1. “Freud and Friends” Theories & Theorists Presentations
Psychology II
Team Presentations

2. Content of the Presentation
Theorist’s Background
Date and place of birth
Significant family information
Significant historical information
Discuss how upbringing influenced theory
School-of-Thought/Theoretical Perspective
Briefly discuss school-of-thought (i.e. psychoanalytical, behaviorist, humanist, trait, existentialist, etc.)

3. Content Continued… Primary Beliefs/Components of Theory
Does theory cover personality development, personality structure, problems with personality &/or other aspects of personality?
How so? How not?
Discuss the basis for the theory
Define any necessary terms
Discuss any important processes

4. Content Continued… Related Theories Strengths and Weaknesses
Are there other theorists with similar theories?
Was this theory derived from another one?
Strengths and Weaknesses
What are its strengths, benefits or high points?
What are its weaknesses, limitations, criticisms?

5. Final Content Areas… Theory-in-Action…
Where can we see the theory in use?
Has it been applied to some form of therapy or treatment?
Is the theory still widely believed or utilized today?
Can you apply the theory to a certain individual or type of situation to show its practicality?

6. PowerPoint Format Title Slide Theorist’s Background
1 slide: Include topic and group members’ names
Theorist’s Background
2+ slides
School-of-Thought/Theoretical Background
1+ slide(s)
Primary Beliefs/Components of Theory
4+ slides

7. Format…continued Related Theories Strengths and Weaknesses
1+ slide(s)
Strengths and Weaknesses
Theory-in-Action
References/Works Cited
TOTAL PACKAGE:
12+ SLIDES

8. PowerPoint Tips Include graphics to enhance content.
Font size should be at least size 24.
Limit the number of words per slide.
~ should NOT be “wall to wall” text ~
Use colors, underlines, bold, italics &/or other means to highlight important info.
Consider placing only key words on slides.
Double check visibility of font/backgrounds.

9. Presentation Tips Eye Contact Only Note Cards if needed (no papers)
Do not read directly from Note Cards
Interact with Visuals
Face Audience
Speak steadily/clearly
No gum, No candy
No hands in pockets
Good Volume
Do not read directly from slides
Hook ‘em
Poise
Closure…

10. Group Presentation Grading
Depth/Accuracy of Content
Creativity
Quality of PowerPoint presentation
Voice
Eye Contact
Misc. Presentation Points mentioned
Each member must present 2-3 minutes

11. Other Grade Components
Self-evaluation
You will be evaluating your own contribution
Peer evaluation
You will be evaluating your group members’ contributions
Individual evaluation
You will be graded on your individual quality & contribution to your team presentation
Audience member evaluation
You will be graded as a member of the audience

12. PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION!
Miscellaneous…
Save PowerPoint & to
At least 2 group members should have access to the presentation
You must also submit a printed copy of slides prior to presentation
PLEASE
PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION!

13. An Added Bonus…
If your group would like to earn bonus points for your oral presentation, you can choose to “act out” a case study utilizing your personality theory…
This can be completed by one or more of the group members
This may include a “Live” or video presentation
This is supplementary and not intended to replace your presentation format

14. Please Submit… A copy of your PowerPoint slides
Please —no paper please
A professional, well organized handout that briefly summarizes the theory
You may structure this as a worksheet that can be completed during your presentation
Five multiple choice questions regarding the basics of your theory
2 of these will appear on the next quiz

15. Presentation Choices Sigmund Freud Carl Rogers Kurt Lewin
Karen Horney Abraham Maslow Charles Tart
Carl Jung B.F. Skinner Ken Wilbur
Alfred Adler Arnold Bruhn Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson Buddhist Erich Fromm
Jaylene Smith George Kelly Anna Freud
Jean Piaget Otto Rank Victor Frankl
Rollo May Gordon Allport Hans Eysenck
…and many others.
Please spend some time searching to find more information about these--and other—interesting, relevant theorists prior to making a selection.

16. Presentation Source Starter Kit
American Psychological Association
Harvard: Department of Psychology
Centre for Psychology at Athabasca University
Psychology Department Shippensburg University
Social Psychology Network: Wesleyan University

17. Presentation Schedule
Please be prepared
to present
in class on
Monday