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Module ePortfolio Assignments, Assignments of Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)Psychology

ePortfolio for PSY 328 theories of personalities

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PSY 328: Theories of Personality
Module Eight ePortfolio Assignment
Reflecting on My Journey Through Personality Theory
The PSY 328 Module Four Journal stood out to me because it represents a powerful
convergence of theory, self-reflection, and social awareness. This artifact challenged me to go
beyond memorizing psychological concepts by examining how humanistic theory intersects with
emotional intelligence and systemic inequities, areas I’m passionate about. Personally, it helped
me articulate how empathy and personal agency shape my worldview. Professionally, it sharpened
my ability to frame real-world challenges through a humanistic lens, which has been pivotal in
considering my future contributions to organizational well-being and inclusive leadership.
I selected this artifact because it encapsulates my journey of engaging with humanistic
theories, contrasting them with other personality frameworks like psychoanalysis and trait theory
(Freud, 1961; McCrae & Costa, 1999). The detailed reflection allowed me to integrate theoretical
perspectives, such as the emphasis on self-actualization in Maslow’s hierarchy (Maslow, 1943)
and the centrality of empathy in Rogers’ humanism (Rogers, 1961), with my personal experience
in overcoming systemic barriers. By choosing this artifact, I affirmed my commitment to a growth
mindset that prioritizes individuals’ strengths while recognizing the pervasive influence of social
structures (Healthy Places by Design, 2018).
This reflective exercise has been pivotal to my personal and professional development. On
a personal level, analyzing these theories deepened my self-awareness and improved my
emotional intelligence by prompting me to regularly assess my own strengths and weaknesses
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PSY 328: Theories of Personality Module Eight ePortfolio Assignment Reflecting on My Journey Through Personality Theory The PSY 328 Module Four Journal stood out to me because it represents a powerful convergence of theory, self-reflection, and social awareness. This artifact challenged me to go beyond memorizing psychological concepts by examining how humanistic theory intersects with emotional intelligence and systemic inequities, areas I’m passionate about. Personally, it helped me articulate how empathy and personal agency shape my worldview. Professionally, it sharpened my ability to frame real-world challenges through a humanistic lens, which has been pivotal in considering my future contributions to organizational well-being and inclusive leadership. I selected this artifact because it encapsulates my journey of engaging with humanistic theories, contrasting them with other personality frameworks like psychoanalysis and trait theory (Freud, 1961; McCrae & Costa, 1999). The detailed reflection allowed me to integrate theoretical perspectives, such as the emphasis on self-actualization in Maslow’s hierarchy (Maslow, 1943) and the centrality of empathy in Rogers’ humanism (Rogers, 1961), with my personal experience in overcoming systemic barriers. By choosing this artifact, I affirmed my commitment to a growth mindset that prioritizes individuals’ strengths while recognizing the pervasive influence of social structures (Healthy Places by Design, 2018). This reflective exercise has been pivotal to my personal and professional development. On a personal level, analyzing these theories deepened my self-awareness and improved my emotional intelligence by prompting me to regularly assess my own strengths and weaknesses

(Goleman, 1995). Professionally, the process of critical examination sharpened my ability to apply academic insights to real-world situations, whether advocating for equity or fostering self- care in stressful work environments. The challenge of linking theoretical constructs with everyday experiences has not only enriched my academic understanding but has also enhanced my ethical reasoning and advocacy skills. This journal prompted me to view self-care not as indulgence, but as a prerequisite for growth. Writing about self-actualization helped me define what authenticity and balance mean in my own life. It reinforced the idea that emotional openness and self-compassion aren’t just personal values, they're vital for sustainable success and well-being. I explored how Maslow’s model overlooks structural oppression, and that realization deepened my commitment to equity- driven change. This artifact helped clarify that social justice isn’t about “helping the less fortunate”, it’s about dismantling systems that were never built for everyone. It was a turning point in how I think about my responsibility to advocate for those whose voices have been marginalized. The connections I made between Rogers’s concept of the “fully functioning person” and emotional intelligence reshaped how I understand leadership and interpersonal dynamics. This assignment helped me identify key emotional skills, like empathy and self-regulation, that I now actively nurture in myself and others, especially in high-stress or team-based environments. This artifact helped me visualize how my academic foundation in psychology prepares me for a career focused on transformation, whether that’s in counseling, HR, DEI work, or leadership development. It made me realize that creating safe, empowering spaces for others is not just a “nice to have”, it’s central to the kind of professional I aspire to be. The journal reflects on

References:

 Freud, S. (1961). The ego and the id (J. Strachey, Trans.). W. W. Norton.

(Original work published 1923)

 Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more

than IQ. Bantam Books.

 Healthy Places by Design. (2018, February 7). Maslow’s hierarchy of

inequity. Retrieved from https://healthyplacesbydesign.org/maslows-

hierarchy-of-inequity

 Maslow, A. H. (1943). A theory of human motivation. Psychological

Review, 50(4), 370–396. https://doi.org/10.1037/h

 McCrae, R. R., & Costa, P. T. (1999). A five-factor theory of personality.

In L. A. Pervin & O. P. John (Eds.), Handbook of personality: Theory and

research (2nd ed., pp. 139–153). Guilford Press.

 Rogers, C. R. (1961). On becoming a person: A therapist’s view of

psychotherapy. Houghton Mifflin