Psychology 1: Essay Assignment Coversheet PDF

**psychology 1: ESSAY assignment coversheet** **Name: NTSHELE AMAHLE** **Mark:** -------------------------- ------------- -- -------------------- -- **Student Number:G23** **23N2612** **Adjusted Mark:** **Tutor: LERATO NDLOVU**...

**psychology 1: ESSAY assignment coversheet** **Name: NTSHELE AMAHLE** **Mark:** -------------------------- ------------- -- -------------------- -- **Student Number:G23** **23N2612** **Adjusted Mark:** **Tutor: LERATO NDLOVU** **Assignment Title: PERSONALITY** ----------------------------------- **Lecturer: KARABELO RAMOSALA** **Date Due: 09 SEPTEMBER 2024** ---------------------------------------------- **Members of Group (where applicable): N/A** ---------------------------------------------- **[Declaration and Signature]** Please read the following and sign your name. Assignments that are not accompanied by this signed coversheet will ***[not be marked].*** **[Plagiarism declaration]** I have read and understood the University's policy on plagiarism, and I understand that if found guilty of plagiarism I will be punished, even to the extent of being asked to leave the University. Plagiarism includes letting other people copy my work. **[Late submission]** I have read and understood the Psychology Department's policy on late submissions, as outlined in the relevant course handbook for the year. **Signed**: \_\_N.A\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Date:** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TUTORIAL 1 Sigmund Freud\'s psychoanalytic theory highlights how the unconscious mind, early life events, and psychosexual stages shape one\'s personality. It implies that behaviours are impacted by subconscious desires and conflicts, which are managed by defines mechanisms. In contrast, neo-psychoanalytic theory, developed by Carl Jung and Erik Erikson, broadens Freud\'s focus by incorporating social, cultural, and lifespan factors. Neo-psychoanalytic concentrate on how the ego adapts to reality and incorporate ideas like the collective unconscious and psychosocial development stages, moving away from a primary emphasis on sexuality. In contrast, behaviourist theory, championed by figures like John Watson and B.F. Skinner, focuses on visible behaviour and the influence of surroundings on learning. Learning and behaviour change rely heavily on both classical and operant conditioning as essential mechanisms. Conversely, Albert Bandura\'s theory of social learning combines cognitive processes, emphasizing how individuals can gain knowledge through observation of others and through direct rewards. Bandura introduced the concept of self-efficacy and proposed reciprocal determinism, stating that behaviour, individual traits, and surroundings mutually influence each other, offering a more comprehensive view on learning and behaviour (Whitehead ,2006). Whitehead ,C.C (2006).Neo-psychoanalysis a paradigm for the 21 century.*Journal of the America academy of psychoanalysis and dynamic psychiatry 34(4),603-627.* TUTORIAL 2 African views on personality development frequently differ from Western outlooks, placing importance on collectivism, interconnection, and living in harmony with nature. People are viewed as essential components of a broader social structure, putting the interests of the community above personal wants. Personality development is often influenced by a strong spiritual connection to nature and ancestral spirits. Close personal connections, especially within families and communities, hold great importance. The idea of \"Ubuntu\" underscores the interconnectedness of individuals and stresses the significance of showing kindness and understanding. Narratives and traditional tales are important in passing down cultural beliefs and moulding character. Time is frequently seen as cyclical, highlighting the significance of rhythm and patterns in life. African perspectives on personality development consider the mind, body, and spirit as interconnected parts, prioritizing the individual\'s holistic health (McAdams, D.P,1996). McAdams,D.P(1996).Personality ,modernity and the stored storied self :A contemporary framework for studying person.Psychological inquiry 7(4).295-321 TUTORIAL 3 a.\ \ LeVy Phan and John F. Rauthmann from Bielefeld University, Germany authored the article.\ \ b.\ \ The article explores the newly developing area of Personality Computing (PC) that combines personality psychology with computer science. The focus is to gather personality-related data from different sources like written texts, digital footprints, and non-verbal actions using machine learning techniques. The writers investigate how personal computers can subtly assess individual variances and study diverse sensors that record different aspects of personality. The article also assesses how well these methods work, talks about psychological measurement issues with sensor-based scores, and brings attention to the moral and social impacts of PC.\ \ c.\ \ The article discusses ideas about personality characteristics, specifically the Big Five personality traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism) that are widely studied in the field of personality psychology. It also delves into the utilization of self-reports and other reports in personality evaluation, important topics commonly addressed in psychology or behavioural science classes. Moreover, incorporating machine learning in personality evaluation is in line with contemporary approaches in psychology studies and data analysis typically taught in relevant classes.