Personality moves front and center this week, as we explore different ways of looking at what makes us who we are. To provide you the information you need on personality theories, there are a pair of Crash Courses videos to view along with worksheets to complete. The study ends with an examination of defense mechanisms - what they are and why we use them.
Here's the agenda for the week:
1) Journal - What is you animal personality? - Based on what you know about your personality traits (how you act), what kind of animal would you be. Remember, this is based on behavior, not looks or physicality. Also, be specific when it comes to the kind of animal (don't just say, dog, cat, or bird - name a species). Provide at least two reasons why (with explanation) you believe this is your animal personality.
2) CC - "Rorschach & Freudians": As you watch through the video, complete the accompanying worksheet.
3) CC - "Measuring Personality": As you watch through the video, complete the accompanying worksheet.
4) Defense Mechanisms activity - Using the document below, create a three-column chart to 1) identify 10 common defense mechanisms, 2) define each of those defense mechanisms, and 3) provide a real-world example employing the use of each defense mechanism. You may either create your own scenario or explore the Internet to find one for each.