Brian R. Little - Teachers Make a Difference - George A. Kelly

The speaker recounts a pivotal moment in their academic journey when they discovered George Kelly's book, 'The Psychology of Personal Constructs,' which led to a shift from neuropsychology to personality studies. The speaker describes Kelly's transformative impact, both through his writings and personal interactions, highlighting his challenging and humorous approach to psychology. Kelly's encouragement to develop personal theories of personality inspired the speaker to pursue a unique academic path, emphasizing the importance of personal constructs in understanding human behavior.

What was the initial field of study the narrator was pursuing before discovering George Kelly's book?

• Cognitive Psychology

• Social Psychology

• Neuropsychology

• Behavioral Psychology

How did George Kelly's personality influence the narrator?

• Kelly's strict and formal approach

• Kelly's emphasis on passive learning

• Kelly's focus on traditional methods

• Kelly's challenging and humorous style

What unique assignment did George Kelly give to his students?

• Conduct a group research project

• Write a biography of a famous psychologist

• Analyze a historical psychological experiment

• Create your own theory of personality

What was the narrator's reaction to Kelly's teaching style?

• They were inspired and engaged

• They were indifferent to it

• They found it confusing and unhelpful

• They disagreed with his methods

What did George Kelly encourage the narrator to do instead of being a 'cellion'?

• Be a Kelly

• Focus on behaviorism

• Follow traditional psychological theories

• Develop their own unique perspective

What aspect of human behavior did George Kelly emphasize in his teachings?

• Passive observation

• Testing hypotheses in daily life

• Strict adherence to psychoanalysis

• Avoiding personal constructs

How did the narrator describe the impact of great teachers like George Kelly?

• They reinforce existing paths

• They focus solely on academic success

• They help reconstruct personal paths

• They encourage passive learning