Homework
Length: 7 to 10 pages.
Instructions
For this task, develop your own theory of personality.
Specifically, your theory must address the following:
i. Provide a name for your theory that indicates its general focus (e.g. Big Five Factor)
ii. Address the nature vs. nurture debate
iii. Cover childhood as well as adulthood
iv. Your explanation of your theory must also include the following:
v. Address its relevance to ethnic minorities and other cultural influences, including socioeconomic class, gender and sexual orientation
vi. Explain how your theory is placed in a context of other theories (e.g., behaviorist, Freudian, etc.)
vii. Explain what you perceive other theories to lack
viii. Explain the basis for your ideas (e.g., your own personal experiences)
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.