Personality: Theories and Assessment (MPC-003) - IGNOU MA Psycology Assignment

Personality: Theories and Assessment (MPC-003)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
(TMA)

Course Code: MPC-003
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2010-11
Marks: 100

Note: You are required to attempt all questions. Each Question carries 10 marks.

1. What is trait approach to personality? How is it different from type approach? 10

2. a) How is Five-Factor Model of Personality different from other trait theories? 5

b) Discuss briefly the main observational methods used in personality assessment. What problems does the researcher face while using such methods? 5

3. Explain briefly the main merits and demerits of Case History method. 10

4. Discuss the points of difference of Neo-Freudians from Freud. 10

5. What are the main characteristics of a mature personality? 10

6. What is the main proposition of humanistic approach to personality? Describe
the main characteristics of a self-actualized person. 10
7. Discuss critically two of the well-known projective techniques. 10

8. Explain the effect of social desirability and acquiescence in self-report measures.
How will this affect measurement? 10

9. Critically discuss fully-functioning person. 10

10. Put forward behavioral approach and psycho-dynamic approach to the study of
personality. 10


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