Trait and Skill Perspective

Review the document case study attached and answer the following questions.

 Using McCrae and Costa’s five factor theory, describe Eric’s personality by answering the following questions in numerical order. (EX. 1, 1B etc.)

BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTIONS.

 1. How can Eric’s disposition be characterized? (B) Is he neurotic or emotionally stable? Give evidence from the case to support your answer.

 2. Would Eric be categorized as introverted or extraverted? Explain. 

3. Based on the evidence in the case, could Eric be characterized as open or conventional? Be sure to Explain. 

4. Based on the evidence in the case would Eric score high or low on agreeableness? Be sure to Explain. 

5. Is Eric conscientious or aimless according to the case?

 6. How would Carl Rogers define Eric’s self-concept? (B) Would it be different from McCrae and Costa’s?

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