PSY 328 - Theories of Personality

Institution:

Union Institute & University - Closed

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Description:

This course introduces the primary theoretical perspectives that guide contemporary research on personality and individual differences, while also reviewing a wide range of contemporary scientific findings on personality. The topics covered are: genetic, environmental, and pathological determinants of personality; parsimony and research relevance of the theories; three general approaches to research, and alternative approaches. Of the many approaches to looking at personality, this course covers: psychodynamic approaches; phenomenological theory; trait approaches; biological foundations of personality; behaviorism and learning approaches; cognitive and social-cognitive theory; the context of culture and personality.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.myunion.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 861-6400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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