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Select a well-known person, i.e. public figure, politician, religious leader, etc. it must be a real person, not a fictional or mythological figure. Apply the various theories of personality covered in the course towards an understanding of this person based on a published biographical or autobiographical book. In addition you are expected to draw upon the textbook plus at least three (3) other sources ( historical accounts, additional biographical studies, scholarly articles, and you can use other texts on personality,).

Your paper should apply and discuss at least three of the theories covered in the course to explain this person's personality. You can mention any of the other theories where necessary. You may choose to concentrate on applying or discussing one or two theories more than others. There is no need to explain every theoretical concept used in the paper, however, you are expected to cite the sources of theoretical concepts. Be certain to cite specific details from the biography to support your interpretations. Be detailed in your discussion of how theoretical concepts apply to this person. Focus on how the theoretical concepts can apply to understanding this person's personality, such as his/her traits, temperament, sense of of self (and others), behavior, beliefs, and emotions.

1. Identify which theory of personality you intend to research indepth, your references, and at least three (3) working questions you plan to explore,

2. Identify the person for whom you are planning to conduct a psychological biography and analysis, at least three (3) questions you plan to address, and your list of references,

3. Identify which two professionals you intend to interview about personality theories, a list of questions you plan to use, and two references other than the textbook.