Psychology, Theories of personality

The analysis of a person (real or fictional) from two different theoretical perspectives, including a diagnostic
assessment and treatment plan for that person with recommended treatment if needed. The format is similar to
the Illustrative Biographies at the beginning of each textbook chapter.
Requirements for Term Paper:

1. Analyze a person (real or fictional) from two different theoretical perspectives, including strengths and
   limitations of the
   theory in understanding this person.
2. The paper should include a brief summary of the person, enough to illustrate the theories you are
   discussing.
3. The paper should also include a diagnostic assessment and treatment plan for that person with
   recommended treatment if
   needed.
4. Must be a minimum of 5 double-spaced pages, double-spaced pages, 12-point font, and 1-inch margins.
5. You should have a minimum of 3 primary source references and 5 total sources. If you have questions about
   primary
   sources, please ask.
6. Your paper should follow APA formatting for reference citation. The Publication Manual of the American
   Psychological
   Association, 6th ed. Washington, DC: APA, is available at the Reference Desk of New School Library. You can
   also access this information on the APA website (www.apa.org). CitRef is also helpful and can be found on the
   New School Library website.
7. I am available to discuss your paper with you throughout the term and will be happy to give you feedback on
   where to look for references and on drafts. Please ask.
8. Be careful not to plagiarize. If you have any questions about plagiarism, please ask. Remember citing
   someone else’s idea, even if you paraphrase, without giving them credit is plagiarism. Please see pg. 7 of the
   Syllabus for further information.
   Grading Policy for Term Paper:
9. Application of 2 Theoretical Perspectives (30%)
10. Diagnostic Assessment (Diagnosis, assessment) (10%)
11. Treatment Plan/Treatment (type of treatment; how to address difficulties; response to treatment/obstacles)
    (5%)
12. Development of Ideas (15%)
13. Organization (15%)
14. Follow Directions (length-5 pages, 5 references, formatting) (10%)