examine what you know about Adler’s notions of personality and analyze the accuracy of his way of thinking.

Overview:
Adler believed that your birth order determines, to a large extent, your personality. He stated that your traits reflect, somehow, how you have achieved a sense of superiority. He found that first-borns tend to be the most accomplished academically and financially. The last-borns are the most social and popular and the middle ones are often either “troublemakers” or “peacekeepers.” Only children, he said, often feel more comfortable around adults than people their own age.
In this assignment, you will examine what you know about Adler’s notions of personality and analyze the accuracy of his way of thinking.
Instructions:
Please answer the following questions about yourself or someone you know well:
What is your birth order in your family (e.g. only child, the youngest, the middle, etc.)?
Describe some of your personality traits, between three and five.
Read the article, A Review of 200 Birth-Order Studies: Lifestyle Characteristics.
This is an article that reviews many studies about birth order characteristics in people over many studies. The results can be difficult to comprehend as there are so many findings but look at tables 1, 2 and 3 to get an overview of how first-borns, middle children and last-borns are found to differ. The higher a trait is on the chart, the more frequently a study found it to be a significant personality factor so focus on the top 4 or so traits on each list.
Explain how accurate the article is for you or, someone you know.
Requirements:
The body of the paper should be 1-2 pages in length, double spaced, with additional title and reference pages
The document should conform to APA format, including in-text citations for referenced works.
Use this resource: Eckstein, D., Aycock, K. J., Sperber, M. A., McDonald, J., Van Wiesner III, V., Watts, R. E., & Ginsburg, P. (2010).A review of 200 birth-order studies: Lifestyle characteristics. Journal of Individual Psychology, 66(4), 408–434.
HOW TO ANSWER
First, you should provide information about your birth order or the person you know well (e.g., oldest, middle, youngest, only child). Then, describe three to five personality traits that you believe are accurate for yourself or the person you know.
Next, you’ll need to analyze the accuracy of Adler’s birth order theory based on the article you mentioned. Since I can’t access the specific content of the article, I can’t provide a detailed analysis of its findings. However, I can guide you on how to structure this analysis.
Summarize the Article: Begin by summarizing the key findings of the article regarding the personality traits associated with different birth orders (first-borns, middle children, last-borns, and only children). Focus on the top traits identified in tables 1, 2, and 3.
Compare Findings with Your Traits: Compare the traits identified in the article with the personality traits you described for yourself or the person you know. Do the findings align with your or their experiences? Are there significant similarities or differences?
Discuss the Accuracy: Analyze the accuracy of Adler’s birth order theory based on the article’s findings. Do the findings support Adler’s beliefs about how birth order influences personality? Are there any contradictions or discrepancies between the theory and the research results?
Consider Individual Variations: Keep in mind that birth order theory is a general framework and may not apply to every individual. Discuss any variations or exceptions you or the person you know might represent compared to the general trends described in the article.
Cite the Article: Ensure that you properly cite the article you’re referencing in your analysis using APA format. Include in-text citations for any specific information or findings from the article.
Conclude Your Analysis: Summarize your analysis and provide your perspective on the accuracy of Adler’s birth order theory based on the article’s findings. Do you believe that birth order significantly influences personality based on the research presented in the article?
References: Create a reference page following APA format to list the article you used for your analysis.
Remember to format your paper as per APA guidelines, including double spacing, title page, and reference page. Additionally, make sure to follow any specific formatting or submission requirements provided by your instructor or institution.