In this assignment, begin by taking a retrospective look at your life history, to discuss which aspects of your personality have remained consistent and which aspects of your personality have changed over time. Then, analyze the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Subsequently, discuss possible sources of inaccuracy and bias in any retrospective analysis. Finally, discuss the reasons why systematic scientific studies are considered more valuable than individual accounts.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

Reflect on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent.

Based on your retrospective analysis, describe the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Reflect on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture.

Discuss the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Be sure to discuss factors related to memory and factors related to cognition.

Describe why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes.

Here is the information that you will need for the paper.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper formatted in APA in which you address the following 4 areas:

1. Reflect on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent.

2. Based on your retrospective analysis, describe the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Reflect on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture.

3. Discuss the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Be sure to discuss factors related to memory and factors related to cognition.

4. Describe why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be in APA format, typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Use the APA checklist for this assignment provided by your professor (see below).

• Include an APA cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the University affiliation, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

• Be an integrated paper. DO NOT simply answer each question in a bullet point approach. Write a succinct and integrated paper addressing all of the 4 areas listed.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Relate psychological concepts to real-world situations.

• Describe the major theories of personality development, learning, memory, cognition, consciousness, development and social psychology.

• Use technology and information resources to research issues in psychology.

• Write clearly and concisely about psychology using proper writing mechanics.

This is an APA template I put together for you. Feel free to use it in this class or any other class you have which has APA requirements:

- APA Format Sample Template_YourName_Date.doc

Professors Additional Requirements:

Here is a resource that you can use when writing and submitting your paper. It should help you focus.