Psych645 Wk 2 Summative Assessment

Introduction: This week, you learned about the role of research case studies, correlational studies, and experiments to conduct personality research. You also learned about psychodynamic theories through which we can understand and appreciate the role of the unconscious mind in personality development. In this assessment, you will examine one of Freud’s classic case studies and demonstrate what you are learning about psychodynamic theories and human behavior.  Assessment Preparation Review the following scenario: You are an administrative professional working in a halfway house for juveniles. Recently, your staff has reported that a few residents are exhibiting phobias that are significantly disrupting all residents at the halfway house and creating a general sense of fear and anxiety. You have decided to develop a professional development seminar to help the staff learn more about personality, human behavior, and potential causes for the phobias. You plan to use Freud’s Little Hans case study to provide valuable insights for the staff to better understand and support the residents.   Review the summary of Sigmund Freud’s Little Hans case study in Ch. 4, “Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research,” of your textbook, Personality: Theory and Research starting on page 101.   Assessment Deliverable Create an 8- to 10-slide professional development presentation in which you demonstrate how to apply psychological personality theories to human behavior. Use the concepts you have learned this week about psychoanalytic theories/theorists to develop your presentation.  Address the following in your presentation:  Summarize the Little Hans case study. Consider these guiding questions: What was the objective of the study?  What methodology did Freud use?  What were Freud’s findings? Describe 3 key takeaways from the Little Hans case study that the staff can use to understand personality development and behavior from a psychoanalytic perspective. Consider these topics: Unconscious influences on human behavior and personality The impact of early childhood experiences on human behavior and personality The role of family dynamics in personality development The significance and purpose of psychodynamic theories to understand human behavior and personality Propose 1–2 strategies related to psychodynamic theories that the staff can consider when interacting with or supporting residents experiencing phobias. Explain the expected outcomes of the proposed strategies.  Cite at least 1 scholarly source, in addition to the textbook, to support your presentation.  Follow these requirements for formatting your slide presentation: Refer to the Assessment Support section below for presentation tips and a presentation template you can use to complete the assessment. Use brief bullet points on each slide to highlight the main ideas. Use correct spelling and grammar on your slides. Include detailed speaker notes with your presentation. Include a reference slide and include in-text citations for all sources and images on the presentation slides/speaker's notes, in accordance with APA guidelines.  Submit your assessment.  Assessment Support Review the grading rubric for guidance on deliverable expectations. Plan the depth of presentation of each topic based on the points available. Review the following resources for writing guidelines and APA information: Center for Writing Excellence Reference and Citation Generator Grammar Assistance Review the following resources for presentation support: Presentations, Recordings, and Images Tutorial Assessment Presentation Template Add Speaker Notes to Your Slides from Microsoft Support