Theories of personality
Psychodynamic, humanistic, biological and evolutionary, behavioral, and trait. Most of us have a favorite television show or movie we could watch on repeat. It is the personality of these characters that make the television shows and movies so enjoyable to watch.
Think about one of your favorite TV characters or a TV character you find particularly interesting. After choosing your TV character, focus on a specific episode.
- Briefly describe the plot of the episode or situation within the episode in enough detail, so someone who hasn’t seen the show before can understand.
- Explain the character’s behavior in terms of one or more of the major personality theories.
- You can choose characters with “healthy” personalities or those with maladaptive or negative personalities. Be creative in your application of theory!