Discipline-Based Literature Review

Discipline-Based Literature Review

For this discipline-based literature review, you will research
peer-reviewed articles that were published within the last 10 years in
the Ashford University Library on the following major perspectives of
personality.

• Psychodynamic
• Behavioral
• Trait
• Learning/Social
• Humanistic

You will utilize your researched article to create your literature
review. The review should be formatted with the headings and content
designated below.

Introduction
Assess the types of personality
measurements and research designs used in in the peer-reviewed articles
you researched. Briefly describe the main theoretical models represented
within each of the perspectives of personality and explain the
commonalities found across all five.

Discussion
Examine the major theoretical
approaches, research methods, and assessment instruments used in the
five perspectives of personality. Evaluate and describe the current
research in these perspectives using a minimum of one peer-reviewed
article for each of the five required perspectives. Present a detailed
critique of each of the perspectives by evaluating the standardization,
reliability and validity, and cultural considerations present in the
most common personality assessments used within each. Support your
opinions about each model by substantiating them with scholarly
research. Be sure to include the following:

• The theoretical framework(s) for the selected models
• The major contributors to those fields
• The methods of inquiry and assessment usually associated with those models
• An overview of the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of the models

Conclusion
Provide a summary of your evaluation
addressing the current use and relevance of these perspectives in
explaining personality citing research as appropriate.

Writing the Discipline Based Literature Review

The paper:

• Must be seven to ten double-spaced pages in length and formatted
  according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Your name
  • Course name and number
  • Your instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introduction that describes and the main
  theoretical models represented within each of the perspectives of
  personality.
• Must address the topics of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that summarizes your evaluation
  addressing the current use and relevance of these perspectives in
  explaining personality.
• Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford University Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.