Theories of Personality

Theories of Personality describes the concepts and assumptions of significant theories of personality. The course assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each major personality theory, describes and defines the research methodology frequently used by psychologists in the study of personality, and identifies the contributions of theory and empirical research to our contemporary understanding of personality. Cultural impacts on personality are also discussed. There are no prerequisites for this course.

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