PSY 435 - Personality

(3 units)

Survey of major theories of personality. Personality development, structure and dynamics. Examination of major areas of research on personality.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 240; Junior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. critically apply major concepts from several personality theorists to explain familiar examples of common human thought and behavior.
2. match each of several personality theories to its historical 20th century Western psychology context, tracing each to its psychoanalytic, humanistic, behavioral, or biological basis theoretical roots.
3. compare and contrast each major personality theory according to modern scientific criteria.

Click here for course scheduling information. | Check course textbook information