Theories of Personality

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Overview

Subject area

PSYC

Catalog Number

215

Course Title

Theories of Personality

Department(s)

Description

The focus of this course is the critical examination of the major theoretical approaches to personality and a comparison of diverse methods to be utilized in assessing personality. Particular emphasis will be given to the relationship between theory and research, the meaning of theory compared to everyday observations, "trait" approaches to personality, and problems with eclecticism.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

020073

Course Schedule