PSYC 608 - Social Psychology and Behavior

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course provides a comprehensive background of the predominant models of human personality as formulated by such theorists as Adler, Freud, Jung, Kelly, and Skinner, as well as focus on current research in personality. Such topics as individual differences in traits, cognitive styles, and forms of emotional relatedness are explored and the current controversies regarding the consistency of personality and the question of genetics versus environmental factors in the evolution of human behavior are examined. The interface between pure personality theory/research and its application to social realities and clinical settings is emphasized.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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