Select One topic below to write your initial discussion post. (minimum of 250 words; your reply to a peer should be a minimum of 75 words…see below)

1. Has your personality changed over time, and in what ways? If so, what contributed to that change? Is personality a good indicator of behavior? (personality)

2. Which ego defense do you think is more adaptive? Why? (personality)

3. Do children’s natures differ, or do differences among children only reflect differences in their experiences? (lifespan)

4. In what ways does a child’s developing theory of mind resemble how scientists create, refine, and use theories in their work? In other words, would it be appropriate to think of children as informal scientists in their development of social understanding? (lifespan)

5. Is conformity more likely or less likely to occur when interacting with other people through social media as compared to face-to-face encounters? (social)

6. Is self-esteem shaped by your personality qualities or by the value and qualities of groups to which you belong? (Social)