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SEMESTER Spring 2024

Personality Psychology (PSY405)
ASSIGNMENT NO. 1
Due Date: 30.04.2024 Marks: 20
Objective of the Assignment
After the successful completion of the assignment students will be able to:
• Understand the concept of personality types proposed by Alfred Adler.
• Differentiate between the four personality types proposed by Alfred Adler.

Assignment Question:

Read the given four description of the different personalities to identify the personality type
proposed by Adler. Moreover, you have to give justification of the identified Adler’s Personality
Type i.e., which specific personality trait leads you to identify the particular personality type.

S.No. Description of different Identification of Adler’s Justification

Personalities Personality Types (3x4)
(2x4)
1. Mr. Adeel prefer to remain in
his comfort zone, tried to opt
solitary activities or sticking to
familiar routines. He has the
lowest energy levels. He
recoils within himself to
conserve his energy, he avoids
life as a whole, and other people
in particular.
2. Ms. Naila has the right amount
of energy. She is always trying
to coordinate donations and
ensuring help to those in need.
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At her workplace, she is always

known for her collaborative
spirit, and has genuine desire to
contribute positively to her
community.
3. Ms. Aneela working as a
project coordinator in an
organization. She is from her
early career characterized by a
tendency to be dominant over
other. She led discussions,
delegate tasks assertively, and
displaying a clear dominance
and leadership role within the
group.
4. Mr. Ahmad is a sensitive person
who relies heavily on her
siblings and friends for
emotional support. He often
feels uncertain about making
decisions without consulting
someone. He is more
comfortable in situations where
others take the lead, allowing
him to follow without the stress
of directing any outcomes.

Marks Scheme

Each description of Personality Type carries 5 Marks

5x4=20
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Note:
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Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution.
Deadline:
• Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No assignment will be
accepted through e-mail once the solution has been uploaded by the instructor.
Formatting guidelines:
• Use the font style “Times New Roman”/ “Arial” and font size “12”.
• It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.
• Use black and blue font colors only.
Solution guidelines:
• Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an analytical
assignment.
• Give the answer according to question.
• For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but watch the video
lectures and use other reference books also.
Rules for Marking
Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:
• It has been submitted after due date
• The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt
• It is in any format other than doc (MS. Word)
• It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc…