PSYC 160 - Personality

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Ali. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 001. A CGS section may be given. The course will introduce several key theorists in personality psychology. Students will learn and evaluate psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and biological perspectives, and they will become familiar with the major methods of personality assessment. The course will additionally review constructs in trait psychology such as self-esteem and introversion/extraversion. Through media, literature, and various experiential assignments, students will be able to apply course concepts toward self-understanding.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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