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Please answer the following questions in Exercise I and Exercise II using information from the chapters from the week and the powerpoint file.Each answer should be at least one full paragraph (minimum of 6 sentences).
Exercise I- Personality Testing
Several businesses and organizations require personality testing as a part of the hiring process. Based on the course readings and powerpoint for this week, please answer the following questions:
1. Do you think personality testing should be required to get a job? Why or Why not?
2. Should it be required for some jobs? Which ones should require testing?
3. How do you think an employer could use the testing information to better select and place employees?
4. Is confidentiality an issue with employer testing? Why or Why not?
5. Do you feel that personality testing is a valid and accurate measure? Why or Why not?
Exercise II: The Man with the Devil on His Shoulder
Most of us have seen the classic situation of a person deliberating between two ethical choices. In the midst of the debate, an imaginary devil appears on one should to encourage the person to do what s/he wants to do. Then, a cartoon angel appears on the other should to tell the person what s/he should do. Freud's theory of personality is very much like this image.
Imagine for a moment that it is a cold and rainy Monday morning. Your alarm clock goes off at 6:00 a.m. so you can be ready for your morning class. Imagine having the following conversations with yourself:
"I am exhausted; it's cold and rainy. I don't want to go to class! I want to stay in bed."
According to Freud, the part of your personality that directly relates to your primitive drives and impulsive behavior is called the ______________________. Explain why.
"I should go to school. Getting good grades is very important, and good students need to be in class every day."
According to Freud, the part of your personality that tells you what you should do is called the __________________________________. Explain why.
Most likely, there is a part of your personality that mediates between the angel and the devil and finds a common ground. This part of your personality may say, "Just 10 more minutes to rest and then you must get out of bed!"
According to Freud this part of your personality that mediates between the other two parts is called the _________________________. Explain why.
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