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The Breakfast Club: Adolescent Development AssignmentDirections: Before the movie begins, briefly summarize the theories listed below that were discussed in class. After the movie you will be asked to analyze different characters in the movie and discuss their personality/behaviours based on the different theories below:Erikson’s Stages of Development (1-5)Trait Theory (OCEAN)Kohlberg’s Stages of Development Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs The Breakfast Club Characters: Claire “PrincessJohn Bender “Criminal”Brian “Brain”Allison “Basket Case”Andy “Jock”During the movie you will be looking at each character’s personality and behavior. You will explain their behavior to the four theories listed above. You can pick many character to analyze just one however, you may find it best to take notes on all of them, as there may not be as much information on some characters. MAKE ANY NOTES/OBESERVATIONS HERE OR ON A SEPEARTE PIECE OF PAPER NOTES : Use the chart below to jot down observations about each character’s behavior according to each theory Erikson’s Stages of Development (1-5)ClaireBenderAndyAlison Brian Trait Theory (OCEAN)ClaireBenderAndyAlison Brian Kohlberg’s Stages of Development ClaireBenderAndyAlison Brian Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs ClaireBenderAndyAlison Brian Your report should include:Brief summary of the theory Description of the character and how the theory explains their behavior/personalityExamples from the movie that support your answer Each paragraph is worth 5 marks (5 – mastery 3-4 – proficient 1-2 developing) Paragraph 1: Explain how 1 character’s behavior would be explained using Erikson’s Stages of DevelopmentParagraph 2: Explain how 1 character’s behavior would be explained using 1 trait from the OCEAN theory. Paragraph 3: Explain what stage of moral development 1 character is most likely using Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development Paragraph 4: Explain how 1 character’s behavior would be explained using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.Paragraph 5: Select 1 character and describe their family situation. Describe how that has affected their personality and behavior.Paragraph 6: After examine all theories, select 1 character and describe how you think they might be like today (30 years later, where they would be in their late 40’s). Make sure to include evidence to support your answerTotal ___/30Bonus (1 mark) After watching the movie and doing this assignment, what is one thing you learned about personality and development? ................
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