2019-2020 Catalog

PSY 265 Psychology of Personality

Examines the structure, function, and development of personality. Investigates the major contemporary theories of personality. Covers psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive-social learning, humanistic, trait, and, optionally, neurobiological, existential, and/or Eastern perspectives. The underlying assumptions and research support for these theories are appraised. Enables the student to gain an appreciation of the value of alternative theoretical approaches to this sub field of psychology.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CCR 092 or CCR 093 or CCR 094 or ENG 121 or higher. The CCR course or ENG 121 may be taken with this course at the same time.