Presentation – Biological and the Trait Perspectives Power Point Presentation Week 3

analyze biological and humanistic approaches to personality. Choose one of the following topics:1. Describe biological factors that influence the formation of personality* Inherent predispositions (genetics) and abilities* Darwin & evolutionary personality theory* Temperament and personality* Right brain/left brain personality differences* Twin studies* Physical differences/changes and personality2. Examine the understanding of biological influences on personality* Good genes – bad genes – master race?* Biological approach to personality* Looks and personality* Personality attributable to social mechanisms* Survival of the fittest – eugenics – human genome* Inferior/superior personalities* Gender and personality3. Trait theory and personality development* Personality measurement as a predictor of behavior* Measurement of psychological adjustment* How does heredity and environment influence personality development* Describe the Big Five Factor Theory and its uses4. Explain the basic aspects of Allport’s Theory* Describe the major themes of the theory* Personality traits as described by Allport* Explain Social Phenomena* Humanistic-Existential view of personalityCreate an 8 – 10 minute presentation with Microsoft® PowerPoint” (Option! Prezi or Xtranormal).Divide topic into 3 – 4 subtopics and prepare 2 – 3 slides of explanation for each.ResourcesPersonality: Classic TheoriesTips for Creating a Microsoft® PowerPoint® PresentationInclude at least two of the following media drawn from outside sources and accurately cited consistent with APA guidelines:Images/visuals (cite in an Image Reference Page for each image used)Audio clipsShort video clipsBrief text descriptions and identifiersCharts/graphs