MODULE 10: Intro/Lesson 1
April 30
TODAY'S MESSAGE
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
#1. Complete the Module 10 Pre-Test. Take the pre-assessment quiz to establish how much about our topic you already know. You are required to take this pre-assessment, but don't worry. It does not impact your grade!
#2. Review the glossary and any vocabulary practice. You will be required to know the terms included for the post assessment at the end of the module.
#3. Begin lesson 1 by reviewing the notes to learn about the Psychodynamic Perspective.
#4. Complete the Psychodynamic Perspective practice assignment. In this assignment you will choose a show and connect the characters to Jung’s theory.
#5. Complete the Defense Mechanisms quiz.
TEACHER TALK 1
In Module 10 we will be learning about personality, how it develops, and the factors that influence it. When looking at personality you can't help but think of nature vs. nurture. Are we born with a personality that is already innate or does our personality develop as a result of the environment we are raised in and influenced by the people who raise us? OR is it both?
Personality: from the Latin word persona, referred to a theatrical mask work by performers in order to either project different roles or disguise their identities.
Personality makes us who we are. It influences nearly every aspect of our lives, from what we choose to do for a living to how we interact with our families to our choices of friends and romantic partners. But what factors influence our personality? There are many theories that explore this question. In Module 10 we will first look at the Psychodynamic Perspective, made famous by Freud. Other theories we will study include the Trait Theory and Five Factor Theory.
Interesting Facts about Personality:
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Birth Order can influence personality
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Your personality is pretty stable throughout your life
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Personality traits are linked to certain illnesses
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Animals have distinct personalities
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People can accurately identify your personality based on your FaceBook profile
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Your pet may reveal information about your personality
To read more about each of these facts, click below.
I have a younger brother, Justin, and we can’t be MORE different. Some of this may be due to birth order and other factors, but I have often wondered how two people raised in the same household with the same parents, rules, expectations, etc… could be so drastically different. If you have siblings you may have wondered this as well. In preparation for our study of personality listen to this brief story about siblings and personality differences. And then a story I of course had to show my brother: first-borns are usually smarter :)
TEACHER TALK 2
TEACHER TALK 3
The id is the primitive and instinctive component of personality. It consists of all the inherited (i.e. biological) components of personality, including the sex (life) instinct – Eros (which contains the libido), and aggressive (death) instinct - Thanatos. It operates on the pleasure principle, which is the idea that every wishful impulse should be satisfied immediately, regardless of the consequences.
The ego develops in order to mediate between the unrealistic id and the external real world (like a referee). It is the decision making component of personality. The ego operates according to the reality principle, working our realistic ways of satisfying the id’s demands, often compromising or postponing satisfaction to avoid negative consequences of society. The ego considers social realities and norms, etiquette and rules in deciding how to behave.
The superego incorporates the values and morals of society which are learned from one's parents and others. It is similar to a conscience, which can punish the ego through causing feelings of guilt.
TEACHER TALK 4
One of the concepts associated with Jung are archetypes. These are images and thoughts which have universal meanings across cultures, which may show up in dreams, literature, art or religion. Jung believes symbols from different cultures are often very similar because they have emerged from archetypes shared by the whole human race. For Jung, our primitive past becomes the basis of the human psyche, directing and influencing present behavior.
Your assignment this lesson is to choose a hero and sidekick and explain how they fit these archetypes. Below are examples of each archetype you read about in this lesson.
And for all you Walking Dead fans, take a look at the 2nd link to see the Jungian archetypes from this awesome show.
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SHOUT OUT
IMPORTANT DATES THIS WEEK
May 3: Start Module 10 Test
May 4: All assignments from Module 10 are due for full credit; Take Module 10 Honors Summative
CONTACT ME
E-mail: christopher.watson@ncpublicschools.gov
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