As we have learned, many prominent psychologists and theorists have worked hard to devise ways to define and measure components of personality and personality traits under the premise that personality is stable and can be predictable. But what happens when people behave in an unpredictable manner? How do we predict the unpredictable? In Module Three, as part of the trait-based approach to personality, you were introduced to the idea that personality states are temporary, dynamic, and can be induced by external stimuli, including drugs or environmental stressors. The variability of personality states has brought about what psychologists term the person-situation debate. You will investigate this controversy in more detail in this assignment.
Prompt
After reading the Shapiro Library articles, Psychologist Stanley Milgram Begins Obedience-to-Authority Experiments, Stanford Prison Experiment, and Moving Personality Beyond the Person-Situation Debate, use the Module Five Activity Template to answer the following questions in about 2 to 5 sentences each.
Describe the ethical ramifications of the experiments you are conducting.
Contextual Implications of the Person-Situation Debate
Identify and describe examples of behaviours that demonstrate trait-based stability in the workplace or in educational settings.
Identify examples of workplace or school practises that showcase different personality types and how they should be avoided.
Explain how the person-situation debate might have an impact on your perceptions of your interactions with others and how you engage with people.
In Module Three, you were asked how much you believed your personality could change over time and how much you believed it could not. Describe whether your response to that question has changed or has remained the same as a result of your investigation into the person-situation argument.
Submission Procedures and Guidelines
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Analyzing Psychological Experiments
Describe the major takeaways from the Milgram experiments.
Describe the major takeaways from the Stanford prison experiment.
Describe the ethical implications of these experiments.
Implications of the Person-Situation Debate
Describe examples of behaviors that highlight trait-based stability in the workplace or school.
Describe examples of behaviors that highlight personality states in the workplace or school.
Explain how your perspectives on your interactions with others might be impacted by the person-situation debate.
In Module Three, you were asked the extent to which you thought personality could change over time. Explain whether your response to that question has changed or stayed the same as a result of studying the person-situation debate.
Guidelines for Submission
Submit your completed Module Five Activity Template. Sources should be cited according to APA style.
