PSY 3018 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
This lecture/discussion course is intended to introduce students to the theory and research of personality psychology. Personality psychology refers to the systematic investigation of people's enduring characteristic patterns of behavior, thoughts, and feelings. Personality psychologists are concerned with human nature, individual differences, as well as intra-personal functioning. These areas of personality are construed differently within various theoretical frameworks. This course examines the major theoretical approaches to personality, critically evaluating their assumptions and ideas, relevant research, and clinical implications. Emphasis is placed on the value of alternative viewpoints. The appreciation of various personality theories provides a solid foundation for exploring issues of assessment, psychopathology, and behavior change. Recommended: Fundamentals of Psychology.