PSYC 671: Theories of Personality
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Credit Hours: (3)
A thorough, critical evaluation of major classic personality theories with emphases upon the assumptions and implications of each theory.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
1. Philosophical Assumptions
2. The Psychoanalytic Approaches
3. The Dispositional Approaches
4. The Phenomenological Approaches
5. The Behavioral Approaches
6. Critical Evaluation of Current Personality Theories
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
The course is conducted in a lecture format in which the emphasis is on individual theorists and related issues. Discussion, as appropriate, is encouraged.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
The student will explore several class approaches to the understanding of personality. Other goals include: the development of an understanding of the procedures and difficulties of personality research; an appreciation of the importance as well as the complexity of personality theory; and, student will increase knowledge of self and others.
Assessment measures
Graded assignments may include in-class tests, a final examination, the assignment and presentation of exercises, and reports, and class preparation and participation.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
March 1999