Case Study: Jim

Case

Jim was the first born child and son of his parents born in New York City around the end of World War II. Jim has a good relationship with his father who is well accomplished through educational goals and owning his own automobile sales business and admiration for his mother for her female role in his family and in the community for showing “great feelings for other people and totally loving as a woman” he seems to be troubled with himself as a man and his sexuality Jim was not doing well in high school. Jim dad was a college graduate. His mother use to volunteer to the blind. (Cervone & Pervin, 2010). After reading these, what do you think are the three key details offered about him from a personality assessment perspective? Based on what you've read why do you see these as the most critical?

Introduction

After assessing and understanding the information which was provided about Jim, I can pick out the following three details about Jim's personality.

Jim a boy who has great attachment to his family

He is passing through identity crises issues &

He is facing psychological sexual disorders

According to me, these problems have great impact on Jim's personality.

Discussion

The three personality traits of Jim are discussed below.

Familial Attachment

I find it clear from the provided attachment that Jim good relationsh with his father which is a positive for him. His father is well off and has good business. So I think that Jim has the opportunity learn from his father in regards to relationships and business, because it is mentioned that his father also has good relationship with his mother who is a social worker. I can see that emotionally Jim and his family have very good background because his parents are both happy with one another. Jim's family can help him to grow as a great person with personal and emotionally stability (Bray & Stanton 2009).

In my opinion, Jim's mother can help him to teach how to interact with the people with disabilities. This can make Jim a better citizen, one who can contribute towards the development of the nation and I feel that it will also make Jim emotionally strong. His father can teach him about the opposite sex from his own behavior with his mother. Jim's father praises her mother for being loving and helpful towards other people, I feell that this shows the bond between them.

As per what I've seen and read, family attachment is integral and helpful for Jim crise period. I think this is also the reason why he is not performing well in his education. Jim's father and mother can set an example for Jim by helping each other to grow and helping Jim with his studies and relationships. However, I feel that if Jim is unable to perform and concentrate in his high school studies, he should not be forced because it may cause inner conflict which might be bad for Jim's psychological health. His studies should be in the ...