PSYC2270 — Theories of Personality
PSYC 2270 - Theories of Personality PSYC 2270 - Theories of Personality Catalog Description This course examines various aspects of one’s personality and their underlying psychological mechanisms by carefully evaluating major theoretical approaches and contemporary research in personality psychology. Topics learned in the course include assessment of personality (personality tests), the role of personality in understanding one’s behavior, the relationship between intra-personal and inter-personal perception, and personality functioning in social, cognitive, and biological domains. Applications of personality psychology principles to enhance one’s understanding of self and others are also discussed. Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): PSYC 1110 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 02: Critical Thinking, Goal 05B: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Prerequisites: PSYC1110