PY 5330 - Topics in Personality Theory

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

An in-depth examination of selected topics in personality theory. Topics may include psychometric issues in personality measurement, classification of personality development and change, cross-cultural issues in personality theory, clinical personality assessment and the interface between personality and family and sociocultural context. This course is organized around the development, diagnosis and psychotherapy treatment of personaity disorders. Students conduct a literature search and write a substantial paper in the area of the psychology of personality, which is presented in the class. May be taken after 24 credits in pyschology; recommeded to be taken concurrently or after completion of PY4100 or 4110. Prerequisites: PY3110 & PY3120; EMS

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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