PSY3003

Course Descriptions

This 3-unit hour course is an examination of the major personality theories, including those proposed by Freud and his followers, learning theorists, trait theorists, social-learning theorists and humanists. Current research into personality, using modern methods, also is reviewed. We will describe and interpret the major theories of human personality, introducing the student to the main ideas and concepts of each theorist and theory, to attempt to understand the role of theory in the study, understanding and explaining of human behaviour. And we will also aim to draw from the related research, pertinent information and analyses of the respective theories and how theories and research can be practically interpreted and applied; to encourage active participation in the curriculum; to enhance skills in critical thinking regarding assessment of subjective areas of human psychology; to overview the major controversies in contributors to Psychology.

Prerequisite

PSY2043 Introduction to Psychology

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