Two-part Assignment: Discussion Question: Post a response that includes the following:

• Describe the assessment you completed and your score.
• Explain to what degree you think the assessment results reflect your personality and why.
• Explain at least two strengths and two limitations of the personality trait assessment that you took if it were used in the workplace.

Note: Be sure to support the responses within your initial Discussion post (and in your colleague reply) with information obtained from the assigned Learning Resources, including in-text citations and a reference list for sources used. For information regarding how your Discussion will be evaluated, please review the grading rubric located in the Course Information area of the course.

Assignment:

2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
Explain how applying personality trait theories to your assessment results might help you understand
yourself and your relationships in two specific areas of functioning (e.g., academic, occupational,
social, or others).
Explain whether you find personality trait theories more effective as an explanation for human
behavior than psychoanalytic or humanistic theories, and provide your reasoning.
Describe personality trait theorists with whom you particularly agree and disagree, and explain your
reasoning.
Although this Assignment has elements of a personal reflection, you must demonstrate your understanding
of the week’s topics. Be specific and provide examples.
Note: Support the responses within your Assignment with evidence from the assigned Learning
Resources. Provide a reference list for resources you used for this Assignment.

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Week 4 AssignmentAssignment: Reflecting on Personality Trait TheoriesYou have experienced firsthand one or more personality trait assessments this week. Take a moment torecall the assessment(s). Reputable tools like those in the Week 4 Learning Resources are developedbased on personality trait theories. Through the readings in the text, you are examining those theories andthe contributions of three key theorists: Gordon Allport, Raymond Cattell, and Hans Eysenck. In thisAssignment, you will consider personality trait theories applied to your own life, evaluate the effectivenessof personality trait theories in explaining human behavior, and discuss the theorists about whose ideas youfeel the strongest.To prepare:Review this week’s Learning Resources on personality trait theories and theorists.Review the personality trait assessment you completed for the Discussion and your results, as well asany other assessments you explored.Think about how you would apply your assessment results and personality trait theories in yourpersonal and/or professional life. Be prepared to address two specific areas of functioning, such asacademic, occupational, social, or others of your choosing.Submit by Day 7 of Week 4a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:Explain how applying personality trait theories to your assessment results might help you understandyourself and your relationships in two specific areas of functioning (e.g., academic, occupational,social, or others).Explain whether you find personality trait theories more effective as an explanation for humanbehavior than psychoanalytic or humanistic theories, and provide your reasoning.Describe personality trait theorists with whom you particularly agree and disagree, and explain yourreasoning.Although this Assignment has elements of a personal reflection, you must demonstrate your understandingof the week’s topics. Be specific and provide examples.Note:Support the responses within your Assignment with evidence from the assigned LearningResources. Provide a reference list for resources you used for this Assignment.Assignmenthttps://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201710_03/BS...1 of 18/27/2016 2:50 PM