Theories of Personality
Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Department:
Social Science
Subject:
Psychology
Prerequisites:
None
Corequisites:
Complete PSY-101 and ENG-101.
Credits:
3
This course reviews the psychoanalytic, sociocultural, trait, learning, sociobiological, and existential-humanistic theories of personality. Personality characteristics are emphasized and basic assumptions underlying selective theoretical approaches are examined. Empirical research findings used to support various theoretical paradigms are critically evaluated and real-world applications are explored.
