PSYC 3381 Theories of Personality

Major personality theories influencing psychology, historical roots and early theories, personality assessment, current theories, and approaches to normal and abnormal personality development.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2201

Typically Offered

Athens Campus: fall day - Demorest Campus: spring day; summer as needed online

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Make distinctions between the major theories of personality 
2. Critically evaluate existing personality theories from a variety of perspectives.
3. Understand the different ways of measuring and testing personality.
4. Apply personality theories to better understand the personalities and experiences of others.
5. Relate personality theories to one's own development, characteristics, and behaviors.