paragraph indentation) and should be between 150 and
200 words. The abstract is important because many readers first
read the abstract to determine if the entire article is worth
reading. The abstract should be a concise overview of the paper.
Consider writing one or two sentences summarizing each part of
a paper (capsule overview, presentation of angle/approach,
summary of your analysis, discussion).
This paper will examine the correlation between personality
theories and how these theories made an impact on Aaron’s
mean streak, his need for constant perfection, and his
relationship with his mother and father which led to The life of
Aaron Hernandez always being a mystery to those who knew
him well but on June 17, 2013; his life took a turn from being
known as an All-American recipient back to back to the now
convicted murderer of a Semi-Pro Football Player. This
conviction brought awareness to the collision progressive
disease better known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
(CTE) after Aaron was diagnosed after his passing in 2017.
Likewise, in this paper I will examine published articles and
movie footage of Aaron from before, during and after his case
to focus in on the prolonging effects of the disease and how

5. these affects increased Aarons symptoms of rage, irritability,
memory loss and heightened suicidality.
· Body of paper (pp. 3-9). In approximately seven pages, you
will present your report. Although the structure and content of
the report is up to you, it should convey that that you have
worked diligently on this project for three months, that you
have thought deeply about your subject, that you have examined
many layers of this person’s psychological life, and that you
have taken care to craft a powerful composition that helps the
reader better understand this subject in a particular way (i.e.,
your angle).
Although not mandatory, here is a generic template that might
help you organize your report:
Capsule overview of subject (1-2 paragraphs)
Exposition of your interests in subject and the angle you took to
better understand them, which concludes with a “roadmap”
(e.g., “In this report I will…, then I will…”, etc.) of your
analysis (1-2 paragraphs)
Your analysis, which will be heavily supported by evidence
(e.g., quotes, images). Although your analysis could take many
forms, it will likely be thematic in that you will explore
particular themes in your subject’s psychology that illuminate
your angle (5-10 paragraphs). Ideally, your themes will be
supported by several types of evidence (self-talk, others’
accounts, works, etc.)
Discussion of your analysis, which will articulate your subject’s
social significance, why your life story of this person matters,
what broader issues it may speak to, etc. (1-2 paragraphs)
Conclusion that succinctly summarizes the entire report (1 short
paragraph)
References

6. Make sure that your references are in APA format
(https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa
_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_basic_rules.html).
Here are a few types of reference formats that may be helpful:
Journal articles:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of
article. Title of Periodical, volume
number(issue number), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
Books:
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital
letter also for subtitle. Publisher
name.
Article in a Magazine:
Peterzell, J. (1990, April). Better late than never. Time,
135(17), 20–21.
Article in a Newspaper:
Schultz, S. (2005, December). Calls made to strengthen state
energy policies. The Country Today, 1A, 2A.
Webpage or Piece of Online Content:
Lastname, F. M. (Year, Month Date). Title of page. Site name.
URL
e.g.:
Price, D. (2018, March 23). Laziness does not exist.
Medium. https://humanparts.medium.com/laziness-does-not-
exist-3af27e312d01
Running head: A Look into the Life Story of Aaron Hernandez
1

7. A Look into the Life Story of Aaron Hernandez
2The Underlying Effects of
Childhood Trauma.A Look into the Life Story of Aaron
Hernandez (Autumn R. Scrivens)The University of West
Georgia
Psychology 4085: Life Stories
Abstract
This paper will examine the correlation between personality
theories and how these theories made an impact on Aaron’s
mean streak, his need for constant perfection, and his
relationship with his mother and father which led to The life of
Aaron Hernandez always being a mystery to those who knew
him well but on June 17, 2013; his life took a turn from being
known as an All-American recipient back to back to the now-
convicted murderer of a Semi-Pro Football Player. This
conviction brought awareness to the collision progressive
disease better known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
(CTE) after Aaron was diagnosed after his passing in 2017.
Likewise, in this paper, I will examine published articles and
movie footage of Aaron from before, during and after his case
to focus on the prolonging effects of the disease and how these
affect increased Aarons symptoms of rage, irritability, memory
loss, and heightened suicidality.
The Underlying Effects of Childhood Trauma.
“A football player is more likely to be violent than someone
who didn’t play, because of the brain damage. It doesn’t mean
every player will be violent, but there’s an increased risk. This
is a very inconvenient truth.” - Dr. Bennet OmaluBody
· Body Paragraph 1
A- Topic Sentence: Aaron showed athletic promise early.
Evidence #1: Two time All American recipient in High School
Evidence #2: First Florida Gator player to receive the John
Mackey Award.
· Body Paragraph 2

8. A- Topic Sentence: Aaron looked to his father for recognition
through football.
Evidence #1 Aaron’s father was known as “The King” as a
Brisco star player.
Evidence #2 Aaron’s father stated “watching his sons play
sports was Dennis’s greatest joy.”
· Body Paragraph 3
A- Topic Sentence: Aaron was out to prove something.
Evidence #1 After the passing of Aaron’s father in 2007, Aaron
tried to “follow his work ethic because he did everything the
right way. He was always successful.”
Evidence #2 Aaron was drafted to the NFL in the fourth round.
· Body Paragraph 4
A- Topic Sentence: Aaron held resentment against his mother.
Evidence #1 “You will die not knowing your son”. Aaron told
his mom on a recorded call.
Evidence #2 Neither Aaron’s mother or brother attends the last
court dates before conviction.
· Body Paragraph 5
A- Topic Sentence: Aaron was known to abuse drugs since
freshman year of High School.
Evidence #1 Hernandez said in a recorded phone call that he
smoked before every game and used marijuana and the
painkiller Toleda to depress his injuries for both on and off-
season.
Evidence #2 Before being drafted in 2010, Aaron confessed to
failing one drug test while a student at the University of
Florida.
· Body Paragraph 6
A- Topic Sentence: Aaron’s psychological profile was known as
off to his fellow teammates and team doctors.
Evidence #1 Aaron college football coach stated Hernandez was
haunted by the loss of his father. “I think there’s a part of his

9. life that was not there. He needed discipline. He needed
someone to talk to.”
Evidence #2 Hernandez received the lowest score on the
personality test under ‘social maturity” required before being
drafted into the NFL.
· Body Paragraph 7
A- Topic Sentence: CTE shaped how Aaron viewed his world.
Evidence #1 “When your brain is damaged all logic goes out the
window” - Jose Baez Aaron Hernandez attorney.
Evidence #2 "He had very advanced disease. And not only was
it advanced microscopically, especially in the frontal lobes,
which are very important for decision making, judgment, and
cognition”- Anne McKee expert in CTE.
Capsule Overview of SubjectAngle
Analysis
Conclusion
References
Lastname, C. (2008). Title of the source without caps except
Proper Nouns or: First word after colon. The Journal or
Publication Italicized and Capped, Vol#(Issue#), Page numbers.
Lastname, O. (2010). Online journal using DOI or digital
object identifier. Main Online Journal Name, Vol#(Issue#), 159-
192. doi: 10.1000/182
Lastname, W. (2009). If there is no DOI use the URL of the
main website referenced. Article Without DOI Reference,
Vol#(Issue#), 166-212. Retrieved fromhttp://www.example.com