Thought-Provoking Question #7

Psychology 130

Due Tuesday, July 25th

In studying personality, psychologists have often debated whether behavior is due to innate personality traits or based upon certain situations.
Please read the attached article and respond to the following questions. Do you feel that the tendency to react violently to a particular situation is due to innate personality traits or the situation itself? What does this article say about antisocial personality disorder? What do you feel are the limitations to this strength? What do you feel are the strengths?




Reference:
Kim, M. , Cogan, R., et al. (2005) Defense Mechanisms and Self-Reported Violence Toward Strangers. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 69, 305-312.