Course Details
Country:
Greece
Institution:
American College of Thessaloniki
Course Title:
Personality Theories
Course Number:
PSYC 202
Course Description:
This module will help students to deepen their knowledge regarding the formation of human personality and its impact on several areas of life. Also, the course intends to cover the main theoretical approaches, their strengths and limitations as well as their application to the explanation of psychopathology and problematic behaviour. As nowadays, in the field of psychology, a lot of researchers and professionals suggest an eclectic approach, students need to be acquainted with the various theoretical schools and be able to apply basic theoretical information to real-life examples in practice. Focus will be also given to relevant issues, such as the genes and environment debate, gender differences and cultural perspectives so that students develop a holistic approach to the understanding of human personality.
Topics: history and methodology of personality, nature of personality, main theoretical approaches (psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive, humanistic, biological), cultural and gender issues
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
PSYC 324
Attachment Files:
Psychology 202 Personality Theories copy (1)[1].docx
