Application of the Big Five and MBTI to Miley Cyrus
Apply The Big Five and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator theories by viewing/describing Miley Cyrus through a personality psychology lens. General Guidelines:
• Introduce Miley Cyrus including a general description of her age, gender, nationality, general background, etc.
• Include a thesis statement explaining the purpose of the paper
• State the theories you will be using to describe Miley Cyrus and briefly review them
• Provide specific examples from Miley Cyrus’s life that can be used to describe her personality using The Big Five and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator theories
• Describe specific aspects of Miley’s personality that the theories do not describe well or at all
• Include the limitations of both The Big Five and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Sample Solution
Personality can be defined as the enduring patterns of ways that a person feels, thinks, and behaves. Personality is more likely to change during adolescence and early adulthood. Miley Cyrus is a dynamic entertainer who has had a long, evolving career in Hollywood and the music industry. As she`s come into her own, it is clear Miley is independent, fun-loving and sociable, unafraid to make bold choices and stand up for what she believes in through her causes and politics. It is clear that Miley`s personality and behaviors have changed since Hannah Montana days. Using Miley as an example of personality change, we can examine: what initiates a personality change; how the limelight can amplify behaviors stemming from personality change; costs and benefits of personality change.
