PSYC-283 Theories of Personality

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; PSYC-281
As an introduction to personality, the course examines theoretical explanations for understanding personality development and explores each theory. The course also investigates assessment and research findings in the study of personality.

Course Outcomes

Evaluate psychological research methods and assessment in the study of personality
Produce an original research investigation and corresponding research paper
Explore Psychoanalytic Theory
Compare Neo-Freudian Theories
Summarize Trait Theories
Characterize Humanistic Theories
Evaluate Cognitive Theories
Express Behavioral Theories
Detect Social-Learning Theories
Identify Biological Foundations of Personality
Differentiate concepts and terms amongst the theories covered