Psych645 Wk 1 Discussion

Introduction Most people have basic ideas about human behavior and personality. This week, you are going further and exploring evidence-based theoretical frameworks for understanding behavior and personality. In this discussion, you will reflect on what you have been learning about personality theory this week. The "Post First" feature is activated. This means that you will need to post your initial response before you can see your classmates' posts. The purpose is to promote variety and originality in the initial responses. Read *Before completing this discussion, Review the “Important Issues in Personality Theory” section beginning on p. 17 in Ch. 1 of the course textbook: Personality: Theory and Research. The link to the textbook can be found in Week 1 Learning Activities. *Discussion Question respond to the following by Thursday: • The “Important Issues in Personality Theory” section of your textbook identifies several conceptual issues that are central to the field of personality theory. Summarize 2 of these conceptual issues (e.g., philosophical view of the person; consistency across situations and over time; the influence of the past, present, and future on behavior). Include rationale for their relevance in personality theory. • Which of these conceptual issues do you find particularly intriguing? Explain why this issue interests you and provide an example of how it is applicable to real-world situations. • The response will be a minimum of 175 words, presented in APA format, with citations to your research sources and a reference listing.