“Theoretical Approaches to Personality Development: A Comparison of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malala Yousafzai”

Week Two Assignment
Chapters Three and Four
Learning Objective:
After completing the activities, students should be able to:
Goal: Demonstrate understanding of two major theoretical approaches to personality developments.
1: Identify key concepts including terms and definitions for each theory.
2: Identify key individuals associated with each theory.
3: Identify strengths and weaknesses of each theoretical position.
Activities:
1. Read Chapters Three and Four
2. Read the Illustrative Biographies of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malala Yousafzai.
3. Visit website: http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/
4. Answer the Activity Questions
Activity Questions:
1. Compare and contrast the personalities of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malala Yousafzai. How do their
personalities fit the theorists they represent? Which traits of each person’s personality fit closest to your
personality? Give specific examples.
2. Take a moment look at the descriptions of the Myers Briggs Personality types. What are your four (4)
letters? Give a brief description of each. Does this fit you? Why/why not? Be specific.
3. Find a YouTube video on Alfred Adler. List the name of the video and summarize (at least 50 words)
what it was about.
4. How has this assignment impacted you? What did you learn?
Criteria for Response Paper:
1. Paper should be at least two full pages in length. This does not include any cover sheet or citation
page you add.
2. Paper should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced.
3. Paper and citation page should be written in full APA style.
4. Your response paper should be separate from this instruction sheet.
5. Turn your paper into Canvas within the current week’s activity folder.