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There are many famous historical biographies, but this project is not limited
to fame. There are interesting artists, dancers, musicians, community leaders,
everyday heroes, military soldiers etc. Find a person that you want to investigate as
your case study.
Choose a person with a published biography and write an 8-10-page case study
investigation. Your case study should be formatted and presented according to the
order below.
Part 1: Biography and Influence (1.5 – 2 pages in length)
A. Introduction
1. The introductory paragraphs of your paper should include:
a. A hook or anecdote to engage the audience.
b. A thesis statement/argument.
i. What is your thesis or argument you are presenting about the person
you have selected?
Hook/thesis statement example: Running a marathon is no easy feat,
many people would never dream of taking on such a task, but for Sammy
Wanjiru running is a way of life. Great runners are not born running, so
what makes them become champion runners?
c. Three selected psychological theories.
i. What three theories are you going to choose to support your
argument?
d. Limitations, biases, and ethical concerns.
i. What limitations, biases, and ethical concerns do you think you will
encounter?
B. Chronological summary of biography subject
1. In the second half of the introduction to your paper:
a. Give a quick summary of the biography of the subject you read.
b. Include a vivid picture of your person’s history and developmental
influences.
i. What was happening in the person’s family at the time? What was the family
dynamic like?
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ii. What was the person’s family environment like? Were there any gender
expectations put upon the individual?
Example: If your selected subject was George Washington, the main focus of
your summary could be on his being the first president of the United States and
the life events that ultimately shaped him into that person.
Part 2: Theoretical Perspectives (Suggested length: 5 – 6 pages)
A. Select Psychological Theories (Suggested length: 2.5 – 3 pages)
1. Select three major theories within the field of psychology and provide a rich
description and breakdown of each theory. These three theories will be used to
develop the subsequent section of influences and outcomes of the biography
subject.
a. Choose three of the major psychology theories below:
i. Biological
ii. Evolutionary
iii. Psychoanalytic
iv. Behaviorism
v. Cognitive
vi. Humanistic and existential
vii. Sociocultural
viii. Socio-emotional development
ix. Moral Development
b. Your summary should explain the three theories and provide a robust overview
of:
i. The theories and facets of the theories.
ii. Contributing psychologists.
iii. Inspiration for the theories.
iv. Studies and examples that help to showcase the theories.
Example: Behaviorism-rewards vs, avoid punishment, B.F. Skinner and Operant
Conditioning. People behave in certain ways to reap reward or to avoid
punishment. For example: a basketball player might practice more to become a
starter and to make more money.
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B. Application of Theoretical Perspectives (Suggested length: 2.5 – 3 pages)
1. In this section, logically discuss the developmental influencing factors and
life outcomes as related to each of the three theories selected.
a. For each theory, provide key points of the theoretical perspective to
support the application of the theory to the life events and outcomes of
the person you selected.
b. For each theory, give examples of your subject’s developmental
influences and life outcomes to support the theoretical perspective.
c. Make sure your theoretical perspective key points are clear and
accurate, and necessary biographical examples are appropriately used.
d. This section should include relevant examples regarding the
theory and predictions of behavior based on the theory.
Example: Here you will articulate how the relevant principles, processes, and
concepts of behavior from evolutionary psychology explain the influencing factors
such as the movement of wanting change during that time period and adapting to
the new lands, climate and living conditions. Outcomes of George Washington’s
life might include the evolutionary perspective of motivation of carrying on genetic
lines, adaptation and being able to adapt to new environments etc. The outcome
is to concur and dominate based on survival.
Part 3: Biases and Ethical Concerns (Suggested length: 1.5 – 2 pages)
Provide a critical review of the construction of your research (biography or
biographies as evidence or documented data). Refer to the research and
theoretical sections of your course if you need additional help.
A. Identify and review biases and limitations in your research
1. Identify at least three biases/limitations and discuss the impacts on the
credibility; at least one must be specific to your biography.
a. Biases and limitation can include:
i. The perspective of who wrote the biography.
ii. Historical influences.
iii. Missing data.
iv. A comparison of qualitative vs. quantitative types of research.
v. Source credibility.
vi. Ethical concerns of collecting data.
vii. Credibility of artifact data.
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