Contrast historical and current views of personality

This week’s readings suggest that everyday conceptions of personality and scientific theories share some things in common but also differ in important ways. What are the differences? In particular, what are some things that the scientific personality psychologist needs to accomplish that generally are not accomplished by a layperson who develops an intuitive theory of personality?

Assignment Outcomes

Distinguish the major theories of personality

Contrast historical and current views of personality

Combine current research to assessment and technique