PSYC 230 - Personality Theory

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Johnson County Community College

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Prerequisite: PSYC 130 and prerequisite or corequisite of either PSYC 210 or SOC 210 or PSYC 210 The general viewpoints of paradigms in psychology will be studied, with emphasis on each system's contribution to understanding human personality. The assumptions of each system will be critically analyzed using evidence from research and criticisms from philosophy. Usefulness of theories will be presented, and the systems will be compared and contrasted. General theories covered will include psychoanalysis, trait, biological, humanistic, behavioral/social and cognitive. This course is typically offered in the spring semester. 3 hrs./wk.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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