9th Annual WML Academic Symposium

The Personality-Situationist Debate
Presenter: Nahomy Chin
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Guy Vitaglione, Psychology

The following work analyzes and compares two theories within personality psychology, the trait theory and situationism. Both sides of the debate are examined in regards to their influence, and possible explanation, of the human rights violations committed by the United States Army and the CIA in Abu Ghraib.