Description
This course is an examination of major theoretical perspectives in personality psychology, emphasizing each theory’s relationship to the concepts of philosophy, speculation, hypothesis, and taxonomy. Topics include but are not limited to theoretical perspectives of: psychodynamic; humanistic-existential; dispositional; biological-evolutionary; and, learning/social-cognitive. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify and differentiate theoretical perspectives of personality, in an effort to interpret human thought, emotion, motives, and traits of behavior. *Please note, completion of the course does not meet requirements to become a provider of mental health services. Prerequisites: Completed PSY 110 with a grade of ‘C’ or better and Junior or Senior standing.