PSYC 203 - Theories of Personality

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

This course will present the fundamentals of existing theories of personality with special attention given to the implications of each. In-depth study of Freud, Jung, Adler and other selected theorists. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Define and explain the basic principles of various contemporary theories of personality. (2) Apply major personality theories to hypothetical "case" material. (3) Analyze dreams from different theoretical perspectives. (4) Examine the relationship between psychotherapeutic practice and therapeutic approach. (5) Illustrate different theoretical explanations for human behavior using concrete real life examples. (6) Appraise the comprehensiveness and internal consistency of various contemporary theories of personality.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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