Introduction to Psychology (Psy101)

Fall 2009
Mini Project 2 Total Marks: 20

Fall semester 2009

Introduction to Psychology (Psy101)
Mini Project 02
Due Date: February 08, 2010.
You have read about the self actualization; presented by Abraham Maslow. Your task is
to study it properly; deeply and discover all its aspects and then find the answers of the
followings.
• Observe your surroundings and identify any one individual who is either self
actualized or is near to achieve this high order need according to your personal
understanding. Your task is to conduct an in-depth-interview with that person and
try to explore the motivating factors and other experiences in his/ her life that
helped him/her to come to present state. (10)
• Study the literature, books, researches, history and explore the
personality/personalities who achieved self actualization. What characteristics
they have possessed in themselves which lead them to the actualization tendency.
(Narrate your reference). (5)
• Suggest some ways with which one can achieve or lead him/herself towards
actualization. (5)

Instructions

Please read the following Instructions carefully before attempting the

assignment solution.

•This assignment covers lesson No. 01-30

•Last date for submission of assignment is 08/02/2010.
• Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of
an analytical assignment.
• Give the answer according to question, no mark will be given for
irrelevant material.
• Don’t rely only on handouts, use other reference books also.
• Mention the source (bibliography) which you are using for preparing your
assignment. Consult different books and websites but use your own
wordings and concepts.
• Basic concepts in the language and words which are mentioned or written
in your source but the application of those concepts must be in your own
words.
• Remember don’t try to copy from handouts or any website; otherwise you
will get absolutely 0 marks.
• Assignment should be in 12 font size and Times New Roman/Arial.
• Avoid extra material, write to the point.
 Introduction to Psychology (Psy101)
Fall 2009
Mini Project 2 Total Marks: 20

• Compose your document in MS-Office 2003. Any file created in any other
version will not be accepted and marked zero.
• Use black and blue font colors only.
• Make sure that you upload the solution before due date. No assignment
will be accepted through e-mail after the due date.
• Cheating or copying of assignment is strictly prohibited; No credit will be
given to copied assignment.
• Plagiarism will never be tolerated. Plagiarism is the use of direct quotations
without identifying them as such or the summarizing or paraphrasing of
other quotations. If you do not specifically identify the source of ideas
other than your own, you are plagiarizing.

Marking Scheme

Marking scheme has been mentioned at the end of each question but marks will be given
on the quality of written material and the data provided from you.

Objectives of Assignment

• Rationale is to evaluate whether the students are able to apply different concepts
of Psychology in daily life or not.
• To broaden their vision about the application of these concepts.
• To boost their capabilities to probe into knowledge.
Basic purpose of doing this project is to improve student’s understanding and skills about
interview techniques and enhance analytical reasoning and skills.
For making project successful; students should know the basic interview skills and style.
For more information about interview; read books and explore internet.

___________________ Good Luck ___________________