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Theories of Personality

The in-depth review of various personality theories serves to broaden the understanding about the basic differences of opinion within the field, relevant to personality development and functioning.

Rubric Code: X59235

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Subject: Psychology

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Total Possible Score:25 points 32 %
	Distinguished 8 pts	Proficient 7 pts	Basic 6 pts	Below Expectations 5 pts	Non-Performance 3 pts
Evaluation of theories 8 pts Evaluation of three personality theories on the development of personality and human behavior.	Distinguished Evaluates thoroughly and comprehensively three personality theories on the development of personality and human behavior.	Proficient Evaluates in detail three personality theories on the development of personality and human behavior.	Basic Briefly evaluates three personality theories on the development of personality and human behavior.	Below Expectations Fails to evaluate three personality theories on the development of personality and human behavior.	Non-Performance An evaluation on the development of personality and human behavior is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
16 %
	Distinguished 4 pts	Proficient 3.5 pts	Basic 3 pts	Below Expectations 2.5 pts	Non-Performance 1.5 pts
Examples of theories 4 pts Examples of how each of the three personality theories affects the personality and behavior of individuals.	Distinguished Provides exceptional examples of how each of the three personality theories affects the personality and behavior of individuals.	Proficient Provides reasonable examples of how each of the three personality theories affects the personality and behavior of individuals.	Basic Provides reasonable examples of how each of the three personality theories affects the personality and behavior of individuals; however, some examples may lack sufficient detail.	Below Expectations Provides examples of how personality theory affects the personality and behavior of individuals; however, examples include insufficient detail or relevance.	Non-Performance The examples of how personality theory affects the personality and behavior of individuals is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
16 %
	Distinguished 4 pts	Proficient 3.5 pts	Basic 3 pts	Below Expectations 2.5 pts	Non-Performance 1.5 pts
Evaluation of behavior 4 pts Evaluation of both healthy behavior and personality disorders from the three major perspectives.	Distinguished Evaluates thoroughly and comprehensively each of three theories in relation to both healthy behavior and personality disorders.	Proficient Evaluates in detail each of the three theories in relation to both healthy behavior and personality disorders.	Basic Briefly evaluates each of the three theories in relation to both healthy behavior and personality disorders.	Below Expectations Fails to evaluate each of the three theories in relation to both healthy behavior and personality disorders.	Non-Performance The evaluation of each of the three theories in relation to both healthy behavior and personality disorders is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
16 %
	Distinguished 4 pts	Proficient 3.5 pts	Basic 3 pts	Below Expectations 2.5 pts	Non-Performance 1.5 pts
Assessment and Measurement 4 pts Examination of the assessment, measurement, and research design used in personality psychology for each of the three personality theories.	Distinguished Exceptionally thorough and well thought-out examination of the assessment, measurement, and research design used in personality psychology for each of the three personality theories.	Proficient Clear and concise examination of the assessment, measurement, and research design used in personality psychology for each of the three personality theories.	Basic Minimal examination of the assessment, measurement, and research design used in personality psychology for each of the three personality theories.	Below Expectations Lacks suitable examination of the assessment, measurement, and research design used in personality psychology for each of the three personality theories.	Non-Performance Examination of the assessment, measurement, and research design used in personality psychology for each of the three personality theories is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
2.48 %
	Distinguished 0.62 pts	Proficient 0.54 pts	Basic 0.47 pts	Below Expectations 0.39 pts	Non-Performance 0.23 pts
Critical Thinking: Issues 0.62 pts Explanation of issues within the discipline of personality theory.	Distinguished Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.	Proficient Clearly explains in details the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.	Basic Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.	Below Expectations Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.	Non-Performance The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
2.48 %
	Distinguished 0.62 pts	Proficient 0.54 pts	Basic 0.47 pts	Below Expectations 0.39 pts	Non-Performance 0.23 pts
Critical Thinking: Evidence 0.62 pts Use and analysis of credible source(s), relevant to personality theory.	Distinguished Employs persuasive information from credible source(s), to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.	Proficient Employs applicable information from credible source(s), to develop an analysis of the topic.	Basic Identifies applicable information from credible source(s), but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.	Below Expectations Displays information from external source(s), but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.	Non-Performance The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
2.52 %
	Distinguished 0.63 pts	Proficient 0.55 pts	Basic 0.47 pts	Below Expectations 0.39 pts	Non-Performance 0.23 pts
Communication: Content 0.63 pts Written communication for content development is appropriate, pertinent, and informative within the realm of personality theory.	Distinguished Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.	Proficient Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.	Basic Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.	Below Expectations Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work, and may distract the reader from its purpose.	Non-Performance The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
2.52 %
	Distinguished 0.63 pts	Proficient 0.55 pts	Basic 0.47 pts	Below Expectations 0.39 pts	Non-Performance 0.23 pts
Communication: Sources 0.63 pts Written communication for sources and evidence is consistent, reliable, and appropriate.	Distinguished Demonstrates consistent use of reliable, appropriate sources and/or evidence to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.	Proficient Demonstrates mostly consistent use of reliable sources and/or evidence that are appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer some support to the ideas in the writing.	Basic Demonstrates somewhat inconsistent use of sources and/or evidence that are mostly reliable to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer very little support to the ideas in the writing.	Below Expectations Inconsistently utilizes sources and/or evidence in the writing. Such sources/evidence may also be unrelated, offering no support to the ideas in the writing.	Non-Performance The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
3.36 %
	Distinguished 0.84 pts	Proficient 0.73 pts	Basic 0.63 pts	Below Expectations 0.52 pts	Non-Performance 0.31 pts
APA Formatting 0.84 pts APA Formatting is accurate and consistent.	Distinguished Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page.	Proficient Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper, however, layout contains a few minor errors.	Basic Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. Layout does not meet all APA requirements.	Below Expectations Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.	Non-Performance The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
3.32 %
	Distinguished 0.83 pts	Proficient 0.72 pts	Basic 0.62 pts	Below Expectations 0.52 pts	Non-Performance 0.3 pts
Resource Requirement 0.83 pts Resources are ample and the correct amount from given search agents.	Distinguished Provides ample resources and uses the correct amount of sources from the specified search agent.	Proficient Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.	Basic Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions.	Below Expectations Barely provides adequate resources and unable to include sources from specified search agent.	Non-Performance The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
3.32 %
	Distinguished 0.83 pts	Proficient 0.72 pts	Basic 0.62 pts	Below Expectations 0.52 pts	Non-Performance 0.3 pts
Page Requirement 0.83 pts Page requirement is met from specified assignment.	Distinguished The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.	Proficient The paper closely meets the page requirements predetermined in the assignment description.	Basic The paper meets over half of the page requirement.	Below Expectations A fraction of the page requirement is completed.	Non-Performance The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Keywords:

psychology, personality

Subjects:

Psychology

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